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Laura Mitchell, Emily Fawcett, Diane Welch, Sandra Maas, and Nina de Burgh Anna Laurel, Kerry McCarthy, Courtney Huber, Sophia Alsadek, and Denisia Chatfield Judy Rowles, Amy Myers, Jeri Yacovelle, and Colleen Plecha Karen Hoehn and Diane Stocker Vikram Sood, Lisa Redwine, Maile Burtech, Bill Lawrence, and Andrea da Rosa Barbara Bry and Jenny Freeborn Cori Brooks, Rhonda Levy, Stacy Lindsey, and Sharon Dunn Sandra den Uijl and Gina Jordan Celebrating Lilian J. Rice e Women's Museum of California presented a benefit reception and luncheon in honor of renowned architect Lilian J. Rice, credited with designing Rancho Santa Fe, one of the first master- planned communities in California. Keynote speaker was Diane Y. Welch, Rice's official biographer and author of two books about the architect. e event included a wine reception and lunch at e Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, the first building designed by Rice in the 1920s. Funds raised will benefit the Women's Museum of California, now located at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park, dedicated to educating and inspiring present and future generations about the experiences and contributions of diverse women by collecting, preserving, and interpreting their stories. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB STEFANKO Andrea Naversen, Suzy Westphal, Maggie Watkins, and Ellen Bryson @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE MARCH 2024 95