At The Butterfly Tree brochure

		at the BUTTERFLY TREE Temporary Accomodations & Bed and Breakfast
		P.O. Box 790 Sausalito, CA 94966 (415) 383-8447 Fax 415 381-3513 *andersdatter@atthebutterflytree.com*

The BUTTERFLY TREE provides Temporary Accomodations by the week or month at Muir Beach, California. It is also the location of IN BETWEEN BOOKS, publisher of quality poetry and fiction.

Located in the midst of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean, this is a secluded, restful retreat, perfect for special occasions or just 'time out'. The Butterfly Tree is 30 minutes from San Francisco, 20 minutes from the Sausalito ferry, and 1 hour from Sonoma Wineries. It is in walking distance to Green Gulch Farm, the Zen Buddhist Center. The Monarch Butterflies return to the California coast each year, and although they have diminished dramatically in number in the last 10 years,from October to March you may still see them outside your window. If you wish to reserve a room at the Butterfly Tree please understand that no drop-ins are accepted. Book early. We are almost always full. You'll be glad you found us. For directions, please click here.

We can be reached at 415 383-8447.

You can write to us at P.O. Box 790, Sausalito, CA 94966
or email us for reservations at andersdatter@atthebutterflytree.com

If you want a brochure please print out information from this site. All reservations are made and paid in advance by personal check, money order or cash. No credit cards are accepted.

Checks: Please make checks to atthebutterflytree.com or to Karla Andersdatter for the full amount of the room price. Include the 11% tax for stays under 30 days. Mail check to Karla Andersdatter at the Butterfly Tree, mailing address P.O. Box 790, Sausalito, CA 94966.

Check-in: Please note check in time is 4-7 pm. If you are unable to arrive during these hours, call the hostess and discuss arrangements for a more convenient arrival time. Check out time is noon.

Cancellations: Cancellations are difficult for us as we are a small business. We book far in advance and also rent by the week and month. Call and speak to the proprietress for any cancellations.We don't give refunds or accept cancellations, but if an emergency arises, we are happy to reschedule! All rooms are booked and paid for by personal check or money order 2 weeks in advance.
We do not accept credit cards.

Breakfast: is served in the sun room, for weekend guests. The menu and time of service varies according to individual needs. There is no breakfast service for weekly or monthly guests.

NO DRUGS, ALCOHOLIC BEHAVIOR OR SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE or
ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.

Your proprietress is Karla Andersdatter, local artist, author, poet, novelist, storyteller, and editor for IN BETWEEN BOOKS PUBLISHING COMPANY. Her latest book, Diary of a Poet: An Imaginary Life, recently won the PEN Oakland National Book Award for 2007.

Ms. Andersdatter's work has appeared in many literary journals, the New York Times, S.F. Chronicle, Pacific Sun, and many anthologies. She has published 10 volumes of poetry, including WHEN THE RED TRUCK TURNED OVER, 2005, THE BROKEN STRING, 1994 and AT THE SACRED POOL, 2000, 5 children's books, including MARISSA the TOOTH FAIRY, now in its second edition, WITCHES AND WHIMSIES, FOLLOW THE BLUE BUTTERFLY, and IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A PRINCESS, 3 novels: OF LOVE AND PROMISES, 2005 THE DOORWAY, WILD ONIONS, and WHITE MOON WOMAN and a collection of fairytales, entitled, THE WOMAN WHO WAS WILD AND OTHER TALES. Her newest book is a collection of new and selected work, and considered a work of creative non fiction or fictional autobiography. It is titled DIARY OF A POET, An Imaginary Life. It is a Mosaic of Literary Art, which reads like a novel.

Ms. Andersdatter's letters, journals, correspondence and manuscripts are part of a permanent collection of western writers at Shields Library at the University of California at Davis. Three of her short stories are in a collection of memoir, poetry, and fiction by nine women authors, entitled TAMBOURINE, published in the year 2000 by In Between Books.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE:

1. DIARY OF A POET: An Imaginary Life, new and selected works.
2. OF LOVE AND PROMISES, a novel set in 760 A.D., the story of Tristan and Iseult retold in the words of Iseult April, 2005
3. WHEN THE RED TRUCK TURNED OVER, a collection of poetry. November 2005
4. TRICKSTER TALES: COYOTE RECREATED, by Rosemary Sheppard, October, 2004.
5. THE NEVER-NUFF NASTY, (a delightful story for children who never have enough. 2006

A second edition of MARISSA THE TOOTH FAIRY by Ms. Andersdatter was published in 2006 by Depot Books, Mill Valley, CA.

Her paintings are found in all the rooms at the Butterfly Tree. Some have been used on her book covers. Some photographs have been made into cards. Art Prints can be accessed if you return to the main page. To order books by email, or make inquiries, go to juno@inbetweenbooks.com

Dear Guests,

You will be staying at the home of Karla Andersdatter, local poet, novelist, children's author, and artist. You will see her paintings and books in every room. Here at Muir Beach you are in easy walking distance of the Pacific Ocean, in the midst of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area which provides hiking trails and an abundance of natural beauty. We are two and one half miles from Muir Woods.

The Monarch butterfly returns here each year between October and March. They have diminished in the last 10 years, dramatically so, but perhaps they will return in full company in the future. If you are lucky you will see them outside your window. The Pelican Inn is within walking distance and serves dinner from 6-9 pm. Lunch, tea, and snacks are also served. The Zen Center at Green Gulch Farm offers Buddhist services at 10 am on Sunday. The public is invited to join them for meditation, lecture, question and answer, tea, and muffins, and vegetarian lunch. There are maps and books available at the Butterfly Tree to help you become acquainted with the Northern California Coast. This is a secluded fragile environment, perfect as a restful hideaway for special occasions or just 'time out'. We are 30 minutes from San Francisco, with easy access to the Sausalito ferry and shopping. We are an hour's drive to the Sonoma County wineries. We do not sell T shirts, or even have any, but we do sell books, cards, and arts prints when they are available. Welcome, and peace be with you.

Karla Andersdatter,
Proprietress

photo, Karla Andersdatter, 1975

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