Hippies & Gurus: Marin Cults and Communes in the 1960s and 1970s

During the 1960s and 1970s, Marin County became a magnet for communes, spiritual movements, and social experimentation. What drew people here, and why did some groups flourish while others unraveled? Local historian Carol Acquaviva explores the cultural forces, changing values, and distinctive landscape that made Marin an epicenter of alternative living. Discover why so many people came here seeking new ways of living — and what remains of their legacy today.