My House: A Bay Area Restaurateur’s Woodsy Retreat Prioritizes Community

Just north of San Francisco, the Mill Valley home of former Phish manager and current restaurant owner John Paluska takes its place within its eclectic neighborhood and natural surroundings.
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Former manager of Phish and successful restaurant owner John Paluska enlisted his college dorm mate, architect Jonathan Feldman of Feldman Architecture, to build a home in the hills of Mill Valley, California, for himself, his wife Rachel, and their two kids. Clad in Western red cedar and open to the outdoors, the home takes inspiration from the surrounding woodlands and the family’s fun-loving personalities.

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