Tag archives: Bob Gates
A Symphonic Start to ‘26
Written by Sarah Ettman-Sterner Montecito rang in the New Year with glam, goodwill, and a dash of Monte Carlo flair at Mary and Bob Gates’ “Carriage House of Pepper Hill,” the beautifully restored 1916 estate they call home. Nearly 100 guests arrived dressed to the nines, stepping into a courtyard washed in blue and green […]
Shhhh… It’s a Surprise!
A lively crowd gathered at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum to celebrate Montecito resident Bob Gates’ surprise 80th birthday, planned to perfection by his wife, Mary Gates. Cleverly, Mary told Bob they were attending a Caribbean masquerade party for their friend Hiroko Benko – until he arrived to discover family and friends who had traveled […]
