Dreaming as One

Bolinas, a small coastal town north of San Francisco, became a haven for poets and writers seeking an alternative lifestyle and creative environment away from the urban centers of the late 20th Century. Kevin Opstedal delves into the lives and works of this unique poetic community, known for its countercultural ethos, environmental activism, and dedication to artistic expression.

Opstedal's narrative, enriched with photos of and interviews with many of those featured, captures the spirit of rebellion, experimentation, and communal living that characterized Bolinas from 1967 to 1980. Dreaming as One features several influential poets associated with the Bolinas literary scene, including Joanne Kyger, Lew Welch, Philip Whalen, Robert Creeley, Tom Clark, Bill Berkson, and Robert Duncan.