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Yosemite National Park, California

For Tom: Autumn Half Dome

For Tom: Autumn Half Dome
Paul Gavin, Oil on canvas, 2006

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A Special Place in Their Heart

Yosemite National Park holds a special place in Paul and Kimberleigh's hearts. Kimberleigh's father introduced the family to the Yosemite High sierras in 1971 and each year thereafter the family backpacked for their summer vacation.

In college, Nic Fiore hired Kimberleigh to work summers in both Merced and Sunrise High Sierra Camps.

Kimberleigh's lifelong dream came true in 1993 when she and Paul were married in the Yosemite Chapel and held their reception in the Ahwahnee Hotel. Each year the Gavins return to Yosemite to celebrate their anniversary.

Kimberleigh and Paul's wedding photo Wedding party in Yosemite National Park
The Gavin family with dogs

Counterclockwise beginning above: heart Kimberleigh and Paul with bridesmaids and groomsmen in front of Yosemite Chapel, 10/30/93. Photo by Colleen Moran of LensArt Photography. heart Kimberleigh and Paul's Wedding Photo by Colleen Moran of LensArt Photography. heart Paul, Kimberleigh, Chloe and Claude in back of Yosemite Chapel. Photo by Nancy Robbins. heart Father Kendall, brother Loren, mother Lynette, and Kimberleigh in 1971. heart Chloe, Claude, Kimberleigh and Paul, at the Redwoods in Yosemite.

Kimberleigh's family 1971 The Gavins at Yosemite National Park

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Santa Paula River Sunset

For more about Paul and Kimberleigh and Gavin Arts, see Gavin Fine Art & Design: About the Artists. Explore other sides of California's diverse landscape on a beach in San Clemente or along the shore of a river in Santa Paula.

Vista Romantica: San Clemente Pier

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