Roaming in San Ramon

In January, I mentioned that my work office was moving to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, after many years in Dublin, California (see Looking Ahead to 2017). The company had been in the Dublin office for 15 years, and during that time the business and community grew together. We were situated close to Camp Parks Training ground and some undeveloped land, as well as residential and shopping areas. Many of us enjoyed daily walks in the area, and always found something new to see. I reported on street trees, turkeys, working goats, and many other topics during my time there.

Roaming in San Ramon

Fast forward a couple of months to find us moved and settled into our new location in San Ramon. The facility is beautiful – everything is new, and fresh, and designed with the modern work force in mind. The conference rooms are named after regional and national parks (I sit close to Joshua Tree and Glacier Bay). The Mount Diablo conference room has a spectacular view of its name sake. The grounds are also beautiful – built on a grand scale, landscaped with the environment in mind, and irrigated with potable water as Dublin was (see Gray Water in Dublin). Flowering trees line the paths, so spring should be spectacular.

Even with the winter rains, many of us are out enjoying our daily walks and exploring our new digs. Shopping, a library, and the San Ramon pool are nearby. Walking paths, workout stations, and proximity to a lake bring nature to our working lives. I’m looking forward to exploring the Iron Horse Regional Trail next, with access a block away. The trail is built on an old Southern Pacific Railroad bed that runs from Pleasanton to Concord. Change can be stressful, but it can also be rejuvenating, and often results in new possibilities and opportunities!