Sanditon, CA

"SANDITON, CA – Spend a summer by the sea in the oddball beach town of Sanditon, California. Our..."

Wed, 07 May 2014 15:00:21 -0700

“SANDITON, CA – Spend a summer by the sea in the oddball beach town of Sanditon, California. Our citizens are friendly, our business opportunities plentiful, and our grounding in reality… variable. Whether you play a resident or someone passing through, Sanditon has plenty of romance, art and intrigue for everyone. Based on Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel Sanditon, and the Pemberley Digital transmedia series Welcome To Sanditon. Adapted by co-creators and The Lizzie Bennet Diaries veterans Margaret Dunlap (The Middleman, Eureka) and Jay Bushman (Airship Dracula, Dirty Work).”

- Storium — The Online Storytelling Game by Storium / Stephen Hood » New stretch goals: N. K. Jemisin and Sanditon, CA! — Kickstarter

Yup, Sanditon is back! We’re the latest stretch goal announced for the hugely successful Storium kickstarter.

The campaign is in its final day, so you only have a short time to help reach the unlock goal. WWJD*?

*What Would Jawsica Do?

(via jaybushman)

A message from the mayor

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:45:20 -0800

Fellow Sanditonians! I cannot tell you how excited I am to announce that our little town has been recognized by the International Association of Web Television. Pemberley Digital’s Domino beta test, Welcome to Sanditon, has been nominated for an IAWTV Award for best Social Media/Interactive Experience. (I was going to tweet out the news earlier, but once I typed out the category, I’d pretty much run out of characters for the rest of the message.)

Here at the mayor’s office, we couldn’t be prouder of all of our residents. You all helped make the beta test a great success, and I’m so happy to see that recognized. So as you see each other at the Cinematheque, on your way to the spin gym, or at Clara’s ice cream shop, give yourselves a hearty congratulations!

See the full list of nominees.

Exclusive: LeakyNews Interview with Sanditon’s Assistant to the Mayor Sidney Parker

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:15:42 -0700

Exclusive: LeakyNews Interview with Sanditon’s Assistant to the Mayor Sidney Parker:

As satisfying as the conclusion to Welcome to Sanditon was, we here at LeakyNews were left with a few questions we wanted answered. So we did what any good reporter would do– we called up the Sanditon Mayor’s Office, hoping to score an interview with Mayor Tom Parker.

Unfortunately, Mayor Parker was out speaking to Ed’s aunt about a new business venture (something about donkey’s-milk soaps and bath products, which are supposedly very good for the skin), but we were able to chat for a bit with his cousin, Sidney Parker, currently serving as Assistant to the Mayor of Sanditon. A transcript of the interview is below. Read on to hear about how Sanditon views the Domino beta test now that it’s over, some interesting hints about Pemberley Digital’s next venture, and if that mysterious auto-dialed call from Domino was really what it seemed!

Leaky News (LN): Now that the Domino beta test is over, how does the mayor’s office feel that it went?

Sidney Parker (SP): The mayor’s office feels that it was a thrilling experiment in technological partnership!

LN: No offense, but you sound like you’re quoting your cousin, Mayor Tom Parker.

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Read the rest at LeakyNews.

Already three months since I arrived in Sanditon for my...

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:41:21 -0700

Already three months since I arrived in Sanditon for my holidays.

(Haven’t you as many days of vacation as I have? Well, you should definitively consider changing job. ;-) )

To come back to my stay in Sanditon, I am enjoying it so much, you cannot imagine. I am crazy about this town. There are so many activities and amazing people. You are never getting bored in Sanditon.

In the morning, I usually join the class at Sanditon Yoga Studio. I regularly meet Susan Parker there. After the class, we go for some ginger tea at Sanditon Tea. Diana and Arthur Parker join us time to time. I share buttered toast with Arthur (his sisters are quite horrified about it)! We chat about inner balance and diet, comment the latest news from the Sanditon Sun.

Then, I spend the rest of the morning either at the Robyn Worth’s library or at the Sanditon Historical Society.

I am a member of the Book Club Readiton, so I had a bunch of books to read this summer and to borrow at the library. I have spent hours in this library. I love books. Having a book in my hands is the most agreeable thing: the smell of book, turning the pages, diving in a story, eating the words of each sentence, so nice, right?

I also like History, and the Historical Society always had great conferences talking about Sanditon’s past. It is inspiring to learn about the origin and the evolution of a city and its people, its traditions.

At lunch, my friends from the Food Trailer Gang usually feed me. I have written about them before, so I won’t develop more here. I am only going to write again: ”Viva Hashtag Fat Sanditon”!

For the dessert, I go to Sanditon Scoops or to Sanditon Cupcakes: OMG, the best ice creams and cupcakes of the world are here in Sanditon!! So, go get a scoop or a bite. J

Then, I usually go to Sanditon Beach or Sanditon Garden or to the Denham Square, where the 4 Mayor Edward Denhams’ statues stand majestically. I read, write or paint, depending of my mood and motivation.

Time to time, I take part in a demonstration organized by SaveSanditon to object on some choices made for the city. Occasionally, I am going to a tour planned by Sanditon Tours. If the weather is too windy, I am hanging at the Sanditon Mall or the Sanditon Aquarium (I am fascinated by the behavior of seahorses).

Today, I did something different: I went to Sanditon Comics, owned by Mr Cray – such a lovely dude- and he helped me to choose the right comic for the birthday of my nephew. I just need to stop by the post office to send it with the nice postcard “Welcome to Sanditon”.

That it is more or less how I spend my afternoons.

Then, I go back to my room at Sandnation to watch some TV: “Sanditon Abbey”, “Pretty Little Sanditonians”, “Sanditon Who”, “Once Upon a Sanditon”, and so many other great shows!

Later, I meet some friends at SandBar or SanditonClub. Now and then, the famous star Lucille Luz comes there to “spread her love”, as she says. She’s really nice. If there is a special event, like a wine tasting, a bachelor party, a ball, movie night, I am always motivated and happy to join the party!! Of course, on Thursday, I go to craftnight. I am not so much a crafter, but I always have a great time there, laughing, joking, chatting, domino-ing with all my sanditonian friends, and teasing Ed on his crafting skills – even if I have to admit that I would not do better than him. At least, he is trying. Love, you know.

To resume, the life in Sanditon is relaxed, funny, and fantastic. I want to buy an apartment here, as a second residence. I just need to find a building that is not under construction. Now, that I am thinking about it, I actually prefer the style of the old sanditonian houses, so I probably get one of those 19^th-century villas. I hope it will be “bank-approved”.

Let’s see what the future will be. See you around,

Saw Blue.

djlobsters: The Sanditon Townpeople are invited to Sandy Party...

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:19:59 -0700

djlobsters:

The Sanditon Townpeople are invited to Sandy Party 12/08/2013. Come with friends and family to dance and have fun with us !

(Thank you @SanditonPixels for the design !)

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!FORMAL ATTIRE AND MASQUERADE MASKS...

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:20:43 -0700

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!
FORMAL ATTIRE AND MASQUERADE MASKS REQUESTED.

<3, Aria!

Denham Family Tree

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:40:58 -0700

Denham Family Tree:

The Sanditon Historical Society presents: selected descendants of George Denham, a series of genealogical charts.

This has been our historians’ summer project, and genealogical research into Sanditon’s early residents is ongoing. If you have any questions, feel free to tweet @SanditonHistory or email sanditonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Sanditon has always been a hot-spot for tourists and locals. Now...

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 17:20:54 -0700

Sanditon has always been a hot-spot for tourists and locals. Now that almost everyone has explored the city, it’s time for some fun!

What do YOU like most about the Sanditon? Don’t tell us, show us! In our latest contest, snap a pic of a favorite of yours right here in Sanditon! Post it on Twitter with the hashtag #sanditonfavs

But before you go out the door with your camera, take a look at the review below:

*Must be a citizen or permanent resident at Sanditon. Your post MUST include #sanditonfavs to be considered. Photo must be a thing or place in Sanditon. One grand prize winner will win $500 and two runner-ups will recieve $100, courtesy of @SanditonGarden. Be creative and have fun!

Questions? Just tweet us with #sanditonfavshelp and we will get in touch with you.

All Sanditon residents and business owners are invited to come...

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:41:20 -0700

All Sanditon residents and business owners are invited to come and celebrate the marriage of Kindergarten teacher, Annabell Jones and Sanditon’s new OBGYN, Doctor Horace Smith. [Read about their courtship and romance]

Food catered by Pane e Vino. Cake provided by Sanditon Cupcakes.

Please RSVP with a tweet to hashtag #HoraBells.

We cannot wait to celebrate this special day with all of our Sanditon friends!

[Thanks to Sanditon Pixels for the wedding invitations.]

It’s Ice Cream month! Celebrate at @SanditonScoops this...

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:41:10 -0700

It’s Ice Cream month! Celebrate at @SanditonScoops this summer for amazing, new flavors! Even better, for only this week, buy the scoop and get BOTH the cone AND toppings free! Come visit Sanditon Scoops today for your own hand-crafted ice cream treat! Let us know which flavor is your favourite by tweeting @SanditonScoops with #icecreammonth

Enjoy!

The Neptune Lounge is now available to ALL garden...

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:20:58 -0700

The Neptune Lounge is now available to ALL garden visitors! Everyone likes a little pampering and special treatment. The Neptune Lounge offers a continental breakfast, snacks, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at various times of the the day. There is a large screen television, plush chairs and sofas, a small library and it’s wifi-enabled. There’s no better place than the Neptune Lounge to relax privately or socialize with your Garden friends. Contact @SanditonGarden for info on private bookings and parties.

Glittering lights, ballgowns, fine dining, and a fanciful...

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:41:02 -0700

Glittering lights, ballgowns, fine dining, and a fanciful time.

The Midsummer Night’s Ball will be held at the picturesque Ocean View Manor gallery on July 27th from four until nine.

Doors open at four o’clock. An early dinner will begin service at four-thirty, and the dancing will commence at six. Please RSVP with us, Sanditon Events, to procure your reservation.

We are proud to have the newly established SandiFlowers as a sponsor for this event. Make sure to stop by, call, or DM them for delivery. They will have special-made boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets readily available for pickup for the big night!

If you are still looking for formal-wear or that perfect accessory, do not forget that Thrift’N Sanditon, Sanditon Mall, Dress Fanditon, and Vintage Sanditon are there for your needs. Many of the shops have discounts specifically for the Ball on Saturday, so make sure to stop by!

We cannot wait to see all of Sanditon revolve around the dance floor!

[Thanks to Sanditon Advertising for the poster artwork.]

The Greenhouse Spa at the Sanditon Garden is finally...

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:41:19 -0700

The Greenhouse Spa at the Sanditon Garden is finally open!

Whether you wish to escape for an hour, or an entire day, our spa professionals will personally pamper you with first class service & treatments, leaving the mind & body with an experience of relaxation, rejuvenation & renewal. We offer a wonderful variety of specialized spa treatments using only the finest natural sources right from the Sanditon Garden in our many private treatment rooms. Enjoy complimentary beverages and luxurious spa robes, slippers & towels provided for your convenience. For information on event bookings and parties, please contact @SanditonGarden.

Exclusively for Sanditon Garden members: Get a free appointment today by tweeting to @SanditonGarden with #freesanditonspa!

Sanditon Paranormal will be hosting a city Ghost Walk around the...

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:20:57 -0700

Sanditon Paranormal will be hosting a city Ghost Walk around the streets of Sanditon this Saturday beginning at 9:30 pm. Listen to bone-chilling stories of local haunts while trying your hand at paranormal investigating. The walk will begin outside of the Sanditon Paranormal office, which is located at 13 Main St., and is expected to last an hour and a half.

To avoid any mean-spiritedness, we suggest wearing tennis shoes, bringing a jacket in case it rains or gets chilly (which has been known to happen when spirits are present), and bringing your camera so you can capture your own ghostly evidence. Please submit any questions you have to the Sanditon Paranormal team on twitter: @SanditonPara. And don’t forget to use the hashtag #ParaSanditon the night of the event.

We hope to see many of you there! Just don’t spook the Sanditon residents too much, okay? ;)

All Sanditonians are invited to mix, mingle, and feast! Make...

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:41:24 -0700

All Sanditonians are invited to mix, mingle, and feast! Make sure to check out Pane e Vino’s website to see a few of its very tasty options!
http://sanditonpev.tumblr.com/

[Poster art by Sanditon Pixels.]

Western Riders: Rodeo is on July 19-21! Bring the whole family out for a day of FUN!

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:41:21 -0700

Final @SanditonCA @Vidcon shirt!

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:20:46 -0700

Final @SanditonCA @Vidcon shirt!:

sanditontours:

@SanditonCA @Vidcon shirt has been sent for shirt printing! So excited to wear this!

We love seeing so many of our businesses and services assembled like this!

Broadcasting live on Sanditon TV 7 p.m. weeknights! Learn more...

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:41:06 -0700

Broadcasting live on Sanditon TV 7 p.m. weeknights! Learn more about Sanditon’s mayor that we all “thought” we knew so well. Don’t miss this hilarious new show that will sure bring a smile to you and your family’s face! Stay tuned and don’t forget to follow @TVonSanditon!

It is been 2 months since I arrived in Sanditon. I enjoy my...

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:20:43 -0700

It is been 2 months since I arrived in Sanditon. I enjoy my stay very much despite the electricity in the air with the small conflicts going on in the city. But hopefully, the nice smile of Gigi Darcy makes us forget all this. Sanditon is finally a nice city: sea, sun, lovely people and… THE FOOD ! OMG, the food here is amazing. I have never eaten. A special dedicace to the Food Trailer Gang (on the picture): they do feed me a lot ! Thank you!.

All-new show coming soon to Sanditon TV! See some of the most...

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:41:04 -0700

All-new show coming soon to Sanditon TV! See some of the most amazing cakes and discover each unique marriage story behind it. Are you interested in being the next couple for the show? Contact @TVinSanditon for details.