A Legacy of the Land: George Hellyer & Ira Yeager

George and Ira were a generous, talented couple who met in their thirties and shared a lifetime of love and adventure. They were loyal supporters of Sonoma Land Trust, sending annual donations beginning in 1980.

George was a lawyer, author, farmer, and potter. Ira was a very successful artist and a consummate host. They owned land across the Bay Area, including homes in Sea Ranch and San Francisco and a ranch in Calistoga. The couple named Sonoma Land Trust in their estate plans, and after they passed, we received approximately $8 million. This is the largest planned gift the Land Trust has ever received.