A Founder’s Journey in Plant-Based Milk
From early experiments in almond-milk formulation to a brand built on flavor and integrity.
John Muir’s America & Marin
The Legacy
John Muir’s vision helped shape the America we know today. Explore the key moments that protected our wild places and inspired a nation.
Interactive Timeline
Moments that protected the wild
1892 — Founding of the Sierra Club
John Muir, along with environmental pioneers, founds the Sierra Club to protect wild places for future generations.
1903 — Camping with Teddy Roosevelt to Save Yosemite
Muir’s three-day camping trip with President Theodore Roosevelt in Yosemite helps secure federal protection for the valley.
1908 — The Declaration of Muir Woods National Monument
Thanks to the efforts of the Kent family and the support of John Muir, this ancient redwood forest in Marin County is protected for all time.
The Marin Connection
Nature is not a backdrop — it’s a way of life
Marin County’s rare convergence of ocean, mountains, and redwoods creates a living landscape that reflects Muir’s deepest beliefs.
Coastal Influence
Ocean air, fog-soft mornings, and the rhythm of the tides.
Ancient Redwoods
Old-growth forests that have stood for a thousand years.
Living Naturally
A culture built around wellness, conservation, and the outdoors.
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.”John Muir
15 Years of Plant-Based Milk Leadership
A Founder’s Journey
Marin Beverage was built around a simple belief: plant-based milk should taste better, feel more natural, and be made with purpose. At the heart of that story is Gaina Lieu, a fifteen-year pioneer in the plant-based milk business.
From Almond Milk Pioneer to Category Builder
Helping shape a category — and earn the trust of mindful consumers — long before plant-based went mainstream.
Looking Forward
Fifteen years in, the mission is unchanged: better ingredients, better rituals, and a more mindful tomorrow.