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Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance

Education, Wine
Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance
Address:
P.O. Box 716
Lompoc, CA 93436
Website:
www.staritahills.com/
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Winegrowers Alliance

The Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance was formed in 1997 to unify growers and winemakers in the Western Santa Ynez Valley for the purpose of developing their own American Viticulture Area and to promote this unique wine growing region.

Sta. Rita Hills American Viticulture Appellation (AMA)

The Sta. Rita Hills American Viticulture Appellation is located on California’s Central Coast in Santa Barbara County. The Pacific Ocean’s marine layer and afternoon ocean breezes traverse the coastal valley corridors between the Purisima Hills and the Santa Rosa Hills, creating the perfect environment for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other cool climate wine grape varieties.

Alliance Mission

The Sta. Rita Hills AVA status was granted in 2001 by the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Regulation Division. The mission of the Alliance is to support the viticulture and enological business interests of its 47 Members, as they relate to grapes and wine from our AVA.

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Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Location

Dana V. Wines

Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Shopping, Tasting Room, Wedding / Venue / Event Services
Dana V. Wines
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Address:
1588 Mission Dr. Suite B
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 688-3488
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 9pm
Saturday: 12pm - 9pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6:30pm
Website:
www.danavwines.com
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Dana V. Wines is open 7 days a week at the Solvang wine tasting room. We features award winning varietal tastings, bespoke gifts and alfresco sipping in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Founded in 2014 by Dana Volk with 20+ years of experience in the wine industry, this small production brand is a toast to her love of the Central Coast.

Check out the Dana V Wines website for a current list of wine education classes and the live music schedule.

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Free tasting with purchase of 3 or more bottles

Wine Tastings, Wine By The Glass, Charcuterie, Gifts, Outdoor Seating, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Outdoor Fire Pits, Live Music, Wine Education Classes

Dana V. Wines Location

Elverhoj Museum of History and Art

Arts / Museums, Education, Shopping
Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
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Address:
1624 Elverhoy Way
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 686-1211
Hours:
Thursday - Monday: 11 am - 5 pm
Please visit www.elverhoj.org for dates with extended hours and special events
Website:
www.elverhoj.org/
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Elverhøj Museum of History & Art is located in the village of Solvang in a historic hand-crafted structure built in a style derived from the large farmhouses of 18th century Denmark.

Visitors to Elverhøj Museum (pronounced el-ver-hoy) can view Solvang’s history through photos, artifacts and video displays; enjoy exhibits celebrating the Danish-American pioneer spirit and the colorful heritage of Denmark; and stroll the attractive and spacious gallery which shows changing exhibitions of regional, national and international art and is a popular site for activities, events, and classes.

Fun activities for the kids too!

There is no charge for admission; suggested donation is $5.

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Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard

Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Outdoor Recreation & Activities, Wedding / Venue / Event Services
Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard
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Address:
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone:
(805) 325-8092
Hours:
By reservation only
Website:
www.ArtSpotOnWheels.com
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Discover your inner artist at a Painting in the Vineyard event! We invite you to grab a glass of wine and a paintbrush and join us for a fun and relaxing outdoor experience. Bring your friends and family and capture the scenery on canvas. Our local vineyards provide a beautiful, stress-free environment that will both inspire your creative spirit and indulge the wine-lover in you.

No painting experience necessary–a trained, local artist will walk you through the entire two-hour painting process step-by-step, and you’ll take home a landscape painting of your own to commemorate your trip to wine country.

Consider a private painting event to celebrate birthdays, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, anniversaries, girls trips, family reunions, corporate team-building events and more.

Visit www.artspotonwheels.com to see our full array of Painting in the Vineyard classes. Or call 805.325.8092 to inquire about private events.

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Along with Painting in the Vineyard events that are already scheduled on our calendar, we host private events at local vineyards as well as your location.

Private Painting in the Vineyard
Private Events at your location--including bachelorette, bridal showers, family reunions, birthdays etc
Team Building Events
Birthday Parties
Weekend Workshops

Art Spot on Wheels: Painting in the Vineyard Location

Wild Farmlands Foundation

Education, Professional Services
Wild Farmlands Foundation
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Address:
1980 US Highway 101
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone:
(805) 845-4949
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:
www.wildfarmlands.org
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Small urban and wild farmlands uniquely accommodate and preserve ecosystems while they supply quality food to local communities. Small urban farmlands are islands of bio-diverse green in the asphalt sprawl of human development. Wild farmlands personify natural sustainable agriculture, preserving ecosystems while providing premium quality foods.

California, as a representative of big agriculture in the developed countries of the world, is losing her small farms, and in particular the wild farmlands. We would like to change this.

Our vision is to see small sustainable farmlands that serve local communities thrive and increase in numbers not only here on the Central Coast, but worldwide. The Central Coast of California is in a unique position to lead the way.

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Sanford Winery and Vineyards

Education, Wedding / Venue / Event Services, Wine, Wineries
Sanford Winery and Vineyards
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Address:
5010 Santa Rosa Road
Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone:
(800) 426-9463
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 10 am-4 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
Website:
www.sanfordwinery.com
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Sanford Winery welcomes you to our tasting room adjacent to our beautiful stone and adobe winery, set in the middle of our estate vineyard at Rancho La Rinconada. The tasting room, in the heart of Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, provides visitors with a complete winery experience, all in one location, including tours of the winery and vineyards, a tasting room and wine retail sales. The tasting room includes a private room for small groups or educational tastings by appointment. Our spacious front and back covered terraces can accommodate groups and special events, offering 360-degree views of the winery and vineyards. Please contact our special events team for further details on scheduling group events.

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Join us to sample our hand-crafted wines created by our talented Winemaker, Steve Fennell & production team. Two flights offered daily.

Elevate your visit with an elevated experience – 48hr advanced reservations required:

• All-Terrain Vineyard (ATV) Experience - Operated by a talented wine educator, traverse some of our most picturesque vineyard blocks in the rugged comfort of a Polaris ATV, sampling wines in the very vineyards in which they are grown.
• Vista Tour & Tasting - Enjoy a tour of our beautiful vineyard, architecturally notable winery & barrel room while tasting a selection of our estate-grown wines.
• "Savor the Sta. Rita Hills" Vineyard Picnic Lunch & Tasting - Enjoy a guided walk through our Vineyard, Winery & Barrel Room & take in stunning views as you picnic & sip on our estate-grown wines.
• Vintage Reflection: Seated Vertical Tasting in Barrel Room - Discover the nuances that each unique year brings, comparing different vintages of Pinot Noirs.

Sanford Winery and Vineyards Location

Community Clayworks – studio & potter’s wheel

Arts / Museums, Education, Entertainment / Nightlife, Shopping
Community Clayworks
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Address:
37 Industrial Way, Unit 111
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone:
(646) 709-7861
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Website:
www.communityclayworks.com/classes-camps
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Community Clayworks is an inclusive ceramics studio where people of all ages come to play, learn, and create. We offer a Saturday night BYOB Sip-N-Spin for visitor’s to experience throwing on a potter’s wheel. You can also host a private party and have your guests create a forever keepsake of their time in the Valley. Projects can vary from succulent holders to mugs and everything in between. Whether it’s your first time at a wheel or you’re a seasoned potter there is a place for you. Our shop also provides a variety of ceramic work and accessories for sale.

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Community Clayworks Location