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The Art of Æbelskiver with Carol Paaske
Join Carol for a culinary adventure that combines tradition, creativity, and a love of Danish food. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this æbelskiver experience promises to be a deliciously memorable experience – and fun for all ages!
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Historic Avenales Ranch & Wildlife Tour for 6 with Lunch & Wine
Owned by the same family since 1884, Avenales Ranch is stunning 13,000 acres of oak-dotted hills that roll up to the Machesna and Garcia wilderness. Enjoy this rare opportunity for a guided excursion with a 6th generation family owner that includes wildlife viewing, a visit to the historic homestead, Native American sites, and hiking if desired. The property is a native habitat for condors, red-legged frogs, Tule elk, turkeys, deer, bobcats, bears, and eagles. Includes picnic lunch with award winning Avenales Ranch wine.
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Rundtårn - Two Night Stay
Spend two nights in one of Solvang’s most unique lodgings – a three-story luxury apartment in the landmark Round Tower. The replica of Copenhagen’s famous Rundetårn is located just behind the windmill on Alisal Road. Designed in a modern Danish style, the accommodations include an upstairs suite with king bed and large bathroom, and a queen size Murphy bed in the main downstairs living area. There is a spacious, fully equipped kitchen; an 80” TV for movie/sports viewing; and a fabulous selection of restaurants and bakeries just steps away. The tower’s outdoor patio area boasts amazing views making it ideal for relaxing, people watching, and nighttime stargazing.
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Hearst Ranch Pergola Private Tour & Wine Tasting for Six
Afternoon or evening tour and wine tasting for up to six (6) people in William Randolph Hearst's pergola, in San Simeon, California. The pergola is immediately adjacent to Hearst Castle but remains in private ownership as a part of the 83,000-acre Hearst Ranch. It was originally built to allow guests to stroll or ride through a mile-long series of concrete arbors overlooking more than thirteen miles of California coastline, surrounded by grapevines, fruit trees, flowering plants, and outdoor zoo enclosures. You and your guests, guided by a member of the Hearst team, will have a rare and exclusive opportunity to visit these otherwise-inaccessible areas and marvel in scenic treasures while enjoying snacks and beverages, including Hearst Ranch Winery wines.
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Golf Day at The River Course at the Alisal
Golf for four, plus carts, at the River Course at the Alisal. Open since 1992, the 6800-yard, par 72 River Course at the Alisal is located along the Santa Ynez River, with the mountains forming a majestic panorama in the distance. The River Course is open year-round for the public to enjoy and is ideal for beginners, as well as families. Also includes breakfast or lunch for four at the River Grill.
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Brother's Restaurant at the Red Barn: Dinner for 6 + 2 Bottles of Wine
A long-time local favorite, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn offers fresh ingredients from local producers in a comfortable and historically interesting atmosphere that takes diners back to the romance of the old west. The owners, brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols, strive to provide legendary service and innovative “made from scratch” cuisine in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.
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Naturalist Walk & Ranch Picnic at Historic Rancho San Carlos de Jonata
Follow in the footsteps of Solvang’s founders! Join renowned Naturalist Larry Ballard on a guided walk on one of the most biologically diverse properties in the Santa Ynez Valley. Your group of eight will enjoy a gourmet ranch picnic as part of this amazing experience. Recommended timing is during the spring months when wildflowers are in bloom.
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Alisal Trail Ride and Breakfast for 4
Experience the spirit of the Old West at Alisal Ranch. Enjoy a Western breakfast buffet at the historic Adobe Camp, complete with crackling campfire, cowboy poetry recital, a singing cowboy on guitar, and their famous flapjacks. Breakfast will be followed by a 2-hour trail ride, or hop aboard the hay wagon for a ride of a different sort.
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Reagan Ranch Tour & Picnic for Four
Very special private tour for four of the Rancho del Cielo, Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s ranch and “Western White House” in the Santa Ynez Mountains above the Santa Ynez Valley. This 688-acre estate has been maintained exactly as they left it. This includes special pre-tour orientation at the Reagan Ranch Center Museum in Santa Barbara, transportation to the ranch, and picnic lunch at the ranch.
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Explore America's Heartland
Spend four days in a stunning two-bedroom condo in West Des Moines, Iowa, while you explore the nation’s beautiful heartland. This package also includes a tour of Grand View University, including a breakfast or lunch with the President. Grand View University is a private liberal arts university in Des Moines that was founded in 1896 & has deep ties with Solvang thanks to the many Solvang alumni. A complimentary Explorer membership is also included. Baseball fans may want to consider a summer stay to take in an Iowa Cubs minor league game.
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