Life + Culture

Country Roads

Take Me Home Article by June Henry | Photography by Matt DeMarcus and Lena Ibarra Hugged by rolling hills, whether lush and green or warm and golden, there lies a valley that conjures the very idea of home. City dwellers invest in artwork depicting hill-filled landscapes and travel in droves to experience longed-for rural areas on their vacations. Lucky for those who live, work, and recreate here; for us, the Santa Ynez Valley is home. Our valley’s winding roads thread together a rich fabric...

March 2024

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Sara's Favorite Family Spots

With two young kiddos, these are my favorites! Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Matt and Sara DeMarcus ACTIVITY Anything honoring the Red, White, and Blue! Old Santa Ynez Days, 4th of July, SY Rodeo... you name it, we're there! BEACH Tide pooling is a family favorite activity. On low-tide evenings, you can find us at Gaviota! 10 minutes from Buellton and you're on the beach looking at Starfish, Dolphins, and more! BREAKFAST Baker’s Table is phenomenal. Happy staff, great...

March 2024