Santa Ynez Valley Guest Tour of Los Olivos

Art is Los Olivos

Wilding Museum has become a vital part of the cultural landscape of Santa Barbara County since its inception in 1997. bringing fascinating shows, exhibitions and special events to Los Olivos.

  Los Olivos is well known as one of the finest art colonies on the West Coast. It has a number of first-rate galleries, featuring the best artists in every discipline. We suggest that you plan a day to stroll through the Los Olivos galleries and shops, many of which are housed in quaint, Victorian buildings lining the wide streets. You may find the perfect work of art to give to “that special someone,” or you may decide to treat yourself to a gift that will last a lifetime.
  If you are interested in the art of fine wines, you’re sure to enjoy the many wine tasting rooms in Los Olivos. See Tour Tasting Rooms for more about them.
  Before it became a premium wine tasting destination, Los Olivos was well known as an artist’s colony. The emphasis on art is still prevalent, from the Wildling Art Museum to Gallery Los Olivos, the local Art Association gallery. Many shops, like Details Boutique, as well as many tasting rooms display art from local artists.

Details Boutique & Art Gallery
  Located in the center of town, right on Grand Avenue, and just north of Alamo Pintado Road, is one of the shops you won’t want to miss: Details, a women’s apparel boutique that is also an art gallery. What a wonderful combination: Designer outfits that are clearly “Wearable Art” combined with original California impressionist art. The store features oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel works by C. Wood, Linda Hanly and Dee Sudbury, as well as oils by Marilyn Bowsfield.
  As soon as you enter this store, you can tell that Carol Wood and co-owner Barbara Bochte both really care about the quality of their wares and the satisfaction of their customers.
  They feature many quality clothing lines–their fall dresses and outfits are delightful, and winter fashions are beginning to show up already.
  They also carry a selection of hats, as well as unique and stylish accessories, such as scarves, handbags and jewelry.
  Carol and Barbara have been in business since 1996, and their success has a lot to do with their personal attention to every detail of the clothing and art they offer (hence the name “Details”). Exquisite ensembles, divine accessories–you must drop in to see the latest.
  This is the perfect place to find art and apparel you’ll treasure, and gifts they’ll adore. Don’t miss the sale rack out front, you can find some treasures there!

Wildling Art Museum
www.wildlingmuseum.org
  The Wildling Art Museum was the inspiration of visionary artist, Patti Jacquemain. Patti believed that a museum dedicated to America’s extraordinary landscapes, flora, and fauna would help people appreciate not only the art, but also the importance of preserving our natural heritage.
   Since its inception in 1997, the Wildling Art Museum has become a vital part of the cultural landscape of Santa Barbara County.
The Museum has attained national recognition for its exhibitions, publications, and educational programs.
   The Wildling is excited to be bringing the fascinating show, “Earth as Art 3,” to the museum this January. Using digital satellite imagery, the exhibit posits that Earth is its own art. Since the Museum is dedicated to connecting people to the wonders of nature through art, what better way to remind visitors of the magnificence of our planet than by looking at it from above!
To augment our global perspective of the beauty of our planet, the Wildling Art Museum will host a show of the aerial photography of Santa Barbara photographer Bill Dewey in the Barbara Goodall Education Gallery, from January 18 through March 18. This exhibit will be showcasing fascinating images of the Santa Barbara County area, many paired to show things like seasonal differences, the effects of recent fires, and more.
  Wildling has many more exhibits and special events, including nature tours and bird watching. You can get the details from their website: www.wildlingmuseum.org

Los Olivos Tasting Room & Wine Shop
www.thelosolivostastingroom.com
This tasting room represents the “artistic creations” of many wineries and winemakers in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties that do not have their own tasting rooms. You can learn more about them in the Tasting Rooms tour.

From Los Olivos Tasting Room,turn right and cross the street at the corner, Just past the flower shop, you’ll find Carina Cellars Tasting Room, just past Panino’s.

Carina Cellars
www.carinacellars.com
This tasting room features great wine and has regular exhibits of art and photos from local artists. Learn more about Carina Cellars wines, as well as their latest special event or exhibit, in the Tasting Rooms tour.

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Pacific Ridge Vineyards
Tasting Room
www.pacificridgevineyards.com
Pacific Ridge Vineyards is a boutique California winery, producing around 1,500 cases each year of mainly Santa Barbara County appellation wines. They produce many of their wines from fruit grown just north of Santa Barbara, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah.
Pacific Ridge Vineyards is owned by Bob Kelly, who is also the winemaker. You can learn more about Pacific Ridge in our Wine Tasting Tour of the Valley.