Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine Winter 2002/2003 Table Of Contents Cover Story Settling Sunny Fields Solvang's Unsung Hero "Solvang was just developing when my grandfather came to town," says Nielsen, "and he was a big part of that development." Successful in Solvang Two Danish sisters-in-law share their culture. Molecules and motorcycles Virgil Elings, maverick physicist and motorcyclist. Global Gardens A first olive oil harvest. Life with llamas The Speirs family's whole life changed with a llama. Thomas Kinkade Ari and Noel Petersen bring a new style to Solvang. The historical museum of Santa Ynez Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society preserves the past. Esau celebrates 20 years Judeen and Gary Esau include artistic expression with function. • Advertising • Staff & Contributors • Subscribe • Contact Us All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©2002 by Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine. Contents are the property of Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine and may not be reproduced in any manner or form without prior written permission from the publisher.