Teenagers Lauren Rasmussen and Jacob Hanberg are descendants of Danish immigrant families who settled in Solvang generations ago. As the Wright brothers completed the first commercial flight in 1910, Danish immigrants arrived in the Santa Ynez Valley to build a community from scratch. Along with hand tools and determination, they brought a robust culture destined… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Spring 2008
The Vikings of Solvang
When pioneers settled in isolated corners of the land, they rallied together to help their neighbors, whether that meant raising a barn or tending the children of an ailing parent. Founded by people who honored similar traditions, communities in the Santa Ynez Valley continue to benefit from this tried and true code of mutual aid. Serving… Continue Reading
Uptown Los Olivos
Los Olivos may be a small town, but according to Jefferson Woeste, owner of J. Woeste of Los Olivos, it comprises two distinct districts. “We’re uptown, and everything else is downtown,” he smiles, “and it’s definitely worth the effort to walk one block west from the flagpole to pay us a visit.” Celebrating 10… Continue Reading
Past Editions
SPRING 2012 DIGITAL EDITION TABLE OF CONTENTS Profile New Chef at Nielsen’s Market To the delight of locals, Chef Joshua Jones, who attended culinary school in Florance, Italy, moved to the area last year and is managing Nielsen’s Deli. Life’s An AdventureSusan Hollrah just celebrated her 30th year of working at Atterdag Village of Solvang, (formerly Solvang… Continue Reading