Visitors come from across the country to savor the region’s year-round sunshine and temperate climate. In fact, Buellton’s unique weather is the secret behind the world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The combination of warm days and cool nights is just the right balance for bringing out the full potential of these delicate berries.
Buellton’s mild climate has also been known to bring out a sense of adventure too. Visitors looking to immerse themselves in nature can hike, bike or horseback ride through stunning scenic trails. Another great way to spend an afternoon is to explore the budding botanic garden at River View Park, enjoy an up close and personal experience with an ostrich or emu, or play a round at Zaca Creek Golf Course, located along the Santa Ynez River. In addition, Buellton is just a short car ride away from the ocean where you can surf, swim and sun to your heart’s content, and from quaint surrounding towns like, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang, the Danish Capitol of America.
28novAll Day04janSolvang Julefest November 28th - January4th

“Experience the Julehygge” November 28th-January 4th It’s time for Solvang’s annual Julefest celebration extraordinaire! Held in one of the “Most Magical Christmas Towns and Villages Across the World“, Solvang
It’s time for Solvang’s annual Julefest celebration extraordinaire! Held in one of the “Most Magical Christmas Towns and Villages Across the World“, Solvang Julefest is a month+ of lights, celebratory events, and holiday cheer, which runs November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Join us for lots of family fun, seasonal music, holiday shopping, culinary delights, wine & beer, and more. Skål!
Click on Julefest website for more information:https://solvangusa.com/things-to-do/solvang-julefest/
Downtown Solvang
08feb1:00 pm4:00 pmNatural Perfume-Making Workshop, Valentine's Day Love & Roses

Join the California Nature Art Museum and Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an immersive, hands-on natural perfume-making workshop on Sunday, February 8th from 1PM-4PM in
Join the California Nature Art Museum and Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an immersive, hands-on natural perfume-making workshop on Sunday, February 8th from 1PM-4PM in celebration of Valentine’s Day. You’ll explore the rose—the flower of love—and create your own custom fragrance with rose at its heart.
During this creative experience, you’ll craft your own natural perfume with a curated selection of exquisite essential oils and absolutes—each chosen to complement the rose and enrich your fragrance design. You’ll learn the essentials of perfume structure and formulation, and receive personalized guidance to bring out the type of rose you wish to express—whether fresh, fruity, musky, spicy, sweet—so your fragrance becomes uniquely your own.
About the Instructor:
Susan is the founder and creator of Sol Aromatics, a collection of perfume and aromatherapy products and services to inspire positive mind, body, and feeling states supporting the spiral of life (SOL). She is a certified aromatherapist and licensed psychotherapist. To learn more about Susan and her work, visit www.solaromatics.com.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.calnatureartmuseum.org/news/perfume-making-2026
Questions? Contact Assistant Director Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org.
15feb1:00 pm3:30 pmKid Craft Art Workshop - Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics

Join CalNAM and Artist Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog for
Join CalNAM and
Artist Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog for a
paper mosaics family-friendly workshop on Thursday, February 15th, 2026,
from 1PM-3:30PM. Katherine will guide attendees through planning
and arranging their very own animal portrait with a variety of colorful and
patterned paper options. Attendees should either bring an animal photo that
they connect with (such as a pet photo), or may choose from one of the provided
examples.
Please note, at
this family-friendly class, all students ages 11 and under must be accompanied
by a paid, participating adult. The instructor encourages full-family
participation, and kindly asks for the expectation that everyone will have fun
and create something awesome!
About the Instructor:
An accomplished
muralist, illustrator, teacher & author, Katherine Taylor specializes in
creating endearing animal portraits. Her vibrant, cheerful murals and paintings
have been featured throughout California, including Children’s Hospital of
Orange, the Santa Maria Strawberry Festival, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Stanford in Palo Alto, the city of Brea, and numerous other locations. The
purpose of her work is to create art that sparks spontaneous smiles from the
viewer and make the world a little happier.
The class fee for
this workshop is $35 for CalNAM Members and $40 for CalNAM Non-Members, per
participant, all supplies included. Advance registration is required. This
class is suited for all ages!
Questions? Email Assistant Director Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org.