Wine
Rules at 6th Annual Solstice Sundowner in Solvang
By FBWorld Team
Generous
benefactors of Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, which is
now celebrating it's 30th years, came together at Jonata Vineyards
to honor the Danes who settled in Solvang over a century aA
go and the locals who have supported Elverhoj Museum of History
and Art to present an outstanding 6th Annual Solstice Sundowner
'Sunset to Firelight' Party featuring a Savoir Faire catered
dinner served on the exquisite lake property belonging to Jonata
Vineyards.
Featured Wines
The
lovely crowd in attendance, many of whom were local area Rotarian's,
enjoyed a reception where Evan's Ranch 2015 Las Brisas Chardonnay,
Fess Parker 2015 Marcella's Rhone White Blend, and Andrew Murray
2016 Tous Les Jours Syrah were flowing, along with Scrub coolers
and Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. Paradise Road Pilsner, paired
with fine cheese, bread and dried fruits. The silent auction
featured wine gifts provided by wineries including Beckman Vineyards,
Gorham Vineyards, Foxen Vineyard & Winery, Falcone Family
Vineyards, Zaca Mesa Winery, Stolpman Vineyards and more.
The
delicious dinner buffet and live auction were followed by coffee
and dessert. The grand finale was the lighting of the Sankt
Hans Aften Bonfire (a traditional celebration in Denmark during
the month of June honoring Saint John the Baptist) by fire tenders
Rodney Nielsen and Bruce Pedersen. Live music was provided throughout
the evening by Solstice Entertainment.
Solstice Sundowner Board of Directors
The
live auction items were outstanding and included a picnic with
winemaker Rusack Vineyards for 6, Hot Air Balloon Ride &
Champagne Breakfast, Alisal Horseback/Hay Wagon Breakfast Ride
for 4, Private cooking lesson & dinner with Chef Budi Kazali,
holiday in Malaga Spain, Tom's Airlift Helicopter Ride &
wine tasting, Qupe box seats & wine at Dodger Stadium, Week
at an Italian Villa, and so many more amazing items to raise
funds.
Solstice
Sundowner sponsors for the event included Jonata, The Copenhagen
House, Montecito Bank & Trust, C&D, AB Bernstein, El
Rancho Marketplace & The Alisal.
View of Sundowner Party from the Jonata Lake
The
kindness and generosity of these local people to raise funds
for Elverhoj Museum was awe inspiring, and auctioneer Allan
Jones did a fantastic job getting the crowd bidding. Erik Gregersen,
Board Member and Event Co-Chair gave a charming introduction
and Esther Jacobsen Bates, Executive Director and her Elverhoj
staff, as well as the countless volunteers, were so hospitable
and did an amazing job.
Cheers,
to a truly magical evening and I am so grateful to have been
there. Mange Tak to these charming and dedicated Solvang people,
and congratulations on a superb event in support of Elverhoj
Museum of History & Art. Elverhoj Museum has played a major
role in preserving the customs and culture that the Danes brought
to this area in 1911. To visit the Elverhoj Museum or make a
donation visit: www.elverhoj.org.
By Bonnie Carroll
About Bonnie Carroll
Bonnie Carroll has been a food/travel/lifestyle writer since
1983. She is the founder & publisher of Bonnie Carroll's
Life Bites News - www.lifebitesnews.com,
does travel and food reporting on KZSB1290 radio, and contributes
to a variety of national and international travel/lifestyle
publications. Her first children's book C.C. Charles was published
in 2002 and she is currently working on a second book. Contact
her at Contact her at writebc@aol.com.
