A full day of food, wine, and history along a legendary stagecoach route.
Before modern highways crossed the mountains, stagecoaches carried travelers between Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Ari’s great great grandfather drove the route from the Arlington Hotel in Santa Barbara to Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos. The journey took eight hours and carried passengers over San Marcos Pass, connecting the coast with the valley beyond.
This immersive day follows that historic route through stories of the land, the Chumash people, stagecoach travelers, and the places where generations once stopped along the way.
The experience begins at the Carriage and Western Art Museum, opened by appointment, where guests will see Ari’s family connection through her great great grandfather’s whip, spurs, and bit. The journey continues with food, wine, and a final stop in Los Olivos where the stage route once ended.
What to Expect
Private museum visit featuring Ari’s family artifacts
Historic drive over San Marcos Pass with local stories
Food and wine experiences along the route
Wine tasting in Los Olivos
Transportation throughout the day
Meeting Point: Carriage and Western Art Museum
Setting: San Marcos Pass to Los Olivos
Ages: 21 and over
A full day of food, wine, and history along a legendary stagecoach route.
Before modern highways crossed the mountains, stagecoaches carried travelers between Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Ari’s great great grandfather drove the route from the Arlington Hotel in Santa Barbara to Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos. The journey took eight hours and carried passengers over San Marcos Pass, connecting the coast with the valley beyond.
This immersive day follows that historic route through stories of the land, the Chumash people, stagecoach travelers, and the places where generations once stopped along the way.
The experience begins at the Carriage and Western Art Museum, opened by appointment, where guests will see Ari’s family connection through her great great grandfather’s whip, spurs, and bit. The journey continues with food, wine, and a final stop in Los Olivos where the stage route once ended.
What to Expect
Private museum visit featuring Ari’s family artifacts
Historic drive over San Marcos Pass with local stories
Food and wine experiences along the route
Wine tasting in Los Olivos
Transportation throughout the day
Meeting Point: Carriage and Western Art Museum
Setting: San Marcos Pass to Los Olivos
Ages: 21 and over
