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Sample ItinerariesA Day in the Wild West
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Depart for lake cruise |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Arrive at Cachuma Lake, in the Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Contact: Liz Mason or Hallie Pederson, park naturalists
HC 58 – Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 688-4515 |
Groups of 20 or more can climb aboard the Osprey for a two-hour lake tour with a naturalist. From November through February, tours focus on the Bald Eagles and unusual birds who make Cachuma Lake their winter home. From March through October, the cruise takes a look at area wildlife, wildflowers and resident birds along the shore. Cruises are not available on Mondays. Reservations required. Cost: $15/adults; $7/child 12 and under.
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| 12:15 p.m. |
Depart for lunch in Los Alamos |
| 12:45 a.m. |
Arrive at the Union Hotel for lunch and a short tour
Contact: Chris Williams
362 Bell St., Los Alamos, CA
(805) 344-2744
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| Step back in time and enjoy lunch at the historic Union Hotel, featured recently on Huell Howser's California Gold. The property was used as an historic stagecoach hotel and includes an 1864 Victorian Mansion, curious theme rooms, a 1923 California Garage on the original Highway 101, antiques, beautiful gardens on the grounds. Don’t forget to check out the Garden Hedge Maze! Murder Mystery Dinners offered. |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Depart for Lompoc |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Arrive at the Wild Horse Sanctuary
Contact: Program Coordinator
Ranch is located off Jalama Road in Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 737-9246
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Experience the spirit of the American Wild Horse and our connection to the living earth. Return to Freedom is a 310-acre ranch that offers dozens of quiet, outdoor settings for meetings, programs and a variety of group and solitary activities. Consider a walking meditation through herds of wild horses. Or, while enjoying the grounds, climb a magical tree house in the 60-acre oak forest – a perfect spot for contemplation, meditation, yoga or special times with your group.
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Sanctuary Tour
This is an opportunity to meet the residents at Return to Freedom with an introduction to the Sanctuary and an overview of the American wild horse. Group tours available for up to 20 people, contact the program coordinator at least 10 days ahead of time to make arrangements. The sanctuary tour generally lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours.
**Tours outdoors on uneven, rocky ground. May not be suitable for seniors.
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| 5:15 p.m. |
Depart for Casmalia |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Arrive at the Hitching Post Restaurant
Contact: Teri Stricklin
3325 Point Sal Rd., Casmalia, CA
(805) 937-6151
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Enjoy real Santa Maria Style Barbecue and Old West hospitality in this 100-year-old building.
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| 7:15 p.m. |
Depart for the theatre, curtain 8 p.m. |
| 7:45 p.m. |
Arrive at PCPA Theaterfest
Contact: Suzanne Rose
800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria
(805) 928-7731, ext. 4150 or (800) PCPA-123
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| The nationally acclaimed Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts has been staging the finest classic and contemporary plays since 1974. World-class performances are offered at the Marian and Severson Theatres year-round in Santa Maria. In the summer and autumn months, enjoy live theatre under the stars as performances rotate from Santa Maria theatres to the Festival Theatre in Solvang. |
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