With the weather heating up and days getting longer, The Barn at The Hilt Estate, the hospitality nucleus for two renowned Santa Barbara County wineries, The Hilt and JONATA, is bringing back Golden Hour at The Barn, every Friday in May and June. Soak up the warmth and light of the Sta. Rita Hills this spring with extended Friday hours and special by-the-glass offerings. Sip and savor wines from The Hilt Estate and JONATA in our beautiful Barn setting, set to a lively, Golden Hour-inspired playlist. From 4 to 6 p.m., wines by the glass will be $10 for members and industry friends and $14 for everyone else. With great wine, good vibes and glowing mountain views, there’s no better way to kick off your weekend.

With the weather heating up and days getting longer, The Barn at The Hilt Estate, the hospitality nucleus for two renowned Santa Barbara County wineries, The Hilt and JONATA, is bringing back Golden Hour at The Barn, every Friday in May and June. Soak up the warmth and light of the Sta. Rita Hills this spring with extended Friday hours and special by-the-glass offerings. Sip and savor wines from The Hilt Estate and JONATA in our beautiful Barn setting, set to a lively, Golden Hour-inspired playlist. From 4 to 6 p.m., wines by the glass will be $10 for members and industry friends and $14 for everyone else. With great wine, good vibes and glowing mountain views, there’s no better way to kick off your weekend.

A slow art walkthrough is a quiet, meditative experience
designed to stretch and challenge the 8-second average viewing time for museum
artwork.

This guided experience
will invite viewers into the benefits of mindfulness, curiosity-based
observation, and the intersection of art and nature. Throughout the 90min
walkthrough, viewers are encouraged to spend 5-15min with each artwork of their
choosing. The Museum will be closed to the public throughout the duration of
the tour, and exhibits on display will include When the Earth
Whispers Back: Nature’s Hope & Ocean Forests:
Our Coastal Communities. While the walkthrough will be primarily
self-guided and spent in comfortable silence, attendees will receive a staff
introduction, optional fill-in art mindfulness guide, and a provided picnic
lunch at Hans Christian Andersen Park (customizable lunch order). We
gently suggest wearing comfortable clothing and shoes, similar to a traditional
meditation session.

Tour Schedule:

9AM-10:30AM – Slow Art
Walkthrough

11AM-12:30PM – Picnic
Lunch at Hans Christian Andersen Park (provided by Panino)

The class fee for this tour is $30 for (CalNAM) Members, and $35
(CalNAM) Non-Members per participant, all supplies included. Advance
registration is required, 10 attendees max. This tour is best suited for ages
16yrs .

Petty Party delivers a high-energy, heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic catalogs in rock history. From the first chord to the final encore, the band captures the sound, spirit, and soul of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with stunning authenticity—faithfully recreating the songs that defined generations. Expect a hit-packed evening featuring classics like “American Girl,” “Refugee,” “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and many more.

Set against the beautiful outdoor setting of the Solvang Theaterfest garden, this concert is the perfect way to launch the summer series—an evening of great music, great vibes, and timeless songs that invite everyone to sing along. So don’t sit at home and have a pity party… come on out and join the Petty Party as they help kick off Music in the Garden with an evening of Tom Foolery.

The Amanda Castro Band blends vintage jazz, swing, and timeless classics with style and sophistication. Amanda’s smooth vocals and the band’s polished musicianship evoke the glamour of classic jazz lounges while keeping the energy lively and fun. Their performances create the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed afternoon of great music.

Dave Stamey has made it his life’s work to celebrate the rural American west. In the past two decades he has recorded eleven albums of original music, travelled literally hundreds of thousands of miles and performed thousands of shows doing just that. He lives in the farthest north- eastern corner of Tulare County, California, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains begin just outside his back door.

Salty Strings brings high-energy bluegrass and Americana to the stage with tight harmonies and dynamic acoustic instrumentation. Their lively performances blend traditional influences with a fresh sound that keeps audiences tapping their feet. The band’s spirited musicianship creates a fun and engaging experience for music lovers of all kinds.