Santa Ynez isn't known for its nightlife but it does offer some magnficent sights at night. The moon was full yesterday and gorgeous in a virtually cloudless sky.
Here in Woodstock Ranch we are removed from any light pollution, and the nightime sky is crowded with stars, more stars than I ever remember seeing whether I was in Greenland or the Galapagos. Surely, my memory must be wrong but the evening displays are indeed spectacular. The vastness of the starry canopy is sure to make your problems feel insignificant.
The Valley has an active Save our Stars campaign which is part of the Women's Environmental Watch. My friend Nancy Emerson of Solvang has done a terrific job of educating people about ways to avoid light pollution.
I should add that Santa Ynez does have a bit of nightlife. Several of the cafes have live performers on Friday or Saturday. Fess Parker (remember him as Davy Crockett?) plays the piano and sings some Thursday nights at his inn in Los Olivos. The Maverick Saloon has dancing Friday and Saturday night with a live band on Saturdays. Tales from the Tavern is a series of concerts by notable performers organized by Ron and Carol Cologne and Suzie Trubitz. The Chumash Casinio is open 24 - 7 and brings in live acts. Earlier this week I saw Alan Jackson's tour bus pulled up behind the Casino Hotel.
But I confess I prefer watching the stars up above.
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