California: Santa Ines Mission
August 3, 2013 10 Comments
Santa Ines Mission Bell Tower
Courtyard
Rose Arbor
Santa Ines Altar
Embroidered Lamb
Chumash Family Statue
Statue of Santa Ynes
St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
The Santa Ines Mission was founded in 1804 in Solvang, California (near Santa Barbara). It is nicknamed the “Hidden Gem of the Missions” because of its beautiful location overlooking the Santa Ynez River. It is one of California’s most well-restored missions, and currently serves about 1,300 families.
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Would love to see that in person! Your images are stunning, as always.
~Lindy
Thank you! There are so many things to see in the area. We always enjoy the beauty of the missions.
Great photos. I love driving up the 101 and Solvang is a great stop. I also like to hit Pea Soup Anderson’s in Buellton!
I’ve been past Pea Soup Anderson’s several times, but never actually stopped. Guess I should take time to stop next trip!
Great pea soup and I don’t like pea soup!
Now we HAVE to stop! If not before, we’ll go through the area when the new cephalopod exhibit opens at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in spring of next year.
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Thanks for sharing love your pictures of the Mission. I have some myself. Love yours. Madeleine
The California missions are so special. I love visiting them, and am so glad you’ve enjoyed this special place too.
Thank you for your kind words. Madeleine