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California Missions: Part 1

One of the many things to do in Solvang, Calif. is a visit to one of the oldest missions, Old Mission Santa Ines.

Photo taken by Julie Moree, the mission lays between these two mountain ranges in Solvang, Calif.
Photo taken by Julie Moree, the mission lays between these two mountain ranges in Solvang, Calif.

Located in the heart of the Santa Ynes River Valley, between the Santa Ynes and San Rafael Mountain Ranges, the mission is still regularly active with the small community.

Photo taken by Julie Moree, pathway in garden leading to cemetary
Photo taken by Julie Moree, pathway in garden leading to cemetery

 

Visitors can pay just five dollars at the gift shop and enter the halls of this still active chapel for a self audio guided tour.

Photo Taken by Julie Moree, Santa Inez Sanctuary pews where people worship Sunday mornings.
Photo Taken by Julie Moree, Santa Ines Sanctuary pews where people worship Sunday mornings.

Stay tuned, throughout the year as we bring you more of California’s History…

Photo taken by Julie Moree, Images of patron saints along with images of the crucifix are displayed up and down the walls of the sanctuary.
Photo taken by Julie Moree, Images of patron saints along with images of the crucifix are displayed up and down the walls of the sanctuary.
Photo taken by Julie Moree, some of the graves are unmarked while newer ones have names and years.
Photo taken by Julie Moree, some of the graves are unmarked while newer ones have names and years.