Life + Culture

Let's Go Girls

Community-nominated women-owned businesses shaping the Santa Ynez Valley through creativity and connection Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Provided In the spirit of celebration, and a little well-earned spotlight on the women leading the way, we invited our social media community to nominate their favorite woman-owned businesses across the Santa Ynez Valley. The response was overwhelming, with hundreds of heartfelt nominations pouring in. From wellness and retail to creative services...

Arts + Culture

A Toast to Friendship House

Wine, Women & Shoes brings the valley together to support Friendship House and families navigating memory loss. Article by Sara DeMarcus | Photography by Provided When women gather with purpose, communities grow stronger. Each spring in the Santa Ynez Valley, Wine, Women & Shoes brings that spirit to life—an afternoon of friendship, fashion, and philanthropy in support of Solvang Friendship House. The lively event has become a beloved local tradition, inviting guests to sip wines from local...

Arts + Culture

A Life Well Made

Three local business owners share the perspective, purpose, and quiet wisdom shaping their work Article by Matt DeMarcus | Photography by N/A A life well made is built with intention, creativity, and care—qualities that define the Santa Ynez Valley itself. Across style, real estate, and artistry, these women have shaped businesses that reflect both personal purpose and a deep connection to place, supporting their families, clients, and community while contributing to the character and spirit...

Fitness

What Changes, What Doesn’t

From childbirth to midlife, guiding women through every stage. Article by Grace Galloway | Photography by Provided Dr. Susanne Ramos has a rare perspective on time. She has delivered babies who are now adults, and today she sits across from their mothers again, having a very different conversation. It’s no longer about due dates or ultrasounds. It’s about why they’re exhausted despite sleeping, why they feel unlike themselves, and why their bodies have changed in ways no one prepared them...