Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category

‘Airstream Alley’ Appears at Flying Flags

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

A hint of yesteryear is beginning to take shape in the unique  “Airstream Alley” at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground.

Our first vintage Airstream travel trailer, a 1964 Safari, is open and available for bookings and will soon be joined by a second vintage trailer, a 1971 Sovereign Land Giant. They’re going in to the heart of our resort, close to all the special amenities that appeal to campers.

These totally renovated “silver bullets” provide a unique camping experience to those who harken back to an earlier era of camping but still prefer modern amenities.

A special design team is restoring the units with modern day amenities such as mosaic tile, stainless steel kitchen fixtures, flat screen TVs, microwave ovens and air conditioners.

“Airstream Alley” is being landscaped with 1950s style landscaping, as well as a fire pit, outdoor furniture and globe outdoor lighting.

A total of six Airstreams will be sited in the “Alley” in this first phase of a three-phase development over the next year. As many as 20 Airstreams will ultimately come to our resort. After the first six go into the “Alley,” the remainder will either be sited on the perimeter of our resort, away from all the hustle and bustle for guests who require more quiet surroundings, or can be integrated anywhere into the resort upon request.

The introductory rate for these Airstreams ranges from $140 to $220 a night, depending upon the time of year.

Call Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground today to book a memorable stay in a vintage Airstream.

 

June in the Santa Ynez Valley

Friday, May 31st, 2013

f you haven’t already signed up to compete in the inaugural Buellton Muddy Madness, a 5K charity mud run and festival in Buellton, do so today! The event is on Saturday, June 1. The event will be held on the Flats in Buellton next to Ostrich Land. Flying Flags RV Resort is one of the event sponsors. Sign up for this worthy cause and plan to stay at Flying Flags this weekend. Visit www.muddymadness.com for details.

Looking ahead, June 8 is Old Santa Ynez Day. This is the annual celebration where the Old West comes to life as the frontier town of Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday with a classic parade, food and entertainment all along Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez. Street vendors including arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, local products, and foods are there. Join the fun with your whole family.

Spend that afternoon in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley tasting wine from 25 local wineries, listening to world-class professional jazz musicians, and sampling thirty different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs.

The Wine Country Bike Trek is a go-at-your-own pace ride for cyclists of all levels, giving riders the choice of a one-day ride on Saturday, June 14 or three days of riding, Friday June 14 through Sunday, June 16, and allowing participants to choose from a 30- or 50-mile route each day that leads them through the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with fully-catered SAG stops every 10 miles. For more information or to register visit http://www.syvphp.org/events/wine-country-bike-trek or call (805) 686-0295.

And don’t forget the summer wine pass. While you’re staying at Flying Flags, you’ll want to sample the wines of the Santa Ynez Valley. There’s no better way to do this than by purchasing a Summer Pass – one pass, one price 13 wineries! Summer Passes are available online at www.santaynezwinecountry.com.

Music fans, upcoming performances at the Chumash Casino include the Beach Boys on June 6, MC Hammer on June 20 and Ted Nugent on July 18. Visithttp://www.chumashcasino.com for ticket prices and other details.

For more information on Flying Flags RV Resort, visit our website or call (877) RV-FLAGS to book your site or cottage now before space fills up! Keep up with our blog and monthly events calendar for more local events, news and information.

 

 

Fun in the Santa Ynez Valley

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Memorial Day weekend is almost here and that means a host of activities at and near Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground are at hand.

On Saturday, May 25world renowned and beloved artist Aldo Luongo and winemaker Bion Rice will hold a very special evening in the Sunstone wine caves in Santa Ynez.

 Space is limited to 75 Guests. RSVP is required. For more information call (805) 686-2626 or INFO@ARTISTE.COM.

The inaugural Buellton Muddy Madness, a 5K charity mud run and festival, is set for June 1 in Buellton. The event will be held on the Flats in Buellton next to Ostrich Land. Flying Flags RV Resort is one of the event sponsors. Sign up for this worthy cause and plan to stay at Flying Flags that weekend. Visit www.muddymadness.com for details.

June 8 is Old Santa Ynez Day. This is the annual celebration where the Old West comes to life as the frontier town of Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday with a classic parade, food and entertainment all along Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez. Street vendors including arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, local products, and foods are there. Join the fun with your whole family.

Spend that afternoon in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley tasting wine from 25 local wineries, listening to world-class professional jazz musicians, and sampling thirty different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs. The Jazz and Olive Festival is presented by the Los Olivos Rotary Club and all funds generated from the event are used for the charitable projects supported in part by the Rotary Club.

The Wine Country Bike Trek is a go-at-your-own pace ride for cyclists of all levels, giving riders the choice of a one-day ride on Saturday, June 14 or three days of riding, Friday June 14 through Sunday, June 16, and allowing participants to choose from a 30- or 50-mile route each day that leads them through the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with fully-catered SAG stops every 10 miles.  For more information or to register visit http://www.syvphp.org/events/wine-country-bike-trek or call (805) 686-0295.

And don’t forget the summer wine pass. While you’re staying at Flying Flags, you’ll want to sample the wines of the Santa Ynez Valley. There’s no better way to do this than by purchasing a Summer Pass – one pass, one price 13 wineries!

For just $40, you’ll receive one wine tasting at each of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association tasting rooms ($130 value). You chose the dates you’d like to taste between May 1 and Aug. 31, there are no reservations required and no blackout dates.  Your pass will expire when you’ve tasted at all 13 wineries, or on Aug. 31 – whichever comes first. Summer Passes are available online at www.santaynezwinecountry.com.

Meanwhile, upcoming performances at the nearby Chumash Casino include Celtic Women on May 30, the Beach Boys on June 6, MC Hammer on June 20 and Ted Nugent on July 18. Visit http://www.chumashcasino.com for ticket prices and other details.

For more information on Flying Flags RV Resort, visit our website or call (877) RV-FLAGS to book your site or cottage now before space fills up! Keep up with our blog and monthly events calendar for more local events, news and information.

 

 

 

Summer Wine Pass

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Are you looking to camp Memorial Day weekend? Then look no further than Flying Flags RV Resort. But hurry. Spaces for the holiday weekend are going rapidly.

While you’re staying at Flying Flags, you’ll want to sample the wines of the Santa Ynez Valley. There’s no better way to do this than by purchasing a Summer Pass – one pass, one price 13 wineries!

For just $40, you’ll receive one wine tasting at each of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association tasting rooms ($130 value). You chose the dates you’d like to taste between May 1 and Aug. 31, there are no reservations required and no blackout dates.  Your pass will expire when you’ve tasted at all 13 wineries, or on Aug. 31 – whichever comes first.

Summer Passes are available for $40 online at www.santaynezwinecountry.com.

Beginning May 1, passes will be available for $45 at Imagine Wine in Santa Ynez, Alexander & Wayne in Los Olivos, Lincourt Vineyards on the Alamo Pintado Corridor in Solvang and at Standing Sun Wines in Buellton.

Participating wineries:  Alexander & Wayne, Arthur Earl, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Casa Cassara, Cimarone & 3CV Wines, Daniel Gehrs Wines, Imagine Wine, Lincourt Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen, Rideau Vineyard, Standing Sun Wines, Toccata Wines and Toretti Family Vineyards.

Savor the tastes of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country all summer long.  Makes a great gift, too!

Visit http://www.santaynezwinecountry.com
 or call (805) 886-7152.

For more information on Flying Flags RV Resort, visit our website or call (877) RV-FLAGS to book your site or cottage now before space fills up! Keep up with our blog and monthly events calendar for more local events, news and information.

Vintners’ Festival This Weekend!

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

The much-anticipated Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival has arrived! The Santa Inez Mission in the heart of Solvang is where it’s unfolding, starting on Friday and running through Monday.

If you are attending the festival and haven’t booked your lodging, contact Flying Flags RV Resort. We’re just three miles away from Solvang.

Keep abreast of the festival by visiting http://www.sbcountywines.com/events/festival.html.

Other activities this month include the Vintage Rail Car Scenic Trip from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo on April 20, the 18th Annual Chachuma Trout Derby April 21-21, the Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic April 26-27 and the SYV Mountain Bike Classic April 27.

For more information on Flying Flags RV Resort, visit our website or call (877) RV-FLAGS to book your site or cottage now before space fills up! Keep up with our blog and monthly events calendar for more local events, news and information.