Santa Inés Mission Mills

SBTHP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

by Anne Petersen The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) is committed to following best practices in our field in our...

Oct 9, 20202 min read

California Missions Foundation Continues to Support Preservation Efforts at the Santa Inés Mission M

by Michael H. Imwalle South side grist mill after repair. Photo by Michael H. Imwalle. In December 2018 the California Missions...

Feb 21, 20202 min read

The 2017 Epic Olive Odyssey

by Michael H. Imwalle On October 28th almost fifty volunteers from the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation started the 2017...

Dec 15, 20172 min read

The 2016 Epic Olive Odyssey

Trust staffers Kevin McGarry (l) and Sue Udden (r) picking Italian variety olives. Photo by Mike Imwalle. by Michael Imwalle On October...

Dec 2, 20162 min read

The 2015 Olive Odyssey – Part 2

by Michael Imwalle Gordon Sichi and the Anacapa School “Olive Pirhanas.” Photo by Mike Imwalle. On October 19th more than 30 volunteers...

Oct 30, 20152 min read

The 2015 Olive Odyssey – Part 1

by Michael H. Imwalle Wayne Sherman, mills steward. Photo by Mike Imwalle. After a very low yield of fruit in 2014, the Mission grove,...

Sep 11, 20152 min read

Olio Nuovo is Here!

By Susan Zamudio-Gurrola SBTHP Executive Director Jerry Jackman picking olives at the Santa Ines Mission Mills. We were excited to...

Jan 9, 20151 min read

Santa Inés Mission Mills Provides Limitless Inspiration at Kids Art Day

by Christa Clark Jones “The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is...

Aug 15, 20142 min read

Artists Paint the Santa Ines Mission Mills

by Wayne Sherman Exactly one year ago SBTHP held its first “Art from the Groves” artist’s day in partnership with the Elverhoj Museum of...

Apr 25, 20142 min read

California Missions Foundation Supports SBTHP’s Preservation Efforts at the Santa Inés Mission

by Michael Imwalle Painted Figure as it appeared in 2002. Photo by Michael Imwalle. The Santa Barbara Trust for historic Preservation...

Apr 11, 20142 min read

SBTHP’s Epic Olive Odyssey Part Two: The 2013 Harvest

by Michael H. Imwalle Closeup of the harvest. The combination of black and green olives makes for tasty oil. Photo by Michael Imwalle. On...

Dec 6, 20132 min read

Our Olive Oil is here! We saved you a bottle.

All tasters agree that our oil has a special “tang,” and we invite you to try a bottle. For dipping or drizzling over a salad….we think...

Jul 12, 20131 min read

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Scans the Santa Inés Mission Mills in 3-D!

by Michael H. Imwalle I first began working with Ronald “Chip” Fenenga and students from the Environmental and Spatial Technologies at...

May 24, 20133 min read

SBTHP’s Epic Olive Odyssey of 2012

by Michael H. Imwalle In 1996 the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) purchased the Santa Inés Mission Mills property...

Dec 14, 20123 min read

When is the Tagging of a Historic Monument more than Graffiti?

by Mike Imwalle When SBTHP purchased the Santa Inés Mission Mills property in from Harry Knill 1994 the organization knew it was getting...

May 23, 20122 min read

Preserving “The Land of Poco Tiempo”

For generations, travelers and locals alike have drawn inspiration from the historic structures and cultural landscapes left behind by...

Mar 16, 20126 min read

Volunteer Olive Picking Day at the Santa Ines Mission Mills 2011

by Wayne Sherman Terri Imwalle picking olives. Photo by Mike Imwalle. This year marks the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation’s...

Dec 16, 20113 min read

Be Aware! Be very, very aware.

By Wayne Sherman Alamo Pintado Creek. Photo by Wayne Sherman. Recent work by county Flood Control in Alamo Pintado Creek at the Santa...

Oct 21, 20112 min read