Weather to Wear This or That
Santa Barbara averages a daily maximum temperature for January that's between 60 and 66 degrees, with mornings and evenings being cooler. The minimum temperature usually falls between 48 and 54 degrees.
The attire for the meeting is business casual. With the mornings, evenings and meeting rooms being cooler—we suggest dressing in layers.
Non-clinical attendees signed up for the architecture tour should plan to wear comfortable walking shoes with a light jacket.
What to Pack
Pure Pyro Party
Wednesday 5:30 pm, Bacara Courtyard
Picture fire tables, delectable food, and fiery entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The atmosphere will be electric, creating an ambiance that is sure to “heat” things up. This dinner will take place on cobblestone ground, we recommend wearing comfortable flat shoes and since the evenings can be a bit cooler, we suggest bringing along warm clothes to keep yourself cozy.
Evening Concert
Friday 8:30 pm, Bacara Ballroom
Tonight is the perfect evening to stay close and dine at one of the incredible Ritz-Carlton restaurants. Programming ends a little after 5pm and doors open for our evening concert at 8:30pm. Attire for this evening is casual or as fancy as where your dinner reservation is.
Farewell Dinner (Dance Party)
Saturday 6:00 pm, Bacara Ballroom
Prepare yourself for an evening with The Lowdown an LA group with a repertoire that spans from Barbara Streisand to Christina Aguilera, and a knack for seamlessly blending songs together in mesmerizing mash-ups. They'll keep you on your feet, singing along to your favorite tunes, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you choose to dress up or keep it casual, one thing is for sure—your dancing shoes are mandatory!
Getting to the Ritz
Hotel Information
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93117
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Located approximately 7 miles away (15) minutes) from the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
Ground Transportation from SBA
You will find pick up and drop off locations for all ground transportation right in front of the Terminal.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located approximately 110 miles away and can take between 1.75 and 2.5 hours to get to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
Onsite Symposium Check-In
All materials needed for the meeting—nametag, personal schedule and program journal—will be dropped into rooms for Symposium attendees staying at the Ritz-Carlton Tuesday, January 23 from 4:00-8:00pm. For attendees staying off-site or arriving after 7:30pm, your materials will be available for pick up on Wednesday, January 24 beginning at 6:45am at the Seattle Study Club concierge desk located in the prefunction space outside of the Bacara Ballroom.
Directors Day & Social
Tuesday, January 23 from 12:45-5:15pm — Rotunda Room
(lunch on your own)
Now, we know you're curious about what exactly this program entails, but we can’t spill all the beans just yet! Rest assured, it promises to be a lot of fun and will undoubtedly change how you approach study club programming moving forward. Immediately following the program, we will have a social on the Rotunda Terrace until 5:15pm. (Please note this is a directors only event.)
Directors Dinner
Tuesday, January 23 at 5:45pm — Angel Oak Restaurant
Shortly after the Directors Day program and social you will have just enough time to freshen up before pairing up with your significant other for dinner at 5:45pm at the Angel Oak restaurant. Nestled by the breathtaking Pacific Ocean, this venue offers not only a stunning backdrop but also an enchanting ambiance while connecting with friends, relaxing and enjoying delicious cuisine.
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa Bacara, Santa Barbara
Wines of Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills
A letter from SSC director Eric Rindler
This small appellation, located in the western portion of the Santa Ynez Valley, has been quietly producing exceptional and sought-after wines for over three decades. You likely know of the area from the movie “Sideways.”
We all enjoy discovering great luxuries in life ahead of the pop culture curve. This is the case with Santa Barbara County Wine, a fairly undiscovered, yet world class region; set to be a household name. Relevant and influential wine critics such as the Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate and Vinous Media are very bullish on the region. Santa Barbara is home to several 100-point winemakers, producing wines that you may recognize; Sea Smoke, Brewer-Clifton, Tensley, Melville, Foxen and of course Fess Parker.
One of the true rising stars in the area is Frequency Wines, owned and operated by winemaker Zac Wasserman. His passion for winemaking and his dedication to using only the finest grapes have made Frequency Wines a standout among the Sta. Rita Hills producers. Zac’s DiPalermo label produces truly exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. His Frequency Wines label focuses on high value Rhone varietals (think Syrah & GSM) – fantastic quality priced as affordable daily drinkers. My understanding is that many of the other winemakers in the region are drinking Zac’s wines! I reached out to Zac and he is going to be offering a pre-Symposium promo for SSC members and is willing to arrange a special Frequency tasting event while we are in Santa Barbara.
A couple other of our favorites in the region are Stolpman (their sangiovese is one of Missy’s favorites), Piedrasassi, as well as Dragonette.
To get the full Santa Barbara wine experience you do not need to visit the vineyards. There are many tasting rooms conveniently located in and around Downtown Santa Barbara (including Frequency’s tasting room). If you do choose to visit a vineyard you might consider visiting Andrew Murray, Foxen, or Pence. If you are looking for a wine ½ day trip, I would suggest visiting Los Olivos. Los Olivos is a charming town 45 minutes away, full of tasting rooms, restaurants and shops.
I hope you will love Santa Barbara as much as we do. Santa Barbara is a wonderful place and the great wine is the cherry on top!
Cheers to the magic of the Sta. Rita Hills!
Sincerely, Eric Rindler
Seattle Study Club Onsite Contact
Julianne Langlands
219.299.9540
The Ritz Bacara Contact Information
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93117
+1 805-968-0100