FIELD TRIPS
FREE VINEYARD TOUR WITH KEITH SAARLOOS
Looking For Things To Do In Los Olivos This Weekend?
One of the highest-rated and most unique things to do in Los Olivos, California.
Every Saturday at 10:10 AM, Keith Saarloos opens the gates to one of the most photographed vineyards in Santa Barbara Wine Country and personally leads a free vineyard tour through the vines. Walk a working farm, ask questions, hear the stories behind the wine, and finish with a tasting led by the winemaker himself.
Every Saturday at 10:00 AM, I open the gates and invite people behind the scenes of our working vineyard for a FREE Vineyard Tour.
Not a sales pitch.
Not a scripted corporate tour.
An actual walk through the vineyard with the farmer who planted it.
We'll talk about farming, wine, weather, family, history, the Santa Ynez Valley, and whatever else comes up along the way.
Ask questions.
Take photos.
Bring your kids.
Bring your dog.
Bring your curiosity.
Then follow me back to the tasting room in Los Olivos where I personally lead the tasting.
This is one of the most unique things to do in Los Olivos and one of the most popular experiences we offer all year.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
✔ Walk through a working estate vineyard
✔ Learn how wine is grown and made
✔ Hear the stories behind the wines
✔ Meet farmer and winemaker Keith Saarloos
✔ Explore one of the most photographed vineyards in Santa Barbara County
✔ Ask anything you want about wine, farming, ranching, business, family, or life
✔ Finish the morning with an optional tasting in Los Olivos
TOUR DETAILS
When: Every Saturday at 10:10 AM
Cost: FREE
Duration: Approximately 60–90 Minutes
Where: Windmill Ranch Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Who Can Attend: Everyone
Kids Welcome: Absolutely
Dogs Welcome: Absolutely
What To Bring:
Comfortable shoes
Water
Sunscreen
A sense of adventure
WHO IS THIS TOUR FOR?
✔ First-time wine drinkers
✔ Wine lovers
✔ Families
✔ Couples visiting Los Olivos
✔ Visitors exploring Santa Barbara Wine Country
✔ People who have always wanted to see how wine is actually grown
✔ Curious humans
You do not need to know anything about wine.
You just need to enjoy a good story.
WHY WE DO THIS
Most wineries show you a tasting room.
We show you where wine comes from.
For over 25 years my family has farmed this valley. We plant the vines, farm the vineyards, make the wine, design the labels, tell the stories, and pour the wine ourselves.
This tour is our chance to pull back the curtain and show you what life actually looks like on a working farm.
No filters.
No corporate script.
Just dirt, vines, stories, and a whole lot of gratitude.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Best thing we did all weekend."
"I truly have no words for how incredible this tour is."
"We came for the wine and left feeling like family."
"This wasn't a winery tour. It felt like getting invited into someone's life."
THINGS TO DO IN LOS OLIVOS
If you're visiting Los Olivos, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, or Santa Barbara Wine Country and looking for things to do, we'd love to have you join us.
Whether you're a wine expert, a complete beginner, or just someone looking for a memorable experience, this tour was built for you.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Space is limited each week.
Reserve your FREE Vineyard Tour today and come see why so many people say it becomes the highlight of their trip to Los Olivos.
We'd love to meet you.
— Keith Saarloos
Farmer • Winemaker • Storyteller
Finish off the morning at the tasting room, sipping on the very wine you visited.
With a Tasting Lead By Keith Saarloos Himself
Keith Saarloos' Description:
Meet me out in the vineyard, and I will show you everything. We can talk about anything you want. Ask as many questions as you wish.
Basically, one of my Instagram Posts in Person.
Just for you.
Please message Keith before the day of on Instagram @saarloosandsons with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the vineyard tour really free?
Yes. The vineyard tour is completely free and open to the public.
Do I need reservations?
Reservations are highly recommended as space can fill up quickly.
Can I bring my children?
Absolutely. Kids are welcome.
Can I bring my dog?
Absolutely. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
How long is the tour?
Most tours last approximately 60–90 minutes.
Where does the tour start?
The tour begins at Windmill Ranch Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Is wine tasting included?
The vineyard tour is free. Guests are invited back to the tasting room afterward where Keith Saarloos personally leads an optional tasting.
What should I wear?
Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure.
JOIN US ON A NICE WALK
Start Your Day in the Vineyard
Begin your morning with one of the most unforgettable experiences in wine country: a guided tour of one of our local estate vineyards. Led by winemaker Keith Saarloos, this is more than just a walk through the vines. It’s a storytelling adventure where family, farming, and wine come together in a way you’ve never experienced before.
After the tour, make your way to the tasting room to enjoy the very wines you’ve just learned about (*tasting experience booked and charged separately).
We’ll talk about whatever you want. You can ask as many questions as you like. This is basically one of my Instagram posts—but in person. Just for you.
ABOUT KEITH SAARLOOS
Keith Saarloos is a farmer, winemaker, storyteller, father, rancher, podcaster, and owner of Saarloos & Sons. His family has farmed in California for generations, and for more than 25 years he has grown grapes, made wine, and shared the stories that connect people to the land.
Explore Santa Barbara Wine Country
Los Olivos sits in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley and is one of California's premier wine destinations. Visitors from Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, and around the world come to experience the wineries, vineyards, restaurants, and small-town charm that make this area special. If you're searching for things to do in Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, or Santa Barbara Wine Country, we'd love to welcome you to the vineyard.
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FAIR WARNING
This is not a corporate wine tour.
You might learn more about farming than you expected.
You might laugh.
You might make a few new friends.
You might leave with more questions than answers.
And there is a decent chance you'll end up hearing a story that starts with:
"Well... that wasn't exactly the plan..."
Proceed accordingly.
About Keith Saarloos
Keith Saarloos is a farmer, winemaker, storyteller, rancher, podcaster, and owner of Saarloos & Sons in Los Olivos, California. For more than 25 years he has farmed grapes in the Santa Ynez Valley and built a winery centered around family, hospitality, storytelling, and bringing people together around a table.