Tours at the Dana Adobe

Bird Walk with Corrine Ardoin
Corrine has identified over 94 different species of birds at the Dana Adobe. She has also written a book, "Birding the Nipomo Mesa,"  which is on sale at the Dana-Carrillo Adobe. Walks are coordinated through the National Audubon Society or can be arranged for a private group. Call for more information.

Docent Led Tour of the Adobe
Docents are available for public tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the spring, summer and fall months, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays during the winter months.  Call to confirm hours.

Hike Along the Creek with Bill Denneen
Bill Denneen leads hikes along Nipomo Creek through the Sierra Club. These hikes are held once a month and begin and end on the veranda of the Adobe where the view is spectacular. Poetry and meditation often follow. Call for time and details.

Painting at the Adobe
Thursday Painters or other groups are welcomed at the Adobe to paint our beautiful outdoor scenery and vista. Each artist can pick their own view to paint. A meeting area and lunch are arranged for the group following their art session where they can exchange ideas and show what they have painted. Call for information.

Lunch and Tour of the Dana Adobe
Service groups and organizations are welcomed to the Adobe for a private tour and lunch on the veranda. Our docent led tour provides an opportunity to learn the history of the Nipomo area as well as California history. Groups may have lunch served to them or bring their own. Call the Adobe for arrangements and availability.

Meeting and Docent Led Tour
Service clubs and organizations may hold meetings at the Dana Adobe with a docent led tour of the Adobe provided either before or after the meeting. Call to set up.

Adult School Class Tours
English as a Second Language, History classes or other adult education venues can arrange a private tour of the Adobe with activities and information that apply to learning in their field. Teachers please call to arrange a program for your class.

Youth Organizations at the Adobe
Scouting, Campfire, and other youth organizations can arrange private group activities and tours of the adobe to satisfy badge requirements. Adobe staff will work with leaders to set up the appropriate programs. Call for information.

Dana Adobe Docent Guide - By Dawn Goodman, This 18 page guide includes a map of the Dana Adobe and a description of each room and how it was used. It also contains a general history of the Adobe designed to help train docents who might be giving tours.