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The Story of the Dana Adobe (Narrated by Virginia Madsen)
The Dana Adobe is the oldest home in San Luis Obispo County and a registered historical site. This video follows the beginnings of the Adobe from its inception over 200 years ago by Captain William Dana to present day. Explore the rich history of this California...
National Trails Day Walks
To celebrate National Trails Day, the Dana Adobe Cultural Center will be holding nature walks throughout the summer. Each day will also feature a different activity alongside the nature walk. Participants will get the chance to walk along the woodland trails that...
Sunday Speaker Series: John Wilson
Join us on Sunday, July 14 at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center for our next Sunday Speaker talk. Our next talk will be focusing on SLO resident John Wilson, as presented by Jaime Avila. A ship Captain and close friend of Captain Dana, John Wilson was considered the...
2019 Family Campfires
Do you relish the taste of S’mores roasted over an open fire? Or how about watching the sun go down as you hear stories about the animals that once lived here? If you do, don’t miss DANA’s family campfires on July 12, August 23, and September 6. Featuring trail hikes,...
DANA’s New Summer Day Camp
In today’s increasingly technologically-focused society, it’s more important than ever for children to have meaningful interactions with nature and history. The Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos (DANA) Summer Day Camp program for kids offers a wide arrangement of hands-on...
UnClassical Series: Flamenco with Illeana Gomez
Illeana Gomez studied the art of flamenco dancing in Madrid and Seville and has performed with various ensembles in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, New York, San Francisco, and Austin. Join her quartet, which includes guitar, percussion, and vocals, for an evening of flamenco...
Dave Stamey Concert & BBQ
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center to see the nationally acclaimed cowboy entertainer, Dave Stamey, live in concert! Accompanying the western cowboy music will be a BBQ dinner and raffle. Gates open at 2:00 PM, while the concert starts...
Romancing the West Dinner Show at the Dana Adobe
Join us for the critically acclaimed documentary concert, "Romancing the West" and an Italian dinner buffet at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center in Nipomo! The event will take place on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center. Doors will open at 4:00 PM,...
Ice Cream Fundraiser
Show your support for the Dana Adobe Cultural Center by getting a scoop at Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab! Dedicated DANA employees will be scooping up ice cream on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in order to help raise money for DANA. A portion of sales...
Easter Mass at the Dana Adobe
Easter Mass at the Dana Adobe will take place at 5PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Admission is free to the public and refreshments will be provided. Catholic service will be led by Father Ed Jalbert of Saint Joseph High School. Please RSVP to (805) 929-5679.
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The Story of the Dana Adobe (Narrated by Virginia Madsen)
The Dana Adobe is the oldest home in San Luis Obispo County and a registered historical site. This video follows the beginnings of the Adobe from its inception over 200 years ago by Captain William Dana to present day. Explore the rich history of this California...
National Trails Day Walks
To celebrate National Trails Day, the Dana Adobe Cultural Center will be holding nature walks throughout the summer. Each day will also feature a different activity alongside the nature walk. Participants will get the chance to walk along the woodland trails that...
Sunday Speaker Series: John Wilson
Join us on Sunday, July 14 at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center for our next Sunday Speaker talk. Our next talk will be focusing on SLO resident John Wilson, as presented by Jaime Avila. A ship Captain and close friend of Captain Dana, John Wilson was considered the...
2019 Family Campfires
Do you relish the taste of S’mores roasted over an open fire? Or how about watching the sun go down as you hear stories about the animals that once lived here? If you do, don’t miss DANA’s family campfires on July 12, August 23, and September 6. Featuring trail hikes,...
DANA’s New Summer Day Camp
In today’s increasingly technologically-focused society, it’s more important than ever for children to have meaningful interactions with nature and history. The Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos (DANA) Summer Day Camp program for kids offers a wide arrangement of hands-on...
UnClassical Series: Flamenco with Illeana Gomez
Illeana Gomez studied the art of flamenco dancing in Madrid and Seville and has performed with various ensembles in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, New York, San Francisco, and Austin. Join her quartet, which includes guitar, percussion, and vocals, for an evening of flamenco...
Dave Stamey Concert & BBQ
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center to see the nationally acclaimed cowboy entertainer, Dave Stamey, live in concert! Accompanying the western cowboy music will be a BBQ dinner and raffle. Gates open at 2:00 PM, while the concert starts...
Romancing the West Dinner Show at the Dana Adobe
Join us for the critically acclaimed documentary concert, "Romancing the West" and an Italian dinner buffet at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center in Nipomo! The event will take place on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center. Doors will open at 4:00 PM,...
Ice Cream Fundraiser
Show your support for the Dana Adobe Cultural Center by getting a scoop at Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab! Dedicated DANA employees will be scooping up ice cream on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in order to help raise money for DANA. A portion of sales...
Easter Mass at the Dana Adobe
Easter Mass at the Dana Adobe will take place at 5PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Admission is free to the public and refreshments will be provided. Catholic service will be led by Father Ed Jalbert of Saint Joseph High School. Please RSVP to (805) 929-5679.