Soo and Maggie blog about our adventures in San Diego and other parts of the world.
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, CA 93463 / Part One
The first aspect I always notice about any house or building is the architecture. This house is striking to me with it’s brick patterns and various roof pitches. The horse sculpture stands guard upon the rock laid path. Then the front door greets with a dancing female wood spirit accompanied by her forest friends, from Denmarks famous folk play, Elverhøj of course.
This museum which opened in 1988, depicts Danish culture in a unique experience. I enjoyed watching the DVD with first hand accounts from Solvang residents and the son of Viggo Brandt-Erichsen & Martha Mott. I learned that Viggo Brandt-Erichsen began building this house in 1950, mostly by himself with the help of his children and a few hired hands over the course of four years.
This horse sculpture was made by Viggo Brandt-Erichsen.
The front door has a unique closing procedure. Once the door is closed, the rope is pulled through to the inside and latched.
There is no charge for admission, however donations are accepted. Ongoing exhibitions include; Solvang room exhibit, Viking exhibit & Elverhoj around town. Current exhibit from August 25th to November 11th 2018; Celebrating 30 years of art in the community, past, present and future.
Soo by the fireplace.
The gorgeous backyard garden area includes a gazebo and a bell tower equipped with a chime. Weddings can accommodate up to 150 guests. For more information about volunteering, membership, DVD about Danish & Solvang history, etc., visit this website.
My favorite room in the house! Lovely green paint and flowers on the cabinets.
By Maggie
I use a combination of my iPhone and my Fujifilm X-E2 camera for all my photographs. Just depends on where I am as to which one I'll use to take my pictures with. I love to write original stories combined with my photographs.
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We just celebrated our 14th Anniversary this October 2016!! So exciting!!
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A couple since 2003 and now on the precipice of this new journey, our fondest hope is this website serves a purpose. One of useful information presented in an elegant, beautiful photographic setting.
Together we love to discover new restaurants, food trucks, diners, café’s, huts or where ever we find food being served. The love of artful, carefully crafted, passionately orchestrated food, beverages and let’s not forget desert, Is something we both enjoy immensely. Immersing ourselves in the history, culture and surrounding locations of our adventures hopefully leads to not only meeting new people, but making new friends, sharing ideas, listening to stories and learning something new everyday.
Maggie
Awesome house! I wish mine was constructed as well. That was a very educational experience.
Yes! Had a wonderful day with you. :>)