Collin Harmon: Winterlight at Alisal Ranch a Candlelit Evening That Slows Time

Collin Harmon: Winterlight at Alisal Ranch a Candlelit Evening That Slows Time

Winterlight feels less like an event and more like a moment deliberately carved out of time. Set at the historic Alisal Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, the candlelight dining series invites guests into an intimate room glowing with hundreds of flickering candles. Soft live music fills the space, conversations slow, and the evening unfolds over a five-course meal that emphasizes seasonality, local producers and thoughtful pairings. I attended the…