California Missions with Animals – La Purisima in Lompoc
Photos of La Purisima Mission in Lompoc, Calif.
If you travel the coastal road, El Camino Real (Highway 101) this summer , you’ll pass by a number of missions. They are all beautiful to see and each mission offers its own stories and unique opportunities to explore. Of 21 missions, there’s only one I can recall that has animals on the grounds. La Purisima Mission on the Central Coast ranks as one of the most authentically restored missions and provides the spiritual experience where history speaks. You aren’t imagining! The mission offers an active living history program. You can drop by any time the mission is open, or plan for special events and stay at nearby Lompoc, or further away at Solvang, Buellton or Santa Maria.
Upcoming Events at the Mission – See the Full 2012 calendar
- May 26, 2012 El Pastor – Costumed docents provide offer demonstrations and conversations.
- July 7, 2012 Purisima’s People’s Day – The year is 1822. Meet Padre Payeras, the Mayordomo, blacksmith, and the women and children completing their daily chores.
- July 21, 2012 Children’s Mission Life – Costumed docents and staff invite kids to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Tortilla making, candle making, soap making,
