OUR TEAM
Our Innkeepers
We are delighted to announce the next keepers of East Brother Light Station. Beginning April 1, 2025, Danielle La Vigne and Rachel (Rae) Colvin will assume their roles, continuing a legacy that dates back to 1874. They will be the 34th keepers overall and the 23rd since 1980.
Originally from Santa Barbara, Danielle and Rae currently reside aboard a 70-foot sailing ship, which they have been meticulously restoring. Danielle brings a wealth of experience with her 100-ton Master’s License, having navigated tour boats, managed bars, honed culinary skills as a chef, and gained expertise in construction and maintenance. Meanwhile, Rae’s diverse background includes roles as a lifeguard, trail guide, homeless shelter volunteer, video production assistant, bartender, gardener, shop manager, security guard, logistical manager, and construction contractor.
We look forward to Danielle and Rae’s stewardship of East Brother Light Station, continuing its rich history of preservation and hospitality.
Our Volunteer “Wickies”
The proceeds from the operation of the Inn are not enough to do the whole job of preservation and restoration. As much of the maintenance of the facilities as possible is done by the volunteer group, the “Wickies.” We need all kinds of volunteers at East Brother Light Station!
Learn more about Volunteering. Whatever your skills or energy level, there’s a place for you. For more information, email us at volunteer@ebls.org.
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are volunteers who work tirelessly on behalf of the lighthouse. The board includes:
Thomas Butt
Charles Lewis IV
Kristen Gates
Heinz Lankford
Shirley Butt
Charles Duncan
Robert Ciudad-Real
Peter Martin
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President Emeritus Vice President |
Our Sponsors
The Wooden Window – Oakland, CA
http://www.woodenwindow.com
Help Us Build Our Future
Donations
Saving East Brother Light Station and making it accessible to the public to enjoy has been a labor of love.
We raise money to preserve, maintain, and keep our inn running.
Did you know…
The keepers of old were nicknamed “Wickies” because of all of the time they spent trimming the wicks of the oil lamp so to keep the light burning strong and bright. While the old oil lamps are now history, the work of the lighthouse remains constant.
Our volunteers are now our most important “Wickies,” and we rely on them to keep our Inn accessible.
