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Because of Lotusland’s visitor and vehicle limits, reservations are necessary for ALL garden visits at ALL levels of membership.
Membership privileges for all membership levels apply to two adults and their children under the age of 18.


Membership

An invitation to become a Lotusland member…

A lotus in bloom

Lotusland Foundation, established by Madame Ganna Walska, is dedicated to preserving her garden, to sharing it with visitors as she requested, and to increasing its value to the public by plant propagation, by the preservation of rare species and by presenting educational programs and classes.

All activities at Lotusland are offered to Lotusland members first. Members are given priority access to the garden, including self-guided tour days and times during the winter months (while the garden is closed to the public) when they can visit with their family and friends.

Support from Lotusland members is an important part of Lotusland's ability to continue its public programs for the community, including internships and tours for public schools. The financial support from Lotusland members helps to maintain, preserve and enhance this unique horticultural treasure for all to enjoy.
Become a Lotusland member and allow us to share Madame Walska's garden with you and your guests.

Become a Member-Renew your existing Membership-or give a Gift Membership

ONLINE:Become a Member: Online Form
Renew an existing Membership: Online Form
Give a Gift Membership: Online Gift Form
FAX or MAIL printable form: Membership Form
Gift Membership

For further information, or to request a membership brochure please
call (805) 969-3767

Benefits of a Lotusland member Annual Membership

Half of Lotusland's permitted visitor reservations are set aside for members. Tickets for docent-led tours of the garden are $35 for adults 19 years of age and older, $10 for children ages 5-18, free for children under 5. Membership privileges for all levels apply to two adults and their children under 18.

Members may visit as often as they wish by using either their free admission passes or by paying the admission fee. Reservations are required for all levels of membership.

Membership privileges for all levels

  • As a member you have the special privilege of visiting on a “self-guided tour,” when you may explore the garden on your own, sketch, paint and take photographs.
  • After you use your free admission passes you and your guests may visit Lotusland for $20 each, a discount of over 40% of the regular admission price. (Applies to Levels I, II and III.)
  • Subscription to the quarterly Lotusland Newsletter for Members
  • Invitation to Members’ Family Day (For Members only!)
  • Discounts and advance notice for events, lectures and classes.
  • Invitations to special tours and events, including holiday tours, during our winter recess when Lotusland is closed to the public.

Because Lotusland operates under a Conditional Use Permit that restricts the number of people and cars who may visit, we regret that unlimited free admission cannot be a benefit of membership for Levels I, II and III.

Membership categories

Level I      $75

  • Two free admission passes ($70 value)
  • Admission for you and your guests for subsequent visits is $20, a savings of $15 per admission
  • 10% discount in the Garden Shop.

Level II     $125

  • Three free admission passes ($105 value)
  • Admission for you and your guests on subsequent visits is $20, a savings of $15 per admission.
  • 10% discount in the Garden Shop.

Level III   $500

  • Six free admission passes ($210 value)
  • Admission for you and your guests on subsequent visits is $20, a savings of $15 per admission.
  • 10% discount in the Garden Shop.
  • Free “behind the scenes” tour of the gardens and buildings by the Curator (offered three times annually).

Level IV   $1,000

  • Unlimited free admission for you and your guests.
  • Free “behind the scenes” tour of the gardens and buildings by the Curator (offered three times annually).
  • 10% discount in the Garden Shop.

Garden Patron      $2,500

  • Unlimited free admission for you and your guests.
  • Free “behind the scenes” tour of the gardens and buildings by the Curator (offered three times annually).
  • 10% discount in the Garden Shop.
  • Invitation to the President’s Party at a private home and garden.
  • Two tickets to our popular Twilight Tours (offered three times annually).

Garden Benefactor        $5,000

  • Unlimited free admission for you and your guests.
  • Free “behind the scenes” tour of the gardens and buildings by the Curator (offered three times annually).
  • Invitation to the President’s Party at a private home and garden.
  • Four tickets to our popular Twilight Tours (offered three times annually).
  • 20% discount in the Garden Shop.

Garden Sponsor        $10,000

  • Unlimited free admission for you and your guests.
  • Free “behind the scenes” tour of the gardens and buildings by the Curator (offered three times annually).
  • Invitation to the President’s Party at a private home and garden.
  • Four tickets to our popular Twilight Tours (offered three times annually).
  • 20% discount in the Garden Shop.
  • The opportunity to host one event at Lotusland for up to 100 people. Restrictions apply.

 

Membership privileges for all levels apply to 2 adults and to children 18 and under residing in one household. Admission passes may be used by you or your guests. Memberships and accompanying benefits are valid for one year from month of purchase.

Reservations for self-guided or docent-guided tours are required for all levels of membership.

You may make a general donation to support Lotusland using our secure online credit card donation form.

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Santa Barbara, California