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SUMMARY:Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Members Event: SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nAdmission is Complimentary for Patron Circles$40 for Supporter Members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBehind-the-scenes tour\n\n\n\nVENTURE OFF the beautifully manicured paths and see what life is like behind-the-scenes at a world class botanical garden. Join us for an exclusive tour with Lotusland’s Horticultural Supervisor Terri Clay and Grounds Supervisor Junio Milanese and learn about daily horticultural operations in the Japanese Garden. Ideal for Members who who are already acquainted with the Garden\, this intimate experience will provide a glimpse of how our talented horticultural staff practice sustainable plant care and conservation within a public garden setting.    \n\n\n\nPaths may be uneven and rough so please wear appropriate footwear. \n\n\n\nReservations required and space is limited to 15 participants. \n\n\n\n\nLog in with your membership ID to access tickets.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Japanese Garden\n\n\n\nThe Japanese Garden is one of the great accomplishments of Lotusland. This remarkable Garden was designed with balance and peace in mind. Flawlessly pruned by master gardeners and devoted volunteers\, all trained in artistic pruning techniques passed down from legendary Japanese gardeners. \n\n\n\nNOTABLE SPECIES \n\n\n\nWisteria chinensis (Chinese wisteria)\, Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese cedar or sugi)\, Cycas revoluta (sago palm)\, Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus)\, Ilex vomitoria (yaupon holly)\, Prunus spp. (flowering cherry) Rhododendron spp.\, Camellia spp. and cultivars\, Osmanthus fragrans (sweet osmanthus)\, Acer griseum (paperbark maple)\, Magnolia (Michelia) figo (banana shrub)\, Phyllostachys nigra (black bamboo)\, Eucalyptus robusta (swamp mahogany)
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LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers and Non-Members: $275  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Equinox Extravaganza With Louesa Roebuck & Dina Saalisi  \n\n\n\nCelebrate the arrival of spring at Lotusland’s Spring Equinox Extravaganza\, a magical afternoon dedicated to the artistry\, wisdom\, and healing energy of flowers. Renowned author and floral artist Louesa Roebuck (Foraged Flora; Punk Ikebana) joins acclaimed author and holistic healer Dina Saalisi (Listening to Flowers; The Art of Flower Therapy) for an immersive floral experience. Together\, they will guide participants through a creative and reflective exploration of seasonal flora\, oracle card readings\, and the spiritual and artistic significance of flowers. Guests will leave with their floral creations\, curated gift bags\,  and a deeper connection to nature and the beauty of spring. \n\n\n\nBooks will be available for purchase. Guests are welcome to explore the gardens following the event\, with departures by 4:30 PM.  \n\n\n\nIncluded in the ticket price: – Demos and experiential activities led by Louesa and Dina – Floral arrangement that includes a hand-selected vessel – Listening to Flowers Oracle Deck – Flower essence remedy – Refreshments \n\n\n\n\nLouesa Roebuck\n\n\n\nLouesa Roebuck is a celebrated floral artist\, author\, and advocate for sustainable design\, best known for her innovative work in Foraged Flora and Punk Ikebana. Her creations combine natural\, locally sourced materials with an avant-garde approach to floral artistry\, offering a bold reimagination of nature’s beauty. www.louesaroebuck.com.Photo: Sean Jerd \n\n\n\n\n\nDina Saalisi\n\n\n\nDina Saalisi is a holistic healer\, floral therapist\, and author of Listening to Flowers and The Art of Flower Therapy. Dina’s work focuses on the transformative power of flowers\, guiding individuals to embrace mindfulness and emotional wellness through her oracle deck and therapeutic practices. www.dinasalisi.com
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/spring-equinox-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Well-being Wednesdays: Active Stretching with Kat Connors-Longo
DESCRIPTION:Date: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Lotusland \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets:Members: $50Non-Members: $85 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland\n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being.    Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective.   We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for  the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience.  \n\n\n\nActive Stretching improves range of motion and strengthens muscle groups while protecting joints.  This class blends yoga\, dynamic movement and Chinese meridian lines associated with major muscle groups in the legs\, arms and torso.  By contracting muscles as they are lengthened this technique works with Chinese meridian lines an energetic road map of your body to promote active movement to maintain flexibility\, mobility and strength. \n\n\n\n\n\nKAT CONNORS-LONGO\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKat\, E-RYT 500\, C-IAYT\, is a certified yoga therapist with over 24 years of teaching experience. Her great JOY is inviting her students to explore living more fully in their bodies and their lives; encouraging empowerment and connection to their innate wisdom. Kat provides a safe compassionate environment\, a strong foundation and a healing touch. She is deeply committed to a mindful\, dynamic\, multidimensional approach to yoga integrating body\, mind\, emotion and spirit as well as guiding students to embrace themselves fully. 
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SUMMARY:Lessons from Lotusland – Oaks and Climate Change with Victoria L. Sork
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Talk Series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nFree with Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLESSONS FROM Lotusland\n\n\n\nJoin us for Lessons from Lotusland\, our ongoing series of virtual lectures.  Get an inside glimpse into the Garden\, the collections\, its operations and its creators.  Be sure to have your conversation questions ready for the Q&A.  \n\n\n\nCAN CALIFORNIA OAKS SURVIVE WARMER CLIMATES?  \n\n\n\nOaks are critically important species sustaining the biodiversity of many ecosystems of California.  They evolved over 50 MYA and successfully responded to climate fluctuations.  However\, temperatures are increasing more rapidly they they can evolve and creating local climates that are stressing current oak populations.  This talk will discuss ongoing research of a signature California tree\, valley oak\, documenting the current health of oak populations and presenting management strategies to produce healthier populations for the future.   \n\n\n\n\nVictoria L. Sork\n\n\n\nProfessor Victoria Sork is a plant biologist\, evolutionary geneticist\, and conservation scientist who studies how long-lived trees will survive rapid climate warming\, with a special focus on the evolutionary success of oaks. Author of ~150 publications\, her research has investigated all aspects of natural processes shaping the survival of natural tree populations in temperate and tropical habits. She is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, the American Association for Advancement of Sciences\, and the California Academy of Sciences. Since 2001\, Victoria has been a professor\, chair\, and then Dean\, and now has the pleasure to be the Director of the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium. \n\n\n\nAs Director of the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden\, Prof. Sork has both focused on the mission as a living museum for teaching and research and as an opportunity for community outreach through public programs and K-12 educational experiences.  Under her leadership\, the La Kretz Garden Pavilion was constructed\, which serves as an event and classroom space\, the K-12 Outreach activities have been enhanced\, a partnership with local Tongva community members has been developed\, and an active and engaged Board of Visitors has been established.  The Garden is now involved in numerous projects to enhance the Garden as a teaching laboratory and to improve the Garden as a beautiful green space for our community. Sork received her B.S. from the University of California\, Irvine and her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Throughout her career\, Victoria has been dedicated to advancing conservation science\, promoting inclusive excellence in education and research\, and advocating for student and faculty diversity. She acknowledges and respects the relationship of Native Peoples with the ecosystems and plants of California. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVictoria L. SorkDirector\, UCLA Mathias Botanical GardenDistinguished Professor\, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyDistinguished Professor\, Institute of Environment and SustainabilityFormer Dean\, Life Sciences\, UCLA CollegeUniversity of California Los Angeles
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/lessons-from-lotusland-oaks-and-climate-change-with-victoria-l-sork/
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Wine Walk - Members Event
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary AdmissionSupporter Level Members: $50Member’s Guests: $85 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers’ Golden Hour Wine Walk\n\n\n\nVIEW THE GARDEN in the magical light of late afternoon when the botanical colors and textures come alive. Wander at your leisure as you enjoy wine provided by a local winemaker as you bask in the golden hour glow. Our featured winemaker for the evening is Future Perfect Winery. \n\n\n\nThe chance to stroll the Garden as the sun begins to set is a special opportunity reserved for Lotusland Members and their guests only. Space is limited and reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nLog in with your membership ID to access tickets.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture Perfect Winery\n\n\n\nFuture Perfect Wine is made from hand-gathered fruit\, hand crafted in our winery from brilliant vineyards right here in Santa Barbara County\, California. With our vastly different microclimates\, Santa Barbara County has the ability to grow almost any varietal in the world. I’m thrilled to include in my very limited offering: Rosé of Grenache\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Dry Riesling\, Grenache Noir\, Pinot Noir\, Cabernet Franc\, Syrah\, Sparkling Rosé~Méthode Champenoise and Sparkling Blanc de Blanc~Méthode Champenoise. Cheers!“I am proud to source grapes from exceptional\, local vineyards practicing sustainability\, organic and/or biodynamic farming.” – Sunny Doench Stricker ~ winemaker \n\n\n\n“SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IS THE RECIPIENT OF WINE ENTHUSIAST PRESTIGIOUS “WINE REGION OF THE YEAR” AWARD 2021
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/golden-hour-wine-walk-members-event/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Compost Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: $85 Supporter Level Members: $100 Non-Members: $160(Adults only) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReservE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompost Tea Party \n\n\n\nJoin Lotusland’s Sustainability Manager Chris Ziliotto along with special guest\, renowned educator and pioneering environmentalist Dr. David White\, for an insightful look into Lotusland’s compost tea program. After a brief presentation by Dr. White on the soil food web\, we will trek to Lotusland’s compost piles for a behind-the-scenes look at how the tea is made\, the methods of application\, and the science behind why it works. Reception to follow in the Pavilion Patio. Go home with organic materials to jump start your own compost tea program.  \n\n\n\n\nChris Ziliotto\n\n\n\nChris Ziliotto\, Lotusland’s Sustainability Program Manager\, is advancing the Garden’s sustainable horticulture practices through innovative composting\, soil health initiatives\, and organic methods. For the past 25 years\, Lotusland has been a pioneer in sustainable horticulture\, and Chris is building on that legacy by refining composting systems\, closing the loop with locally sourced ingredients\, and actively reducing the Garden’s carbon footprint. A Santa Barbara local\, he has a degree in Environmental Horticulture from Santa Barbara City College and a degree in Rangeland Resource Management from Cal Poly Humboldt\, specializing in wildland soils with a minor in botany. With experience in nurseries\, estates\, and private greenhouses\, Chris brings extensive expertise to his role\, driving forward Lotusland’s commitment to sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. David White\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Scotland\, David studied Biological Sciences at Edinburgh University and graduated with a Ph.D. in Cell Biology.  After conducting research at Cornell Medical school and the University of Idaho\, he moved to Ojai to work in nature based education and organic land management. He currently consults on soil health and regenerative techniques.  He has worked with numerous environmental groups\, including the Keep the Sespe Wild Committee\, Food for Thought Ojai\, White Buffalo Land Trust\, the Captain Planet Foundation and the Ojai Valley Green Coalition. David co-founded the Center for Regenerative Agriculture in 2002 and worked as its Executive Director for twenty years. Since 2010\, David has directed the Once upon a Watershed education program which currently serves 23 public schools in Ventura County. In 2020 he brought the Oaktober initiative to Southern California. With a focus on connecting children to nature\, one of David’s favourite things to do is to plant trees with kids.
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LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardens in Paradise - Montecito Estates - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Offsite Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$2\,000 – $5\,000 Fundraising event \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGARDENS IN PARADISE: MONTECITO ESTATES\n\n\n\nProceeds for this fundraising program benefit the care of Lotusland’s gardens. \n\n\n\nJOIN US the morning of April 16th for another edition of our exclusive Gardens in Paradise series. This progressive garden tour will uncover the stories behind three breathtaking Montecito properties\, guided by experts and homeowners\, who will illuminate the artistry and vision that shaped these gardens. Participants will engage in botanical and architectural discovery\, while enjoying a gastronomical experience by DUO Hospitality and fine wines by SAMsARA.This tour also features a special presentation by Douglas Woods\, author of the forthcoming Rizzoli publication Santa Barbara: At Home in Paradise. Accompanied by photographer Matt Walla\, whose stunning images bring the book to life\, Doug will explore the enduring influence of Santa Barbara’s iconic Spanish-style architecture and design heritage. Guests will receive a signed copy of this extraordinary book with contributions by architects Marc Appleton and M. Brian Tichenor\, celebrating the timeless beauty of the American Riviera.GARDENS IN PARADISE is an exclusive private garden tour program presented by Ganna Walska Lotusland benefiting the conservation and care of the Garden and its enduring legacy! Guided by renowned landscape designers\, architects and leading experts in their fields\, receive insider access to breathtaking private gardens. Each bespoke tour is designed around a series of private visits for a limited number of guests\, ensuring an intimate and convivial atmosphere. Enjoy gourmet catering and fine wines. Become an annual sponsor and secure your place for our next tour date in November 2025. \n\n\n\n\nThis experience includes tours of three private garden and is limited to 30 people. Advance reservations are required.\n\n\n\nTickets for this fundraiser are $2\,000 per guest and are $1\,750 tax-deductible.\n\n\n\nSponsorships are $5\,000 ($4\,500 tax-deductible) and include an additional tour in November 2025 (details to be announced soon).\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Samantha Lloyd-Knauf\, Manager of Annual Giving.Telephone: 805.324.8452Email: development@lotusland.org \n\n\n\nGARDENS IN PARADISE SPONSORS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPREMIERE SERIES SPONSORConnie Flowers Pearcy and Crystal WyattSERIES SPONSORS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCATERING PARTNER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanta Barbara at Home in Paradise\n\n\n\nAuthor Douglas Woods\, Photographs by Matt Walla\, Foreword by Marc Appleton\, Contributions by M. Brian Tichenor.Aficianados of Spanish Style architecture recognize Santa Barbara as a mecca\, the influence of which continues to be felt nationwide. This book is an invitation to revisit this Eden and explore not just the Spanish\, but a variety of period revival styles found throughout the region.  The doors of many of these hidden homes have never been opened to the public—till now. With new photographs of houses steeped in the period revival tradition\, from 1838 to today\, not since Rizzoli’s Santa Barbara Style (2001) has a book so eloquently captured the distinctive splendor of this seaside paradise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Arcadia Studio\n\n\n\nFounded in 2001\, Arcadia Studio is a community of individuals inspired by nature and devoted to creating beauty and balance through landscape design. In celebrating 20 years of design excellence\, Arcadia is proud to be the recipient of three 2021 Southern California ASLA Quality of Life Design Awards. Top Honor Award – Residential Category – The Monastery Top Honor Award – Commercial Category – Presqu’ile Winery Merit Award – Historic Renovation and Restoration Category – Lotusland – Japanese Garden.    \n\n\n\nPhoto: Lotusland Japanese Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGardens in Paradise  is an exclusive private garden tour program presented by Ganna Walska Lotusland. Receive insider access to the most breathtaking private gardens\, meet the homeowners and be guided by renowned landscape designers\, architects and leading experts in their fields. Each bespoke tour is designed around a series of private visits for a limited number of guests\, ensuring an intimate and convivial atmosphere. Enjoy gourmet catering\, fine wines\, and specialty cocktails finely crafted for each location. Join us for one tour or become an annual sponsor and secure your place for an upcoming tour. The Gardens in Paradise program supports the conservation and care of Ganna Walska Lotusland.  A haven of biodiversity\, a laboratory of sustainability\, and an incomparable archive of rare and exceptional plants\, your support helps us safeguard this treasure and its enduring legacy!
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LOCATION:Montecito
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SUMMARY:Music to Welcome Moons into Waves- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: $85Supporter Level Members: $100 Non-Members: $150 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic to Welcome Moons into Waves\n\n\n\nStep into the meditative beauty of Lotusland’s Japanese Garden for Music to Welcome Moons into Waves (2025)\, a newly composed ritualistic work blending ancient Japanese instruments with the sounds of nature. Organized by Professor Fabio Rambelli and composed by Daryl Jamieson\, this performance draws upon medieval Japanese concepts of music\, rhythm\, and place\, creating a profound dialogue between human artistry and nonhuman soundscapes. \n\n\n\nThis immersive piece is scored for four ancient Japanese instruments historically used in gagaku\, the ceremonial music of Japan’s imperial court\, Buddhist temples\, and Shinto shrines. These instruments\, largely unchanged since the 8th century\, preserve the sounds of ages past. Among them\, the ō-hichiriki and u were long-lost instruments that have only recently been reconstructed\, making this performance an exceptionally rare opportunity to hear them live\, even in Japan.The composition is performed from 5:00 – 6:00 PM\, during the Japanese Hour of the Monkey\, as birds\, winds\, and waters prepare for nightfall. A reception will follow. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThomas Piercy – Hichiriki & Ō-hichiriki\n\n\n\nA renowned clarinetist and hichiriki specialist\, Thomas Piercy is recognized for his mastery of both Western and Japanese woodwinds. His diverse career spans classical\, contemporary\, and traditional music\, and he has premiered numerous compositions blending Japanese and Western musical elements. As a hichiriki player\, he has trained with masters of gagaku and brings a deep understanding of its hauntingly expressive sound to this performance.Hichiriki & Ō-hichiriki – Double-reed wind instruments with a distinctive\, emotive tone \n\n\n\nA. Lish Lindsey – Ryūteki\n\n\n\nFlutist A. Lish Lindsey is a dedicated performer of historical and contemporary wind instruments\, specializing in both Western flutes and traditional Japanese flutes\, including the ryūteki. The ryūteki\, or “dragon flute\,” is a key instrument in gagaku\, its penetrating\, bright sound evoking the movement of celestial beings. Lindsey’s work as a performer and educator explores the cross-cultural connections between ancient and modern wind instruments.Ryūteki – A transverse flute that represents the sound of the dragon ascending to heaven \n\n\n\nRory Lindsay – Gaku-biwa\n\n\n\nHistorian and musician Rory Lindsay specializes in East Asian musical traditions\, with a particular focus on the gaku-biwa\, a plucked lute used in gagaku and Buddhist ritual music. The gaku-biwa has a deeply resonant tone\, often associated with storytelling and the evocation of spiritual landscapes. Lindsay’s research and performances bridge the worlds of academic scholarship and musical artistry\, bringing this rare instrument to life for modern audiences.Gaku-biwa – A plucked lute traditionally used in court and Buddhist music \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFabio Rambelli – Shō & U\n\n\n\nFabio Rambelli is a Distinguished Professor of Japanese Religions and Cultural History at the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and holds the International Shinto Foundation Chair of Shinto Studies. An accomplished player of the shō\, he has studied the ancient traditions of gagaku music and explores its meditative and cosmic dimensions in performance. The shō\, a bamboo mouth organ\, produces rich\, sustained harmonies that symbolize the interplay of heaven and earth. Rambelli’s music is available for listening here.Shō & U – Bamboo mouth organs producing rich\, harmonic textures
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/music-to-welcome-moons-into-waves/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250208T191259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T170016Z
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Wednesday: Sound Bath with Kymberly of Grayceland Healing - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50 Non-Members: $85 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland \n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being. Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective. We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience. \n\n\n\nSOUND BATH with Kymberly Marciano from Grayceland Healing in the Theatre GardenUtilizing her intuitive feminine fluidity\, Kymberly weaves together a myriad of tonal harmonics through double alchemy crystal sound bowls\, potent gong medicine\, melodic healing resonance of the voice\, tuning forks\, frame drums\, Tibetan bowls\, breathwork and guided meditation to offer a full spectrum meditative container.Grayceland Healing creates an atmosphere to enhance one’s health\, promote healing within the subtle energy bodies\, balance the chakra systems and clear the auric and grounding fields with expanded consciousness and awareness. \n\n\n\n\nKymberly will lead a 60 min Sound Bath in our Theatre Garden\n\n\n\nBring a Yoga Mat and a light weight Towel or Blanket\n\n\n\nDress in layers appropriate for the weather\n\n\n\nBring a water bottle\n\n\n\n\n“Expect the unexpected through transformative dimensional perspective shifts!” Says a Grayceland Healing client. \n\n\n\n\nKymberly Marciano\n\n\n\nKymberly holds a Master’s Certification in Energy Medicine from The Academy of Intuition Medicine® and is a certified practitioner of Breathwork\, Yin Yoga\, and various sound healing modalities\, including Alchemical\, Shamanic\, and Gong healing. Her multifaceted approach fosters holistic healing and personal growth.Together her trainings hold a unique sacred space for her clients to heal\, transform\, and be their best selves. \n\n\n\nGrayceland Healing / @GroundedGrayce
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesday-sound-bath-with-kymberly-of-grayceland-healing/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250205T211550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T172552Z
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SUMMARY:SBMA Adult Art Studio Class En Plein Air at Lotusland
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nLotusland  + SBMA Members: $125 Non-Members: $175 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReservE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEN PLEIN AIR at Lotusland\n\n\n\nArtists of all levels are invited to paint en plein air in the gardens inspired by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and Mimi Lauter which are currently on view in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s galleries. Teaching Artist\, Nicola Ghersen will lead an inspiring afternoon of exploring painting techniques to depict close up views of organic forms using bold brushstrokes and delicate details.  A small printmaking station will be set-up for those wish to create a print of their finished pieces. This program is a collaboration between the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Lotusland to bring art into the Garden \n\n\n\n\nLotusland x Santa Barbara Museum of Art \n\n\n\nLotusland is proud to partner with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art to bring the creative experience of art-making into the Garden. This ongoing collaboration offers adult art classes in an inspiring natural setting\, inviting participants to explore artistic techniques while immersed in the beauty of Lotusland’s landscapes. Whether drawing from the textures of rare plants or the ever-changing light\, these sessions celebrate the connection between art and nature\, fostering creativity in one of California’s most extraordinary botanical gardens.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/sbma-adult-art-studio-class-en-plein-air-at-lotusland/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250207T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T164605Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Picnic - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary Admission Members: $50 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members: $85Non-Member Children: $25 Tickets are non-refundable \n\n\n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Picnic\n\n\n\nCelebrate the beauty of spring at Lotusland with a delightful family picnic on the Great Lawn! \n\n\n\nPack your favorite lunch\, bring a cozy blanket\, and settle in for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by the Garden’s vibrant spring blooms. Enjoy live music by Connor Cherland\, whose soulful melodies will set the perfect backdrop for this special day in nature. This is a bring-your-own-picnic event -just come ready to unwind\, explore\, and soak in the fresh air and seasonal splendor of the Garden. \n\n\n\n\nConner Cherland\n\n\n\nPrepare to be enchanted by the melodies of Conner Cherland\, a rising star in the LA indie folk scene\, as he graces LotusLand with his captivating performance this May. Cherland\, a UCSB alum turned music artist is best known for crafting music that explores the depths of human emotion. With a style reminiscent of Sufjan Stevens and Ed Sheeran\, Cherland’s live set will feature both original music and reimagined covers\, perfectly complementing the beauty of our gardens. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Cherland’s raw talent and poignant storytelling in an unforgettable setting.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/spring-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250331T221819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T233106Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer Forward Wine Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nSponsor: $1\,500 Members: $1\,000 Non-Members: $1\,250  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarmER Foward Dinner curated by MaTT KettmanN\n\n\n\nJoin us for Farmer Forward: A Benefit for Lotusland\, an unforgettable evening celebrating Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture in one of the region’s most stunning settings. Curated by Matt Kettmann—Santa Barbara Independent’s Senior Editor and longtime food and wine writer—this exclusive event will feature a four-course\, farm-to-table dinner showcasing locally sourced\, seasonal ingredients from some of the area’s most thoughtful growers\, ranchers\, and fishers\, including Jonata\, Roots Farm\, and Get Hooked Seafood. Held in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience\, the evening will include engaging stories behind each dish\, with wine pairings from Matt Dees of The Hilt and Jonata. Proceeds support Lotusland\, a nonprofit garden and pioneer in sustainable horticulture\, proud to celebrate and partner with others who share a commitment to sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Duo Catering and Events. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMatt Kettmann\n\n\n\nMatt Kettmann is the senior editor of The Santa Barbara Independent\, a contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast\,  and an advisory committee member at SBCE.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Hilt\n\n\n\nThe Hilt\, which produces an array of Santa Barbara wines\, was launched by winemaker Matt Dees. Dedicated to crafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the southwest corner of the Santa Rita Hills\, the Hilt known for its coastal influence and challenging conditions.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJonata\n\n\n\nJonata is dedicated to sustainability from the inside out; a principled approach to farming. With its use of polyface farming\, Jonata integrates and revolves livestock (chickens\, turkeys\, goats\, pigs and sheep) in their farming model\, which naturally enhances the soil and health of their land not to mention that of the critters themselves and the Jonata community!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRoots Farm\n\n\n\nSmall batch farming in the Santa Ynez Valley. Roots Farm was founded by California Native Jacob Grant in 2002 and gained favor for its sweet carrots\, tomatoes\, lettuce\, and melons. Roots sells at six Farmers Markets a week\, and seasonally supplies a number of restaurants and grocers\, all within 50 miles of the farm. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet Hooked Seafood\n\n\n\nCommitted to sourcing locally and responsibly\, this women-owned seafood company was founded in 2018 by a marine biologist (Kim Selkoe) and a fisherman’s daughter (Victoria Voss). Get Hooked connects with 40 small-boat fishing families to deliver premium fresh catch to households\, schools and restaurants from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Get Hooked also feeds the gardens of Lotusland with a nutrient rich soil food made from their fish scraps! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSanta Barbara Culinary Experience – May 12–18\, 2025\n\n\n\nThe Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is an week-long annual celebration of all things food & drink in Santa Barbara County with the mission to shine a light on our local culinary\, hospitality\, tourism\, artisan\, and small business communities. Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is held in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. Learn more at www.sbce.events.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/farm-to-table-wine-dinner-santa-barbara-culinary-experience/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250219T192108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T195611Z
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Wednesday – Reiki with Lillian Kurosaka
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50 Non-Members: $85 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland- Reiki with Lillian Kurosaka\n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being. Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective. We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience. \n\n\n\nREIKI WITH LILLIAN KUROSAKA Experience the healing power of Reiki in the tranquil beauty of Lotusland. This special session invites you to explore energy healing in a setting where nature itself enhances relaxation and well-being. Reiki Master Lillian Kurosaka will guide you through a restorative practice designed to balance the body\, mind\, and spirit\, helping you connect deeply with yourself and the natural world around you. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS REIKI?Reiki is a gentle\, non-invasive healing practice that channels Universal Life Force Energy to promote physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual balance. By working with the body’s natural energy flow\, Reiki helps create an environment for deep relaxation\, stress reduction\, and whole-body well-being. It can be used on oneself\, others\, and even plants and animals. \n\n\n\n\nLillian Kurosaka\n\n\n\nLillian Kurosaka is a Reiki Master\, Biosynthesis Somatic Therapist\, and End-of-Life Care Practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She has taught Reiki at all levels\, from intimate groups to corporate settings\, and her lineage is Usui Shiki Ryoho. Based in Santa Barbara\, she has been practicing energy healing since 2002\, helping individuals achieve greater alignment and balance in their lives.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesday-reiki-with-lillian-kurosaka/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250324T215634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T161110Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary AdmissionMembers: $30 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members and Members’ guests: $75Non-Member Children: $25 Tickets are non-refundable \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwilight Tour\n\n\n\nThis is the perfect time to enjoy the Garden as the heat of the day turns into the cool of early evening. Delight in the changing light as the sun begins to set and wildlife stir as you stroll through the Garden on a self-guided tour.. \n\n\n\nNo refunds or exchanges for special event tickets. All tickets are final sale.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/twilight-tour/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250228T175236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T200711Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary Admission Members: $50 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members: $85Non-Member Children: $25 Please note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Picnic\n\n\n\nCelebrate the beauty of summer at Lotusland with a delightful family picnic on the Great Lawn! \n\n\n\nPack your favorite lunch\, bring a cozy blanket\, and settle in for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by the Garden’s vibrant spring blooms. Enjoy live music by Brian Kinsella\, whose soulful melodies will set the perfect backdrop for this special day in nature. This is a bring-your-own-picnic event -just come ready to unwind\, explore\, and soak in the fresh air and seasonal splendor of the Garden. \n\n\n\n\nBrian Kinsella\n\n\n\nSit back and enjoy the soulful sounds of Brian Kinsella\, a talented jazz and blues guitarist whose acoustic melodies set the perfect moos for a relaxed outdoor gathering.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250227T191452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T163913Z
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Wednesday: Sound Meditation with Fabio Rambelli - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50Non-members: $85 \n\n\n\nPlease note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland- Sound Meditation\n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being. Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective. We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience. \n\n\n\nProfessor Fabio Rambelli will guide participants through the ancient wellness technique of sound bathing\, using the shō to create a meditative connection between sound\, space\, and the human body. Exploring the relationships between music\, nature\, and mindfulness\, this experience aligns with traditional East Asian understandings of how sound interacts with emotions\, seasons\, and the cosmos. \n\n\n\n\nFabio Rambelli\n\n\n\nFabio Rambelli is a leading scholar in Japanese Religions and Cultural History at UC Santa Barbara. As a practitioner of the shō\, he integrates academic and musical traditions to explore the role of sound in religious and philosophical thought.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesday-sound-meditation-with-fabio-rambelli/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250505T212954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T232800Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Members Event [Sold out]
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nAdmission is Complimentary for Patron Circles$40 for Supporter Members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBehind-the-scenes tour: Cycad Garden\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive\, members-only Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Lotusland’s renowned Cycad Garden—an extraordinary opportunity to explore one of the world’s most significant living collections of these ancient plants. \n\n\n\nLed by Paul Mills\, Director of Conservation and Curator of the Living Collections\, and joined by Tyler Diehl\, Director of Gardens and Grounds\, this intimate experience offers a rare glimpse into the conservation efforts and horticultural artistry that sustain this remarkable garden. \n\n\n\nLotusland’s Cycad Garden is home to over 900 specimens\, representing nine of the eleven living cycad genera and more than half of all known species. Among these are three Encephalartos woodii—one of the rarest plants on Earth\, extinct in the wild and preserved only in botanical gardens.   \n\n\n\nDuring the tour\, Paul and Tyler will discuss the garden’s role in global conservation efforts\, including strategies to protect these endangered species from extinction. You’ll learn about the challenges of cultivating cycads\, their unique adaptations\, and the sustainable practices employed to maintain their health and vitality. \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for members who are already familiar with Lotusland and wish to deepen their understanding of its living collections. Engage directly with the experts who steward this extraordinary garden and gain insights into the meticulous care that preserves its legacy.Paths may be uneven so please wear appropriate footwear. \n\n\n\nReservations required and space is limited to 15 participants. For questions\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCycad Garden\n\n\n\nMany refer to the Jurassic Period as the “Age of Cycads.”Today\, these unusual cone-bearing plants are one the most threatened plant groups on the planet due to over-collecting\, deforestation\, agricultural clearing\, and urban sprawl. Lotusland cares for many species of cycads that are threatened — including five species in the collection that are believed to be extinct in the wild. Upon its completion\, Charles Glass\, a renowned plantsman who designed the garden\, told Madame Walska\, “This will be one of the greatest achievements of our lives.” Glass was not exaggerating. Lotusland’s collection is considered one of the most complete in any American public garden\, with over 450 specimens and almost half of the known species. \n\n\n\nNOTABLE SPECIES \n\n\n\nEncephalartos horridus\, E. trispinosus\, E. lehmannii\, E. heenanii\, E. latifrons\, E. ferox\, E. lanatus\, E. friderici-guilielmi\, Cycas revoluta\, Lepidozamia peroffskyana\, Ceratozamia latifolia\, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis\, Dioon oaxacensis\, Wollemia nobilis\, Jubaeopsis caffra
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-tour-members-event-4/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250515T222512Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Tour- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary AdmissionMembers: $30 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members and Members’ guests: $75Non-Member Children: $25 Tickets are non-refundable \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwilight Tour\n\n\n\nThis is the perfect time to enjoy the Garden as the heat of the day turns into the cool of early evening. Delight in the changing light as the sun begins to set and wildlife stir as you stroll through the Garden on a self-guided tour.. \n\n\n\nNo refunds or exchanges for special event tickets. All tickets are final sale.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/twilight-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250131T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T184200Z
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SUMMARY:Lotusland Celebrates 2025 - Summer Garden Gala- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is sold out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVISIT Event Websitelotuslandcelebrates.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotusland Celebrates: Jardin des Rêves\n\n\n\n Immerse yourself in the dreamscape of Lotusland’s Jardin des Rêves\, a celebration of botanical beauty\, exceptional plant collections\, and the artistry of nature\, all in support of preserving this treasured sanctuary. \n\n\n\nLotusland Celebrates is Ganna Walska Lotusland’s largest annual fundraising gala.This event is sold out\, but the celebrations continues all month-long. Discover Lotusland Celebrates programming and all the ways you can participate while supporting the Garden.Learn more at www.lotuslandcelebrates.org
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/lotusland-celebrates-2025-onsite-members-event/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250424T185155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T214741Z
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SUMMARY:Well-being Wednesday - Yoga For Gardeners with Sean Haleen- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50 Non-Members: $85 \n\n\n\nPlease note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland \n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being. Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective. We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience. \n\n\n\nYOGA FOR GARDENERSIn this special well-being session enjoy an approach to yoga specifically adapted to benefit active gardens while enjoying the outdoor atmosphere of Lotusland. \n\n\n\n\nSean Haleen\n\n\n\n Sean Haleen is a well-regarded\, full-time yoga teacher for over 16 years. He delights in working with people from all backgrounds and abilities. His classes are known to be challenging yet very accessible; due to his many years of training in alignment and therapeutic yoga. Sean’s playful and educational style of teaching allows even the leeriest of folks to enjoy yoga.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesday-yoga-for-gardeners-with-sean-haleen-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250429T192344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T155759Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary Admission Members: $50 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members: $85Non-Member Children: $25 Please note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Picnic\n\n\n\nCelebrate the beauty of summer at Lotusland with a delightful family picnic on the Great Lawn! \n\n\n\nPack your favorite lunch\, bring a cozy blanket\, and settle in for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by the Garden’s vibrant spring blooms. Enjoy live music by David Segall\, whose soulful melodies will set the perfect backdrop for this special day in nature. This is a bring-your-own-picnic event -just come ready to unwind\, explore\, and soak in the fresh air and seasonal splendor of the Garden. \n\n\n\n\nDavid Segall\n\n\n\nEnjoy live music in the garden with David Segall\, a singer\, guitarist\, and songwriter whose original songs blend acoustic rock\, jazz\, and global rhythms. His laid-back style and engaging sound set the perfect tone for a relaxed summer afternoon.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/summer-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250726T212759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T225620Z
UID:10000288-1755106200-1755109800@www.lotusland.org
SUMMARY:Lessons from Lotusland: Pollination and Plant Dispersal Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nFree with Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Lessons from Lotusland\, our ongoing series of virtual lectures.  Get an inside glimpse into the Garden\, the collections\, its operations and its creators.  Be sure to have your conversation questions ready for the Q&A. \n\n\n\nLessons from LotuslandLessons from Lotusland: Pollination and Plant Dispersal StrategiesWednesday\, August 135:30 – 6:30PM PST \n\n\n\n“Plants cannot move\, which sets up a problem – how to move gametes (genetic material) between individuals of one species\, and then how to move the product of fertilization (seeds) away from the parent plant. Consequently plants have evolved a range of fascinating pollination and dispersal mechanisms which enhance the color and diversity of our gardens.  \n\n\n\nThis engaging webinar\, presented by Dr. Bruce Tiffney\, will explore the diverse strategies that plants use to reproduce and attract pollinators. This presentation will take you on a journey through Lotusland’s living collections\, highlighting key examples of these interactions and adaptations. \n\n\n\nReserve your space now for this free program to learn more about pollination and plant adaptations\, and to support Lotusland’s mission!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Bruce H. Tiffney \n\n\n\nBruce Tiffney taught evolutionary biology for 9 years at Yale University before arriving in Santa Barbara in 1986.  He has been a Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth Science and Professor of Biology and Dean in the College of Creative Studies at UCSB.  His research is focused on fossil plants\, explaining his apparent multiple personalities.  
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/lessons-from-lotusland-pollination-and-plant-dispersal-strategies/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250721T221738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164420Z
UID:10000281-1755423000-1755446400@www.lotusland.org
SUMMARY:LOTUS SEASON SUNDAY - MEMBERS ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $15Non-Member Guests: $60Choose from 9:30 AM\, 12:00 PM\, or 2:30 PM arrival times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOTUS SEASON SUNDAY\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the chance to see the lotus while they are still in bloom! Take advantage of this members-only Sunday and enjoy the beauty of Lotusland before the summer season ends. Explore at your own pace on a self-guided walk and immerse yourself in the vibrant blooms of August. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us for this exclusive opportunity to connect with the Garden that your support brings to life and celebrate the magic of lotus season! Space is limited. For questions or reservations\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online at lotusland.org.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/lotus-season-sunday-members-only/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250602T200735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T200738Z
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SUMMARY:Well-being Wednesday - Tai Chi with Chao Pang
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50 Non-Members: $85 \n\n\n\nPlease note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReservE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland \n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being. Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective. We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience. \n\n\n\nTai Chi with Chao Pang  \n\n\n\nAt Lotusland\, Chao will introduce and share Qi/Chi exercises working with the flow of the Garden to promote inner peace and calm throughout the day.  \n\n\n\n\nChao Pang\n\n\n\nChao Pang immigrated with his parents to the United States from Taiwan when he was 13 years old. He has a Master of Physics Degree and became a successful entrepreneur while continuing to pursue Eastern traditions through the study of martial arts\, philosophies and energetics. He has studied martial arts for many decades and currently focuses on Tai Ji. He has traveled extensively and studied with three different Tai Ji masters of Yang and Wu-Hao traditions. Now he enjoys sharing his knowledge to all those who are interested in understanding Eastern philosophy\, energetic and internal martial arts.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesday-tai-chi-with-chao-pang/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250228T182624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T192135Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Wine Walk - Members Event
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary AdmissionSupporter Level Members: $50Member’s Guests: $85 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers’ Golden Hour Wine Walk\n\n\n\nVIEW THE GARDEN in the magical light of late afternoon when the botanical colors and textures come alive. Wander at your leisure as you enjoy wine provided by a local winemaker as you bask in the golden hour glow. Our featured winemaker for the evening is Summerland Winery. \n\n\n\nThe chance to stroll the Garden as the sun begins to set is a special opportunity reserved for Lotusland Members and their guests only. Space is limited and reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummerland Winery\n\n\n\nSummerland Winery’s tasting room is located in the quaint seaside town of Summerland\, California\, the gateway to California’s riviera. We are a boutique producer of traditional wines and non-alcoholic wines with all of our fruit sourced from world class sustainable and/or organic growers here in Santa Barbara County.  With only 3\,000 cases produced annually and a beautiful seaside town tasting room in the quaint town of Summerland\, Ca.  We hope you enjoy all the amazing libations we bring to this member event at Lotusland\, and we hope to see you sometime at Summerland Winery!
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/golden-hour-wine-walk-members-event-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250505T213231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T165645Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Members Event - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nAdmission is Complimentary for Patron Circles$40 for Supporter Members \n\n\n\nPlease note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBehind-the-scenes tour: Water Features\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive members-only event at Lotusland: a behind-the-scenes tour of our captivating water features\, led by the dedicated horticulturists who bring them to life. This intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to delve into the artistry and sustainable practices that shape some of Lotusland’s most enchanting aquatic spaces. \n\n\n\nGuided by Anna Bower\, Assistant Curator of the Living Collections\, and Brigid McManus from our horticultural team\, this tour will explore the serene Cycad Garden pond and the vibrant Water Garden. You’ll gain insights into the cultivation and care of our aquatic collections\, including the majestic Victoria waterlilies\, known for their enormous spiny pads and mysterious night-blooming flowers.    \n\n\n\nThe Cycad Garden pond\, nestled among ancient cycads\, serves as a reflective oasis\, while the Water Garden showcases a stunning array of tropical and hardy waterlilies\, as well as our namesake lotus flowers. Discover how these water features are maintained and the unique challenges involved in nurturing such delicate ecosystems.  \n\n\n\nThis event is tailored for members familiar with the garden\, offering deeper insights into the meticulous care and creative vision behind our aquatic collections. Don’t miss this chance to engage directly with the experts who preserve the charm and vitality of these beloved water features. Paths may be uneven so please wear appropriate footwear. \n\n\n\nReservations required and space is limited to 15 participants. For questions\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVictoria Waterlilies\n\n\n\nWith enormous spiny pads and mysterious night-blooming flowers\, Victoria waterlilies have long captivated those lucky enough to witness this fascinating plant. In habitat\, Victoria reside in seasonally flooded backwaters of the Amazonian and Paraná River basins and there are three species in the genus: Victoria amazonica\, V. cruziana\, and the newly described V. boliviana. \n\n\n\nVictoria are started from seed at Lotusland’s nursery in the winter. Once the water temperatures in the outdoor ponds are warm enough they are placed in the Water Garden and Cycad Garden ponds. Victoria waterlilies bloom in an intriguing floral display over two nights with female and male structures developing consecutively.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-tour-members-event-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250515T222641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T170713Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Tour- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle: Complimentary AdmissionMembers: $30 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members and Members’ guests: $75Non-Member Children: $25 Tickets are non-refundable \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwilight Tour\n\n\n\nThis is the perfect time to enjoy the Garden as the heat of the day turns into the cool of early evening. Delight in the changing light as the sun begins to set and wildlife stir as you stroll through the Garden on a self-guided tour.. \n\n\n\nNo refunds or exchanges for special event tickets. All tickets are final sale.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/twilight-tour-3/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250721T224536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T162045Z
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SUMMARY:End-of-Summer Member BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50 (BBQ included)Members: $25 (Bring-your-own-picnic\, BBQ not included)   Members’ Children (17 and under): FreeNon-Member Guests: $75 \n\n\n\nPlease note: the catering or picnic option you choose will apply to your entire party. \n\n\n\nParking: One vehicle per membership\, space is limited! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd-of-Summer Member BBQ\n\n\n\nCelebrate the season with an end-of-summer member BBQ at Lotusland! Join us for a relaxed and festive afternoon in the Garden as we honor the incredible support of our Lotusland membership community. \n\n\n\nChoose between a delicious BBQ buffet from local favorite Catering Connection\, or bring your own picnic dinner. Please note: the catering or picnic option you (the member) choose will apply to your entire party. Enjoy games and garden-themed fun for all ages on the Great Lawn as live music from Glendessary Jam fills the air. Let’s celebrate the end of another spectacular summer in the Garden with friends\, family\, and fellow members who make Lotusland thrive! \n\n\n\nWine generously provided by Babcock Winery. Seating will be available\, or please feel free to bring a blanket. Limited umbrellas and shade will also be provided. Alcohol is permitted.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/end-of-summer-member-bbq/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250721T224050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192321Z
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SUMMARY:Well-being Wednesday - Mindful Garden Meditation with Kind Mind - Sold out
DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $50 Non-Members: $85 \n\n\n\nPlease note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland \n\n\n\nNature restores us and promotes a sense of well-being. Join us for an opportunity to engage with nature and experience the Garden with a fresh perspective. We encourage participants to make an additional reservation for the afternoon tour to extend the Garden experience. \n\n\n\nMindful Meditation with Vivian Valentin of Kind Mind SB \n\n\n\nJoin Vivian Valentin for a nature-based mindfulness practices with a focus on cultivating connections between mind\, body and environment to help deal with emotions around climate change. \n\n\n\nEase eco-anxiety with mindful nature-immersion that engages all the 7 senses and connect with others in a sharing circle. Practices will include mindful communication\, movement\, body-awareness\, seated meditation\, visualization\, and nature-connection.  \n\n\n\n\nVivian Valentin\,  Ph.D.\,   Co-Founder of Kind Mind SB\n\n\n\nKind Mind SB works with communities to implement nature-based mindfulness and compassion practices. Focus is on enhanced learning\, emotion regulation\, relationships\, and wellbeing for youth and adults.  Vivian Valentin\, PhD\, and Harrison Heyl\, MA\, co-founded Kind Mind SB in 2019. They develop lessons through nature\, music\, art\, games\, and neuroscience. Vivian is the executive director and a former cognitive neuroscientist. She has been practicing yoga and mindfulness since 1994 and is certified to teach both. She also leads a project on climate resilience for youth. Harrison is the program manager and an associate Marriage & Family Therapist. He has been meditating daily since 1996\, teaching mindfulness to adults and youth since 2008\, and has co-founded three other organizations for mindfulness education.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesday-mindful-garden-meditation-with-kind-mind/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162952
CREATED:20250505T214522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T000354Z
UID:10000276-1758794400-1758799800@www.lotusland.org
SUMMARY:Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Members Event
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Members Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nAdmission is Complimentary for Patron Circles$40 for Supporter Members \n\n\n\nPlease note: After clicking “Reserve Now\,” you will be redirected to our ticketing site. Be sure to select your desired date before completing your reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBehind-the-scenes tour: Topiary Garden\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive members-only event at Lotusland: a behind-the-scenes tour of our whimsical Topiary Garden\, led by the horticulturists who bring it to life. This intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to delve into the artistry and sustainable practices that shape one of Lotusland’s most enchanting spaces. \n\n\n\nNestled behind the Main House and adjoining the Parterre\, the Topiary Garden—fondly dubbed Madame Walska’s “horticultural zoo”—features 26 living sculptures\, including a giraffe\, gorilla\, peacock\, and a suite of chess pieces\, all encircling the iconic 25-foot Horticultural Clock.  \n\n\n\nDuring this special tour\, Niloofar Borojerdian\, lead gardener for the Topiary Garden\, will demonstrate the precise trimming techniques essential for maintaining these vibrant sculptures. She will be joined by Tyler Diehl\, Director of Gardens and Grounds\, to discuss how Lotusland integrates sustainable plant care and conservation within a public garden setting. \n\n\n\nIdeal for Members who are already acquainted with the Garden\, this intimate experience will provide a special opportunity to explore a specific garden “in conversation” with the key garden staff who maintain them.  Paths may be uneven so please wear appropriate footwear. \n\n\n\nReservations required and space is limited to 15 participants. For questions\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Topiary Garden\n\n\n\nLotusland’s beloved Topiary Garden is located behind the Main House and connects with the Parterre. Madame Walska referred to the topiaries as her “horticultural zoo.” Currently\, there are 26 topiary figures including a giraffe\, a series of chess pieces\, a gorilla\, and the iconic peacock\, all encircling Lotusland’s Horticultural Clock. Originally designed by Ralph Stevens in 1955\, the clock boasts copper zodiac signs crafted by Gunnar Thielst and is adorned with low-growing succulents.  \n\n\n\nNOTABLE SPECIES \n\n\n\nAfrocarpus gracilior – hippocampus\, camel\, lion’s mane; Akebia quinata  – peacock feathers; Loropetalum chinense v. rubrum ‘Monraz’ Razzleberri® – hummingbird; Juniperus chinensis  ‘Mint Julep’ – chess pieces; Ligustrum japonicum – brontosaurus\, horse\, and pig; Buxus microphylla ‘Winter Gem’– maze and fish \n\n\n\nSeveral different Syzygium taxa are represented. Includes: Syzygium paniculatum – surrounding low hedge; and several cultivars: ‘Globulus’ – fish; ‘Monterey Bay’ – parrot body\, cones\, pyramids\, spheres; and ‘Teenie Genie’ – rabbits
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-tour-members-event-3/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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