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SUMMARY:Community Access Days - 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\n$35: Half-price admission forSanta Barbara County Residents-Only \n\n\n\nLimited to one household per year.Tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReservations Closed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY ACCESS DAYS AT LOTUSLAND\n\n\n\nBeginning in 2026\, Lotusland will offer Community Access Days throughout the year as a way of welcoming and celebrating Santa Barbara County residents\, inviting locals to experience the Garden at half-price admission during regular tour times.Each month\, 30 Community Access tickets are available online\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. Reservations are open exclusively to Santa Barbara County residents and may be redeemed once per household per year. Community Access Days reflect Lotusland’s belief that the Garden is not only a place to visit\, but a place to belong. We’re proud to share it with our neighbors and to welcome local residents into the landscapes\, stories\, and seasons that make Lotusland part of this community. \n\n\n\nSave the date: Community Access tickets will be released for the June-August visitation period on May 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Community Access Program\n\n\n\nHalf-priced admission for Santa Barbara County residents is generously made possible by the George H. and Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation and Montecito Bank & Trust\, whose support helps Lotusland offer reduced rate opportunities for residents\, particularly those for whom standard admission pricing may present a barrier.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/community-access-days-for-april-june/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Music in Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMembers: $125 Non-Members: $175Patron Circle Members: $100Patron Circle Member Sponsorship: $1500Sponsorship: $2000 \n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVe Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic IN PARADISE: Piano Concerto by musical guest Katya Grineva\n\n\n\nFor the first time in over ten years\, music returns to the Theatre Garden at Ganna Walska Lotusland. Set within this intimate natural amphitheater\, Music in Paradise presents internationally acclaimed Steinway artist Katya Grineva in a special open-air performance. Known for her poetic\, expressive interpretations\, Grineva will perform a program designed to harmonize with the surrounding landscape\, creating a unique sensory experience where music and nature meet. \n\n\n\nThis rare event offers a chance to experience one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic gardens in a new way—through sound\, atmosphere\, and setting. And with Mother’s Day just days away\, the concert also offers a memorable way to celebrate with family or friends.Space is limited and advance reservations are required.  \n\n\n\nFor those looking to extend the experience\, our Paradise Sponsorship includes access to a private Gardens in Paradise evening at a Montecito estate following the concert and an alfresco dinner featuring Katya Grineva as special guest. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT KATYA GRINEVA \n\n\n\nThe Internationally acclaimed Steinway artist is celebrated for her performances that blend vulnerability\, and technical finesse. In recent years\, she has drawn new audiences through her intimate\, nature-inspired concerts further reinforcing her reputation for creating “liquid\, dreamlike” musical experiences that continue to resonate widely. Since her American debut in 1993\, Grineva has become the most frequent female solo pianist to perform at Carnegie Hall with more than two decades of annual appearances. \n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR Sponsorship at the $2000 level also includes complimentary access to our exclusive May 7 Gardens in Paradise event following the concert. \n\n\n\n\nThis experience is limited to 40 people. Advance reservations are required.\n\n\n\nTickets for this fundraiser are $2\,000 per guest and are $1\,750 tax-deductible Please note: Roundtrip transportation is included in the ticket price; personal vehicles will not be permitted at these private homes.This tour includes a scenic hillside path with some uneven surfaces. While the pace will be relaxed\, guests should be comfortable walking unaided on inclines and uneven ground. If you have concerns about accessibility\, please contact us in advance.\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from this fundraising program benefit the care of Lotusland’s gardens. \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! \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact our Development office.Telephone: 805.324.8429Email: development@lotusland.org
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/music-in-paradise/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Gardens in Paradise - Montecito
DESCRIPTION:Offsite Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPatron Circle Members: $1500Members: $2\,000  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERve Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGARDENS IN PARADISE: MONTECITO TWILIGHT DINNER\n\n\n\nJOIN US for a special edition of our exclusive Gardens in Paradise series\, offering rare access to one of Montecito’s most breathtaking private estates. Guests will tour the recently redesigned grounds alongside the homeowner and the visionary landscape designer David Niles\, who will share the artistry and intention behind the garden’s transformation. Lotusland’s Director of Conservation and Curator of the Living Collection\, Paul Mills\, will illuminate the significance of the estate’s collections\, offering deeper insight into the botanical richness of the landscape. As twilight settles\, guests will gather for an elegant alfresco dinner set against the gardens evening glow. This exceptional experience also includes complimentary access to rare presentation of Lotusland’s Theatre Garden in full expression. Prior to the evening tour\, guests are invited to Lotusland from 3:00-5:00 pm for Music in Paradise\, a piano recital by internationally acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva\, who will join the dinner as our special guest. 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 April 2027.Proceeds from this fundraising program benefit the care of Lotusland’s gardens. \n\n\n\n\nThis experience is limited to 40 people. Advance reservations are required.\n\n\n\nTickets for this fundraiser are $2\,000 per guest and are $1\,750 tax-deductible.Please note: Roundtrip transportation is included in the ticket price; personal vehicles will not be permitted at these private homes.This tour includes a scenic hillside path with some uneven surfaces. While the pace will be relaxed\, guests should be comfortable walking unaided on inclines and uneven ground. If you have concerns about accessibility\, please contact us in advance.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact our Development office.Telephone: 805.324.8429Email: development@lotusland.org \n\n\n\nGARDENS IN PARADISE SPONSORS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPREMIERE SERIES SPONSOR \n\n\n\nConnie Flowers PearcyAPRIL 2026 – May 2026 SERIES SPONSOR \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!
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/gardens-in-paradise-montecito/
LOCATION:Montecito\, 93110
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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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: $45 Members’ Children: FreeNon-Members: $95Non-Member Children: $35 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-3/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Lessons from Lotusland: Life in the Shade- NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nFree with Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER 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 LotuslandLife in the Shade: Exploring Lotusland’s Fern GardenWednesday\, May 135:30 – 6:30PM PST \n\n\n\nJoin Anna Bower\, Associate Curator of Living Collections and Nursery Manager\, for an inside look at Lotusland’s Fern Garden. She will discuss the history of this garden area\, details of fern reproduction\, insights into begonias\, and other highlights from this shade-loving collection. Learn about the newest addition\, the blue greenhouse designed by George Washington Smith\, now carefully reconstructed in the Fern Garden across from the Dracaena Circle.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Lisa Romerein.
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SUMMARY:Garden to Glass Cocktail Atelier - 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 and Non-Members: $175 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden to Glass Cocktail Class: A SBCE experience\n\n\n\nStep into the enchanting twilight of Lotusland and discover the art of crafting cocktails inspired by the garden’s vibrant bounty. This class blends botanical beauty with mixology magic\, featuring fresh citrus harvested from the grounds and aromatic herbs that awaken the senses. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts and garden lovers alike\, this twilight experience promises a refreshing journey from garden to glass. \n\n\n\nThis event is held in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and Culinary Arts. A portion of the proceeds supports Lotusland. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSanta Barbara Culinary Experience – May 11–17\, 2026\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/garden-to-glass/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Garden Conversations - 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\nGarden Conversations\n\n\n\nJoin us for the second Garden Conversations series of 2026 as we explore Lotusland’s immersive Insectary Garden.   \n\n\n\nLed by Chris Ziliotto\, Sustainability Program Manager\, this intimate\, members-only experience invites you to take a deeper look at the intricacies of maintaining this garden\, getting up close with its most notable species\, and enjoying the rare opportunity to ask questions directly to the staff who know the garden best. Spend the morning discovering the sustainable gardening practices that support these thriving native plants.  \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 insight into the meticulous care that preserves its legacy.  Paths may be uneven\, 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\nThe Gardens\n\n\n\nGanna Walska Lotusland\, with its rare and exotic specimens and unique themed gardens\, is an unrivaled botanic treasure and a favorite destination for visitors from both the community and around the world. We invite you to explore our photo gallery and lose yourself in all the beauty.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/garden-conversations-members-event-2/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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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: $40 Non-Members and Members’ guests: $80Please 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\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.
URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/twilight-tour-4/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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