BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ganna Walska Lotusland - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lotusland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ganna Walska Lotusland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110849 CREATED:20250228T175236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T200711Z UID:10000262-1749909600-1749918600@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lotusland_Fall19_BlueGardenMountainView-0008-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250324T215634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T161110Z UID:10000267-1748104200-1748111400@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lotusland_Winter20_CactiandDragonTrees-0011_SW_V2-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250219T192108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T195611Z UID:10000260-1747827000-1747830600@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Lotusland_Spring20_JapaneseGardenOverview1-0027-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250331T221819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T233106Z UID:10000263-1747413000-1747423800@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lotusland-Main-Lawn-and-Blue-Garden_Kim-Baile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250207T221631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T164605Z UID:10000252-1746885600-1746894600@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lotusland_Fall19_BlueGardenMountainView-0008-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250205T211550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T172552Z UID:10000245-1746190800-1746201600@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SBMA-Lostusland_Composite_3-e1738789334257.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250208T191259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T170016Z UID:10000259-1745407800-1745411400@www.lotusland.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KymberlyMarcianoGraycelandHealingEnergyMeditationYogaReikiSoundMusicSingHolistic_0082.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250207T211419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T175306Z UID:10000249-1744993800-1745001000@www.lotusland.org 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 CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PAvilion8438-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250131T000921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T183349Z UID:10000244-1744794000-1744812000@www.lotusland.org 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! URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/gardens-in-paradise-montecito-estates/ LOCATION:Montecito CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gardens_in_Paradise_Email_Header_ART.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250205T215830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T180223Z UID:10000246-1744464600-1744473600@www.lotusland.org 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. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/compost-tea-party/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/insectary-tour-scaled-e1738795527116.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250205T224117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T231412Z UID:10000247-1743784200-1743791400@www.lotusland.org 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 CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/96c3c75d-67dc-8041-8b6b-2f68a69d34e6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250331T173434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T173518Z UID:10000268-1743615000-1743618600@www.lotusland.org 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/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/InsectaryOak-8253KBheader-e1774642853480.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250106T223328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T171519Z UID:10000237-1742988600-1742994000@www.lotusland.org 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.  URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesdays-active-stretching-with-kat-conners/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lotusland_Spring20_JapaneseGardenOverview1-0027-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250124T190211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211042Z UID:10000240-1742650200-1742661000@www.lotusland.org 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 CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-Equinox-e1738795665458.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250107T185306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T214819Z UID:10000238-1741858200-1741865400@www.lotusland.org 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) URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/https-lotusland-ticketing-veevartapp-com-tickets-view-list-behind-the-scenes-tour/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lotusland_05_22-Lo-8329-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250106T222911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T180216Z UID:10000236-1740569400-1740574800@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Well-being Wednesdays: Forest Bathing with Elena Rios - Sold Out 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\nFOREST BATHING\, originally developed in Japan as shinrin-yoku\, refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest as you connect with the natural world. Join ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Elena Rios for an immersive experience in the Garden. Elena draws inspiration from her grandmother\, who was a Curandera as well as her partnership as a cultural practitioner with Japanese Shinto Priest\, Hiroji Seikiguch. She is an indigenous Azteca Chichimeca woman of the Americas\, with distant genetic Chumash links multiethnic Spanish\, and Scot-Irish ancestry. \n\n\n\n\n\nElena Rios\n\n\n\n\n\nElena Ríos is an ever evolving ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Inter-disciplinary Artist. From an early age\, Elena’s family cultivated in her an interest in the exploration and appreciation of nature and the more-than-human world. Elena Continues to participate with traditional circles of learning\, wellness\, and ways of being that are rooted in Indigenous knowledge. experiences. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/well-being-wednesdays-forest-bathing-with-elena-rios-3/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lotusland_Spring20_JapaneseGardenOverview1-0027-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250103T203735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T171451Z UID:10000235-1739545200-1739552400@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Sip & Stroll - Public Event: 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 Members $30Supporter Members $60 Non-Members $85  \n\n\n\nAges 21+. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValentine’s Day at Lotusland\n\n\n\nSET THE MOOD in one of Santa Barbara’s most romantic destinations. Surprise your special someone with a champagne infused promenade and be enraptured by this beautiful botanic paradise. \n\n\n\nTo guarantee an intimate atmosphere\, space is limited. Reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nLive Music\n\n\n\nGarden guests will enjoy the acoustic melodies of Tony Ybarra. \nPhoto by Lisa Romerein. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/valentines-day-sip-stroll-public-event-2/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0276-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T181219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T173513Z UID:10000234-1739534400-1739541600@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Sip & Stroll - Public Event 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 Members $30Supporter Members $60 Non-Members $85  \n\n\n\nAges 21+. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValentine’s Day at Lotusland\n\n\n\nSET THE MOOD in one of Santa Barbara’s most romantic destinations. Surprise your special someone with a champagne infused promenade and be enraptured by this beautiful botanic paradise. \n\n\n\nTo guarantee an intimate atmosphere\, space is limited. Reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nLive Music\n\n\n\nVisitors will enjoy the serene melodies of the Japanese flute by Bob Sedivy. \nPhoto by Lisa Romerein. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/valentines-day-sip-stroll-public-event/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0276-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250124T230351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T234112Z UID:10000241-1738368000-1738540799@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Special Access Days For LA DESCRIPTION:Public Event On-Site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nComplementary admission for LA wildfire evacuees.Reduced Rate for impacted LA County Residents and Santa Barbara Residents. $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Admission Rates for Those Impacted by Los Angeles County Wildfires\n\n\n\nLotusland is extending its support to Los Angeles County residents affected by the devastating wildfires by offering complimentary admission for wildfire evacuees and reduced rates for others impacted by the fires. Nature is an invaluable resource for well-being. in difficult times. To support those seeking moments of comfort\, we are opening the Garden ahead of our public tour schedule\, offering a opportunity to find respite\, reflection\, and healing during such a challenging time. These special admission offers are valid only on February 1 and 2\, 2025\, and advance reservations are required.Complimentary Admission for Wildfire EvacueesLos Angeles County residents who have received mandatory evacuation orders are invited to visit Lotusland free of charge on February 1 and 2\, 2025. Evacuees must present their official evacuation notice upon arrival to receive complimentary admission. Enhancements to the Visitor ExperienceVisitors on February 1 can experience a peaceful moment with live flute music performed by Bob Sedivy in the Japanese Garden Saturday afternoon\, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and reflection.Reduced Rates for Other Impacted ResidentsIn addition to complimentary access for wildfire evacuees\, Lotusland is offering a reduced admission rate for Los Angeles County residents impacted by the fires\, as well as Santa Barbara County residents hosting evacuees or families affected by the wildfires. Residents eligible for the reduced admission rate can visit Lotusland on February 1 and 2\, 2025\, for $30 (regular general admission is $60). Limited to 4 persons per reservation.Eligible Los Angeles County ZIP Codes: Pacific Palisades (Palisades Fire): 90272; Altadena and Surrounding Areas (Eaton Fire): 91001\, 91107;Additional Affected Areas: 90290 (Topanga)\, 90265 (Malibu)\, 91342 (Sylmar)\, 91307 (West Hills)Eligible Santa Barbara County ZIP Codes: Santa Barbara: 93101\, 93103\, 93105\, 93108\, 93109\, 93110\, 93111; Goleta: 93117; Montecito: 93108; Carpinteria: 93013Complimentary admission will be granted to evacuees upon presentation of an official evacuation notice\, while others must present valid ID with an eligible ZIP code or proof of Santa Barbara County residency to access the reduced rate. Advance reservation is required. Click the link about to select your times slot. Community Collaboration and SupportThis initiative is generously supported by members of Lotusland’s Board of Trustees and reflects a larger community effort to assist those impacted by the wildfires. Lotusland also recognizes Visit Santa Barbara for coordinating these efforts and providing resources to evacuees\, including a comprehensive list of special lodging rates\, additional assistance\, and complimentary experiences. For a full list of community resources and gestures of support\, visit santabarbaraca.com/lodging-evacuee-rate. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/special-access-days-for-la/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lotusland_Main_House_Cactus_Overview_Kim_Baile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20251023T230719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T230719Z UID:10000302-1738312200-1738323000@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Bird 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\n$60 Members$30 Patron Circle members$85 Non-Member Guests \n\n\n\nNot recommended for children$30 Children 3-17 years of ageFree Children 2 and Under \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBird Walk\n\n\n\nLotusland is home to a wide variety of birds – from hummingbirds to herons\, finches to flickers\, and warblers to wrens. Join Jeff Chemnick and Rebecca Coulter on a morning walk as he guides you through the Gardens incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. \n\n\n\nThis special opportunity to enjoy Lotusland while we are closed for public tours is reserved for members and their guests only. Space is limited. Tickets for this tour are non-refundable. For questions or reservations\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online. \n\n\n\nJEFF CHEMNICK joined Lotusland as a Research Associate in the 1990s and is also the owner and operator of Aloes in Wonderland. \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\nBirding at Lotusland\n\n\n\nLotusland is home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife — from hummingbirds to herons\, finches to flickers\, and warblers to wrens. Join us as we draw attention to the bird populations and celebrate the birds that fill our gardens with songs and beauty. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/bird-walk-members-event-2/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bewicks_Wren_Nicole_Evans-e1736265867657.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20251023T225006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T225502Z UID:10000303-1738312200-1738323000@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk (New Time) - 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\n$60 Members$30 Patron Circle members$85 Non-Member Guests \n\n\n\nNot recommended for children$30 Children 3-17 years of ageFree Children 2 and Under \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBird Walk\n\n\n\nLotusland is home to a wide variety of birds – from hummingbirds to herons\, finches to flickers\, and warblers to wrens. Join Jeff Chemnick and Rebecca Coulter on a morning walk as he guides you through the Gardens incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. \n\n\n\nThis special opportunity to enjoy Lotusland while we are closed for public tours is reserved for members and their guests only. Space is limited. Tickets for this tour are non-refundable. For questions or reservations\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online. \n\n\n\nJEFF CHEMNICK joined Lotusland as a Research Associate in the 1990s and is also the owner and operator of Aloes in Wonderland. \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\nBirding at Lotusland\n\n\n\nLotusland is home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife — from hummingbirds to herons\, finches to flickers\, and warblers to wrens. Join us as we draw attention to the bird populations and celebrate the birds that fill our gardens with songs and beauty. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/bird-walk-members-event/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bewicks_Wren_Nicole_Evans-e1736265867657.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20251023T225000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T224759Z UID:10000233-1738312200-1738323000@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Bird 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\n$60 Members$30 Patron Circle members$85 Non-Member Guests \n\n\n\nNot recommended for children$30 Children 3-17 years of ageFree Children 2 and Under \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBird Walk\n\n\n\nLotusland is home to a wide variety of birds – from hummingbirds to herons\, finches to flickers\, and warblers to wrens. Join Jeff Chemnick and Rebecca Coulter on a morning walk as he guides you through the Gardens incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. \n\n\n\nThis special opportunity to enjoy Lotusland while we are closed for public tours is reserved for members and their guests only. Space is limited. Tickets for this tour are non-refundable. For questions or reservations\, please call 805.969.9990 or reserve online. \n\n\n\nJEFF CHEMNICK joined Lotusland as a Research Associate in the 1990s and is also the owner and operator of Aloes in Wonderland. \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\nBirding at Lotusland\n\n\n\nLotusland is home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife — from hummingbirds to herons\, finches to flickers\, and warblers to wrens. Join us as we draw attention to the bird populations and celebrate the birds that fill our gardens with songs and beauty. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/bird-walk/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bewicks_Wren_Nicole_Evans-e1736265867657.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T155223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T004928Z UID:10000231-1738171800-1738175400@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Lessons from Lotusland: Healing Ukraine - Botanic Gardens in a Time of War 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 Lotusland: Conversations with GardensHealing Ukraine – Botanic Gardens in a Time of War\, a Model of International CollaborationWednesday\, January 295:30 – 6:30 PM PST \n\n\n\nThis timely webinar is about Ukrainian botanical gardens and their critical role during the ongoing war with Russia. The webinar will be led by Tony Allison\, Board President of Partnerships for Nature\, a US non-profit organization that works closely with Ukrainian botanical gardens\, and will feature Andriy Prokopiv\, Director of Lviv University Botanical Garden in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nSince the Russian invasion in early 2022\, Ukraine’s botanical gardens have been serving as centers of respite\, recovery\, environmental education\, and nature healing.   As a model for international collaboration\, leaders from three Ukrainian gardens will describe their current focus on Therapeutic Horticulture\, utilizing US expertise to assist the traumatized population of their country\, including veterans and refugee families. Ukrainian botanical garden leaders will provide vivid updates about their gardens and their work\, and will discuss their productive collaborations with US and UK partners. The webinar will conclude with a question and answer session\, and will explain how you can support these efforts. \n\n\n\nOrganizations featured in this webinar: \n\n\n\nPartnerships for NatureLviv University Botanical GardenKryvyi Rih Botanical Garden National Academy of SciencesOdesa University Botanical Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants\n\n\n\nAndriy ProkopivAndriy is a native of Lviv\, a major city in western Ukraine.  He holds a PhD in botany and is a professor of biology at Ivan Franko National University in Lviv.  Since 1998 Andriy has served as the Director of Lviv’s Ivan Franko National University Botanical Garden\, one of the largest and oldest botanical gardens in the country.  In 2019 Andriy was awarded the title of Honored Environmentalist of Ukraine – a state award.  Since 2018 Andriy has led the collaboration of Ukraine botanical gardens with their overseas counterparts\, including with botanical gardens in the US. \n\n\n\nTony AllisonTony was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest\, and throughout his career has been engaged with the region’s unique natural environment.  Tony worked for many years for Washington Park Arboretum and Mountains to Sound Greenway in Seattle\, where he developed curriculum and led classroom and field lessons.  In 2010 Tony founded a program of international environmental education exchanges between partner organizations in the United States and the former Soviet Union.  He is the Board President and a co-founder of Partnerships for Nature\, a non-profit organization based in Washington State. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/lessons-from-lotusland-gardens-in-conversation-ukrainian-botanic-gardens/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/therapeutic_horticulture-1-e1736265610909.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T155151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T162815Z UID:10000232-1738069200-1738076400@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Living Wall Workshop 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\n$100 for Patron Circles$150 for Supporter Members$185 for Member’s Guests \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiving WALL Workshop with Young Choe\n\n\n\nPlease join us as Young shares beautiful living wall art and learn how to make your own in a 5” by 7” frame that you can take home and grow. Throughout the workshop\, Young will highlight tips and techniques for designing and caring for your living wall art. Enjoy your mounted livingscape\, created from provided materials\, on your wall or standing on your favorite table.This workshop 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\nYOUNG CHOE\n\n\n\nYOUNG CHOE is a kusamono artist who studied traditional art in her native Korea before moving to the United States and earning her BS in horticulture from the University of Maryland. While volunteering at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum\, she brought her artistic talent together with her knowledge of horticulture to create kusamono. As her interest developed\, Young traveled to Japan to study the unique art form with the master kusamono artist\, Keiko Yamane\, a former student of Saburo Kato. She worked for many years with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the U.S. National Arboretum. Young is considered a leader in the field and enjoys conducting workshops and lectures nationally as well as internationally. www.kusamonochoe.com URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/living-wall-workshop/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-19-164952.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T155125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T214001Z UID:10000230-1737811800-1737819000@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Winter Walk Aloe Outing - PM 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 Circle Members$30 Supporter Members $60 Member’s Guests \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Walk: An Aloe OutinG\n\n\n\nEnjoy self-guided winter walk and discover the seasonal garden treasures only on view during the colder months —when Lotusland is closed for public tours.   \n\n\n\nWhile the entire garden morphs seasonally\, the showstopping winter-blooming Aloe Garden is not to be missed!   The Aloe Garden includes a fascinating variety of over 160 species of Aloe dramatically surrounding the iconic Abalone Shell Pond.  \n\n\n\nThis is a special opportunity reserved for Lotusland members and their guests only. \n\n\n\nAdditional dates and times offered on January 24 and 25\, 2024 at 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Subject to availability. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nLog in with your membership ID to access tickets BEginning Jan 7.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotusland’s Aloe Garden\n\n\n\nWinter months find Lotusland’s Aloe Garden filled with spectacular red\, yellow\, and orange flowers\, accompanied by the buzzy song of hummingbirds. Many people are familiar with Aloe vera due to its medicinal qualities\, yet Aloe vera is just one of over 600 species in the genus Aloe. A diverse group of plants with a native range that stretches from South Africa and Madagascar to the Arabian Peninsula\, aloes range in size from the diminutive Aloe descoingsii with its tiny rosettes to the massive tree-like Aloe barberae. Lotusland’s spectacular Garden contains more than 160 Aloe species.Notable SpeciesAloe sabaea\, A. excelsa\, A. lukeana\, A. ferox\, A.marlothii\, A. salm-dyckiana\, A. confusa\, A. lutescens\, A. elgonica\, A. barberae\, A. dichotoma\, A. plicatilis\, and A. ramosissima. Large specimens of the gru-gru palm (Acrocomia aculeata) and a ponytail palm (Beaucarnea stricta). URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/winter-walk-aloe-outing-2-members-event-2/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aloes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T155058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T214042Z UID:10000228-1737797400-1737804600@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Winter Walk Aloe Outing - AM 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 Circle Members$30 Supporter Members $60 Member’s Guests \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Walk: An Aloe OutinG\n\n\n\nEnjoy self-guided winter walk and discover the seasonal garden treasures only on view during the colder months —when Lotusland is closed for public tours.   \n\n\n\nWhile the entire garden morphs seasonally\, the showstopping winter-blooming Aloe Garden is not to be missed!   The Aloe Garden includes a fascinating variety of over 160 species of Aloe dramatically surrounding the iconic Abalone Shell Pond.  \n\n\n\nThis is a special opportunity reserved for Lotusland members and their guests only. \n\n\n\nAdditional dates and times offered on January 24 and 25\, 2024 at 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Subject to availability. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nLog in with your membership ID to access tickets BEginning Jan 7.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotusland’s Aloe Garden\n\n\n\nWinter months find Lotusland’s Aloe Garden filled with spectacular red\, yellow\, and orange flowers\, accompanied by the buzzy song of hummingbirds. Many people are familiar with Aloe vera due to its medicinal qualities\, yet Aloe vera is just one of over 600 species in the genus Aloe. A diverse group of plants with a native range that stretches from South Africa and Madagascar to the Arabian Peninsula\, aloes range in size from the diminutive Aloe descoingsii with its tiny rosettes to the massive tree-like Aloe barberae. Lotusland’s spectacular Garden contains more than 160 Aloe species.Notable SpeciesAloe sabaea\, A. excelsa\, A. lukeana\, A. ferox\, A.marlothii\, A. salm-dyckiana\, A. confusa\, A. lutescens\, A. elgonica\, A. barberae\, A. dichotoma\, A. plicatilis\, and A. ramosissima. Large specimens of the gru-gru palm (Acrocomia aculeata) and a ponytail palm (Beaucarnea stricta). URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/winter-walk-aloe-outing-2-members-event/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aloes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T155032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T214215Z UID:10000229-1737725400-1737732600@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Winter Walk Aloe Outing - PM 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 Circle Members$30 Supporter Members $60 Member’s Guests \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Walk: An Aloe OutinG\n\n\n\nEnjoy self-guided winter walk and discover the seasonal garden treasures only on view during the colder months —when Lotusland is closed for public tours.   \n\n\n\nWhile the entire garden morphs seasonally\, the showstopping winter-blooming Aloe Garden is not to be missed!   The Aloe Garden includes a fascinating variety of over 160 species of Aloe dramatically surrounding the iconic Abalone Shell Pond.  \n\n\n\nThis is a special opportunity reserved for Lotusland members and their guests only. \n\n\n\nAdditional dates and times offered on January 24 and 25\, 2024 at 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Subject to availability. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nLog in with your membership ID to access tickets BEginning Jan 7.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotusland’s Aloe Garden\n\n\n\nWinter months find Lotusland’s Aloe Garden filled with spectacular red\, yellow\, and orange flowers\, accompanied by the buzzy song of hummingbirds. Many people are familiar with Aloe vera due to its medicinal qualities\, yet Aloe vera is just one of over 600 species in the genus Aloe. A diverse group of plants with a native range that stretches from South Africa and Madagascar to the Arabian Peninsula\, aloes range in size from the diminutive Aloe descoingsii with its tiny rosettes to the massive tree-like Aloe barberae. Lotusland’s spectacular Garden contains more than 160 Aloe species.Notable SpeciesAloe sabaea\, A. excelsa\, A. lukeana\, A. ferox\, A.marlothii\, A. salm-dyckiana\, A. confusa\, A. lutescens\, A. elgonica\, A. barberae\, A. dichotoma\, A. plicatilis\, and A. ramosissima. Large specimens of the gru-gru palm (Acrocomia aculeata) and a ponytail palm (Beaucarnea stricta). URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/winter-walk-aloe-outing-1-members-event-2/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aloes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20250102T154953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T213932Z UID:10000227-1737711000-1737718200@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:Winter Walk Aloe Outing - AM 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 Circle Members$30 for Supporter Members $60 Member’s Guests \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Walk: An Aloe OutinG\n\n\n\nEnjoy self-guided winter walk and discover the seasonal garden treasures only on view during the colder months —when Lotusland is closed for public tours.   \n\n\n\nWhile the entire garden morphs seasonally\, the showstopping winter-blooming Aloe Garden is not to be missed!   The Aloe Garden includes a fascinating variety of over 160 species of Aloe dramatically surrounding the iconic Abalone Shell Pond.  \n\n\n\nThis is a special opportunity reserved for Lotusland members and their guests only. \n\n\n\nAdditional dates and times available on January 24 and 25\, 2024 at 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Subject to availability. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nLog in with your membership ID to access tickets BEginning Jan 7.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotusland’s Aloe Garden\n\n\n\nWinter months find Lotusland’s Aloe Garden filled with spectacular red\, yellow\, and orange flowers\, accompanied by the buzzy song of hummingbirds. Many people are familiar with Aloe vera due to its medicinal qualities\, yet Aloe vera is just one of over 600 species in the genus Aloe. A diverse group of plants with a native range that stretches from South Africa and Madagascar to the Arabian Peninsula\, aloes range in size from the diminutive Aloe descoingsii with its tiny rosettes to the massive tree-like Aloe barberae. Lotusland’s spectacular Garden contains more than 160 Aloe species.Notable SpeciesAloe sabaea\, A. excelsa\, A. lukeana\, A. ferox\, A.marlothii\, A. salm-dyckiana\, A. confusa\, A. lutescens\, A. elgonica\, A. barberae\, A. dichotoma\, A. plicatilis\, and A. ramosissima. Large specimens of the gru-gru palm (Acrocomia aculeata) and a ponytail palm (Beaucarnea stricta). URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/winter-walk-aloe-outing-1-members-event/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aloes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20240913T191053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T162251Z UID:10000221-1731488400-1731506400@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:GARDENS IN PARADISE DESCRIPTION:Date: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $2\,000 Fundraising event \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR of Montecito’s most stunning private gardens. Led by award-winning landscape architects Derrik Eichelberger and Kalie Grubb of Arcadia Studio\, this progressive garden party will reveal the magic behind two unforgettable properties designed by the world-renowned firm. \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in botanical and architectural discovery\, while enjoying fine wines provided by Trippers & Askers\, and a gastronomical experience by Acme Hospitality. \n\n\n\nGuests will also enjoy special remarks by Susan Chamberlin\, editor of California Eden: Heritage Landscapes of the Golden State. Each guest will take home a signed copy of this publication\, which features magnificent Montecito properties\, including Lotusland and one of the homes featured during the tour.Tickets for this fundraiser are $2\,000 per guest and are $1\,750 tax-deductible.Series sponsorship is $5\,000 and includes an additional tour in April 2025 (details to be announced soon). \n\n\n\nFor more information or to reserve a space\, please call Samantha Lloyd-Knauf\, Manager of Annual Giving. Telephone: 805.324.8425 Email: development@lotusland.org \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!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGARDENS IN PARADISE SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024-2025 PREMIERE SERIES SPONSOR\n\n\n\nWhittier Trust private wealth management services guides families through multiple generations–protecting and enriching a family’s legacy through diligence and integrity while educating the family’s future generations about their stewardship and the opportunities it encompasses. \n\n\n\nA very special thanks to our 2024 SERIES SPONSORSPeggy Anderson\, Rebecca DeSantis\, Mahri Kerley\, and Travis Kranz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCATERING PARTNER\n\n\n\nFor our Gardens in Paradise program\, award-wining Acme hospitality proposes a progressive and shared dining experience featuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients that celebrate the bounty of the Central Coast. You can look forward to bespoke delicacies that pay homage to our beloved Lotusland and Santa Barbara’s spectacular bounty from both ocean and farm.     \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nArcadia StudioFounded 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 TopHonor Award – Commercial Category – Presqu’ile Winery Merit Award – Historic Renovation and Restoration Category – Lotusland – Japanese Garden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotusland URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/gardens-in-paradise-2/ LOCATION:Montecito CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DI4A9966.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110850 CREATED:20241025T203039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T203759Z UID:10000225-1731236400-1731254400@www.lotusland.org SUMMARY:PALMA STUDIO Grief Retreat with AmarAtma 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 & Non-Members: $600 *This retreat is alcohol and substance free.*Accomodations available upon request. *Adults Only*This retreat is non-refundable and non-transferrable.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-being at Lotusland \n\n\n\nGrief Retreat with Palma Studio \n\n\n\nJoin PALMA Colectiva and Twin Hearts for a day of grillwork and healing at Lotusland Garden led by Grief and Letting Go Coach AmarAtma. Learn about grief work and apply skills and techniques to heal and release old grief. In doing so\, we lighten the load\, creating a greater capacity for possibility and opportunity in your life. Grief is an under-acknowledged and underestimated problem within our society today. But grief is not only a response to death. It’s a response to any significant change or end of something familiar. The impasse of transitions\, the deaths of old selves\, the endings of a chapter in life\, or the evolution of changes as we grow older bring many invisible losses in the form of a type of grief that’s important to know: ambiguous grief. This is grief that is based on intangible and abstract losses that don’t have a clear-cut definition like death. These losses sit like a vague abstraction within your being but are indeed a grief response that requires acknowledgment and healing. In this retreat we will work with and honor all types of grief including direct loss and ambiguous grief.  \n\n\n\nThe Retreat Includes: \n\n\n\n\nSix hour day retreat\n\n\n\nOrganic farm to table meals and snacks\n\n\n\nAll workshops by AmarAtma\n\n\n\nAn intimate and safe space\n\n\n\nGrief + Release Ceremony\n\n\n\nPrivate access to Lotusland\n\n\n\nSinging Bowl Meditation\n\n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, you’ll learn to: \n\n\n\n\nAcknowledge and identify direct\, invisible and ambiguous grief.\n\n\n\nParticipate in guided workshops to process grief through various techniques.\n\n\n\nApply learned skills to heal and release old grief\, creating space for new possibilities.\n\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to grief\, you don’t know what you don’t know. We tend to grieve by moving on\, pushing past\, and rejecting the importance of things in life. Letting go is thought of as a chopping block of detachment that doesn’t release anything and instead compartmentalizes the pain that the body will have to process through chronic pain\, exhaustion\, and low immunity. There’s another way. Grief work can be an answer. Grief work is self actualizing work. Experience emotional healing\, renewed energy\, improved relationships\, and a sense of purpose and direction in life. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAmarAtma\n\n\n\nAmarAtma is a Grief Coach with advanced certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. He currently offers 1:1 virtual grief coaching teaching and helping grievers to cope and release emotional pain. URL:https://www.lotusland.org/event/palma-studio-grief-retreat-with-amaratma/ LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Spring Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-25-131805.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR