Gardens in Paradise – Montecito Estates
April 16 @ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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$2,000 – $5,000 Fundraising event
GARDENS IN PARADISE: MONTECITO ESTATES
Proceeds for this fundraising program benefit the care of Lotusland’s gardens.
JOIN 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.
- This experience includes tours of three private garden and is limited to 30 people. Advance reservations are required.
- Tickets for this fundraiser are $2,000 per guest and are $1,750 tax-deductible.
- Sponsorships are $5,000 ($4,500 tax-deductible) and include an additional tour in November 2025 (details to be announced soon).
For more information, please contact Samantha Lloyd-Knauf, Manager of Annual Giving.
Telephone: 805.324.8452
Email: development@lotusland.org
GARDENS IN PARADISE SPONSORS
PREMIERE SERIES SPONSOR
Connie Flowers Pearcy and Crystal Wyatt
SERIES SPONSORS
CATERING PARTNER
Santa Barbara at Home in Paradise
Author 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.
About Arcadia Studio
Founded 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.
Photo: Lotusland Japanese Garden
Gardens 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!