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NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS ◆ VOLUME 21 NO. 2 ◆ SPRING 2012 The Gavit Era BY VIRGINIA HAYES

OME HISTORIANS have called the first three decades of Sthe 20th century “The Golden Age” in garden development. Immigrants from other parts of the country and the world prospered in many new enterprises and began to beautify their new homes as well as their cities. Santa Barbara was definitely one such city. For many visitors to Santa Barbara, the perpetual summer filled with year-round blossoms enticed them to visit and, for many, to return and make it their home. The Gavit family— E. Palmer, his daughter Marcia Ann and his second wife Marie—made their first visit to Santa Barbara in March 1915. The next year, they returned and purchased the estate then known as Tanglewood, beginning construction of PHOTOS FROM LOTUSLAND ARCHIVES LOTUSLAND FROM PHOTOS their new home in 1919. It was com- View from the house looking down the , a series of terraces and garden areas opening off the pleted a year later, and they took up dining room, circa 1920s. Note areas of that are now planted in roses. residence during the winter months only. Top designers and architects such as IN THIS ISSUE Reginald Johnson, George Washington Smith, Paul Thiene, Ralph Stevens and The Gavit Era 1 A Rich Spot of Earth: 10 Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Peter Riedel were responsible for the Director’s Letter 3 buildings and landscaping. By the mid- Garden at Monticello with Peter Hatch LotusFest! 4 1920s, the Gavits became year-round National Public Day 10 Ganna Walska: Collections and 4 residents. Marcia Ann, who was now Solstice Twlight Tour 10 grown and known simply as Ann, Keepsakes on View through April 21 Lotulsland Welcomes 11 married Charles H. Jackson, Jr. They Collections News 5 New Trustees established their own home (completed Madame Walska’s Scrapbooks Monday Morning Lecture 11 in 1932) on East Valley Road. Palmer Two Garden Tours 5 and Marie lived at Cuesta Linda until with Virginia Hayes Lotusland Celebrates 11 their deaths in 1930 and 1937. Ooh La La! Lotusland Cacti and Cocktails 5 In April 1926, the Garden Club of Volunteer Profile: Len Grabowski 12 America had its annual meeting in Mother’s Day Tour and Tea 5 Thank You to Our Garden 12 Santa Barbara. This was the first time in The Lotus Society 6 Stewards and Garden Guardians its 13-year history that the members Horticultural Happenings 7 Help Makes Lotusland’s 12 convened on the west coast. Travelling Behind the Scenes in their own train, the Garden Club Wishes Come True Members’ Family Day 8 of America Special, they crossed the Exceptional : 14 Continued on page 2 Annual Meeting 10 Lotusland Auction and Sale 2

The LOTUSLAND Continued from page 1 NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS country, reading up on the natural is published by Ganna Walska Lotusland wonders of California in anticipation of 695 Ashley Road visiting as many as they could. Among Santa Barbara, California 93108 their activities, they toured a number of 805.969.3767 • www.lotusland.org local gardens, including the already BOARD OF TRUSTEES notable Gavit estate, Cuesta Linda. Larry Durham, President 1926 also marked the year that the Andrew Chou, Co-Vice-President Connie Pearcy, Co-Vice-President gardens of Cuesta Linda began making Ian M. Fisher, Secretary a regular appearance on Pearl Chase’s William M. Daugherty, Treasurer garden tour docket. These popular tours Marc Appleton were held weekly through the summer Debby Baldwin Mason Farrell months, and funds raised were used Dawn Lafitte to trees and otherwise beautify Michael Mayfield the city. One notable visitor was presi- Chapin Nolen dential candidate Herbert Hoover in Joey Pearson Eileen Rasmussen August 1928. Tim Schiffer What made these California gardens One of the many that grace the as John Tilson so special? For visitors from the east it appeared in the 1920s. Susanne Tobey coast and midwest, the Spanish Revival Leland Walmsley Lynda Weinman architecture that was newly in vogue down the length of two levels of the Peggy Wiley must have been both exotic and roman- parterre. Another tiled in a Crystal Wyatt tic. The gardens that graced these estates classic shape glinted between Merryl Brown were also styled after those of Spain and that opened onto the great lawn. A Robert J. Emmons other Mediterranean countries. Cuesta staircase of watery basins overflowed Arthur R. Gaudi Linda was a fine example. Both the into the existing lake, and water lily Kisa Heyer Anne Jones house and (a cottage originally ponds even flanked the swimming pool. Michael Towbes built for Ann and her husband) opened Near the tennis court, a mythological Carol L. Valentine onto charming terraces and patios on all hippocampus carved in marble was Lifetime Honorary Trustees sides that were filled with potted plants mounted on a pink free-standing wall Gwen Stauffer, M.S. and decorated with colorful tile. The from which water gushed into a shallow Executive Director sound of the numerous fountains, with basin below. Another marble bowl Steven Timbrook, Ph.D. their burbling and splashing, made stood atop a pillar and dripped from Director Emeritus spending time in these outdoor rooms a four spouts. Anne Dewey, CFRE delight. A wall fountain and octagonal Long walkways traversed the garden Director of Development pond spilled into a runnel in the in several directions, creating drama Diane Figueroa, CPA pavilion . Water also sheeted over with their hedges. Roses and other Director of Finance the edges of a tiled star-shaped pond flowering shrubs were planted in the Deanna Hatch into a runnel that sparkled and rippled formal beds along these axes. Native Director of Communications still flourished, as well as the iconic Virginia Hayes, M.A. palms and the mesmerizing double row Curator of the Living Collection of trees that survived from the Michael Iven Director of Grounds and Facilities original Stevens’ nursery and display gardens. One feature that still delights Dorothy Shaner Director of Public Programs today’s visitors was the arbor, more accurately described as a Printed by Jano Graphics Lindse Davis, Design with an abundance of bright dangling from its beams. The intoxicat- Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with vegetable-based inks ing fragrance of the lemons and other planted beside it would have beguiled even the most jaded of visitors. Mission Statement In 1976 the Garden Club of We preserve and enhance the unique, historic America sponsored a project to create estate of Madame Ganna Walska, care for modern slides from its collection of and improve its collections, and develop its conservation and programs, 1,800 historic glass lantern slides, taken so they educate us, inspire us, and between 1920 and 1933. Cuesta Linda advance our understanding and appreciation was one of 24 gardens in the Santa of the importance of plants in our lives Barbara area to be represented in this and in the life of the planet. This staircase was removed prior to Madame Walska’s purchasing the property. priceless collection. The project formed 3

part of the Smithsonian’s permanent allée has been re-created with new collection, used by scholars to research plants and bricks. Once again, the gardens of the era. creativity and vision of the Gavits By the time Madame Walska took sparkles, and visitors can view the up permanent residence in the 1940s, many eras of this historic garden. some of the garden areas were in need of attention; several non-resident owners between the years of 1937 and 1941 Referring to Cuesta Linda, had left fountains changed into planters Ervanna Bowen Bissell and brick walkways beginning to tilt writes in from invading tree roots. She retained Glimpses of Santa Barbara these more formal outdoor spaces, and Montecito Gardens, 1926: while beginning her significant exotic plant collections around them. Since her “So deftly, though, has the death, Lotusland’s trustees and staff present owner added to have maintained and restored elements and arranged the whole, that from the era during which the Gavit what is really an , Comfortable chairs, colorful flowers and trickling family lived here, as well as those that is also a lovely garden of paths fountains made the pavilion patio inviting. were created by Madame Walska. With the support of generous donors, the and steps and sloping banks the core of the Garden Club of America’s many fountains again burble and splash, with water always refreshing 65,000-image “Slide Library of Notable now with water-efficient recirculating the eye. Tall Palms, the Dragon American Parks and Gardens,” donated pumps; brick and tile pathways and Tree and Giant Bamboos amaze to the Smithsonian Institution’s Office benches have been re-laid and preserved; the from frosty climes.” of Horticulture in 1987. The slides remain and even the historic look of the cypress Director’s Letter

OTUSLAND OPENED to the public intended to buy Cuesta Linda—it was a mere 18 years ago, and while her husband, Theos Bernard, who L we may seem to be a “young” convinced her to buy the estate in 1941 organization, we revere the horticultural so they could create a center, called history—dating back 130 years—of Tibetland, for the study of Tibetan this very special place and honor the religion and the practice of yoga. While many people who made it so. Theos retreated in the main house, Three distinct and important eras immersing himself in his study of of estate-building make Lotusland so Sanskrit scrolls and yogic training, unique, starting in 1882 when Ralph Ganna collected plants, built gardens Kinton Stevens bought a wild tangle of and swam in the pool. Ganna’s marriage chaparral, called it Tanglewood and to Theos ended, but her passion for RICK CARTER began to tame it into a commercial plants and the natural beauty of gardens Gwen Stauffer nursery. Stevens built an irrigation pond was steadfast. She renamed the estate —now the Japanese —and Lotusland and brought in prominent spanning over a century. began collecting and growing plants landscape architects, garden designers This rich history comes with the from around the world for introduction and plantsmen to help her respectfully complex challenges of aging plants, into the California landscape trade. layer her gardens on top of the gardens buildings and infrastructure. We have Erastus Palmer Gavit and his wife, of those before her. made a commitment in our Strategic Marie, bought Tanglewood in 1916, Lotusland is one of Santa Barbara’s Plan to restore, protect and preserve this named it Cuesta Linda, and built the historic icons. Fortunately for all of us, Santa Barbara treasure. We have much main house with architect Reginald Madame Ganna Walska intended to work to do. We are grateful to all of our Johnson and the outbuildings with share this special place with future supporters who are helping us get the architect George Washington Smith. generations, and by 1958—only 15 work done and hope you visit often During their 21-year tenure, the Gavits years after she started the gardens to see our progress. Mostly, I invite constructed extensive gardens, including and with 24 more years to go—she you to visit Lotusland to take respite the formal parterre behind the house, established a foundation (now a public in its tranquil beauty, enjoy our pro- a swimming pool and bathhouse with- charity) to ensure that Lotusland would grams and become part of Lotusland’s in a romantic-style , and be accessible to all. Lotusland is ongoing history. Italianate allées. renowned for an aesthetic influenced Warm regards, Madame Ganna Walska had not by dozens of significant garden creators Gwen L. Stauffer 4 LotusFest! SATURDAY, JULY 14 2:00 TO 5:00 PM

Please join us for this celebration of the spectacular flower that is Lotusland’s namesake.

July is peak blooming season, and guests will have the opportunity to view these uniquely beautiful flowers while enjoying a relaxing afternoon at this casual, fun event.

Enjoy these afternoon delights: Wine tasting from Santa Barbara County’s premier vintners Entertainment by The Undecided Trio • Delectable hors d’oeuvres Lotus lore galore • Lotus viewing

Lotus flowers open during the day and close at night. Prime viewing time during LotusFest will be until 3:00 or 4:00 PM, depending upon weather conditions, so make sure to allow time to savor the spectacular view of lotuses in bloom.

Please note that this is the only notification of this event prior to the Summer newsletter. To register for this fun and enlightening event, please use the coupon on page 15.

Ganna Walska: Collections and Keepsakes ON VIEW THROUGH APRIL 21

XECUTIVE DIRECTOR Gwen Stauffer and Ganna Walska’s niece, Hania Puacz Tallmadge, chatted at the February 24 opening E reception. They are next to the Polish costume that Madame Walska is shown wearing at her annual Easter party. The elaborate headdress is also part of the exhibit that is full of fabulous shoes, hats, dresses, elegant gloves and intricate purses as well as several of her 200 scrapbooks plus correspondence with famous friends. We are so grateful to Hania for generously donating numerous pieces of Madame Walska’s wardrobe to Lotusland. Ganna Walska: Collections and Keepsakes is part of our regularly scheduled docent tours—or enjoy it at your own pace on a self-guided tour. For reservations, please contact Lotusland’s visitor service office LL CAMPBELL

NE at 805.969.9990 or [email protected]. 5 COLLECTIONS NEWS Madame Walska’s Scrapbooks

ADAME WALSKA didn’t write Easter, and Fiesta-like decorations and her memoirs for the second food. Health and beauty ideas, including M half of her long life, so it is dieting, hypnosis and astrology, are often hard to decide what she was preserved in others. Some of them also thinking as she developed her gardens hint at the themes she was trying to here at Lotusland. In some instances, an implement in her new garden. insight into her thought process can be and floral clocks, orchids and bromeliads, gained by thumbing through the more and geraniums—there probably is than 200 scrapbooks that she kept. Of not a single type of plant now growing at course, some contain clippings from Lotusland that she didn’t have her eye on. newspapers in which her activities Several of these “idea books” are were noted (she employed a clipping featured in the exhibit now on display service for many years). There are also in the Pavilion, Ganna Walska: Collections many scrapbooks on subjects for which and Keepsakes. The exhibit closes on we know she had a fascination, such as Saturday, April 21. —Virginia Hayes ARCHIVES opera, costumes, jewelry and hats. There are scrapbooks on Hindu art, Virginia will give a talk, “History and Horti- culture at Lotusland,” at 7 PM on Tuesday, LOTUSLAND garden furniture, fireplaces (including Even the covers of Madame Walska’s scrapbooks barbecues) and canopies. Her penchant April 17 in Adams Center 216 at Westmont were decorated with clippings about the subject for throwing extravagant parties is re- College. Admission is free; reservations are matter inside. This one is labeled “Landscape” in flected in books of pictures of Christmas, not required. Questions: call 805.565.6172. her handwriting. Two Garden Tours with Virginia Hayes SATURDAY, APRIL 21 • 9:15 AM TO 4:00 PM (GATES OPEN AT 9:00 AM) SATURDAY, JUNE 16 • 1:15 PM TO 4:30 PM (GATES OPEN AT 1:00 PM)

PRING, EVEN IN Santa Barbara where to arrive at 9:00 AM to facilitate this early The bus departs Lotusland at 1:15 PM gardens grow all year around, is departure. The fee of $105 members and and returns by 4:30 PM. Please plan to S still special in many ways. Join $115 nonmembers covers transportation, arrive at 1:00 PM to facilitate departure. Curator Virginia Hayes for a tour of admission and a delicious buffet lunch. The fee of $90 members and $100 some local Santa Barbara gardens on Not everyone can devote a whole nonmembers covers transportation, April 21. Many of these homes have day to touring gardens, so on June 16, admission, and delectable appetizers never been open to the public and may we offer a half-day option. There are and local wines. never be again, so plan on enjoying this even more wonderful gardens to visit, Space is very limited, and these rare opportunity. and we end the day with extra time in a popular tours fill up quickly. The bus departs Lotusland at 9:15 special spot to enjoy wine and hors Please use the coupon on page 15 AM and returns by 4:00 PM. Please plan d’oeurves before returning to Lotusland. to reserve your space. Cacti and Cocktails Mother’s Day CINCO DE MAYO, 2012 Tour and Tea 3:00 TO 6:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 12 Stroll in the garden and enjoy the magnificent 1: 3 0 TO 4:00 PM epiphyllum and cactus blooms. The — and other gardens as well—are lovely in the late One of our most popular events is celebrating afternoon light. Chucumite will perform folk music Mother’s Day—the day before Mother’s Day— of Veracruz, Mexico and specialty cocktails and by touring the garden and enjoying tea and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. refreshments on our pavilion patio and main lawn. A PowerPoint display of the construction Guests may explore the garden on their own or reserve of the cactus garden, completed in 2003, will run a docent-led tour. This is a very popular event and continuously in the sunken drawing room. a perfect treat for someone special in your life! Please use the coupon on page 15 to register. Please use the coupon on page 15 to register. 6

taught art. Gary started working at great diversity of plants in its col- Transamerica in 1967 and thus began a lections. “Where else, other than long tenure with the company, com- California, can you get that?” Della muting to several times exclaims. “Lotusland is an important a month. Gary retained a kinship with part of Santa Barbara’s history and like the great outdoors and began an annual a little art gallery.” Gary tells me, “I like tradition of backpacking in the Sierra all of the gardens at Lotusland, but this Mountains 27 years ago, when his son, time of year, I like the aloes, and the Erik, was 5 years old. “We hiked to cactus garden looks just like the bloom- Thousand Island Lake, Spire Peak, all ing desert. The flow of the gardens and over the Sierras,” Gary reminisces, but change of colors is amazing, and the he says he was especially moved by the gardens are kept up so nicely.” redwood forests they experienced on When pressed, Gary names cactus, those mountain treks. succulents, and camellias Lotus One day as Gary gazed down from among his favorites, but when it comes The a window of the Transamerica Pyramid, right down to it, there isn’t a plant Gary Society he was suddenly inspired by the doesn’t love. Like Madame Walska, California coastal redwoods below, and Gary can’t bear to lose a single plant. decided to plant a grove of 54 redwood Even as Gary laments the recent loss trees in the canyon next to his home in of the big redwood at Lotusland, he DELLA AND GARY ROLLÉ L.A. Della expected the trees to succumb understands the cycles of nature. to the dry heat, but Gary set up a We are especially grateful that Gary SATYPICAL Santa Barbara teen- sprinkler system that created a fine mist and Della appreciate the enduring value ager coming of age in the mid- shooting up and into the canopy of the of plants and gardens and believe in A1950s, Gary Rollé was interested trees. “I created a new climate,” Gary sustaining the longevity of Lotusland in sports, cars and surfing. “We had a tells me, smiling. Indeed, Gary had re- through generously contributing to our quarter-mile drag course on Modoc created the fog and drizzle of the central endowment by joining The Lotus Road,” he admits. Unlike most Santa and northern California coast. “I love Society. —Gwen Stauffer Barbara teenagers then, Gary did not the way the redwoods smell, especially B scramble over Lotusland’s pink wall as a when it’s been raining,” Gary says. rite of passage. “He was more interested Nearly all of his 54 trees survived, and, EMBERS OF The Lotus Society in driving fast cars,” his wife, Della, tells as they have grown tall, they have have each made a gift or me. “Although, I probably drove right become the keystone species for anM bequest of $10,000 or more past it,” Gary laughs. Nonetheless, Gary entirely new ecosystem. to Lotusland’s Endowment. Names of discovered an unexpected love for plants Gary and Della are “retired,” but The Lotus Society members are engraved at the age of 15, when he had a summer still live in L.A. during the week to be on the Wall of Honor, which is located job at Kallman Nursery on the Mesa, close to Erik and his wife, Kathy, but at the Visitor Center at the end of the weeding and fertilizing the orchids. mostly to have quality time with their Australian tea tree arbor. Della and Gary met after college, 5-month-old granddaughter, Maddie. To learn more about The Lotus eventually married and settled down in On weekends, Gary and Della retreat to Society, please call Anne Dewey, Los Angeles as Gary launched a career their home perched on a cliff looking Lotusland’s Director of Development, as an investment advisor while Della over breaking surf in Santa Barbara. at 805.969.3767, extension 105. Gary has filled their garden with exotic plants, and their home is graced by figurative sculpture created by Della. “I work in the additive style, using clay or terra cotta to form the figure and then crafting it into any metal,” Della explains, as she shows me a stainless steel pelican she created for Gary’s office. In addition to , Gary stays busy with his two new start-up businesses, Granite Investment Partners and Pelican View Capital, named after the birds flying past their home. When Della and Gary travel, they SY PHOTO always visit botanical gardens and so discovered Lotusland, which they found CARTER RICK COURTE All visitors walk by the Wall of Honor as they Della and Gary Rollé especially appealing because of the enter Lotusland. 7 HORTICULTURAL HAPPENINGS Behind the Scenes RENOVATION unwanted plants were removed. The WINTER 2012 maintenance, including cultural care of PLANTINGS OF Syzygium paniculatum and the hedges, is a time-consuming but Pittosporum undulatum easily outnumber very important aspect of grounds care. any other individual non-grass species Take special notice of the hedges the growing at Lotusland. Except for the next time you visit Lotusland and try Podocarpus gracilior and Myrsine africanus to envision the garden without its in the theatre garden, all of the clipped hedges…it would be like a room with- formal hedges at Lotusland are “eugenia” out walls.

and “pitt.” The hedges frame hardscape IVEN (Reprinted from Lotusland Newsletter for L features such as the Neptune fountain Members, Spring 1999.) and swimming pool and provide the MICHAE screening that creates the intimacy of Preparing greenwaste from the garden for a new special areas like the parterre THE BACK FIELD pile. and . Although their botanical AT LOTUSLAND interest doesn’t rival that of the specimen A TWO-ACRE FIELD at the northern Piles of wood from Lotusland’s plantings, the hedges are a very impor- boundary of Lotusland is where many chipper or from tree contractors working tant architectural design feature. important functions of the garden’s in the neighborhood are stored in the It’s the nature of hedges to grow day-to-day operations occur. Inside the field along with mulch from the South beyond their prescribed bounds, but an perimeter fencing is a border of many Coast Recycling and Transfer Station. occasional renovation will recover the Quercus agrifolia (coast live ), as well The garden requires approximately 500 desired shape and size. At Lotusland, as Heteromeles arbutifolia (toyon), Pinus cubic yards of mulch on an annual the hedges in the parterre and around radiata (Monterey ), Schinus molle basis. A 40-cubic-yard roll-off container the topiary garden are renovated every (California pepper), olive trees, and an is kept on site to handle greenwaste too five or six years. The process includes understory of seasonal plants that is large or fibrous for Lotusland’s equip- checking the heights, widths and relative ment to process. scale of the hedges to their surroundings. managed by Lotusland staff as part of the Montecito Fire Protection District’s There’s a lot going on in the back Using the brick borders of walkways field and, although it’s not part of a and measured bamboo poles as guides, weed abatement program. This area regular docent-led tour, some of us think hedges and ledges are redefined. S. pan- provides habitat for a diverse collection it is truly beautiful. Check it out on a iculatum and P. undulatum grow very fast of birds and local nightlife critters. self-guided tour or sign up for one of in Santa Barbara, so hedges of them The remaining 1.2 acres is used for Virginia Hayes’ “Behind-the-Scenes” tours. recover from these renovations quickly. parking at Lotusland’ special events, but Even when severe trimming leaves only most of the time is the site of a skeletal framework of trunks and twigs, Lotusland’s indispensable compost, NEW EMPLOYEE new growth begins almost immediately. compost tea and mulching program. RAJ SINGH has accepted a position as The crisp new lines of the parterre Greenwaste from the garden is brought Facilities and Equipment Maintenance and topiary garden hedges renovated in to the field where it is chopped up with Assistant. Raj takes Mike Furner’s posi- January are greening up again and the John Deere tractor’s flail mower tion in the Maintenance Department should be completely recovered by late attachment, pushed into large piles and as Mike returns to a job as a Lotusland spring or early summer. New plantings then watered and turned as necessary gardener working with the bromeliads, will eventually fill holes where hedges during the composting process. At a position he held 30 years ago. were thin or out of shape and where any one time, three to five piles are in —Michael Iven varying states of decomposition. When mature, the compost is screened by hand for soil improvement and main- tenance projects, thereby returning what came from the garden to the garden. Compost tea brewers are within a fenced 220-square-foot area where the irrigation system’s booster pumps are HAYES IVEN also located. A mature compost pile L

GINIA GINIA dedicated to the tea-making process sits MICHAE VIR In January, hedges were trimmed back severely nearby. About 300 to 400 gallons of Raj Singh has experience with commercial facilities to let light into the interior, encourage new compost tea are brewed almost every and equipment maintenance, as well as local growth and regain desired shape. week during the growing season. residential estates. 8 Members’ Family Day • Yeehaw SATURDAY, MAY 19 Lotusland wishes to thank you, our members, for your support by hosting our 15th Generously S Thomas & Nancy Crawford, Jr. i

Activities w CK CARTER CK SY PHOTO SY PHOTO COURTE RI BY PHOTOS COURTE Doug Hoover performing his Medicine Man comedy shows in Fantastic face-painting by Anji Lawson, games, activities and crafts from th

SY PHOTO Dress up in western-style garb and take home a free souvenir photo tak Live blues music performed by Tom Ball & Kenn

COURTE Jessie’s Party Animals available at the corral f Garden Admission to Members’ Family Day is Free! But you must reserve space for your family by mailing the reservation form, along with a non-refundable valet parking fee of $15. Due to the popularity of this event and to allow as many members as possible to attend, Lotusland requests ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER MEMBERSHIP. No phone or email reservations, please. Please reserve early, as this event always quickly fills to capacity.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at our chuckwagons (aka food trucks) between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

The New Black Progressive Barbeque menu includes Sandwiches: Kobe brisket, Kurobuta pork, Jidori chicken and tofu barbeque on a hoagie bun. $7 to $9 Sides: beans, coleslaw, potato salad and macaroni and cheese. $2 to $4 Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX accepted. No checks. The Burger Bus menu includes Burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches: organic burgers, child-plain and fully-loaded hot dogs, falafel or grilled cheese sandwiches on a ciabatta bun. $6.50 to $9.50 Sides: fried pickle chips, sweet potato fries and onion rings. $3.50 to $4.50 Cash or check only.

You are also welcome to bring your own picnic. A limited number of picnic blankets will be available, or you may bring your own.

Complimentary lemonade, iced tea, juice boxes and water will be available all day. Complimentary ice cream cones will be served on the main house patio from NOON to 2:00 PM. 9 w! Way Out West at Lotusland! • 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM h annual Members’ Family Day. Everyone is invited, especially children of all ages! ponsored by: in Honor of Their Grandchildren will include:

n the theatre garden • 11:15 AM TO NOON and 2:15 TO 3:00 PM he garden for children and adults on the main lawn • 10:00 AM TO 3:30 PM en by photographer extraordinaire Bob DeBris • 10:00 AM TO 3:30 PM ny Sultan on the main lawn • NOON TO 2:00 PM for petting and photos • 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM

Please return this reservation form to: Ganna Walska Lotusland, Attn: Member Events, 695 Ashley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Your confirmation, parking pass, food truck menus and a map will be mailed to you upon receipt of your reservation form and payment.

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Signature 10 Annual Meeting 2011 ACCOMPLISHMENTS HIGHLIGHTED

RESIDENT LARRY DURHAM wel- and co-chaired the Lotusland Celebrates comed guests to the 2012 Annual committee for two years; Marianne PMeeting. Co-vice president Connie was vice president for one year, served Pearcy thanked outgoing Trustees Geoff on numerous committees and was chair Crane, Sherry Gilson, Jill Levinson and of the development committee for one Marianne Sprague for their many con- year. We are happy to know that all will tributions during their years of service. continue to be enthusiastic supporters. CAMPBELL NELL Outgoing Trustee Jill Levinson, Trustee Eileen Geoff chaired the facilities committee Five new Trustees—Debby Baldwin, Rasmussen, Honorary Lifetime Trustee Kisa Heyer and for his entire tenure and lent his invalu- Mason Farrell, Joey Pearson, Leland Trustee Susanne Tobey are pictured at the reception able expertise as a builder to a number Walmsley and Crystal Wyatt—were following the Annual Meeting on February 8. of projects; Sherry was on The Lotus welcomed to the board. Debbie, Mason Society committee for several years and and Leland are profiled on page 11. Joey Virginia Hayes gave a PowerPoint pre- served as its co-chair for three years; and Crystal will be profiled in the next sentation, 2011 in Review, and Executive Jill was co-vice president for three issue of Newsletter for Members. Director Gwen Stauffer presented her years, chair of the nominating and Treasurer William Daugherty pre- State of the Garden address. A reception governance committee for three years sented the Treasurer’s Report. Curator in the pavilion followed the program. A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello WITH PETER HATCH, DIRECTOR OF GARDENS

SY PHOTO AND GROUNDS AT MONTICELLO MONDAY, APRIL 16 • 3:00 PM COURTE Anticipating healthy living advice that would be teristics, and its lasting influence on at Monticello since 1977. He has written extolled two centuries later, Jefferson wrote, “I have lived temperately, eating little animal food, and American culinary, garden and landscape several previous books on Jefferson’s that...as a condiment for the vegetables which history. Extensively and painstakingly gardens and is an advisor for First constitute my principal diet.” restored under Peter Hatch’s direction, Lady Michelle Obama’s White House the 1,000-foot terraced vegetable garden . NARICHLY illustrated talk, Peter now boasts the same medley of plants A reception will follow, where Mr. Hatch will discuss his book, A that Jefferson cultivated in the early Hatch will talk informally and sign IRich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson’s 19th century. copies of his book, which will be avail- Revolutionary Garden at Monticello, which Mr. Hatch has been responsible for able for purchase. Space is limited. Please showcases Jefferson’s amazing vegetable the maintenance, interpretation and register early by using the coupon on garden, its uniquely American charac- restoration of the 2,400-acre landscape page 15 or call 805.969.9990. National Solstice Twilight Tour Public Gardens Day SATURDAY, JUNE 23 FRIDAY, MAY 11 3:30 TO 6:30 PM A national day of celebration to raise awareness of Enjoy the longer days of summer and celebrate America’s public gardens and their important role the Summer Solstice at this special Twilight Tour. in promoting environmental stewardship and Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served awareness, plant and water conservation, on the geranium terrace from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. and education in communities nationwide. You and your guests can choose to reserve a Visit sbpublicgardens.org after April 30 docent-guided tour or explore the garden on your own. to see how Santa Barbara is celebrating. To register, please use the coupon on page 15. 11 Lotusland Welcomes New Trustees

OTUSLAND IS FORTUNATE to have wholesale distribution, retail sales and Force. Mason lives in Ballard with his five talented new Trustees: managing day-to-day responsibilities of wife, Julie, and their children and works L Debby Baldwin, Mason Farrell, their hospitality center. In 2011 Debby for a banking firm in Los Angeles. Joanne Pearson, Leland Walmsley and joined the Lotusland Celebrates committee Crystal Wyatt. Debby, Mason and and plans to continue as a member. Leland are profiled here, and Joanne and Crystal will be featured in the next issue. LL CAMPBELL PHOTOS BY NE BY PHOTOS LELAND WALMSLEY LELAND WALMSLEY, founder of ever- MASON FARRELL GREEN landscape architects, inc., was WE ARE PLEASED to welcome back Mason born into a family of renowned designers DEBBY BALDWIN Farrell to Lotusland’s Board of Trustees. practicing architecture, landscape archi- DEBBY BALDWIN, with then-husband He was previously a Trustee for ten years tecture, construction and city planning in Justin Baldwin, cofounded JUSTIN and served as board president for two California since 1918. He is committed Winery in Paso Robles, California, in years. After leaving the board in 2010, he to sustainable practices in design, con- the early 1980s to develop what is now continued to stay active in 2011, serving struction and gardening. Leland and his a world-renowned winery brand. She on the nominating and governance wife and business associate, Diana was in charge of marketing, including committee and the Strategic Plan Task Maenhout, live in Carpinteria. Monday Morning Lecture TOPIARY: THE LIVING SCULPTURAL ART OF LOTUSLAND, THEN AND NOW WITH LORI ANN DAVID MONDAY, MAY 21 • 9:30 TO 11:30 AM

ORI ANN DAVID designed the plants as part of Landscape ArtDesign Friend level ($250) and above are invited restoration of Lotusland’s topiary and Lori Ann David Design Studios. to attend at no charge. Lgarden in 2001. Her talk will include the history of Seating is limited. To reserve a She created her first topiary in 1978, world topiary. space, please call 805.969.9990. “dragon hedge,” and never stopped This lecture is part of the continu- If you would like to upgrade your designing, building and welding frames, ing education program for Lotusland’s membership, please call 805.969.3767, and growing out topiaries and specialty docents. Lotusland members at the extension 120. 12 Volunteer Profile: Len Grabowski year with the Marines in Okinawa. After fundraising gala, Lotusland Celebrates. a three-year medical residency at UC After retiring, Len grew more inter- Davis, Len and his wife, Cathleen, and ested in plants and is an avid orchid their children, Adam and Sarah, moved grower. He lives on a one-acre parcel, to Santa Barbara in 1973, where Len focusing mainly on outdoor orchids took a position as an internist with a such as Epidendrum, Cattleya, Oncidium. specialty in Gerontology at Sansum Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, and Miltonia. Clinic. He retired in 2005, but continues Len grows hardy orchids on three to work part-time. benches without a . He says

HAYES Len’s wife was a Lotusland docent taking care of orchids is simpler than when it first opened to the public, and most think. One only needs GINIA GINIA she was the force that prompted Len’s to fertilize monthly and give them VIR Len Grabowski involvement. Len thought the docent adequate water—often they bloom for training program classes were very two to three months. If your orchid care R. LEN GRABOWSKI received a helpful and especially enjoyed learning does not seem to work, you can admit house call request in the early new information about plant physiology them to Len’s Orchid Hospital. D 1980s to see someone called and . Len says “at times my tours In addition to being a docent at Madame Walska in Montecito. The call are influenced by some of the medicinal Lotusland and growing outdoor orchids, came from Madame’s brother, and Dr. value of plants as primary or alternative Len enjoys bicycling, exercising at the Grabowski examined Madame in her forms of therapy.” The Santa Barbara Athletic Club, wood- bedroom. The diagnosis was osteo- is one of Len’s favorite spots. “The working and travel. He and Cathleen arthritis with chronic lower back pain. Japanese garden is peaceful and calming have traveled around the world and just When Madame was told to go to the —walking through the Torii gate gives returned from a three-week trip to doctor’s office or the emergency room entry into a serene world. The seasons Thailand where he noticed that Thai for an X-Ray or MRI, she said “No way.” are subtle in Santa Barbara, but you can people often use half of a coconut shell Madame was a very private person. Dr. trace them closely at Lorusland with to grow orchids with a little soil mixed Grabowski didn’t know her before and changing colors, flowers and dormancy, with shredded coconut fiber. The shells never heard from her again. especially in the Japanese garden.” are then hung from trees. Len graduated from the University Because of his Lotusland involve- We appreciate your being flexible of Illinois with a degree in Pharmacy in ment, Len says he made a new tennis and always being willing to help out 1963 and Medicine in 1967. During the buddy and met many other interesting with special tours. Thank you, Len, for Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Navy people, from his fellow docents to inter- the time and talent you give to for two years, one year at Moffett Field national visitors. He also volunteers at Lotusland as a docent. in Mountain View, California and one special events such as Lotusland’s annual —Kitty Thomassin Thank You to Our Help Make Lotusland’s GARDEN STEWARDS Wishes Come True Ms. Christina Djernaes & Mr. Norm Waitt Mr. & Mrs. Larry Durham O DONATE FUNDS for any of these items, please call Anne Dewey, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Gluck Lotusland’s Director of Development, at 805.969.3767, exten- Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Kelly sion 105 or email her at [email protected]. Thank you! Mercedes Millington & Jack Mithun T GARDEN GUARDIANS ❧ DIGITAL CAMERA Mrs. John S. Broome We need a camera on site so we can easily take advantage Mr. & Mrs. Ted Friedel of great photo opportunities for general documentation, Ms. Cyndee Howard the newsletter and Facebook. $275 Suzanne & Gilbert Mathews Mr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy ❧ Mrs. Andy Pearson 2-TON HOIST WITH 10' TRIPOD Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Rollé This would be a great help to lift heavy rocks and plants. $525 Mr. & Mrs. Harold Simmons Ms. Beverly Smaniotto ❧ NURSERY SOIL MIX Ms. Jeanne C. Thayer Essential for us to propagate rare and beautiful plants. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Tobey One load is $750 13 Lotusland Gratefully Acknowledges Donations DECEMBER 2011, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2012 2011 GIFTS FOR THE GARDEN Mr. & Mrs. Palmer G. Jackson, Jr. GRANTS Mr. & Mrs. Si Jenkins Brittingham Family Foundation CARE OF THE GARDEN FUND Mrs. Beth Jones Hind Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Gregory Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Kahler in appreciation John Percival & Mary C. Jefferson Mr. & Mrs. Herbert J. Kendall of a tour with docent Arlene Belmontes Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kolb John Kelley, Architect The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Kate Schepanovich Mr. & Mrs. David Lafitte EDUCATION FUND Mrs. Mary Ann Lange GENERAL DONATIONS Bob & Carol Bowen in memory of Professor Frederick F. Lange Mike Cardona Ms. Lorraine M. McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. Neil Levinson for replacing Gator utility truck parts & Mr. M. Stephen Weatherford Ms. Kristen Linehan Garden Club of Santa Barbara in honor of Mike Mayfield’s 50th birthday Ann Henderson & Thomas Nelson GENERAL FUND Mr. & Mrs. John Mackall in appreciation of docent Jane Craven A. E. Amorteguy, M.D. & Antoinette Amorteguy Mr. Harlis Maggard Peter Selig in appreciation of a tour Mr. Marc Appleton & Ms. Joanna Kerns Kevin & Diana Mann Geoff and Cyndi Strand Ms. Bernadette Bagley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mayfield in appreciation of a tour Stephen M. Blain, D.D.S. Ms. Barbara McDonald in memory Peggy P. Wiley in honor of Larry Durham of my grandfather Harry Nadwidney Jane Block in honor of Ann Wall Frank Ms. Mimi Michaelis IN HONOR OF Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bollay Doug & Sara Miller in memory of Henry Offen LINDA BROCK’S BIRTHDAY Mrs. John C. Bowen, & in honor of Bobbie Offen Your Dear Friends in the Thursday Bible Study Bowen Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jack Morrison Ms. Susan Bowey Mr. & Mrs. John Mozart IN HONOR OF Mr. & Mrs. M. Peyton Bucy Network For Good LARRY DISHAROON’S Mr. & Mrs. Nigel Buxton as directed by Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Ryan in memory of Elva L. Wightman Mr. & Mrs. Chapin Nolen BIRTHDAY The Capital Group Companies Charitable Mr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy Mr. Harlis Maggard Foundation as directed by Mason Farrell Mr. Frank Pennino Ms. Jane Gail Copelan Mr. John A. Perez & Mrs. Ann N. Lowry IN HONOR OF The Roy E. Crummer Foundation Jerrold & Rhonda Robinson LYNNE SCOTT’S BIRTHDAY Ms. Elizabeth W. Dake Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shattuck Mr. Harlis Maggard Mr. & Mrs. William M. Daugherty Mr. Leonard Somdahl Brian & Stella Day Mr. Phillip K. Sotel GIFT MEMBERSHIP DONORS Mrs. Sarah Stapleton Dobbs Norman F. Sprague Jr. Foundation Marc Appleton Mr. & Mrs. James Drasdo Mrs. Sally St. John Debby Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Larry Durham Ms. Gwen L. Stauffer Ms. Sylvia Barra Mr. & Mrs. Donnelley Erdman Mr. & Mrs. Ken Stinson Mr. Paul Darga Mr. & Mrs. W. Mason Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tasca Ms. Amanda Dunman Ian & Michelle Fisher Ian Fisher Ms. Betty Flavell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tavis Ms. Courtney Tentler Mr. Erik Fredrickson Hon. & Mrs. Paul Flynn Mr. Michael Furner Dorothy & John Gardner The Thielst Family in memory of Louise Thielst Ms. Kitty Thomassin Ms. Donna Genera Mr. Arthur R. Gaudi Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc. Elizabeth B. Gilman in honor of Shelby Bowen Dr. & Mrs. Bruce H. Tiffney Drs. Steven & Jan Timbrook Mrs. Candace Gooding Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gilson Mr. Tim Madigan Ms. Gayle Golden Miss Shirley Toeppner Blythe Montanaro Mrs. Joan Haber Barbara & Sam Toumayan Joey Pearson in memory of my father, Leo Stoll Transformation Trust Ms. Stacey Peterson Ms. Deanna Hatch Sam & Sandra Tyler Eileen Rasmussen Bruce Heavin & Lynda Weinman Dawn & Michael Watson Mr. Chris Reed Mrs. E. Walton Hedges Peggy P. Wiley & Wilson Quarré Ms. Pauline Sabourin Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hicks in honor of Lori Meschler Tim Schiffer Mrs. Charlotte G. Hoegerman Barbara & Tex Williams Dr. Joachim Schmid Mrs. Joanne C. Holderman Mr. & Mrs. Norman Williamson Mr. & Mrs. James H. Jackson in honor of Harlis Maggard Lauren Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Palmer G. Jackson, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Philip Wyatt Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Seder Joan Sizemore Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Van Dyke Sarah Vaughn Leland Walmsley Renewing Lotus Keeper Members James & Margaret Watson DECEMBER 2011, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2012 Mr. Brad Weals Crystal Wyatt GARDEN CONSERVATOR Mr. & Mrs. Warren Staley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Towbes IN-KIND DONATION Ms. Deborah Baldwin Larry Disharoon Mrs. John C. Bowen Tim & Robin Willis Mr. Oswald J. Da Ros Dr. & Mrs. Philip Wyatt WISH LIST SUPPORTER Mr. Arthur R. Gaudi GARDEN ADVOCATE Mrs. Anitra P. Sheen, GARDEN CULTIVATOR Mr. Don Becker & Ms. Lyn MacConnaire Peebles-Sheen Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Keith Crummer Terry & Patty Bliss FRUIT TREES Mr. David Gerber Mr. & Mrs. Ray F. Evert Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gilson Mr. John Hayes IN MEMORY OF TANI RAMOS Dennis McGowan & Rudi Van Brussel Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kolb Ms. Marilyn Foreman Mr. & Mrs. John Mozart Mr. & Mrs. John Tilson Ms. Lori Kraft Meschler 14 Lotusland Members WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN DECEMBER 2011, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2012

LOTUS KEEPERS Ms. Dolores A. Gillmore Ms. Jean Brown Virginia & Al Goldstein Ms. Lisa Kirk Colburn GARDEN ADVOCATE Ms. Leslee Hackenson & Mr. Roger Allers Mr. Marshall Coyle Denny & Bitsy Bacon Laurie Hilliard & Sean Barrett Charles Crowe Riley & Susie Bechtel Bonnie & Patrick Ion Mrs. Jane Defnet Mark & Lesley Bloomer Ms. Kersten Iverson Sandy J. Dietz Kyle & Kimberly Branum Dr. Petra Kern Mr. Paul Gooding Mr. Ivan Fecan & Ms. Sandra Faire Todd Mangiafico & Christopher Harrity Christine Hodgins Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ferraro Ryan Mathews & Natalie Braun Ms. Liz Inglese Mr. & Mrs. Mark Garwood Mr. & Mrs. James Moser Ms. Rose LaTourell Larry & Sharon Grassini Linda & Jamie Noll Ms. Catherine Lloyd Mr. Vinny Jain & Ms. Anna Hahn April & Fernando Ortiz-Marquez Mrs. Rebecca Madigan Mr. & Mrs. Shannon Peace Bob Price & Fred DiPasquale Warren Duke McPherson Mark Rios & Guy Ringler Mr. & Mrs. Andy Puzder Mr. Larry Melby Milton & Deann Zampelli Jerrold & Rhonda Robinson Ms. Julie Mercer GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Greg Sain Arlene Montesano Mr. Steve Schechter Ms. Ruth Nejad FRIEND & Mrs. Linda Schillerstrom Natalie Orfalea Mr. & Mrs. Mark Leffert Mr. Dominic Shiach & Ms. Carmen Deforest Ms. Stacey Peterson Mr. James Melnick Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Smith Mr. Stephen Raber Mr. Mark Sonnino & Ms. Lyn Brillo Mr. Chris Reed FAMILY Ms. Paula Steinmetz & Mr. Allan Morton Mr. James Sabourin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bartzokas Susan & Dave Torrey Carl Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bilek Claudia & Ross Vail Ms. Chris Seaton Mr. & Mrs. Pat Bixler Ms. Stephanie Weals Mr. Jock Sewall Sandra & John Black Mr. & Mrs. Joel Weiss Ms. Janet Shotwell Ms. Lucinda Bottorf Maurice & Rita Williams Teresa Sipone Mr. Hank Bowis Mrs. Hannelore Woefl Mrs. Robin Spear & Mrs. Maureen Doherty Bowis Ms. Taylor Stampa Mrs. Pearl Courson INDIVIDUAL Mrs. Michael Thomas Chris Culler & Douglas Vaughn Ms. Sylvia Barra Ms. Jill Tuch Mr. & Mrs. Joe Darga Ms. Kay Bartel Ms. Lynn Watson Vicki & Pete Ehlen Jim Bradburn Ms. Marjorie Whitney Dr. & Mrs. Brice Erickson Mr. Jesse Brisendine Christina Woolrich EXCEPTIONAL PLANTS: Members Who Have Increased Lotusland Auction Their Level of Support and Sale DECEMBER 2011, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2012 SATURDAY LOTUS KEEPERS FAMILY SEPTEMBER 8 Barbara & John Ahlman GARDEN GUARDIAN Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett Suzanne & Gilbert Mathews Dr. Jody Brkich Save the date for Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Rollé a fabulous plant sale & Ms. Michele Isomura GARDEN CULTIVATOR Mr. John Damuth and auction & Ms. Susan Mazer Nancy & Michael Gifford (both silent and live) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dancyger for garden connoisseurs GARDEN ADVOCATE Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Eberhardt featuring choice, rare and Ms. Margie Beebe & Mr. Parker Mahnke Lin & Billy Goodnick Mrs. Carol Wilder Ms. Isabelle Greene hard-to-find plants. Kristin & Steven Lewis GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Mr. John A. Perez Renowned plant experts and & Mrs. Ann N. Lowry garden designers will be on hand, FRIEND Mr. & Mrs. James Peterson Ms. Sheena Ricchio sharing tips on plant culture Ms. Judith Bennett & Mr. Stephen Schweitzer Richard & Rosemary Sanders and . Leland Walmsley & Diana Maenhout Mr. & Mrs. James Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Weingartner Mr. & Mrs. Frank Willey Ticket information and more details will be at Our Membership Manager, Bambi Leonard, makes every effort to ensure that donor www.lotusland.org on June 1. information is correct. If you find an error or omission, please contact her at 805.969.3767, ext. 120 or [email protected]. 15 Ganna Walska Lotusland Registration Form

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No. of people attending ______No. of cars______Total $ ______Garden Tour with Virginia Hayes Saturday, April 21 • 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM $105/members • $115/nonmembers • INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, ADMISSION AND LUNCH

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Spring and Summer 2012 Member Events

MANY LOTUSLAND EVENTS are open to nonmembers, so please let your friends and neighbors know about the great activities we offer. Monday, April 16 Monday, May 21 Sunday, July 22 A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Monday Morning Lecture Ooh La La! Lotusland Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden Topiary: The Living Sculptural Art 4:00 TO 8:00 PM at Monticello with Peter Hatch of Lotusland, Then and Now with See details on page 11. Invitations 3:00 PM Lori Ann David will be mailed in mid-June. See details on page 10. Please use the 9:30 TO 11:30 AM coupon on page 15 to register or call See details on page 11. Please call Tours 805.969.9990. 805.969.9990 to register. Tours are offered at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Wednesday through Saturday. Saturday, April 21 Sunday, June 10 Family Tours, available for groups Garden Tour with Virginia Hayes Lotus Society Luncheon with children under age 10, are child 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM NOON and parent friendly. They are separate See details on page 5. Please use the For information on how to join from regular adult tours. Please call coupon on page 15 to register. The Lotus Society, call Anne Dewey 805.969.9990 for reservations. at 805.969.3767, extension 105. Saturday, May 5 We have added a great new benefit for Cacti and Cocktails Saturday, June 16 all members: Your adult guests receive 3:00 TO 6:00 PM Garden Tour with Virginia Hayes 40% off our regular admission fee See details on page 5. Please use the 1:00 TO 4:30 PM every Thursday during our tour season. coupon on page 15 to register. See details on page 5. Please use the To receive this generous discount, guests coupon on page 15 to register. must be accompanied by a member— Saturday, May 12 you may choose either a docent-guided Mother’s Day Tour and Tea Saturday, June 23 or a self-guided tour. 1:30 TO 4:00 PM Solstice Twilight Tour See details on page 5. Please use the 3:30 TO 6:30 PM coupon on page 15 to register. See details on page 11. Please use the Ganna Walska: coupon on page 15 to register. Collections and Keepsakes Saturday, May 19 will be on view in Members’ Family Day Saturday, July 14 the pavilion through April 21 Yeehaw! Way Out West at Lotusland! LotusFest! 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM 2:00 TO 5:00 PM Call 805.969.9990 to see See details on pages 8 and 9, and use See details on page 4. Please use the this very special exhibition coupon on page 9 to register. coupon on page 15 to register.