Casa del Herrero ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019

GOOD WORK LIVES ON CASA DEL HERRERO STAFF

Jessica Tade, PhD Executive Director

Nichole LaViola Membership and Volunteer Manager

Laura Wyles Office Manager

José Aguilar Site Manager and Head Gardener

Sergio Martinez Gardener

Photography throughout this report provided courtesy of Matt Walla and Monie Photography.

THANK YOU TO THE SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION FOR PROVIDING FUNDING TO MAKE THIS PUBLICATION POSSIBLE. 4 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 5

Board of Trustees Message from the Executive Director

Casa del Herrero board members are engaged volunteers who provide George and Carrie Steedman were fortunate to build a home that leadership in stewarding the historic house museum and gardens. Through their remains a testament to their ingenuity and creative sensibility. The era of combined experience and enthusiasm, the board works to preserve the Casa’s the 1920s great estates is alive and well at Casa del Herrero. Today, I am history in service to the local community. especially proud of our preservation efforts, and our ability to share this important piece of Montecito history with the community. As I reflect on the past year, I am grateful for our family of donors, OFFICERS volunteers, committee members, and our dedicated Board of Trustees. Travis Kranz, PhD, President Together, we have accomplished so much. We completed necessary Meghan Stoll, Vice President restoration on the Pump House electrical wiring, restored the roof on the Christopher C. Hardy, CPA, Treasurer Casa workshop, started the Steedman family archive, and restored a Jennifer Kelly, Secretary number of historic chairs. Additionally, we revitalized the Arizona (cactus) Garden thanks to funding and assistance from the Garden Club of Santa Barbara. TRUSTEES Collaboration was key to our success. The Casa takes great pride in its ability to work with community groups, providing educational opportu- Fran Morrow, PhD Heather Biles Albert P. Hinckley, Jr. nities geared toward igniting the imagination and tapping into creative Annalisa Hinckley Savin Chris Blau Emily Jones potential. More and more, we are looking to encourage creativity and Robert E. Williams, Jr. Karen Jones Clark Mari McAlister innovation in our county’s youth. Katherine Pharibe Wise Bryan Goligoski Janet McCann In this annual report, you will find stories and reflections, Casa Peter Ziegler John F. Hall Elizabeth Storm McGovern history, and a recap of our signature events. Additionally, you will read about our ongoing conservation efforts. None of this important work George Steedman Bass, Founding Trustee would be completed without donors and supporters like you. Evoking Steedman family history reminds us what is possible if we take the time to honor our passions, nourishing the part of our spirit that craves beauty and inspiration.

Casa del Herrero takes as its mission With gratitude, to maintain, preserve, and restore the house, furnishings, gardens, and history of the Steedman/Bass estate for the benefit of the community, visiting public, scholars, educators, and students. Jessica Tade Executive Director 6 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 7

Steedman Family History: From St. Louis to Santa Barbara

George Fox Steedman married Carrie Enjoying their time on the West Coast, earthquake. Carrie would follow shortly in Montecito. Herrero Foundation was officially Today, the 11-acre estate functions Robb Howard in 1903, and together and finding the climate very suitable, thereafter. With George Steedman’s death in established. The organization began as a nonprofit organization with the they built a life in St. Louis, Missouri. they purchased land to build a second George Steedman had a heart 1940, and with Carrie’s passing in giving its first public tours in 1995. goal of preserving the house and They had two daughters, Katherine and home. George Steedman began condition, which prevented strenuous 1962, the Casa became home to their The Casa is included on the grounds, as well as the Steedman Medora, who later had children of their working with Architect George activity. He spent his days in his daughter, Medora Bass. It was Medora’s National Register of Historic Places, family’s collection of fifteenth and own. Washington Smith to design Casa del workshop creating beautiful pieces of final wish to give the Casa to the and achieved National Historic sixteenth-century fine and decorative The Steedmans came to Santa Herrero. silver. Carrie loved flowers and flower community. Upon her death in 1987, Landmark status in 2009 in part due art objects from the “Golden Age” of Barbara in 1921 to visit George’s Work on the house took place arranging, and her favorite flowers her son, George Steedman Bass, to its eclectic mix of Country Place Era Spain; books; sketchbooks; drawings; brother, who was seeking treatment for from 1922 to 1925, with George Fox (camellias and roses) could be found in worked with a dedicated group of and Moorish-inspired gardens created and horticultural records. The Casa is diabetes from Dr. William David Steedman moving in on June 29, 1925, the lovely garden spaces around the community members to turn this wish by Ralph Stevens, Lockwood de Forest, preserved and stewarded for the benefit Sansum, the founder of Sansum Clinic. the day of the great Santa Barbara estate. The Steedmans enjoyed their life into reality. In 1993, the Casa del and Francis T. Underhill. of the community.

1922 1940 George Fox Steedman purchases George Fox Steedman land in Montecito and begins work 1930 passes away 1987 2009 with George Washington Smith The Steedman family begins Medora Bass (George and Carrie’s daughter) passes away, The Casa becomes a living full-time at the Casa and is the last family member to live in the house National Historic Landmark

1925 1933 1962 1993 2019 George Fox Steedman The Steedmans add the only Carrie Steedman Medora’s son, The Casa remains a nonprofit dedicated moves into Casa del Herrero addition to the main house, passes away George Steedman Bass, forms the to maintaining and preserving the house, on June 29 a book tower designed by Casa del Herrero Foundation art collection, gardens, and history of the estate Lutah Maria Riggs for the benefit of the community 1923 George Fox Steedman visits Spain, 1995 purchasing furniture, decorative arts, The Casa’s public tours begin and architectural fragments 8 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 9

Preserving Casa del Herrero Remains a Lifelong Passion for First Executive Director Laura Bridley A Conversation with George Bass

use committee. “When George spoke In 1993, Casa del Herrero became a nonprofit organization, thanks in part to about his intentions for the Casa, he really wanted Medora’s passions to live Founding Trustee George Steedman Bass. George remains dedicated to the Casa and is proud on,” said Laura. “He spent his child- of his family’s legacy in the community. Recently, George was kind enough to share some hood coming here and loved the estate. anecdotes about the Casa, memories of his grandparents, and the passion he will always have But, nothing he pushed was his own idea – everything he did came from a for Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark. place of wanting to make good on his mother’s wishes.” book tower, workshop with its amazing mother asking the driver, Clarence, to Laura has been associated with the tools and exquisite equipment, and take Tom and me for rides in the Casa since its inception, drafting the wine cellar. My grandfather took up silver-grey Buick with the convertible Conditional Use Permit for visitors and silversmithing toward the end of his life, top down. We all enjoyed Fiesta, and I daily operations, and serving as the and the Casa is fortunate to have several can still recollect the fire engines, organization’s first executive director. pieces by his hand including bowls and music, and groups of horses. I loved to She completed necessary nonprofit large vases. see the gentlemen and women mounted compliance and started the first docent- on antique silver saddles wearing their CDH: What was your biggest training program. Working with a old Spanish finery. It was a wonderful challenge during the process? stellar group of community members, parade. the Casa was officially opened to the George: My mother died very quickly public in 1995, the year of the estate’s from cancer, but before she did, she set CDH: What were your grandparents 70th anniversary. “In those early days, a clear vision for the future of the estate. like? I knew we were saving an important My sister and I began the process of George: I feel that my grandparents monument that truly defines giving the Casa to the community, but were very polite, and were always Laura Bridley can still remember buildings torn down. It was nice to be Montecito,” said Laura. “In addition it was very complex. It was challenging dressed in nice clothing. My grandfather walking up to the Casa’s main house for part of a project that was keeping our to support from the Bass family, I had to get all of the family members on the wore a bow tie every day. I loved the the first time in the early 1990s. She local history alive.” a great Steering Committee that really same page, but we did, and today I am Casa, but I had to be careful of my recalls thinking that the estate seemed Medora Bass (George Bass’ mother helped me. Casa del Herrero would not proud that we were able to create a clothes, my manners, and my politeness very mysterious as she went down the and George Fox and Carrie’s daughter) have made it without the local nonprofit organization and that the toward other people. During the Great long driveway to the beautiful motor had a very clear and steady vision for the community.” estate has become a National Historic Depression, my grandfather would court. Once inside, she was struck by an Casa. She wanted the house to be open Today, Laura remains connected to CDH: Why was it important for you Landmark. provide work for men on the estate, incredible feeling of being inside a to the public, and for her family legacy the Casa through her committee work, to give Casa del Herrero to the and my grandparents were both very CDH: Can you share a few child- perfect time capsule. It was during this to continue. After her death, George Bass and as a dedicated donor. Her deep community? generous. Obviously, when I was hood memories of your time at the visit that Laura spoke with George Bass, wanted to make good on his mother’s passion for the Casa only continues to George: My grandfather, George Fox young, I didn’t know about this Casa? the Casa’s founding trustee, and together aspirations, establishing a nonprofit grow over time. “I am most proud that Steedman, was an amazing person. He generosity. My grandparents were busy they began to discuss a plan to preserve organization to preserve the Casa’s histor- the Casa was saved for the community, had energy, vision, and a love of quality. George: I remember camping for one – my grandfather in his shop, and my the house and grounds for the benefit of ic architecture, fine and decorative art that it is still here and in good hands,” He was innovative and a talented artist. week in the small forest area in the grandmother with her flowers. They the community. “Everything was over- objects, and beautiful garden spaces. said Laura. “There were so many tasks I believe he was a genius. There are so south acreage with my brother, Tom. were very friendly people. grown, and in a certain state of entropy,” With Laura’s help, he held community that needed to happen in those early many important aspects of the estate My grandfather had the staff set up beds CDH: What is your favorite thing said Laura. “But I was behind George’s teas so that residents could provide days just to stabilize the organization. worth saving – the Spanish antique with each leg in a small can of water so about the Casa? ideas for the future of the estate. In my feedback, and together they worked with It makes me feel good to be part of its furniture, Spanish ceiling, and Moorish that the ants would not bother us while life as a city planner, I have seen many the local planning commission and land preservation.” tiles. Also, the innovatively designed we slept. I can also recall my grand- George: I loved the personal elevator! 10 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 11

For Joan Jackson, The Steedman Family Silver Collection Passion for the Casa Remains Unwavering

During his lifetime, George Fox Steedman pursued many interests including silversmithing. on two outlying cottages so that rental income could begin to sustain In his workshop, he created beautiful silver pieces such as goblets, dinnerware, and vases. the fledgling organization. “In the He often made gifts for his family for birthdays, Christmas, and other holidays, each one beginning, the first issues we faced individualized for the recipient with stamped markings and dates denoting the occasion. were large ones, and I remember these more because they seemed so monu- Casa del Herrero is pleased to announce the release of a book on the Steedman family silver mental,” said Joan. “There was very collection slated for the end of the year. In his own words, author Robert Sweeney describes little funding, and we needed to have the right people to help. But, we got the silver book project, its inception, and the interesting journey toward completion. things fixed up and began moving along.” “This project began unofficially in Early on, the group faced an 2008 while I was completing the important decision. What period of manuscript for my book on Casa del time would be represented? George Herrero. Reviewing the extraordinary and Carrie Steedman lived at the Casa archives George Fox Steedman left for from the mid-1920s until George’s posterity, an exhibition of the silver he death in 1940. Carrie remained at the produced in his workshop came easily estate until her death in the early to mind and I put together a proposal. 1960s. Joan and the group realized The idea gained traction several years that the original furniture was still in later when George Steedman Bass the house, and the discovery of a set asked me to complete the text for a of photographs from 1931 made it small publication on his grandfather’s easy to determine placement. “As for work as a silversmith. Joan Jackson with her husband, Palmer, at the Casa’s Feria Andalusia. Joan was instrumental the interest in Spanish Colonial Approximately 100 pieces, pro- in starting this annual event, and is pleased to see how it has evolved over time. architecture, the Casa is a fairly duced between 1927 and 1940, are perfect exemplar,” said Joan. “The known. Roughly half remain in the Joan Jackson was always impressed “The Casa is a lovely testament to good striking thing about the property is family; the other half have been given with the Casa, finding it extraordinarily taste, and to the times in which it was that it still has all of its original by the family to Casa del Herrero. interesting from the start. She was built,” said Joan. furniture and gardens intact.” The research traces Steedman’s acquainted with the Casa’s Founding Agreeing to lend a hand was easy – Today, Joan remains a passionate interest in silver to 1923, when he Trustee, George Bass, through her the hard work came over the following supporter of the Casa and is proud of purchased the massive catalogue of an husband, Palmer, as the two men had 18-month period as Joan and a the hard work that went into preserv- exhibition of British plate held in become friends in 1955 on a troop ship. dedicated group of community ing the estate for the community. London in 1902. It also places his When George decided to steward his members began readying the Casa for “Every time I come to the Casa, I activity in context of newfound interest mother’s wishes to maintain Casa del the public. The group worked with notice something specific that I have in silver in the nineteenth and early Many people have contributed to thanks go to Charissa Bremer-David, Herrero as a historic estate, he called Laura Bridley (the Casa’s first executive not noticed before,” said Joan. “The twentieth centuries. Silver was method- this project – the Steedman family, curator of decorative arts at the J. Paul Getty Joan for advice and help with the director) to make necessary repairs place is complex, and intricate. I am ically documented and catalogued for trustees and staff of Casa del Herrero, Museum, Los Angeles, whose technical process. Joan happily agreed, and now around the estate in addition to getting always seeing new details that suggest the first time; publications were issued; Photographer Matt Walla, and Architect descriptions of the individual pieces give the more than 30 years later, her devotion insurance and a Conditional Use the richness of the house. For me, the exhibitions were held; and collections Marc Appleton – all stepped forth to catalogue a degree of professionalism that and commitment to the estate remains Permit, and establishing a docent Casa will always represent a special were formed. make this publication possible. Special does George Fox Steedman proud.” unwavering. program. Major work was completed part of Santa Barbara history.” 12 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 13

Preservation at the Casa

As with any house, repairs become necessary over time making preservation a priority. view at the Casa after they return from a yearlong run with the exhibition Moreover, the 11-acre estate is home to historic garden spaces; a collection of fifteenth and Channing Peake at Casa del Herrero and sixteenth-century fine and decorative art objects; books; sketchbooks; drawings; and Highlights from the Santa Barbara County horticultural records. Completing important restoration work allows the Casa to maintain Collection. these collections while keeping the Steedman family legacy and its important place in local Santa Barbara history a vital presence in the community. Manuscript Page The Casa is in possession of a manuscript page depicting Saint Anne teaching the Workshop Roof Virgin to read, with Anne of Brittany in The Casa’s original owner George Fox prayer. The page is a cutting from the Steedman initiated several construction choir book of Louis XII and Anne of projects on the estate in the 1930s Brittany from Paris, circa 1500. Possibly including building his beloved purchased in Paris during one of the workshop. With the historical nature of Steedmans’ many trips to Europe, the Bass Family this structure in mind, necessary manuscript page was later hung in restoration was completed while George Steedman’s bedroom, remaining Silver Gift preserving the original roof tiles. Frailero Chairs an important artifact to him throughout Recently, Melita and Steedman Bass In the 1920s, George Fox Steedman his lifetime. Thanks to the generosity of (great-grandchildren of George Fox and purchased several Spanish frailero, or Margaret Wise, and to the efforts of Carrie Steedman), donated 32 silver monk’s chairs, which today are located in dedicated board members, the manu- pieces created by George Fox Steedman’s the Casa living room and second floor script page has been preserved with hand. These pieces join the Steedman hallway. Thanks in part to the diligent archival framing. collection of silver already at the estate. work of the Casa’s Fine Arts and Furnish- Thanks to the dedication of the ings Committee, many of the chairs have Steedman family, many of the silver been repaired and reupholstered, return- pieces are currently on view. ing them to their original splendor. Steedman Family Channing Peake Archive Drawings During his lifetime, George Fox Channing Peake was a renowned Steedman meticulously kept his California artist whose career was paperwork, correspondence, notebooks, celebrated internationally. What few and drawings in organized drawers and realize, however, is that Peake worked as filing cabinets. The Casa is fortunate to an apprentice at Casa del Herrero from have these ephemera and is in the process 1933-34. Recently, four original of creating the Steedman family archive drawings by Peake’s hand were preserved so that George’s papers can be preserved with archival framing. They will be on for future generations. 14 ANNUAL REPORT CASA DEL HERRERO CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 15 Statement of Activities - Income Tax Basis Year Ended December 31, 2018 Statement of Activities – Income Tax Basis Financial Profile Year Ended December 31, 2018 Without Donor With Donor Restrictions Restrictions 2018 Casa del Herrero’s financial statements reflect a commitment to sustainable financial stewardship, and its fiduciary responsibility to its Revenues and Income Donations $ 188,380 $ 857 $ 189,237 family of donors and the community.CASA DEL HERRERO Membership income 22,574 - 22,574 Statement of Financial Position - Income Tax Basis Tour and photo shoot income 40,305 - 40,305 As of December 31, 2018 Rental income 75,081 - 75,081 Statement of Financial Position – Income Tax Basis Gift shop sales, net of cost of goods sold 13,134 - 13,134 As of December 31, 2018 Investment loss, net (36,489) (91,697) (128,186) Other income- insurance 17,044 - 17,044 Without Donor With Donor Total Special events: Assets Restrictions Restrictions 2018 Special events gross proceeds 296,126 - 296,126 Direct special events expenses (73,339) - (73,339) Current Assets Net special event proceeds 222,787 - 222,787 Cash and cash equivalents $ 102,356 $ 12,848 $ 115,204 Net assets released from restrictions 73,997 (73,997) - Investments 1,028,220 1,428,759 2,456,979 Total revenues and income 616,813 (164,837) 451,976 Inventory 11,305 - 11,305 Expenses Total current assets 1,141,881 1,441,607 2,583,488 Salaries and wages 261,951 - 261,951 Employee benefits 29,782 - 29,782 Other Assets Payroll taxes 20,596 - 20,596 Art work 66,500 - 66,500 Membership expenses 9,048 - 9,048 Property and equipment, net 2,755,252 - 2,755,252 Rental expense 39,143 - 39,143 Total other assets 2,821,752 - 2,821,752 Property taxes 8,677 - 8,677 Repairs and maintenance 8,399 - 8,399 Total assets $ 3,963,633 $ 1,441,607 $ 5,405,240 Office expenses 33,166 - 33,166 Professional services 32,597 - 32,597 Liabilities and Net Assets Garden expenses 37,551 - 37,551 Liabilities Occupancy 51,033 - 51,033 Accounts payable $ 1,017 $ - $ 1,017 Insurance 9,775 - 9,775 Security deposit 7,900 - 7,900 Docent expense 4,357 - 4,357 Travel and conference 1,113 - 1,113 Total liabilities 8,917 - 8,917 Public relations 7,735 - 7,735 Conservation and archives 263 - 263 Net Assets Depreciation 87,850 - 87,850 Without donor restrictions 3,954,716 - 3,954,716 Total expenses 643,036 - 643,036 With donor restrictions - 1,441,607 1,441,607 Decrease in net assets (26,223) (164,837) (191,060) Total net assets 3,954,716 1,441,607 5,396,323 Net assets, beginning of year 3,980,939 1,606,444 5,587,383 $ 3,963,633 $ 1,441,607 $ 5,405,240 Net assets, end of year $ 3,954,716 $ 1,441,607 $ 5,396,323

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For Carolyn and Bob Williams, Casa del Herrero Provides Opportunity to Share Winemaking at Casa del Herrero Passion for Historical Preservation

With a letter in hand from the with people, which she has previously Treasury Department authorizing the channeled into serving as a docent for production of wine for family use in major museums. Part of this stems quantities not to exceed 200 gallons, from her love of history and spending George Fox Steedman was ready to much of her career working as a middle begin the process of producing wine at school and high school language arts Casa del Herrero. The resulting cellar at teacher, where she loved communicat- the estate was a small but efficient home ing new ideas to students. Professional- winery. ly, Bob spent many years in community Typical of Steedman’s many development. This gave him the creative endeavors, he researched home opportunity to be involved in historic winemaking extensively, looking at preservation in cities throughout the articles such as “The Composition of country. Today, they feel fortunate to Wine and Must,” “Wine in the Diet,” be connected to the Casa, each bring- “Bacterial Diseases of Wine,” “Wine ing a special skill set to their volunteer- Making is an Art,” and “Metals and ism. “Casa del Herrero is such a Wines,” to name a few. He wrote letters significant part of the Santa Barbara to experts across America asking community,” said Bob. “We try to give questions and advice on topics such as back as much as we can, which is wine sterilization, proper corks, and rewarding. I like to focus on what I can barrels. He designed several custom- contribute to provide the most positive made systems to simplify and automate outcome.” his winemaking. Through their support of the Casa, Steedman used primarily red grape either glass five gallon carboys or oak title, Steedman wrote, “requiring a 20 Carolyn and Bob have seen first-hand varieties sourced from local vineyards, wood barrels, which Steedman carefully gallon crock, good luck, and a pair of the value of preservation. Thanks to such as Santa Cruz Island Grapes, researched, and was held in the cellar area rubber boots.” their efforts, and those of other dedi- which most likely arrived at the Casa in to mature. The wine was bottled and While Steedman at first achieved cated individuals, the Casa remains a wooden lug boxes. He would crush and corked, and cellared in custom wine uneven results, he was later quite happy After just one week in their new Casa summer event, and Bob has community treasure. “We were intro- de-stem the grapes, and the crushed racks. with the quality of wine he was able to Montecito home, Carolyn and Bob served as a member of the Board of duced to the Casa in such a positive grape must was transferred to concrete Throughout the process, Steedman produce. Writing to Paul Masson, a Williams hosted their first out-of-town Trustees and chair of the Buildings and way that we feel we can now pass on fermentation vats. Steedman used kept meticulous notes, the culmination of winemaker in San Jose, Steedman guests. Wanting to be good hosts, Grounds Committee. “This is the first this experience to others,” said Bob. selected yeast for fermentation, and which was a manual of sorts developed in shared that he was “…greatly pleased Carolyn asked her neighbor for some time Bob and I have volunteered “Mr. Steedman was a Renaissance man, punched down the skins in the 1932 titled “Notes for Making Ten with the results of my last two or three ideas of sites they could visit in the together,” said Carolyn. “It makes it and the Casa remains preserved as a fermenting wine by standing on Gallons of Concord White Wine and Ten years of winemaking. I have learned to area. Without hesitating, the neighbor special for us because we are both National Historic Landmark in part fold-down benches in front of the Gallons of Concord Red Wine” prepared use your grapes and am making much directed Carolyn and Bob to visit Casa passionate about the estate, and it feels due to his creativity.” fermentation vats. When fermentation for Sterling E. Edmunds, Esq. PhD of better wine than I ever expected to be del Herrero. After experiencing quite a good to know we are making a differ- “Casa del Herrero reflects the spirit was complete, the young wine and skins Michigan and Missouri. Underneath the able to make as an amateur.” memorable tour, the Williams’ were ence.” of this community. There is so much were drained through openings at the interested in pursuing further involve- Carolyn and Bob have a long historical significance,” said Carolyn. bottom of the vats, and the skins were Some information for this article provided courtesy of ment with the organization. Eight years history of giving back in their past “I am impressed that the Casa is a place Robert Sweeney’s book Casa del Herrero – The Romance of Spanish Colonial published pressed in a typical basket wine press. by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., and Winemaker Ken Dunkley. later, Carolyn remains a passionate communities. Carolyn thrives on that continues to grow even though so The new, young wine was placed in docent and three-time co-chair of the discovering meaningful ways to engage much of the past is preserved.” 18 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 19

Casa Gardens An Eclectic Mix of Country Place Era and Moorish Inspiration

trope, Japanese anemones, and Shasta throughout the county. daisies fill this space. According to From the orchard, the walk up to Medora Bass in an article she wrote for the main house concludes with a small, The American Women’s Garden Maga- but lovely, Herb Garden, first envis- zine, her parents George and Carrie ioned in a drawing done by George Steedman enjoyed this garden in the Steedman in 1932. While vegetables moonlight. From here, the Rose Garden were grown on the property before this and Lily Pond are not to be missed. time, George wanted herbs and plants Once one has passed the Gothic that would be suitable to a kitchen birdhouse and the star fountain, a garden. distinct highlight is standing at the end Close to the green houses, and of the main alleé and looking over a low around the corner from the Herb wall into the Casa’s Arizona Garden. Garden, is the Casa Cutting Garden. This garden space is filled with plants All year long, but especially in summer, such as aloe, Mexican fencepost, and this garden is overflowing with flowers golden barrel cactus. There are also and foliage used to create arrangements some lovely Dracaena draco (dragon) around the estate. During her lifetime, trees. With its beautiful plants and Carrie Steedman loved roses and gravel pathways, the Arizona Garden camellias, often winning awards for her marks a nice transition from the flower arrangements. George Steedman manicured landscape to the wild cyprus found her creations so lovely he set up Blue and White Garden Star Fountain and Main Alleé and oak trees beyond. a darkroom so that they could be Walking through the orchard one photographed. To honor Carrie’s can find citrus and other fruit trees. passion, volunteer flower arrangers During the Great Depression, George come to the Casa every week, preparing Steedman would bring in men looking artful designs that bring a little for work, providing them with projects something extra to the docent-led tours. such as digging trenches and laying Taken together, the Casa’s garden pipes so that the fruit trees would have spaces are a beautiful reminder of the proper drainage. Today, the Foodbank Steedman family’s creativity and of Santa Barbara County gleans the connection to the natural world. They Casa fruit trees through its Backyard reaffirm George Steedman’s thought- Bounty program. Each year, the Casa fulness and attention to detail as he Herb Garden Orchard Arizona Garden provides hundreds of pounds of fruit to created, in his words, a “good, satisfying those experiencing food insecurity home.” No aspect of the estate was reworked The result of Steedman’s intervention is these unique spaces. iron gate set in the east side leads to the an eclectic mix of Country Place Era A visit to the Casa begins by walk- Camellia Garden. A few steps more, Some information for this article courtesy of Robert Sweeney’s book Casa del Herrero – more vigorously than the garden areas. The Romance of Spanish Colonial published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., George Fox Steedman was a perfectionist, and Moorish-inspired gardens. Today, ing down the driveway to the motor and guests find themselves standing in and “The Garden of Medora Bass – Casa del Herrero, Santa Barbara, California,” and he made many changes to Landscape Casa del Herrero maintains National court, where one can view palms and the Blue and White Garden. Plants from The American Woman’s Garden Magazine, 1983-84. Architect Ralph Stevens’ original design. Historic Landmark status in part due to giant bird-of-paradise plants. A wrought- such as calla lilies, iris, statice, helio- 20 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 21

Casa Supporters

Susan and Palmer Jackson, Jr. Hilary and Bayard Maybank Robin Rodnick Kristine Villiott The Casa’s family of donors helps the organization fulfill its mission to maintain, Hollye and Jeff Jacobs Amy and Michael Mayfield Marianne Sprague and Allan Rogers Donna and Rudy Vis Gina Jannotta Mari and Patrick McAlister Regina and Richard Roney The Warrenton Garden Club preserve, and restore the house, furnishings, gardens, and history of the Joyce W. Johnson Kenneth McAshan Richard Rosin Jean Von Wittenburg Steedman/Bass estate for the benefit of the community, visiting public, scholars, Emily and Blake Jones Janet and John McCann Debbie Ross Patricia and Nicholas Weber Tyrena and Willam K. Jones Jennifer and Patrick McCoy Alison Wrigley and Geoff Rusack Kristen Klingbeil-Weis and Karl Weis and students. Because of donor support, the Casa continues to preserve local Dee and Steve Jones Elizabeth Storm McGovern Patricia Ryan Carol Anne and Jonathan Werner JPMorgan Chase Cornelia and Brian McGrath Kendra and Don Sabino Michele and Stewart White history for the public benefit. Katie and Richard Kahmann Patricia McGuinness Pat and Jeff Saley Susan White Heinz Karen Kawaguchi Lana and John McIntyre Michele and Andre Saltoun Marty and Jennifer Willhite Jacqueline Abbud Laura and John Bridley Joyce Duncan Falk Albert P. Hinckley, Jr. Kevin Keating Susan and Mark McKeefry Alice and Sheldon Sanov Carolyn and Bob Williams Jen and Skip Abed Ella and Scott Brittingham Jane Dyruff Tanny Keeler and Kent Hodgetts Carlotta and Rusty Keely Susan and William McKinley Santa Barbara County Horticultural CiCi Williamson Russell Adams Debby Lipp and Paul Broeker Ann Edmonston Joanne C. Holderman Kathy and Steve Keller Brian McLean Society Stephanie Wilson Bernadine and Herb Aldwinckle Lynn and Chris Brown Elizabeth Edwards Edith E. Hollister Jennifer and Niall Kelly James McNabb Santa Barbara Newcomers Club Laura and Stuart Wilson Margaret and Peter Allen Linda Brown Michael W. Hoefer and Paul Ellerbeck Robert Hughes Margaret and Barry Kemp Jocelyne and William Meeker Diane and Steve Sassen Andrea and Reading Wilson Alliance Data Systems, Inc. Susan Brunn Paula and Bruce Emmens Nancy Hunter Liza Kerrigan Roberta Mehegan Judy and Ed Savage Ann Sanders and Gerry Winant Deborah Anders and Hal Altman Jane and David Buchanan Adrian and Ted Erler Imagine Artful Things Bobbie and John Kinnear Kellen and Andrew H. Meyer Annalisa and Adam Savin Michael MacElhenny and David J. Wine American Riviera Bank Stephen Schaible and Daron Builta Diane Evans and Tom Farr Mary Jane Ingalls Buchanan Kristin and Kevin Kirby Gretchen and Marshall C. Milligan Jill and Howard Savin Katherine Pharibe Wise Jane and Kenneth W. Anderson Edwin Burgos Sintija and Harry Felder Lynne Israel Wendy and Philip Kistler Mireille and Chris Mills Howard Scar Tana and Jeffrey Wynn Barbara and Terry Anderson Frederick P. Burrows Kate and Adam Firestone Gary T. Izumi Daniel Launspach and Denise Klassen Mari and Hank Mitchel Debby and Steve Scherer Ya Living Ann James Interior Design Burrows/Tucker Group at Kee and Paul Flynn Joan and Palmer Jackson Risa Kleyweg Betsey and John Moller Lisa and Michael Schlagel Joanie and Gerhardt Zacher Joanna Kerns and Marc Appleton UBS Santa Barbara Tisha Weber Ford Chana and James H. Jackson Kristi Marks and Charlie Knight Valerie and Robert Montgomery Nancy B. Schlosser Katy and Robert Zappala Patricia and Evan Aptaker Ann Smead and Michael Byram Cheryl and Andrew Fossler Carolyn and Ronald Koegler Lois H. Moore Maria and Mark Schmidt Cheryl and Peter Ziegler Jean Archer Cabana Home LLC Wendy Foster Harry Kolb Lynn Morris Robin Schutte Dale and Geoffrey Slaff Zurawski Lois and James Archer Susan and Brett Caine Susan Gordon and Scott Francis Travis and Thomas Kranz Fran M. Morrow Linda and John Seiter Demetri Argyropoulos Janet and Stephen Carlson Betty Lou Frost THANK YOU TO THE Serena and Paul Kusserow Alexandra and Charles Morse Lynda Millner and Donald Seth Ashley Ashoff Louise and Tim Casey Diane Dodson Galt FOLLOWING ARTISTS Kristin and Landon Lack Laura and Cleveland Motley Ingrid and James Shattuck Tracey and Minos Athanassiadis Jeffrey Cavener Dorothy and John Gardner FOR PROVIDING Doreen Ladin Judy Munzig Victoria Shaw THANK YOU TO Gage Ricard and George Azelickis Mary Carolyn and Stebbins Chandor Karen and Nino Garrolini PROCEEDS FROM ART Marie Larkin Michel Nellis Pam and Jon Shields THE FOLLOWING Lisa and Bryan Babcock Susan and Dennis Chiavelli Marie Gauthier SALES AT THE CASA'S Marlene and Bruce Larson Susan and James Neuman Aliza and Fred Shima FOUNDATIONS FOR Bernadette Bagley Karen and Stephen Clark Judy and Ernie Getto FERIA ANDALUSIA Elizabeth Leddy Nanette and Henry Nevins Anne and Allen Sides SUPPORTING THE Robin and Peter Barker Ceci Clarke Alexandra Gifford EVENT: Arthur Leonard Letitia Harper and Tim Newlin Sharol and Wayne Siemens CASA’S WORK: Mary Barter Betsy and Kenneth Coates Anne and John Gilchrist Arlene Sanford and Devra Lieb Northern Trust Sue and Joe Skenderian Diane Baskin Sallie and Curt Coughlin Dolores and Freddy Airey Gillmore Meredith Brooks Abbott Linda Koehler and Robert Lieff Penny Mathison and Donald Nulty Barbara and Wayne Smith Adirondack Foundation George S. Bass Madeline Cripe Vito Gioiello Whitney Brooks Abbott Ingrid Hinckley Lindsay Colleen O’Brien Kyle Irwin and Jens Sorensen Ann Jackson Family Foundation Melita Jane Bass Sandra and Patrick Crotteau Adele Goggia Liz Brady Judith Little Laura Lewis and Kevin O’Connor Daryl and John Stegall Hutton Parker Foundation Susan and Riley Bechtel Patricia Cullinan Bryan Goligoski Lynn Cunningham Brown Louise Turner Hats Terri and Bob Ortega Meghan and Robert Stoll, Jr. Kirby Jones Foundation Stephen Forrest Beck Ian Cutler/Cutler’s Artisan Spirits Grace Design Associates Erika Carter Lillian P. Lovelace Julie Ouellette Catherine Stout MacDonald Family Foundation Laurel Beebe Barrack Kathryne and William Dahlman Gray & Gray Architects Nancy Davidson Pauline and Marc Lowe The Little Garden Club of Pasadena Vicky and Guy Strickland Marion and John E. Anderson Kiki Bean Damitz, Brooks, Nightingale, Turner Sally Green William Dewey Carole MacElhenny John E. Parkerson Douglas Wise and John Stuart Foundation Vera and Don Bensen & Morriset Jana and Randall Greer Priscilla Fossek Patricia and John MacFarlane Carol and Lawrence Parsons Nola Stucky Nichols Foundation West at the Leslie and Philip Bernstein Barbara Dangleis Fabienne Guerin Rick Garcia MacFarlane, Faletti & Co. LLP Frank Pennino Stephen P. Tanner Boston Foundation Penelope and Adam Bianchi Sissy Taran and Colman Daniel Susan and Gary Gulbransen Daniel Gibbings Judith Mack Caroline Pereira Laura and Alexander Taron Santa Barbara Foundation Heather and Chris Biles Christina and Peter DaRos Cindy and John Hall Wyllis Heaton Debbie and John Mackall Anne Petersen The Garden Club of Santa Barbara The Guerin Foundation Jill and John Bishop Julie and Mike Davenport Mary and Doug Hampson Lenore Tolegian Hughes Kathleen and Timothy Macker Ellen and John Pillsbury The Garden Club of the Junior League The Harold McAlister Charitable Wendy and Chris Blau Ilyce and Walter Dawes Stephen Harby Virginia McCracken Laurie and Thad MacMillan Kathleen Powers of New Orleans Foundation Lynn and Thomas Boland Barbara and Charles De L’Arbre Perri Harcourt Ann Sanders Marni and Doug Margerum Julie and Christopher Proctor Mindy Thomas The Mosher Foundation Crystal and Tracy Bolt Jane and Bruce Defnet Ashley and Chris C. Hardy Frank Serrano John Margolis James Madsen and Grant Reid Deborah Thorsen The Susanne and Gary Tobey Loren Booth Jane and David DeSelm Harrison Design Co. Richard Schloss Suzanne Tucker and Timothy F. Marks Valerie and AJ Rice Susanne and Gary Tobey Family Foundation Debbe and Franklin Otis Booth, III Designs by Georgina Edward A. Hartfeld Garrett Speirs Maureen Masson Susan and Tom Richards Ben Tucker The Towbes Foundation Jessica and John Bowlin Haddon Dillon Barbie Henzell Robert Stivers Laura Mast Dorothy Riley Deborah and Milton Valera Watling Foundation Sharon and David Bradford Diane Galvan and Larry Disharoon Kisa and Christian Heyer Ralph Waterhouse Ginger Salazar and Brett Matthews David Luna and Jim Rivera Susan Van Atta Melanie Brainard Deborah Donohue Peter F. Hilf Alixe and Mark Mattingly Liz Rosedale and Ty Rodgers Alice Van de Water 22 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 23

Casa Docents and Volunteers

With more than 80 people giving their time to Casa del Herrero including docents, flower “When I think about my life in Montecito, Casa del Herrero is the focal point,” said arrangers, garden enthusiasts, and committee members, volunteers are truly the life-blood of Dan Eidelson, founding Steering Commit- the organization. The Casa remains grateful for the support of these dedicated individuals! tee member. “There was a period of time that I was completely devoted to the property, and as a result, the significance of “The Casa is special. It is hard to describe the estate will always be important to me.” because there is nothing else like it,” said Diane Sassen, longtime volunteer flower arranger. “Seeing the Casa for the first time changed my life, and it continues to change my life in so many positive ways. It opened a window to this beautiful world I never knew existed.”

Gretchen Ingmanson and Duke McPherson

“It is special for me to volunteer here because I find this place to be magical,” Robert Williams, Don Bensen, Mike Modugno, and Bruce Emmens said Gretchen Ingmanson, longtime garden volunteer. “I get a feeling of honored ownership from the projects I work on at “I went through the training and became the Casa. I don’t own this place, but I am a docent in 2014 after retiring from a able to get an intimate view through my Sally Green and Laura Wilson long career with the U. S. Forest Service,” volunteering.” said Bruce Emmens, docent and Build- ings and Grounds Committee member. “I have given tours at the Casa for nearly “I always wanted to be a tour guide so when “Learning about the architecture, art, 10 years, and I’m continually astonished a friend sent me to see Casa del Herrero I Diane Sassen and furnishings at the Casa has really at our visitors’ amazement,” said David knew I’d found my place,” said Lynda assisted me in my new endeavor of DeSelm, longtime docent. “From their Millner, longtime docent. “Having lived in residential real estate sales in the Santa “I am so pleased that the Casa continues on first glimpse of the Spanish entry court Andalucia, Spain for seven years, the Barbara area. More importantly, it has as a public monument for the community,” and façade, to their fascination with the Spanish architecture brings back so many allowed me to share the amazing story of said Joyce Johnson, longtime docent and interior rooms and furnishings, to the wonderful memories of ferias, flamenco, the planning, design, and development of volunteer. “It is rare to have a house stories about the Steedman family, to horses, and sherry. I especially love that we the estate, and the brilliant people who museum that still includes all of the their delight in the variety of the gardens, have Steedman relatives with memories of collaborated to make sure it became a original furnishings and artwork. This is and the complexity of the workshop, they the estate, who can share stories about National Historic Landmark.” the right kind of preservation.” all leave with enthusiasm and big smiles visiting their grandparents. It enables us on their faces. It always makes me feel docents to make the place come alive for our good to show them around the estate.” visitors. It’s been nearly 20 years and I’m still Jane Dyruff and Joyce Johnson Lynda Millner having fun leading tours.” 24 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 25

Longtime Volunteer Gina Jannotta Enhances the Beauty of the Casa with Artful Flower Arrangements Casa Signature Events

Nearly 20 years ago, Gina Jannotta Casa del Herrero hosts two signature events a year – Feria Andalusia Art Show and and her husband Joe decided to spend fewer winters in the Chicago suburbs Garden Fair and Christmas at the Casa. Both events are significant fundraisers for the in order to enjoy the sunshine of Santa organization, providing necessary funds to complete important conservation projects, Barbara. They rented a cottage while maintain the home’s beautiful garden spaces, and provide education to visitors. they became better acquainted with the community, discovering Casa del Herrero almost immediately. They took < a guided tour, falling in love with the Feria Andalusia Art estate and realizing a connection Show and Garden Fair through mutual friends to the Casa’s The Casa’s garden spaces become the Founding Trustee, George Bass. All perfect backdrop for this annual event, these years later, Gina remains a honoring the estate’s architectural Pharibe Wise, passionate donor also giving her time heritage while celebrating the Susan and Marc Appleton, and Joan Jackson to serve as a volunteer flower arranger. Meghan Stoll and Travis Kranz connection we share as a community. Wynne Hannon “At first, we only spent winters in Santa Always a feast for the senses, the Barbara. I was busy volunteering in afternoon features festive music, Chicago, and was not sure I wanted to delicious appetizers, and an exhibition get involved,” said Gina. “But, I was showcasing the artwork of local Santa very interested in gardens and flower Barbara artists presenting paintings, arranging. Once I started doing the mixed media, and fine art photography. flowers my love for the Casa began to grow. It has been a wonderful experi- Hank and Mari Mitchel, and Garrett Speirs and Liz Rosedale Bobbie and John Kinnear ence.” After her initial introduction to the > Casa, Gina came back to the estate Christmas at the Casa with the Garden Club of Santa Barbara Every year, the Casa starts the holiday to assist with the yearly pruning of the season with this signature event – a roses. It was during this event that the wonderful evening celebrating the group discussed the idea of creating importance of preservation. The festive flower arrangements to enhance the For Gina, volunteering at the Casa flowers right onsite is quite incredible. Lynda Millner and gathering is always full of good cheer, guided tours. A year later, the volunteer is a very special opportunity. She loves What a treat!” Lynn Brown great food, and lovely wines. The party Christmas at the Casa Event Committee program was up and running, with wandering in the gardens, picking With fond memories of great concludes with Christmas cookie party Gina joining the team. “My mother flowers and foliage for her arrangements. events and wonderful experiences, favors provided by Solvang Bakery. was a flower arranger and member of a “When I am in the house putting the Gina’s love of the estate continues to The evening usually features a garden club. She was also my girl scout arrangements together, I like to think flourish. “Santa Barbara’s history is special tribute honoring those individ- leader who decided we needed a badge about what the family would have done definitely reflected at the Casa,” said uals who have given a tremendous for flower arranging,” said Gina. “That when they were living here. It is very Gina. “Our community should know amount of heart and passion to the was my first attempt at flower arrang- unique to have a home that remains about the estate because it is a wonder- Casa. Previous honorees have included ing. It was not until I was much older maintained as if the original owners were ful example of time standing still.” Joan Jackson, Susan Jackson, Marc Laura Motley and Jane Defnet that it all began to click.” still around,” said Gina. “And to pick Appleton, and Sharon Bradford. 26 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 27

Our Casa is Your Casa Casa Members

Sintija and Harry Felder Mary Jane Ingalls Buchanan Fran Morrow While membership has its privileges, the most important benefit is the support Forger’s Guild Cheryl and Andrew Fossler Margaret and Barry Kemp Northern Trust your gift provides to Casa del Herrero. Your membership keeps the door of Jean Archer Betty Lou Frost Elizabeth Leddy Laura Lewis and Kevin O’Connor Stephen Beck Marie Gauthier Ingrid and James Shattuck David Luna and Jim Rivera access open to all those wishing to engage with the Casa – to share our local Linda Brown Alexandra Gifford Marianne Sprague and Allan Rogers Patricia Cullinan Joyce W. Johnson Casa Society Alison Wrigley and Geoff Rusack history, to preserve our fine art objects, and to keep George Washington Smith’s Deborah Donohue Katie and Richard Kahmann Jen and Skip Abed Michele and Andre Saltoun architecture a vital, living presence in our community. Karen and Nino Garrolini Kevin Keating Joanna Kerns and Marc Appleton Lisa and Michael Schlagel Martha Gray Carolyn and Ronald Koegler Robin and Peter Barker Nancy B. Schlosser Sally Green Judith Mack Loren Booth Anne and Allen Sides Ann James John Margolis Ella and Scott Brittingham Sharol and Wayne Siemens Dee and Steve Jones Alexandra and Charles Morse Lynn and Chris Brown Barbara and Wayne Smith Serena and Paul Kusserow Michel Nellis Louise and Tim Casey Kyle Irwin and Jens Sorensen Marlene and Bruce Larson Terri and Bob Ortega Mary Carolyn and Douglas Wise and John Stuart Arthur Leonard Carol and Lawrence Parsons Stebbins Chandor Laura and Alexander Taron Patricia McGuinness James Madsen and Grant Reid Karen and Stephen Clark Ben Tucker John E. Parkerson Alice Rothlind Betsy and Kenneth Coates Alice Van de Water Veena Rai Lynda Millner and Donald Seth Kathryne and William Dahlman Carolyn and Bob Williams Pat and Jeff Saley Sue and Joe Skenderian Jane and Bruce Defnet Michael MacElhenny and Diane and Steve Sassen Laura and Stuart Wilson Tisha Weber Ford David J. Wine Robin Schutte Tana and Jeffrey Wynn Susan Gordon and Scott Francis Katherine Pharibe Wise Linda and John Seiter Cindy and John Hall Joanie and Gerhardt Zacher Vicky and Guy Strickland Silversmith’s Guild Mary and Doug Hampson Deborah Thorsen Vera and Don Bensen Perri Harcourt Casa Silver Society Susan Van Atta Lynn and Thomas Boland Albert P. Hinckley, Jr. Heather and Chris Biles Jean Von Wittenburg Susan Brunn Nancy Hunter Laura and John Bridley Stephen Schaible and Daron Builta Hollye and Jeff Jacobs Bryan Goligoski Blacksmith’s Guild Ann Smead and Michael Byram Jennifer and Niall Kelly Emily and Blake Jones Jacqueline Abbud Janet and Stephen Carlson Bobbie and John Kinnear Elizabeth Storm McGovern Deborah Anders and Hal Altman Sandra and Patrick Crotteau Kristi Marks and Charlie Knight Gretchen and Marshall Milligan Demetri Argyropoulos Adrian and Ted Erler Carole MacElhenny Pam and Jon Shields Bernadette Bagley Jana and Randall Greer Debbie and John Mackall Jill and John Bishop Laurie and Thad MacMillan Suzanne Tucker and Director’s Circle Debby Lipp and Paul Broeker Frank Pennino Timothy F. Marks Susan and Riley Bechtel Edwin Burgos Patricia Ryan Ginger Salazar and Brett Matthews Wendy and Chris Blau Nollie Lei Dawson and Deborah and Milton Valera Alixe and Mark Mattingly Frederick Burrows Robert Alan Burtness Amy and Michael Mayfield Joan and Palmer Jackson Jeffrey Cavener Patron Mari and Patrick McAlister Susan and Palmer Jackson, Jr. Christina and Peter DaRos Barbara and Terry Anderson Janet and John McCann Travis and Thomas Kranz Jane and David DeSelm Laurel Beebe Barrack Lana and John McIntyre Susan and William McKinley When you become a member, you join a legacy of individuals preserving local Diane Galvan and Larry Disharoon Michael W. Hoefer and Kellen and Andrew Meyer Nanette and Henry Nevins history for the public benefit. Find a membership level that is right for you at Paula and Bruce Emmens Paul Ellerbeck Mari and Hank Mitchel Meghan and Robert Stoll, Jr. Diane Evans and Tom Farr Robert Hughes Betsey and John Moller Cheryl and Peter Ziegler casadelherrero.com/membership/. Lois H. Moore

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From the Archive For Sharon and David Bradford, George Fox Steedman’s Personal Notebooks Richness of Casa History from Spain Enhances Montecito Community

In May and June of 1923, George Fox cultures. George Fox Steedman had so Steedman took a trip to Spain as part of many interests that remain relevant to the planning process for the design and our lives today.” decoration of Casa del Herrero. Traveling During her time on the board, with Louis La Beaume, an architect Sharon and her fellow board members friend from St. Louis, he visited Madrid, worked intently on a strategic plan, Segovia, Toledo, and Lisbon before which for Sharon was an intriguing and heading to Andalusia where he stayed in interesting process. The resulting Seville and Granada. Along the way, trajectory would carry the organization Steedman purchased furniture, decor- through a solid decade of strong leader- ative arts, and architectural fragments for ship. Together, the group decided to the Casa. start holding a yearly event, which they Steedman detailed the trip in called Christmas at the Casa. Over the notebooks, writing down comments and years, there has been ever-increasing making sketches of interesting furniture interaction with the community, and and architectural details. He also took today, that signature event is a beloved more than 3,000 photographs. fundraiser. “I am happy to see how the Antiquarians Arthur Byne and Mildred organization has progressed over time,” Stapley served as guides and counselors said Sharon. “The Casa used to be a for Steedman’s purchases, which were hidden gem, and now people know it is interspersed with visits to significant Traveling to Barcelona after here and look forward to seeing it.” landmarks and private collections. Andalusia, Steedman purchased the George Fox Steedman worked with While in Toledo, Steedman visited Martyrdom of St. Lorenzo, quite a many talented local artists and architects Casa y Museo de El Greco. He sketched significant piece, now hanging in the such as George Washington Smith, several details including the entry steps, Casa dining room. From their first interactions at the many unique elements – from the Lutah Maria Riggs, and Channing which would later become the prototype With the conclusion of the trip, Casa, Sharon and David Bradford were fountains and tile work to the birdhouse Peake. Today, this creative legacy makes for the stairs leading to the Spanish patio Steedman returned to America while drawn to the unique and creative sundial. For me, the Casa will always preservation a key component of the from the Casa living room. Arthur Byne continued to make expression of architecture on the estate. remain magical.” Casa’s mission. With support and In Seville, Steedman acquired several purchases on Steedman’s behalf also For Sharon, who may or may not have The Steedmans’ built a home that passion from individuals like Sharon and of the most prominently displayed items orchestrating the shipment of more climbed over the Casa wall with her was more than just shelter; it was a David, the organization remains stead- in the Casa including the Medejar than 87 cases to Santa Barbara. little brother as a kid, the house seemed reflection of their creative passions fast while the architecture and gardens seventeenth-century doors and frame for Today, Steedman’s recollections to have a special, indescribable quality. noticeable in almost every detail of the remain frozen in time. “You really the second floor hall and the sixteenth- of the buying trip to Spain remain All these years later, Sharon is now a house. This attention to creativity is not cannot appreciate the present unless you century escutcheon over the living room alive in the pages of the notebooks former board member, and together, she lost on Sharon and David, who both see understand the past,” said David. fireplace. he left behind. and David have been longtime support- the necessity of supporting arts and “Preservation is important because it Visiting Granada, Steedman became ers. “I have always loved the history of culture and the role the arts play in allows us to build on our appreciation of enchanted with the gardens of the Information for this article architecture,” said Sharon. “My first defining a community. “Art makes a the past while focusing on where we Generalife, a nearby summer palace. He courtesy of Robert Sweeney’s book fascination was with the great estates community great. It is the soul,” said want to go as we continue to build a sketched one of the arcaded walls, which Casa del Herrero – The Romance of but as time went by I became more David. “The arts enrich our lives by sense of community. The Casa adds Spanish Colonial published by Rizzoli would later become the prototype for the International Publications, Inc. interested in the beautiful, simple providing almost a spiritual modality of much to the richness of our architectural enclosed Spanish patio at the Casa. homes and old adobes. The Casa has so interaction between people, history, and history. It really is a great local asset.” 30 ANNUAL REPORT CASA SPECIAL ISSUE 31

Community Collaborations

Casa del Herrero is committed to community collaborations. As such, the Casa is frequently a hub of activity. From nonprofit partnerships to local youth and school group visits, the community is able to engage with the preservation and stewardship of the historic estate through educational and artistic activities.

Santa Barbara School of Squash Girls Inc. of Carpinteria

Amy Mayfield, Puck Erickson, and Sharon Bradford Westmont basketball team Day of Caring participants

Garden Club Local Youth and of Santa Barbara School Group Renovates Channing Peake paintings in the Casa living room Visits Arizona Garden The Casa provides a variety of educa- The Garden Club of Santa Barbara has Channing Peake tional opportunities geared toward Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Backyard Bounty program a wonderful history of collaboration at Casa del Herrero and Highlights young people. Creativity is always a with the Casa, most recently on the part of the day’s learnings as the Casa is renovation of the Casa’s Arizona from the County Collection committed to encouraging inspiration Nonprofit Partnerships (cactus) Garden. Thanks to funding and imagination in our county’s youth. from the club’s Civic Project Grant Channing Peake was a renowned California artist whose career was celebrated In the past year, the Casa has Nonprofits give so much to the community, and the Casa is a grateful beneficiary Program, as well as time and effort internationally. What few realize, however, is that Peake worked as an apprentice at hosted organizations such as Girls Inc. of volunteer efforts from the Rotary Club of Montecito, is a yearly participant from club members, the garden has the Casa from 1933-34. Peake’s important artistic contribution was celebrated in of Carpinteria, Montecito Union receiving help from the United Way’s annual Day of Caring event, and frequent been returned to its original splendor the exhibition Channing Peake at Casa del Herrero and Highlights from the Santa School, and the Santa Barbara School contributor to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s Backyard Bounty program, – a beautiful, contemplative space in Barbara County Collection at the Channing Peake Gallery in Santa Barbara. of Squash (an urban youth enrichment to name a few. Additionally, the Casa provides educational opportunities such as its which to view unique cactus Coinciding with the gallery’s 30th anniversary, the exhibition was a collaboration program) at the estate for special tours work with the Santa Barbara Braille Institute, providing students with hands-on specimens. with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. and activities. tours and mobility courses. P.O. Box 5612, Santa Barbara, CA 93150 | (805) 565-5653 | casadelherrero.com