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NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS VOLUME 20 NO. 4 FALL 2011 R. Kinton Stevens BY VIRGINIA HAYES

OTUSLAND WAS ORIGINALLY part of a government land grant of L 98 acres made on June 2, 1877 to Charles Newbold. After passing through several other owners, it was purchased by Ralph Kinton Stevens (known as Kinton) and his new bride, Caroline Lucy Tallant, on August 11, 1882. A few years later, Stevens sold the northern portion of the original tract to Charles Frederick Eaton to enlarge his estate, Riso Rivo (now a part of El Mirador). Still later, he sold off a few more acres, S

reducing it to the size that it is today— E V I

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family reared—horses to ride and pull O H P buggies and farm implements as well as In 1893, the Chicago World’s Fair was a tempting destination for the Stevens family. Kinton gave his wife milk and beef cattle to fill the larder. the choice of a family trip or a new house. She chose building a new house. Although Stevens’ first were hay, grains and fruits, his enthusiasm for IN THIS ISSUE collecting and propagation soon saw some of the land being used for R. Kinton Stevens 1 Volunteer Profile: Carol Weingartner 11 exotic that he acquired from all A Passion for Plants over the world. Director’s Letter 3 Wreath Making Workshop 11 Stevens was born In Leicestershire, LotusFest 4 England and graduated from King’s Collections News 5 Twilight Time at Lotusland 11 College, in 1849. He emigrated Historic Varieties Recollections by Kinton B. Stevens 12 to in about 1873 and found Recollections of the Beginning of the work as a ranch hand as well as on a Monday Morning Lectures 5 Lotus Pond on the Property Now land surveying crew before settling in The Lotus Society 6 Known As “Lotusland” Montecito. He and his wife had three children—Ralph Tallant, Kinton Burkill Dreams of a Diva 7 Thank You to Our 12 and Barbara Caroline. Both sons, Ralph Horticultural Happenings 10 Stewards and Garden Guardians and Kinton B., wrote short memoirs of Sustainable Plant Health Care Help Make Lotusland’s 12 their childhood at Tanglewood. Stevens Summer Intern Candace McIntire Wishes Come True eventually built a two-story house to The ’s Vision in 10 replace the rambling one-story building Holiday Shopping, Plant Sale 13 Uncovering the Spirit of Place and Self-Guided Tours that was already on the property. The with Architect Continued on page 2 and Author Jack deLashmet Gift Membership 13 2

The LOTUSLAND Continued from page 1 NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS ground floor of the new house was con- is published by Ganna Walska Lotusland structed of sandstone quarried from 695 Ashley Road boulders that littered a 150-acre parcel Santa Barbara, California 93108 of land the family owned in the hills 805.969.3767 • www.lotusland.org north of Tanglewood. The second story BOARD OF TRUSTEES was covered in wood shingles, and Larry Durham, President a round tower room at the corner of Andrew Chou, Vice-President the building became Stevens’s office. Ian M. Fisher, Secretary Michael Mayfield, Treasurer Construction costs amounted to more Marc Appleton than $12,000—quite a sum in 1893. Geoffrey Crane Stevens early on befriended the William M. Daugherty captains and crew of ships that traded Sherry Gilson Dawn Lafitte along the coast and docked at Santa Jill Levinson Barbara’s wharf. Stevens extended his Chapin Nolen hospitality to them with dinners in Connie Pearcy town at the Santa Barbara Club or out Eileen Rasmussen Tim Schiffer on the ranch and excursions around the John Tilson Montecito Valley. They returned the Susanne Tobey favors by sending him cuttings and Lynda Weinman seeds of plants from such far-flung Peggy Wiley locales as Australia, South Africa and Stevens’s 1893 nursery catalog of tropical and Merryl Brown the East Indies. subtropical plants was one of the first to be published Robert J. Emmons As his nursery operation grew and in California. This catalog listed over 50 palm species. Arthur R. Gaudi Kisa Heyer his land was increasingly put under Anne Jones cultivation, the water supplied by his of land that he owned higher up the Michael Towbes windmill-powered well was in short mountain to the west of Cold Spring Carol L. Valentine supply. Reliable and efficient pumps Canyon (he later sold this parcel to Lifetime Honorary Trustees were not yet available, so he decided to Dwight Murphy, and it is now the Gwen Stauffer, M.S. prepare a reservoir to capture rain water. Westmont College Campus). A few Executive Director He dug out a pond near the lowest years later, this pipeline also carried Steven Timbrook, Ph.D. point of the property and created a dam a share of purchased water from Cold Director Emeritus to retain the natural runoff. The success Spring Creek and delivered it to the Anne Dewey, CFRE of his planting of lotuses in this pond finished reservoir. The reservoir does Director of Development resulted in another cash of the cut not hold as much water as it did then, Deanna Hatch flowers that he shipped to florists in San now that it is the centerpiece of Director of Communications 1 Francisco. He also laid a 1⁄2-inch water Lotusland’s Japanese style garden, but Virginia Hayes, M.A. line from two seeps on another parcel the lotuses are once again thriving there. Curator of the Living Collection Michael Iven Director of Grounds and Facilities Dorothy Shaner Director of Public Programs Karen Twibell Director of Operations Printed by Jano Graphics Lindse Davis, Design Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with vegetable-based inks

Mission Statement To preserve and enhance the spectacular collections of exotic plants and the historic Montecito estate of Madame Ganna Walska, to provide public access to their remarkable beauty and diversity and, through interpretation of these collections, to foster increased knowledge and appreciation of the importance of plants Stevens planted a demonstration garden near his home that became a destination for other plant and the need for their conservation. collectors (above photo c.1950s). Chilean wine palms, Canary Island date palms and an extremely tall queen palm flank an ancient dragon tree near the house as remnants of this original garden. 3

planting out in the many that taxidermy, and wildlife that he and were springing up in the area between others shot on hunting expeditions in 1888 and 1893. This became a “most the local hills were expertly stuffed and remunerative branch of his business” mounted. The live menagerie on the according to his son Kinton. Another of ranch included coyotes, an injured bald his propagation areas was a triple row eagle, a bobcat, a pair of tame crows of olive trees that served as “mother and a couple of alligators. The fine red stock” for a number of varieties of clay that occurred in the lotus pond . His catalog listed about half went to make roof tiles, but Stevens Italian varieties and additional varieties also tried his hand at sculpting with it. that he referred to as common. These It was unfortunate that he died suddenly old trees remain today and provide a of a heart attack at the age of 47 or shady allée near the garden. more of his handiwork might still be in As busy as his life must have been evidence today. in caring for his family and lands, Caroline remained on the property, Stevens found time to make a three- raising the three young children. Their month-long collecting trip to in large home was first put to use as a 1891. He paid his respects to Queen boarding house and later rented out in Liliuokalani and also visited the lava- its entirety to winter visitors. Caroline filled crater of Kilauea, which had just sold the property to George Knapp erupted. He returned with about 300 in 1913. Stevens planted many varieties of and sold tree that were planted in Golden The boys both went to Michigan them through his nursery. This photo shows how Park in as well as Agricultural College; Ralph taking the much they had grown by the 1950s. more ferns and other tropical plants horticultural course and eventually for his own garden and nursery. becoming a landscape architect and With a secure source of irrigation Stevens was a man of many talents. Kinton studying engineering. Ralph water, Stevens planted a He was noted for his singing voice, would eventually return to Santa where the hay had been grown. In which he accompanied with a seven- Barbara and help Madame Walska in addition to harvesting his crops, he string banjo of his own construction. her enhancements of Lotusland, but propagated and grew lemon trees for His list of accomplishments included that’s another story. Director’s Letter

ARDENS MAY HAVE come into honoring Ganna Walska’s legacy of being with the utilitarian pur- inserting unique art into a uniquely Gpose of providing safe places artful garden is one of our charges we where crops were cultivated, but take seriously. they have evolved to reflect the cultural Over the years, Lotusland has held milieu of their time for human purposes occasional visual and performing arts beyond survival, and for the sheer beauty events, and many of you have asked us and pleasure of them. A garden is a work to do more of them. In the last two of art—a personal expression of its crea- years, we have brought art in various R E T

tor’s interests, inspirations and influences. forms to the . This has been a R A Nature has influenced visual art period of experimentation in what we C K C I

since the time man first started making can do logistically, and what members R art, and gardens have been portrayed and visitors want. There’s been some Gwen Stauffer in visual arts from the time man first controversy—the Ant Colony wasn’t started making gardens. Gardens are for everyone, although the giant ant about Lotusland, its creators and our art, and art belongs in gardens. sculptures were great ambassadors for mission, and also present a new and Lotusland is the playful, seductive the lessons on pollination and animal- different way to experience Lotusland. and artful manifestation of its creator plant interdependency, and every child This art exhibit agenda is one of our namesake, the very imaginative and who visited loved them. Even so, you current strategic plan initiatives. beautiful Madame Ganna Walska. While have asked us, again, for more art in I look forward to sharing our plans our mission at Lotusland carries a serious the gardens. for exhibits and performing arts programs agenda—preserving an historic place, After this period of experimentation, in 2012—and in the meantime, I hope promoting sustainable , con- we are ready to embark on a long-term to see you in the garden! serving globally rare plants, teaching plant schedule of art exhibits and programs With warmest regards, and environmental consciousness— that enable us to reveal deeper stories Gwen L. Stauffer 4 LotusFest

HE WEATHER WAS IDEAL, and every garden at Lotusland was in peak condition—including the and TJapanese garden with their lush lotus blooms. Guests enjoyed premium wines from some of the area’s finest vintners: Blair Fox Cellars, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Carina Cellars, Daniel Gehrs Wines, Jaffurs Wine Cellars, Kenneth Volk , Lucas & Lewellen, Santa Barbara Winery, Summerland Winery, Toucan Wines and Whitcraft Winery. A special treat was olive oil tasting presented by Global Gardens. The wine was complemented by delicious hors d’oeuvres, and music delighted guests. A demonstration and display of , the art of Japanese flower arranging, was provided by Valerie Halverson. A set of two necklaces and earrings from Six Sapphires and a basket of wine from various vintners were sought-after raffle items. Thank you to all for your generosity and for making this annual celebration of Lotusland’s namesake It was a perfect day to sample a variety of fine wines and to see the lotuses in a perfect day. full bloom in the water and Japanese gardens.

Theo Stephan of Global Gardens brought some of Lynn and Kent Damon enjoyed walking in the L TO R: Seyburn Zorthian and Graham Palmer of her delicious organic olive oils and appetizer spreads. garden and tasting the lovely wine. Buttonwood Farm Winery poured for a happy guest.

Dallas Folks and Drake Whitcraft of Whitcraft Winery Allison Jewell and Paula Congleton from Daniel Sharlene Guillemoto and Mike Llewellen served a were one of the many vintners that donated wine. Gehrs Wines poured for appreciative guests. variety of wines from Lucas & Llewellen. LL E B P M CA LL E N

Y B S O T O H P Dave Hardee, Christina Ramirez and Till Utermoehlen Nancy Gifford chatted with Executive Director Blair Fox from Blair Fox Cellars was one of the represented Carina Cellars. Gwen Stauffer while sampling the premium wines. generous vintners who participated in LotusFest. 5 COLLECTIONS NEWS Historic Olive Varieties

HE COMPLETE LIST of varieties of olives that R. Kinton Stevens Tpublished in his 1893 nursery catalog included the Italian varieties ‘Cucco’, ‘Corregiolo’, ‘Frantoio’, ‘Mor- chiaio’, ‘Morinello’ and ‘Palazuolo’. In addition he produced young trees of the more common ‘Mission’ variety as well as ‘Mansanillo’, ‘Navadillo Blanco’, ‘Picholine’, ‘Rubra’ and ‘Nostralis’ (originally from the south of France). In 2007, Anne Koehmstedt, then a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, visited Lotusland to collect leaf samples from the olive trees for DNA analysis as part of her research for her Masters Thesis Analysis of Genetic Structure and Differentiation in Olive (Olea europaea L.) Using Microsatellite Markers. Y

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of Arizona campus in Tucson. There I B was anecdotal evidence that the trees Originally a part of Kinton Stevens’s nursery, the rows of olive trees were later incorporated into the design planted in Arizona in 1895 may have of the garden, forming a captivating allée. been purchased from Stevens’s nursery. After completing the genetic study, Koehmstedt compared her results with AN INVITATION TO FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR data from the U.S. Department of LOTUSLAND MEMBERS AT THE FRIEND LEVEL AND ABOVE Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Clonal Germ- Monday Morning Lectures plasm Repository (NCGR) for Fruit and Nut Crops that is held in Davis in coop- HESE ILLUSTRATED LECTURES are part of the continuing education program for eration with the university. While a Lotusland’s docents. Lotusland members at the Friend level ($250) and above number of the samples from Lotusland are invited to attend at no charge. Seating is limited. To reserve a space, please did not match any varieties in the NCGR T call 805.969.9990. If you wish to upgrade your membership, please call database, a few matched precisely and 805.969.3767, extension 120. several more showed affinities to known varieties. Her results showed ROCKS OF LOTUSLAND: GANNA WALSKA’S INSPIRATION FOR that ten of the trees are ‘Frantoio’ (a THE JEWELS OF MADAME’S GARDEN LOTUSLAND, AND THE GARDEN’S variety that is still grown for its fruity WITH LOTUSLAND RESEARCH FUTURE WITH EXECUTIVE oil), two match the genotype of ASSOCIATE DR. BRUCE TIFFNEY DIRECTOR GWEN STAUFFER ‘Nevadillo’ (favored for its light, deli- MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 cately flavored oil) and two are a match 9:30 TO 11:30 AM 9:30 TO 11:30 AM for ‘Redding Picholine’ (sometimes used MADAME WALSKA had a great eye for THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE of Ganna Walska as rootstock for other varieties), all vari- the unusual. Most of us first think of and her evolving sense of style and taste eties that Stevens was selling. Several of her collection of plants and flair for helped form her aesthetic vision for the trees show an affinity for some , but soon realize that her Lotusland’s gardens and her approach to European such as ‘Black Italian’ talents extended to effective use of building them. or another variety originating in Greece garden ornamentation as well. Her The history of Madame Walska’s or Tunisia. A brief note in Lotusland collection of rocks and minerals appears life, and of Lotusland, as seen through archives mentions that Stevens planted like jewels in her garden accentuating the eyes of Gwen Stauffer reveals the a number of olive cultivars and as the the planted beds. challenges and opportunities for the NCGR database grows over time, there Join us to hear about the beautiful, future preservation of the garden. This may be other matches to the sources of the unusual and the unexpected rocks in presentation includes archival photos Stevens’s trees. —Virginia Hayes Madame Walska’s landscape. that have never been presented publicly. 6

ing. had a deep interest and about how stylish Madame was with knack for foreign language, and planned her beautiful clothes and quirky hats, a college career majoring in German and about all the lavish things she did for language until she learned that the her parties. Madame had open houses United Nations did not use German for viewing her gardens, and I was translators. Without a second thought, always grateful she did that. Although she added French and Italian to her high I was in awe of her like everyone else, I school studies. Her language teacher was also dutifully terrified.” organized trips to Europe with extended Sydney eventually came to work stays in Germany where the junior stu- at Lotusland herself, designing the dents were hosted by German families. Australian garden, with its tea tree The experience was so marvelous that arbor, and the visitor center parking lot. when Sydney returned home, she “Aunt Libby told me to visit the UC immediately worked all kinds of jobs— Santa Cruz to see Australian even selling swimming pools by tele- plants,” Sydney recalls, “and a few nur- phone—to raise enough money to serymen in our area were starting to The grow those plants, so I had help. But the Lotus return to Germany after she graduated from high school. most important thing about that garden Society After her summer in Germany and is that I used sustainable principles for recalling the city’s beauty, Sydney de- gathering runoff water from the parking cided to attend college in Santa Barbara. lot through an organic placement of the parking spaces gently sloped to a SYDNEY BAUMGARTNER She double-majored in international relations and art at the University of bio-swale at the bottom of the lot.” Although, according to Sydney, the YDNEY BAUMGARTNER’S landscape California, Santa Barbara, where she met her future husband. Soon after they engineers were dubious, her design has architecture firm has designed proven effective after every rainstorm. world-class gardens in and around married, they moved to Heidelberg, S Germany, to be teachers at the U.S. When asked about her favorite part Santa Barbara since 1983. Sydney first of Lotusland’s gardens, without hesita- fell in love with Santa Barbara during military base school. “Those were dangerous times for Americans,” tion Sydney calls out the theater garden. her family’s annual tradition of summer “What a great concept. I have always Sydney recalls. “We were there during vacations in this comfortable seaside loved the idea of an outdoor amphi- the Olympics hostage crisis in town, away from the very hot and dry theater; it has always been in my life, 1972—there were many bombings and climate of her hometown, Lake Elsinore. and is a type of garden I have designed terrorist gangs all around. Americans “I always thought Santa Barbara was so for many clients.” were both victims and suspects. We beautiful,” she tells me. “and one of my Sydney joined The Lotus Society in kept emergency supplies in the attic favorite things to do, every time we honor of Elizabeth de Forest, to remem- because if we had to leave, we really visited, was to eat a thick abalone steak ber the great woman who was her most had to leave in a hurry.” as our first dinner.” devoted friend, and to support the Much changed in Sydney’s life after As Sydney and her five siblings garden that has inspired her so deeply. grew older, her parents moved them her return to the U.S. Her marriage —Gwen Stauffer to Escondido where the high school ended, but her relationship with her academics were rigorous and demand- husband’s aunt, Elizabeth de Forest, B grew into a deep, enduring friendship. Elizabeth was married to Lockwood de EMBERS OF The Lotus Society Forest, Jr., and worked with him in his have each made a gift or studio, eventuallyM bequest of $10,000 or more to The taking over after Lockwood died. Lotusland’s Endowment. Names of Lotus Society members are engraved on Sydney and Elizabeth became constant

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REAMS OF A DIVA was a special White—did a wonderful job of captur- tribute to Madame Ganna ing the essence of what Madame D Walska, who created Lotus- Walska dreamed of when she created land and donated it to the community. the magnificent gardens of Lotusland. Lotusland is very grateful for the As guests entered the Japanese support of Madame Walska’s niece, garden, they were treated to a live Hania Puacz Tallmadge, who was the performance of arias from Puccini’s Honorary Chair of the event. Hania lent Madame Butterfly in honor of Madame her truly amazing Czar’s Portrait for dis- Walska, who sang the title role of Cio- play on the main stage. The six-foot-tall Cio-San in many venues across Europe. portrait of Madame Ganna Walska was The next beautiful surprise was a LL commissioned by the Russian Czar and tribute to Madame Walska’s renowned E B P

painted by Victor Karlovich Stemberg Fiesta-themed parties: the shell pond in M in 1912 following a Russian society ball. the aloe garden was filled with dahlias, CA LL E N

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Lotusland is also grateful to the Walska’s love of Tibetan mysticism and O H Dentzel family, who lent several of art, the water garden featured a Tibetan P Auction co-chairs Eileen Rasmussen and Caroline their exquisite hand-carved carousel bowl musician who produced exotic Thompson with the beautiful butterfly pendant animals, created by Gustav Dentzel, for sounds that floated over the lotuses and created and generously donated by Silverhorn display at the event. It was very fitting water lilies. The topiary garden, which Jewelers. Bidding was intense! to have them, as Madame Walska had Madame Walska dubbed her “Little an extensive collection of carousel Circus,” was the site of a trapeze artist, Strasburg and strikingly framed by C. animals that included several made by a tightrope walker and a globe walker! Kirkegaard Framing; and “Dinner for Dentzel. It was a great pleasure to have Executive Director Gwen Stauffer Ten” with VIP guest Dr. Michael many members of the Dentzel family in welcomed guests and thanked our Gazzaniga (widely considered the attendance at the event. generous donors and talented event founder of the field of cognitive neuro- Creative Committee Co-chairs committee. After dinner was served, science). Bidding was intense for the Lizzie Peus and Crystal Wyatt, along she talked briefly about Lotusland’s pièce de résistance, a Butterfly Pendant with their clever committee members— community programs and introduced inspired by a butterfly brooch in Debbie Baldwin, Anne Dewey, Kate our ace auctioneer Palmer Jackson, Jr., Madame Walska’s jewelry collection Gura, Jennie Grube, Hollye Jacobs, who did a terrific job of encouraging and created by Silverhorn Jewelers. Tamara Jensen, Dawn Lafitte, Jill guests to bid on the unique items in the Following the live auction, we were Levinson, Jillian Muller, Sandi live auction. The items included a one- honored to have Hilary Peattie, a for- Nicholson, Debby Peterson, Eileen of-kind insider’s trip to New Orleans; a mer teacher at La Patera School (and a Rasmussen, Laura Shelburne, Cynthia beautiful painting, Spring Morning in the current docent), Chloe Babcock from Spivey, Daryl Stegall, Courtney Tentler, , Lotusland, by renowned Montecito Union School and brothers Caroline Thompson and Michele contemporary landscape painter Nicole Luis and Alvaro Castillo from Cleveland Elementary School tell the audience why they love Lotusland’s Fourth Grade Outreach program. They did a terrific job of sharing their enthusiasm for this outstanding program, and the audience responded by donating more than $20,000 to help fund it! See photo on page 9. Dreams of a Diva was an entirely memorable and fitting tribute to Madame Ganna Walska. She would have been pleased to know that her family, friends and fans made it one of the most suc- cessful fundraisers in Lotusland’s history! Lotusland would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all of the following generous supporters of Dreams of a Diva. Creative Committee co-chairs Lizzie Peus and Crystal Wyatt and the talented, energetic Committee members —Anne Dewey did a wonderful job of planning this fabulous event—one of the most successful in Lotusland’s history. Continued on page 8 8

Event Sponsors Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin had a great time at the Executive Director Gwen Stauffer with Madame Walska’s niece and Honorary sold-out gala. Event Chair Hania Tallmadge, with her son Mark Bacon and his wife Laura.

Continued from page 7 PATRON TABLE HOSTS Joanne Holderman AUCTION WINNERS SPONSORS Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bacon Hollye & Jeff Jacobs Larry & Patricia Durham Steve & Lauren Katz Ralph & Melissa Iannelli Larry & Patricia Durham Jeannie & Jerrad Burford Dawn & David Lafitte Marti Pozzi Lynda.com Geoffrey & Kimberly Crane Mr. & Mrs. William Loomis Gloria Radeff Leslie Ridley-Tree Melinda K. Goodman Sandra Lynne Edward Sutti Silverhorn Jewelers*, Perri Harcourt Montecito Bank & Trust John & Patty MacFarlane Harold & Annette Simmons Carole & Michael Ridding in honor of Lizzie Peus Laura-Lee Whittier Woods Sandra & William Nicholson & Crystal Wyatt GENERAL & Northern Trust IN-KIND DONORS SUSTAINERS Lizzie & Brent Peus Bob & Val Montgomery Arthur R. Gaudi Eileen & Alex Rasmussen Maria Ferrer Murdock Annadal Estate Winery* Babcock Winery & Vineyard* Harold Simmons Foundation Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth Cynthia & Chapin Nolen Rod Beattie I.D.O. Events, Inc.* Gary & Susanne Tobey William & Kristen Parrish Kind World Foundation John & Connie Pearcy Daniel Bifano & Allan Brostrom Wallis Foundation in appreciation of Nicole Strasburg* Wyatt Technology Corporation Marti Pozzi & Jim Congdon Marlene & Bob Veloz Kate Schepanovich Gary & Susanne Tobey PATRONS Tim & Pam Schiffer Bridlewood Estate Winery* CONTRIBUTOR Rosalind Rea Gies Amorteguy Stan & Dorothy Shaner Cabana Homes Classic Party Rentals* Deborah Baldwin Larry & Rhonda Sheakley C. Kirkegaard Framing* Chamisal * & James Longo Family Foundation BENEFACTORS Pam Claussen Designs, Robert & Alisa Baur Laura & Craig Shelburne Marc & Joanna Appleton Glam by Pam* Nelson Coates & Ruben Flores Beverly M. Smaniotto and AJ & Valerie Rice Commander’s Palace Restaurant* Dancing Tides Foundation Jane Gail Copelan Marianne & Oswald J. Da Ros Alexandra & William M. Daugherty Tom & Nancy Crawford, Jr. Norman F. Sprague, III Barbara Dentzel Cleary Robert & Christine Emmons Ozzie Da Ros Gwen L. Stauffer Chris Dentzel Gregg & Madelyn Foster & Christine Neuhauser Daryl & John Stegall David & Jeanne Dentzel Linda & Fred Gluck Anne & Bill Dewey Jacqueline J. Stevens Mrs. Marion Dentzel Carla Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Drucker Dennis & Linda Sullivan & Ms. Sophia Dentzel Palmer & Joan Jackson Ian & Michelle Fisher John & Laurie Tilson Frank & Tiffany Foster Rich & Luci Janssen Frank & Tiffany Foster Nicholas & Patricia Weber in honor of Lizzie Peus Jill & Neil Levinson Nancy Gifford Westmont College, Galatoire’s Restaurant* Mike & Amy Mayfield Mrs. John Gillespie Dr. & Mrs. Gayle Beebe Gautreau’s Restaurant* Loi & Adele Nguyen Sherry & Robert Gilson Peggy Palmer Wiley Ernie & Judy Getto Christopher J. Toomey Susan & Jimmy Gundlach & Wilson Quarré in honor of hosts Anne & Michael Towbes Kate & Jon Gura Anonymous Gregg & Madelyn Foster

Event Sponsor Leslie Ridley-Tree posed for a photo Dahlias, one of Madame Walska’s favorite flowers, Palmer Jackson, Jr. did a marvelous job of auctioning as she entered the gala, a celebration of the life of floated in the aloe garden’s shell pond as guests the six very special items. His grandparents owned the garden’s creator, Madame Ganna Walska. made their way to the main lawn. Cuesta Linda, the property that is now Lotusland. 9

Lifetime Honorary Trustee Arthur Gaudi, longtime Lotusland supporter Virginia Ralph and Melissa Iannelli, the successful bidders for the beautiful painting Castagnola-Hunter and Director Emeritus Steven Timbook enjoyed Dreams Spring Morning in , Lotusland with the artist, Nicole of a Diva. Strasburg, and Chris Kirkegaard of C. Kirkegaard Framing.

Mary Elizabeth Gore Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Wall David & Jeanne Dentzel Bill & Michelle McKenna Mr. & Mrs. Russ Goodman in honor of Eileen Rasmussen Todd & Melanie Drevo Hank & Mari Mitchel Gordon Hardey Clifford & Crystal Wyatt Larry & Patricia Durham Ramona Nicholson & Cielito Restaurant* *denotes in-kind donation Ruben Flores Ryan & Carina Okabe Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Henley Gregg & Madelyn Foster Ellen Lehrer Orlando HUB International, DONORS SUPPORTING Cid Frank & Tom Orlando Mike Champion THE 4TH GRADE Robert & Sherry Gilson Lizzie & Brent Peus Jessica Foster Confections* OUTREACH PROGRAM Linda & Fred Gluck Dale & Elaine Prouty Justin Vineyard & Winery* David R. Anderson Mrs. Melinda Goodman Josh & Alix Rabinowitz Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Kahler Mr. & Mrs. Brett Grimes Eileen & Alex Rasmussen La Tavola Linen* Robbie & Jeanne Anderson Marc Appleton & Joanna Kerns Carla Hahn in honor of Caroline Thompson Mark & Alixe Mattingly Jeff Harrison & Pamela Tivnon Eileen & Alex Rasmussen John & Elizabeth McGovern Sally Armour Bryan & Lisa Babcock Mike Healy & Tim Walsh in honor of Lizzie Peus Miranda Catering* Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Henley & Crystal Wyatt Nicholson Ranch* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bollay, Thomas Bollay Architects, Inc. Hutton Parker Foundation Eileen & Alex Rasmussen Zbigniew & Barbara Nosal Kyle Irwin & Jens Sorensen in honor of Silverhorn in appreciation of Mrs. John S. Broome Jeff & Hollye Jacobs AJ & Valerie Rice Adele & Loi Nguyen in honor of Arthur Gaudi Susan & Palmer Jackson, Jr. Gregory & Kathleen Sain Hilary Peattie Gay Browne Rich & Luci Janssen Laura & Craig Shelburne Brent & Lizzie Peus in honor of Tony Browne The Raintree Foundation Dennis & Patricia Carlton in honor of “The Mermaids” Beverly Smaniotto in honor of Hania Tallmadge in honor of Edward Carlton Don & Anna Johnson Bob Stanley & Cecilia Rodriguez & Event Co-chairs Virginia Castagnola-Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Morrie Jurkowitz John & Daryl Stegall Alex & Eileen Rasmussen in honor of Arthur R. Gaudi Eric & Tracy Kanowsky Terry & Sally Stewart in honor Melissa & Christian Virginia Castagnola-Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Fred Keller of Gregg & Madelyn Foster Riparetti-Stepien in honor of Jack Baker Terry & Jeanette Kern Dennis & Linda Sullivan Ray Seider, HUB International Jerry D. Choate Ms. Jacquelyn Klein-Brown Selby & Diane Sullivan Signature Parking* Nelson Coates & Dr. Michael Trambert Suzanne & Michael Tennenbaum SMI Concepts* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Cole Harry & Karen Kolb Michael & Anne Towbes Soniat House* Jane Gail Copelan Dawn & David Lafitte Suzanne M. Tucker Sotheby’s Mr. & Mrs. Curt Coughlin Karen Lehrer & Steve Sherwin & Timothy F. Marks Susan Stall* Oswald J. Da Ros James Longo Lynda Weinman & Bruce Heavin Hania Puacz Tallmadge in memory of Kathleen Da Ros Sandra Lynne in honor Bob & Karina Woolley Jeanne C. Thayer & Madame Walska of Laura & Stephanie Lynne Clifford & Crystal Wyatt Cohen, Bill & Alexandra Daugherty Brett Matthews & Salazar in honor of Dr. Philip Wyatt Trillium Enterprises, Inc. in memory of Carol Valentine Mike & Amy Mayfield Geof & Laura Wyatt

Remarks by children who participated in Lotusland’s 4th Grade Outreach Program inspired more than $20,000 in donations to the program. Some excerpts follow…Alvaro Castillo: “it is a wonderful place to learn about plants. Christine Emmons and Carla Hahn enjoyed the wonderful entertainment, from I want to thank you for letting kids come to Lotusland.” His brother, Luis: “It’s arias in the Japanese garden to trapeze artists on the main lawn, before dinner the best botanic garden ever built.” Chloe Babcock: “My trip to Lotusland made at Dreams of a Diva. me feel like I was in an enchanted forest and made me feel very creative.” 10 HORTICULTURAL HAPPENINGS Sustainable Plant Health Care Summer Intern Candace McIntire

reduce the need of water and slowly gardener. This opportunity gave me the adds nutrients to the soil and the use of chance to see how every garden and the insectaries attracts beneficial insects. I needs of every garden were different. I also learned how to trap and remove couldn’t have gotten a better opportunity pests from the gardens, like rats and this summer. gophers! The Sustainable Plant Health Lotusland is an amazing place, and

S Care Internship taught me so much I cannot thank the staff enough for all of LLE E about how to make a garden not only their support and knowledge. I would W

EY work, but also work for you. I feel that like to say thank you to Mike Iven, R O

C all of the hands-on learning will teach Corey Welles, Esau Ramirez, Robert Candace McIntire me to think beyond designing once I Blaha, Alex Chavez, Tim Cordero, Mike begin my career, and I hope to be able to Furner, Eion Hammonds, Greg Kitajima, Y SUMMER AT LOTUSLAND was use this information while I am develop- Tony Lee, Javier Lopez, Bruno Reginato spectacular. I had two ing as a landscape architect in order to and Jorge Torrez for such a wonderful M previous opportunities to create successful, sustainable designs. time at Lotusland, especially in Green visit Lotusland with my Cal Poly From the moment I entered the Cottage! I would also like to say thank Pomona Landscape Architecture classes, Lotusland staff gate, I felt welcomed by you to all of the ladies in the main but nothing compared to experiences I all, and as time went by, I felt like I had house who work so hard and made me had this summer. The Sustainable Plant been working there for years! The staff feel like I was another member of the Health Care Internship was all I could at Lotusland is absolutely fantastic! Lotusland family. I am very grateful to have dreamed of and more. I learned so Everyone is so kind, knowledgeable the John Percival and Mary D. Jefferson much about the ways of Lotusland. and friendly. During the middle of my Endowment Fund for providing the Corey Welles taught so much about the internship was Lotusland Celebrates and financial support for my internship. My sustainable horticulture practices that I was given the opportunity to work at final thanks go to the Board of Trustees take place in order to keep the garden it. It was such an interesting, intricate and all of the members who made this healthy and pristine. I learned how to and well-planned event! I thoroughly opportunity available to me and to brew tea, which is used as a enjoyed working and experiencing an Ganna Walska for creating such a fertilizer and pest deterrent. I learned event as special as this! I finished up magnificent, alluring, and fascinating how the use of mulch covers soil to my internship by working with every garden. —Candace McIntire The Gardener’s Vision in Uncovering the Spirit of Place WITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND AUTHOR JACK DELASHMET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 • 3:00 PM

OTED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Although his firm, deLashmet & Jack deLashmet’s irreverent Associates, is only 11 years old, it has N musings, “Diary of a Mad completed notable landscape projects Gardener,” appeared regularly in and historic garden restorations Hamptons Magazine and serve as the throughout the U.S. and Europe. His basis for his sought-after lectures across work has been seen on the pages of the country. His current talk focuses on Town & Country, Elle Décor, House & the making of his new book, Hamptons Garden, Architectural Digest and Garden Gardens, including the criteria used for Design magazines, among others. the various gardens’ inclusion. With the An afternoon tea will follow the existence of more and more native presentation when the entertaining gardens and , this brings up Mr. deLashmet will talk informally questions like “when is a garden a and sign copies of his book, which will garden?” His talk includes an emphasis be available for purchase. on two aspects of today’s gardens: the location’s distinctive atmosphere or Space is very limited for the rare personal and often idiosyncratic vision “spirit of place” as the guiding design opportunity to hear a lecture by this in the making of a garden and landscape force behind the development of a renowned landscape architect. Please and the understanding and role of the garden’s design. use the coupon on page 15 to register. 11 Volunteer Profile: Carol Weingartner A PASSION FOR PLANTS

ing a Master Gardener, and in 2005 she Besides the time Carol spends at kept her promise to herself and enrolled Lotusland sharing her knowledge with in Lotusland’s docent training program. others, she leads tours at Arroyo Hondo “There are so many benefits: an excellent Preserve in Gaviota, is a docent at the education program, a friendly and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and par- cooperative volunteer group, rewarding ticipated in UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve continuing education programs and “Kid’s in Nature” program for several S activities, plus the opportunity to intro- years. She also finds time to babysit YE

HA duce this garden to visitors. My chief for her two grandsons, Otis and Enzo. IA N

I joy as a docent is to witness the happi- Carol’s own garden continues to evolve. G R I ness that visitors radiate on touring the “It’s mostly native plants, and I’m V Carol Weingartner garden. I also loved acting as a Mentor for emphasizing wildscaping and providing two docent training classes.” Carol enjoys a habitat for birds and beneficial insects CHICAGO NATIVE, Carol moved emphasizing the historical context of while still trying to contend with the west in 1961 to attend Stanford. Lotusland, including the role of early rabbits and squirrels. Corey Welles’ A“I always knew I wanted to go plantsmen such as Kinton and Ralph classes on Lotusland’s sustainable into medicine.” After graduating from Stevens, contrasting what Santa Barbara horticulture program have helped me Stanford, she spent a few years in Salt looked like before the extensive impor- achieve this goal.” Lake City during medical school, then tation of non-native plants and how For vacations Carol and her husband came to Santa Barbara in 1971 where that differs from today’s landscape. “Of Jerry are drawn to rivers, lakes and travels she practiced radiation oncology. Like course, people want to know the history that involve birding and wildlife view- so many local residents, Carol says, “I of the estate and about Madame. So I ing combined with hiking or paddling a wondered what was behind that pink try to weave bits of information about canoe or kayak. They particularly enjoy wall.” As soon as Lotusland opened to the her as I proceed through the garden. trips to the boreal forest of eastern public, Carol came on a tour. “I recall my She was a real Renaissance woman!” Canada, the rainforests of Central and sense of surprise. It was so completely As a docent in our 4th Grade South America and the Sierras. unexpected. Every time you entered a Outreach Program, Carol says, “I love “My favorite garden at Lotusland new garden, you saw another part of to see the wonder on the children’s is the garden,” says Carol. “After the world.” After seeing Lotusland, faces as they visit Lotusland and make walking in from the parking lot, Carol promised herself that she would connections between their classroom suddenly it’s dark and welcoming. one day become a Lotusland docent. science studies and active observations Immediately upon entering its cool Her mother fostered Carol’s in- in nature. My rewards have been half a shade, I have a sense of peace. And I do terest in nature from a young age—at dozen students telling me that they love the Japanese garden. I really feel age five, she began growing her first aspire to work at Lotusland some day. If when I come here to volunteer that I vegetable garden. When she retired this translates into stimulating their can make people happy,” Carol said. from medicine in 2002, Carol continued studies in math and science, the world Thank you for sharing your passion her lifelong interest in nature by becom- will be better served.” for Lotusland, Carol! —Jean Parry

SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR OUR Twilight Time at Lotusland SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 • 3:00 TO 5:30 PM

Wreath Making S THE SEASONS CHANGE and the evenings Workshop grow longer, Lotusland masquerades in Adifferent colors and light. This dramatic SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 backdrop provides an enchanting opportunity to 9:30 AM TO NOON explore the garden later in the day. You may choose to self guide or go on a $45/members docent-led tour. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres $55/nonmembers will be served from 4:00 to 5:00 PM on the geranium terrace overlooking the main lawn. R E T

To register, please call 805.969.9990 Don’t miss this chance to enjoy twilight R A C at Lotusland. or email [email protected] K C I

Please use the coupon on page 15 to register. R 12 Recollections by Kinton B. Stevens RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE LOTUS POND ON THE PROPERTY NOW KNOWN AS “LOTUSLAND”—ESTATE OF MADAME GANNA WALSKA ON SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD, MONTECITO AS WRITTEN, CIRCA 1965, BY KINTON B. STEVENS (b. 1884), SON OF R. KINTON STEVENS

ten feet away. If you were caught out were originally planted by my father on the road with horse and buggy, the about seventy five years ago [1890]. horses wouldn’t face the storm and Thinking back, it was the thrill of would just stand still until the deluge a lifetime for us kids when father was over. In general there would be announced that we were to have a big no school on rainy days as most of the pond on our property. It was a “lake” children would stay home. to us children and we always called During these rain periods all the it by that name. Every day as we went creeks and the gutters of the roads to school and passed by the site where would be flowing full of muddy water. the teams and scrapers were working, My father saw all this waste of water we would try to figure out how much each year and as there was a small longer it would take before it was ready ravine or swale running through the for the water. One morning at a little hay field on the southern portion of our later time, father told us that he was ranch that would have a runoff flow of going to make an island in our lake. The former reservoir that Stevens had built for water through it every rainy period, he We were very much excited at the irrigation water was still filled with lotuses in this built an earthen dam by teams and slip news as an island would surely have photo from the 1920s. scrapers and closed off a gap in the big crocodiles looking for their dinner ravine and thus formed a large water on it and maybe a few real black and OOD WINTER RAINS in the lily pond. He depended on the next red painted up cannibals for us to watch Montecito Valley near Santa winter rains to fill up the area, but it out for. We wondered if we would have GBarbara were usually few and actually took a few seasons to obtain to use a boat to get to this island from far between, and once in a while enough water, as we had some very shore or maybe father would build a when it did rain it would be almost a dry years about that date. At the bridge. He built the island as he said cloudburst and just come down in present time this is the pond where the and we watched its construction from a sheets so thick you could hardly see beautiful Indian lotus lilies grow that small pile of dirt to its completion.

Thank You to Our Help Make Lotusland’s GARDEN STEWARDS Wishes Come True Christina Djernaes & 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, extension Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Kelly 105 or email her at [email protected]. Thank you! Mr. & Mrs. William Loomis T Mercedes Millington & Jack Mithun Celeste Scheinberg & Conor & Madelynn Scheinberg lFOURTH GRADE OUTREACH PROGRAM Bring one classroom to Lotusland. $200 GARDEN GUARDIANS Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Crawford, Jr. INSECTARY PLANTS Staffan & Margareta Encrantz l Mr. & Mrs. Robert Feinberg These plants attract beneficial insects that are a key component Ms. Cyndee Howard of Lotusland’s sustainable horticulture program. Mr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy A one-year supply is $500 Mrs. Andy Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Harold Simmons Ms. Beverly Smaniotto lSERVER FOR THE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES Ms. Jeanne C. Thayer We need a small server to assist us in cataloguing Mr. & Mrs. Gary Tobey our books and historic documents. $1,500 13 Holiday Shopping, Plant Sale and Self-Guided Tours FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:30 AM TO NOON OR 1:00 TO 3:30 PM Gift Membership

S A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our selection including pots, books, jewelry Gift memberships are a great idea members, Lotusland will be open by local artists, ceramics using Lotusland for business associates, friends Aduring the Thanksgiving weekend foliage, lotus tile coasters and much or your holiday party hosts. for self-guided tours and holiday shop- more. Members receive a 10% discount You can give free, unlimited ping. We hope you will bring family and on all Garden Shop merchandise. There admission for a year-plus lots of friends to stock up on gifts, enjoy hot is no charge for members and their other benefits-to an Individual for cider and cookies and stroll in the garden. guests; however, you must arrive in one $75 or to a Family for $125…and Our Garden Shop will be filled with car. Advance reservations are required, your gift is tax deductible! We also an expanded collection of plants for sale, and space is limited. (Lotus Keepers may sell individual Guest Admission and knowledgeable staff and volunteers request a docent-led tour at 1:00 PM on Passes, valid for one year, for will be on hand to answer your questions. Saturday.) Please call 805.969.9990 or $35 each. Please contact Member The shop will also feature a great gift email [email protected]. Services at 805.969.3767 x120. Lotusland Members WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2011

LOTUS KEEPERS Dr. Susan Fukushima & Mr. Richard Cohen Father Daniel Barcia, OFM Andy & Maria Gero Ms. Susan Bell GARDEN CULTIVATOR Mr. & Mrs. Royce Gilder Miss Thea Bloom Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Magnuson Mr. Neil Gitnick & Mrs. Anita Marton Ms. Edith Caldwell GARDEN ADVOCATE Dr. & Mrs. Frank Gonzales Ms. Lisa Davis Janet & Tony Cheetham Scott & Kim Grafton Ms. Patricia Dixon Kyle Irwin & Jens Sorensen Mila & Ron Hart Ms. Lalli Dana Drobny Margaret & Mark Lloyd Janine A. & Todd R. Hoiby Mr. John Ebadi Ms. Lynn Montgomery Linda & Ellice Johnson Mr. George Everett Ms. Carol Ward & Ms. Shirley Nicholson Dawn & Tommy Lee Jones Ms. Jan D. Everote Ms. Karen Kahan Ms. Kristin Fabianski GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Sylvain & Caryn Leroy Ms. Teri Gillespie FRIEND Mr. Daniel Levi & Mrs. Sara Kocher Ms. Suzee Grant Bruce & Sheila Marshall Ms. Marcia Green Chris & Judy Benton Ms. Gail Mason & Ms. Katy Rosenberg Mrs. Francis G. Hallinan Ms. Liz Briskin Dr. Fergus Ng & Mrs. Jenny Lee Ms. Beatrice Hamlin Mr. Tom Darwin Mr. Michael O’Callaghan Anne Heller Ms. Jacqueline Dyson Mr. Brian O’Connor & Ms. Erin Tague Ms. Virginia Hong Lynda & Jospeh Liebman John & Caroline Payne Ms. Judy M. Horton Kevin & Diana Mann Arturo & Amada Irma Perez Ms. Jan Johnson Ms. Diane McQuarie & Mr. Paul Wilson Laura & Mark Pomerantz Mrs. Laurie Jutzi Dr. Herman Schornstein & Mr. Eric Love Mrs. Heather Porcaro & Mr. Alec Dixon Ms. Karen Kennedy Allen & Anne Sides Mr. & Mrs. John Robertson Ms. Sarah Knecht FAMILY Ms. Galina Rozenfine Mrs. Dawn Kuznkowski Linda & Michael Beard & Mr. Patrick Smiekel Mrs. Coralie Mann Karen & Peter Brill Ms. Jocelyn Scarborough Ms. Lauren Manzano Ms. Rosemarie E. Christopher & Ms. Donna A. Taylor Ms. Andrea Miller & Mr. Thom Mason Ryan & Kristin Schmidt Ms. Carol Nelson Beth & Ann Collins-Burgard Mike & Cynthia Sweeney Ms. Marsha Ota Stacey & Scott Cook Dr. Stanley Tsunoda & Mr. Henri Albert Ms. Debby Peterson Ms. Janice Darby & Ms. Terri Darby Joshua & Victoria Van Horsen Mrs. Nancy Read Sue & James Davis Ms. Laura Velas & Ms. Sara Velas Mr. Ronald Schnur Ms. Debra DiCandilo & Mr. Gary Williams Richard & Margaret Watson Ms. Marjorie Smith Mrs. Suzanne Dipp Richard & Mary Beth Weiss Mr. Michael Tantleff & Ms. Theresea Alexander Pamela & Richard Winegar Ms. Carol Terry Ms. Joanne Dolinky Mr. & Mrs. Tom Woliver Ms. Joyce True-Hatfield Mr. Brock Dumont & Ms. Laura Becker Edward & Grace Yoon Mrs. Lynlea Tucker Francoise & Dorota Dutsch Ms. Rebecca M. Vandenberghe Ms. Bobbi Ehrlich & Mr. Jay Colin INDIVIDUAL Mr. Rick Vodden Al & Beverly Fink Ms. Jean Archer Ms. Jill Wakeman Ms. Thrisha Francia & Mr. Jairo Francia Ms. Anne Ashmore Mrs. Carey Yount 14 Lotusland Gratefully Acknowledges Donations JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2011

LOTUS SOCIETY Mrs. Priscilla Gaines Ms. Julie E. Irwin Ms. Molly Houston Mr. & Mrs. Lindsay Hutchinson Ms. Linda Krop Barbara Savage & Robert Ornstein Thad & Laurie MacMillan Madeline & Julio Petrini Ms. Lori Kraft Meschler Ms. Janis Spracher GRANTS Ms. Susan Northrop Mr. & Mrs. Selby Sullivan Santa Barbara Foundation Willard & Jo Thompson The Elizabeth Firth Wade Endowment Fund IN-KIND DONATIONS Wallis Foundation GENERAL DONATIONS Cecily Conine & Thomas Baker Anonymous Stephen M. Blain Victor Gallegos, Sea Smoke Cellars in appreciation of a special tour Barbara & Gary Maxwell IN HONOR OF MADAME Melvin Bradley in appreciation Hania Puacz Tallmadge WALSKA’S BIRTHDAY of a tour with Virginia Hayes Michael & Anne Towbes Merryl & Monte Brown David O. Brechner in appreciation in memory of Carol Valentine of docent Patricia Sheppard PLANT DONATIONS Jane Gail Copelan Ms. Janet C. Brown Ms. Jiordana Stark in memory of Tani Ramos Terease Chin & Ken Yamamoto Ms. Carol Terry Karen Garrolini Dr. Susan Fukushima & Mr. Richard Cohen & Las Posas Veterinary Med Center in honor of Lori Meschler for an IN MEMORY OF JOSEPHINE Robert & Katrinka Kramer inspiring tour of the gardens ANNBELLE COLE Connie and John Pearcy in honor of Dr. & Mrs. Frank Gonzales Mr. & Mrs. Frank McGinity Madame’s team of workers at Lotusland Cathy & Jim Gott to honor Eileen & Alex Rasmussen Debbie Nesbit’s August 16th birthday IN MEMORY OF JOE KLINE Ms. Beatrice Hamlin Larry Disharoon IN HONOR OF HARLIS Eric & Tracy Kanowsky MAGGARD’S BIRTHDAY Mr. & Mrs. Fred Keller IN MEMORY OF TANI RAMOS Sherrill Kenny Larry Disharoon & Diane Galvan Anne & Bill Dewey Mr. & Mrs. Mark Mehrtens Mr. Frank Fragosa Mr. Harlis Maggard Clayton Morgan in appreciation Janis & Reyes Gonzalez Ms. Lori Kraft Meschler of a tour with Lori Ann David Lynne & Gary Scott Debbie Hild Mr. & Mrs. Chapin Nolen Marian Jean Walter Oberndorf IN MEMORY OF Michael & Lorriane Ling Mr. & Mrs. Ben Rogers JUDY SCHWOCHO Mary Ellen & Richard Macias Doug & Judy Shockey in appreciation Ms. Lori Kraft Meschler Vicki & Kathy Burkart of docent Harlis Maggard Bebe Burke Mrs. Jean Parry Ms. Sandra Stauffer & Mr. Robert Cutietta Bob & Carole Ruppel Laurie Ceccarelli Mr. & Mrs. Robin Taliaferro Dan & Mikie Hay Lynne & Gary Scott in appreciation of docent Sally Fairbanks Doris & Cindy McKenzie Kurt Speicher Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tavis Dawn & Michael Watson Mr. & Mrs. W. Ray Wallace in appreciation Ms. Jeri Passaro Sherry & Randy Smith IN HONOR OF PEGGY WILEY & of a tour with Virginia Hayes Mrs. Donald Willfong IN MEMORY OF WILSON QUARRE’S BIRTHDAYS Mr. & Mrs. Ron Winston in appreciation Gwendolyn & Henry Baker of docents Arlene Belmontes, Harlis LOUISE THIELST Ms. Sydney Baumgartner Maggard & Lori Kraft Meschler Anne & Bill Dewey Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Beaver Renate Dill Mr. & Mrs. Fred Benko GIFT MEMBERSHIP DONORS Hans Koellner & Karin Jacobson Mr. Oswald J. Da Ros Ms. Cynthia Fabianski Willard & Jo Thompson Renewing Lotus Keeper Members JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2011

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MANY LOTUSLAND EVENTS are open Saturday, October 29 Tours to nonmembers,so please let your The Gardener’s Vision in Uncovering Tours are offered at 10:00 AM and friends and neighbors know about the Spirit of Place with Landscape 1:30 PM, Wednesday through Saturday. the great activities we offer. Architect and Author Jack deLashmet Family Tours, available for groups 3:00 PM with children under age 10, are child Thursday, October 13 and parent friendly. They are separate The President’s Party See details on page 10. Please use the coupon on page 15 to register. from regular adult tours. Please call For Garden Conservator ($2,500) 805.969.9990 for reservations. and above members. Invitations were mailed in September. To Saturday, November 12 The last day to use your member admission upgrade your membership, please Last day of regular tours before the call 805.969.3767, extension 120. passes is Saturday, November 12, the final garden is closed until Wednesday, day of our current tour season. Beginning in Saturday, October 15 February 15, 2012. 2012 all members will visit free—a major Wreath Making Workshop benefit of our new membership program— 9:30 TO NOON Monday, November 14 and we will not be issuing passes. To use See details on page 11. Please call Ganna Walska’s Inspiration for your passes, call 805.969.9990 to make 805.969.9990 to register. Lotusland, and the Garden’s Future a reservation to visit this fall, a beautiful time of year at Lotusland. Monday, October 17 with Executive Director Gwen Stauffer 9:30 TO 11:30 AM Rocks of Lotusland:The Jewels of Madame’s Garden with Lotusland For Friend level ($250) and above Research Associate Dr. Bruce Tiffney members. See details on page 5. Tell Your Friends… 9:30 TO 11:30 AM Please call 805.969.9990 to register. Lotusland is offering a For Friend level ($250) and above Special Fall Rate of 20% off members. See details on page 5. Friday, November 25 and of the regular adult admission Please call 805.969.9990 to register. Saturday, November 26 price of $35 for docent-guided tours at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Saturday, October 22 Holiday Shopping, Plant Sale and Self-Guided Tours Wednesday through Friday from Twilight Time at Lotusland October 5 through November 11. 9:30 AM TO NOON OR 1:00 TO 3:30 PM 3:00 TO 5:30 PM Call 805.969.9990 See details on page 13. Please call See details on page 11. Please use the to make a reservation. coupon on page 15 to register. 805.969.9990 to make a reservation.