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1 Primary Heading LOTUSLANDSECONDARY HEADING NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS ◆ VOLUME 17 NO. 4 ◆ FALL 2008 Trees at BY VIRGINIA HAYES

T’S EASY WHILE wandering the paths at Lotusland, being entranced Iby the exotic collections that blanket the ground and loom at eye level, to overlook the taller specimen trees. Bare trunks of palms will often lead the eye up to the sky, but many other trees can just fade into the background. Indeed, without that background, the would be a very different place. Trees form the walls, and even the ceiling of many of the distinctive garden rooms.

Although R. Kinton Stevens, who HAYES first developed the property starting in 1883, probably cut down a number of GINIA coast live (Quercus agrifolia), enough remained in the late 1880s for Mrs.

Stevens to name the estate Tanglewood. VIR BY PHOTOS Many oaks continue to grow on the Now a Lotusland icon, this Monterey cypress was a seedling in Kinton Stevens’ nursery a century ago. property and efforts are made to preserve that remnant of native flora by protecting seedling oaks in suitable IN THIS ISSUE areas of the garden. Stevens, of course, planted many other trees and the Trees at Lotusland 1 Aesthetic 14 largest and oldest non-native trees are Director’s Letter 3 Workshop with Greg Kitajima his legacy. A gigantic Monterey Trees of Lotusland 4 100% : An Intoxicating 14 (Pinus radiata) shades much of the lower with James Downer Lecture by Steven Timbrook bromeliad garden, the majestic Monterey Volunteer Profile: Dave Heinz 15 cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) stands Help Make Lotusland’s Wishes 4 Come True A Dream Come True sentinel at the edge of the lawn, rows of New to the Collections 5 Holiday Succulent Wreath 15 (Olea europea) that Stevens used Making Workshop as mother stock have been incorporated Tillandsia grandis Blessing the Houses of Highland 16 Twilight Time at Lotusland 5 into the formal garden, two enormous Chiapas: Art and Tradition of Iron Fall’s Botanical Masquerade African (Afrocarpus gracilior) Roof Crosses with Ginny Guess tower over the and Horticultural Happenings 6 Aloe Outing 16 numerous mature palms, including the The Lotus Society 8 signature Chilean wine palms (Jubaea Gift Membership 16 Lotusland Celebrates 9 chilensis), add to the overhead canopy Funds from Stanley Smith 16 Out of Lotusland throughout the . Horticultural Trust Allow for Later tree additions were often even LotusFest! 12 Acquisition of New Utility Vehicle more exotic. A number of species of Book Signing and Reception 13 Thank You to Our Garden 18 Araucaria were planted by Stevens and The Gourmet Garden by Virginia Hayes Benefactors and Sponsors later . Araucaria bidwillii, known Bill Daugherty Joins Lotusland’s 14 Holiday Shopping and 20 Continued on page 2 Board of Trustees Self-Guided Tours 2

The LOTUSLAND Continued from page 1 NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS as bunya-bunya, is native to Australia is published by Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation and its large cones contain edible seeds. 695 Ashley Road Star pine (A. heterophylla) is another Santa Barbara, 93108 well-known species that grows on 805.969.3767 • www.lotusland.org Norfolk Island off the coast of Australia BOARD OF TRUSTEES and New Zealand. A number of them W. Mason Farrell, President form a grove between the driveway and Jill Levinson, Vice-President Japanese garden. Less well-known is John Tilson, Vice-President Sherry Gilson, Secretary the hoop pine (A. cunninghamii). A large Linda J. Gluck, Treasurer specimen is growing at the edge of the Jane Gail Copelan blue garden where it can be viewed near Geoffrey Crane the other two related species. Nearby is William M. Daugherty Larry Durham another relative, the Queensland kauri Ian M. Fisher (Agathis robusta). All these southern Kisa Heyer hemisphere conifers were highly prized Harry W. Kolb for their timber. Michael Mayfield Sandra Nicholson also has an Chapin Nolen interesting collection of conifers and Brett M. Posten other trees. One of the most unusual is The showy Banksia integrifolia blossoms are Barbara Siemon Cynthia Spivey Sciadopitys verticillata—Japanese umbrella composed of hundreds of individual flowers. Marianne Sprague pine. Not a pine at all, it is the single Nancy L. Wood member of its own family and has been American species was probably already found in fossils from 230 million years growing in that site when Madame Merryl Brown Robert J. Emmons ago. While it appears to have needle-like Walska created the Japanese garden in Arthur R. Gaudi leaves, the photosynthetic structures are the late 1960s. In fall, several ginkgo Anne Jones actually extensions of the stem. Japanese () trees shower the ground Michael Towbes Carol L. Valentine and Chinese cedars ( japonica with their golden leaves. Lifetime Honorary Trustees varieties) are planted to form groves Madame Walska planted a number around the shrine and at the stream and of exotic trees in an area she dubbed Gwen Stauffer, M.S. waterfall. Cryptomeria is the national the . Silk floss trees (Chorisia Executive Director tree of and widely planted there speciosa) are visible from the Cold Springs Steven Timbrook, Ph.D. Director Emeritus for its ornamental as well as its timber entrance. Their large pink flowers, Anne Dewey, CFRE value. Dominant on the south side of the followed by pods that split to release Director of Development pond are three large flowering catalpa the seeds surrounded by fluffy hairs, are Deanna Hatch trees (Catalpa speciosa). This native dramatic against the skyline. Nearby is Communications Manager a rare tree known as Costa Rican holly Virginia Hayes (Olmediella betschleriana) for its resem- Curator of the Living Collection blance to those trees. This species was Michael Iven once found throughout Central America, Director of Grounds and Facilities but may now be extinct in the wild. A Dorothy Shaner Public Programs Manager couple of unusual acacia species are in Karen Twibell the old arboretum including one known Manager of Administration and Human Resources as prickly Moses (Acacia verticillata). The Printed by Jano Graphics name is said to be a corruption of prickly Lindse Davis, Design mimosa for its resemblance to that species. It has very fine needle-like Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with vegetable-based inks phyllodes (actually leaf stems that take the place of leaves in photosynthesis in many species of this genus) and yellow Mission Statement flower clusters. A common name for some of the Australian acacia species To preserve and enhance the spectacular collections of exotic and the historic Montecito estate of is myall or wattle. A mature coast Madame Ganna Walska, to provide public access myall (Acacia binervia) and a river wattle to their remarkable beauty and diversity and, (A. cognata) are there as well. through interpretation of these collections, Nearby in the Australian plantings to foster increased knowledge and around the parking area and visitor appreciation of the importance of plants DEWEY B. WM. and the need for their conservation. The golden foliage of Ginkgo biloba brings these center are several other acacias includ- trees to center stage in fall. ing the shoestring acacia (A. stenophylla) 3

peels in long shreds to reveal an ivory inner layer. The scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) has pale, smooth and slender trunks. Its leaves give off a lemony scent when crushed. Just at the entrance to the visitor center is a speci- men of coast banksia (Banksia integrifolia). It is perfectly placed to display the distinctive woody fruits at eye level. Several species of “bottle” trees in the genus Brachychiton line the planting beds along the parking lot. Their trunks are thick and often bulging, giving them their common name. The most extreme of these is the Queensland bottle tree (B. rupestris), whose trunk

IMBROOK may eventually reach five or six feet in diameter. The flame tree (B. acerifolius) is eye-catching when in flower. The briefly STEVEN T Brilliant scarlet flowers clothe Brachychiton tree is clothed in bright crim- One of the few deciduous conifer species, the dawn acerifolius near the Visitor Center. son flowers prior to putting out leaves. redwood leaves turn a handsome bronze in autumn. It and the lacebark tree (B. discolor) also with long narrow phyllodes and the have decorative woody seed pods. (Sequoia sempervirens) stand as sentinels cedar wattle (A. elata). Cedar wattle has Specimen trees preside over several at the edge of the lawn. true leaves that are bipinnately com- other garden areas. The ombu tree These are some of the mature trees pound—twice divided with each leaf (Phytolacca dioica) towers at the edge that form the bones of the gardens at divided into leaflets and each leaflet of the garden beside a hybrid Lotusland. Sometimes it requires taking further divided along the central vein. P. dioica x weberbaueri. A stately dawn a step back and lifting your eyes to take Several interesting eucalyptus species are redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) in their beauty and grandeur. planted there, too. Rose gum (Eucalyptus stands at the rear of the insectary On October 20, Dr. James Downer will grandis) bark is medium brown and garden, while a pair of coast redwoods talk about Lotusland’s trees. See page 4. Director’s Letter

HE AUTUMNAL SHORTENING of fun—begins as children arrive at the daylight hours initiates many gardens on buses supplied by Lotusland. Tchanges to the plants in Lotus- Docents specifically trained to teach our land’s collections, but it also signals an specialized curriculum turn these young annual addition to the gardens—school students into junior botanists who use children eager to visit Lotusland as part applied field research techniques to of our Fourth Grade Outreach Program. understand scientific terms and theories, In 1998, Lotusland teamed with local as well as basic . This hands-on, schools to teach botany to six fourth- interactive approach ensures that these grade classrooms in Santa Barbara. Now, young students learn the importance of ten years later, Lotusland’s Outreach plants for the survival of other species, Program serves 89 classrooms including including humans, and encourages them nearly 2,500 fourth-grade students and to become plant stewards and advo- RICK CARTER their teachers—that is all of the schools cates. In addition, these students come Gwen Stauffer in the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta to know gardens as restorative and and Carpinteria. rejuvenating places. successful program to all schools across The program starts with a botany With more than 12% of the world’s Santa Barbara County, and we look curriculum, developed by Lotusland’s plants threatened with extinction, in- forward to sharing the details with you staff to meet California state standards cluding many represented in Lotusland’s in the near future. for life sciences education and used by collections, our Fourth Grade Outreach Warmest wishes each fourth-grade teacher. Highly trained Program is critical in teaching children for a pleasant fall, Lotusland docents visit each classroom to be future protectors of plants and to begin plant science instruction. Then gardens. We are now exploring the the true learning opportunity—and the feasibility of expanding this highly 4 Trees of Lotusland WITH JAMES DOWNER MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 9:30 TO 11:30 AM

N HIS ILLUSTRATED LECTURE about Lotusland’s trees, James Downer, IFarm Advisor for Ventura County, will explain some of the non-living causes of tree failures such as compacted soil, pollution and improper and how they work against tree health. Dr. Downer will answer questions and, time permitting, will take us outside to examine some trees in the garden. Dr. Downer is the Master Coordinator for Ventura County and holds a graduate degree in Botany and Ornamental from Cal Poly Pomona and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside. In his role as a consultant to Lotusland for more than 20 years, Dr. WM. B. DEWEY B. WM. Downer has helped us to detect and A magnificent coast live (Quercus agrifolia) provides shade to the bromeliads. identify health problems in our trees and has assisted our garden staff by published widely on abiotic problems Space is limited for this presentation, providing information about the oaks of trees and is an expert in identifying so please register early by using the and palms on our property. He has damage from pests. coupon on page 19. —Debbie Hild

Help Make Lotusland’s Wishes Come True

EHAVEAwish list of items big and small. To support any of these projects please go to www.lotusland.org and click on Giving to Lotusland; send a check to Ganna Walska Lotusland, Attn: Wish List, 695 Ashley WRoad, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; or contact Anne Dewey at 805.969.3767 ext. 105 or [email protected]. You never know, wishes just might come true. Thank you! —Anne Dewey

❧ ALOE GARDEN BRICK PATH RENOVATION Portions of this path are no longer open to the public as they are unstable due to age. Renovating these pathways will make them ADA accessible and allow all visitors to see more of the garden. $7,500

❧ TEA BREWER A new 100-gallon brewer to make compost tea is essential for fertilizing our important plant collections. $2,750

❧ TRACTOR BUCKET WITH FORKS Our current tractor bucket needs to be replaced. This is a piece of equipment that we use every day. $1,500

❧ BRING ONE FOURTH GRADE CLASS OF 30 STUDENTS TO LOTUSLAND This includes a pre-tour classroom presentation, bus transportation to Lotusland for students, teachers and aides, a docent-guided tour, snacks and written materials. $675

❧ TWO NEW BLOWERS ~ ONE BACKPACK AND ONE HAND-HELD We need new blowers to keep the garden looking immaculate. $350 (backpack) and $250 (hand-held) 5 NEW TO THE COLLECTIONS Tillandsia grandis

OR MORE THAN eleven years, Madame Walska’s garden was Funder the care of Charles Glass. Charlie, as everyone knew him, was an artist and plantsman and oversaw the many garden improvements and projects that Madame envisioned in the 1970s until just before her death. Before coming to Santa Barbara, he and his collecting partner, Bob Foster, made numerous expeditions into Mexico and

Central and South America, bringing HAYES back plants for their own collections. GINIA GINIA PHOTOS BY VIR BY PHOTOS Rhipsalis teres (LEFT) and Rhipsalis paradoxa (RIGHT) are mounted on eucalyptus trees in Lotusland’s .

Many of those plants were also shared white flowers open in late afternoon with Madame Walska and enhanced the through the evening. It may take many collections at Lotusland. Recently, Diane more years before this rare occurrence, Dunhill, Foster’s former wife, donated but the plant is stunning in its own right. several plants from those collections. In addition to the bromeliad, One of them, Tillandsia grandis, has Dunhill has donated two other large just been installed in the bromeliad plants in the genus Rhipsalis. These garden. This is the largest species in the epiphytic cacti have small, pale flowers, genus Tillandsia, forming a rosette more but the large clusters of long segmented than three feet in diameter. Its sturdy stems that dangle from their planting leaves are a gray-green with faint stria- baskets are quite impressive. Rhipsalis tions. It is native from southern Mexico paradoxa and R. teres were collected by to Nicaragua where it usually occurs Charlie Glass, probably in the late clinging to rocks at elevations of 2,500 1960s. They are now on display in the to 5,000 feet. When it flowers, the tropical garden at Lotusland miles and A specimen Tillandsia grandis, originally collected inflorescence can reach 5 feet or so. It is years away from their native habitat in in Mexico by Charles Glass, now grows at Lotusland. pollinated by bats, and the greenish- southeastern Brazil. —Virginia Hayes

Twilight Time at Lotusland Fall’s Botanical Masquerade SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 • 3:30 PM TO SUNSET

S THE SEASONS change and the terrace, which will be alive with the evenings grow longer, Lotusland sights and sounds of the Halloween Amasquerades in different colors season. Children are welcome at this and light. This dramatic backdrop Twilight Tour and will be admitted free provides an enchanting opportunity if they are in a costume or mask accom- to explore the garden later in the day. panied by a paying adult. You may choose to self guide or go on Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a a Docent-led tour. Your reservation very “spirited” afternoon in the garden.

includes festive refreshments on the Please use the coupon page 19 to register. CARTER RICK 6 Horticultural Happenings

ACH YEAR, A horticultural intern is MELANIE SIFTON premier gardens with a proven track selected from a pool of applicants SUSTAINABLE PLANT HEALTH record of addressing sustainability in E from colleges and universities CARE SUMMER INTERN the . around the country. Applicants must be As my culture shock wore off and ASMYLITTLE red Honda chugged its way I settled into living in the pavilion and currently enrolled or recently graduated across the eastern California desert, I working with Corey Welles, the Sus- from an accredited college-level horticul- wondered what I would find when I tainable Plant Healthcare Coordinator, tural program. Lotusland is extremely arrived at Lotusland just a few hours my good fortune flourished as I got to grateful to the Marisla Fund and to away on the central coast. I knew that know and experience Lotusland’s rare donor Kathryn Calise for their support Lotusland was famous for, among many plants, incredible collections, dramatic of the 2008 student internship. other things, its collections, but , historic architecture, As Lotusland’s horticultural program would the famous garden be as hot and passionate staff, dedicated volunteers evolved from a system of conventional ? dry as the Mojave Desert Would the and comfortable climate. To have the techniques to integrated pest manage- ? garden be swimming in lotus flowers opportunity to delve into the inner ment, students have worked with This was my first day ever in California grounds staff to learn the variety of workings of such a marvelous garden on the last leg of my drive from Toronto was truly a dream come true. maintenance skills required to care to Santa Barbara, and I had only a vague Only at Lotusland could I have for diverse garden areas. Since 2003, idea of what I would find. been made privy to the compelling Lotusland has offered a “Sustainable When I finally did arrive for my history of the great Madame Ganna Horticulture” internship that covers Lotusland sustainable plant healthcare Walska while learning how to pollinate the philosophy, principles and practices internship, I couldn’t believe what I saw. a rare cycad plant. Only by living at of the systems management cultural While I had been told that Lotusland Lotusland could I experience the ethereal program employed in the garden. was a top-notch public garden, I was luminescence of the aloe pond and catch This past summer, Melanie Sifton, unprepared for the stunning gardens, the sweet scent of night-blooming cacti a student in the Cornell University spectacular plant collections, unbelieva- by moonlight. Only with a Lotusland Graduate Program in Public Garden ble accommodations and wonderful staff internship could I learn from knowledge- Leadership, worked with Corey Welles, members who greeted me. able and supportive staff who have made Lotusland’s Plant Health Care Coordina- I had set my sights on doing a the rare commitment to uphold the tor, and experienced the daily operations summer internship as part of my Cornell exquisite beauty of Madame’s renowned of Lotusland’s horticultural program. Plantations Graduate Program in Public Lotusland vision, while maintaining Melanie’s experience, knowledge, Garden Leadership at Lotusland and was the gardens using sustainable and curiosity, motivation, and compatibility thrilled when I was actually chosen. My ecologically sound horticulture practices. were greatly appreciated by all staff. principle area of interest is sustainable The ecologically friendly approach We wish her the best and look forward landscape design and maintenance prac- at Lotusland goes way beyond integrated to crossing paths with her somewhere tices in public gardens, and Lotusland pest management or organic ; down the road. —Mike Iven was suggested to me as one of the it uses holistic techniques that seek to address the roots of problems instead of just applying band-aid solutions. In fact, by literally getting to the “roots” of plant healthcare, the staff has hit upon the importance of soil health and uses compost teas and moisture monitoring to unlock the hidden potential of the soil to help maintain the overall health of even the rarest and most finicky plants. When a significant insect pest is attacking a plant, don’t get sprayed. Instead, a more long-term and resilient solution is put into play whereby planting areas are designed to provide habitat for beneficial insects that can then take care of the pest naturally.

IVEN These are just a few of the clever L practices that the Lotusland staff uses in the gardens, but many more techniques MICHAE Lotusland’s Plant Health Care Coordinator, Corey Welles, with Sustainable Plant Health Care Summer are used to successfully promote the Intern Melanie Sifton. overall health of the collections. 7

While skeptics and those not for- as horticultural guidance. His gracious tunate enough to visit Lotusland might greeting and broad smile were shared expect that sustainable horticulture with everyone who visited. Frank’s comes at the price of traditional beauty presence in the garden is sorely missed, and the sacrifice of historic design, I but his exceptional handiwork is still found that the gardens were some of on display and will serve as a model and the most beautiful, best maintained and template for many years to come. historically faithful of any I have ever —Virginia Hayes seen. This wonderful mix of sustain- ability and history makes Lotusland a PETER STOLLENWERK model for public gardens around the A FRIEND AND ONE-TIME employee of world that are struggling to become Lotusland, Peter Stollenwerk, passed more sustainable but are challenged away in August. by a mission to preserve significant Peter and his wife Linda worked for cultural . many years to repair, patch, paint and My summer internship at Lotusland renovate all the structures and facilities has left a lasting impression on me as at Lotusland after Ganna Walska died. to the heights that can be achieved They lived in the pavilion, which had through the unified dedication of no kitchen until they converted one of

passionate and intelligent people. While HAYES the closets. Peter became Lotusland’s the Lotusland vision was conceived and first Equipment and Facilities Main- created by Ganna Walska, the palpable GINIA tenance Supervisor and Mike Furner VIR spirit of the garden lives on in the efforts Frank Fujii pruning a Japanese tree at was Peter’s assistant. Peter designed of the staff, volunteers and members. Lotusland in 1997. and/or engineered several features at My experience of this winning com- Lotusland that he and Mike then built, bination has been unforgettable and Japanese style) was his real specialty. including the wisteria arbor, has left me with an even stronger belief From that part-time beginning, Frank shrine, lemon arbor and the birdcage in in the ability for historic public gardens went on to collaborate on one of the butterfly garden. to uphold the principles of sustain- Madame Walska’s biggest projects, Peter understood and truly loved ability while still remaining true to their the creation of a Japanese-style garden the beauty and tranquility of Lotusland. vital past. around the old reservoir during 1968 Years ago, he moved to northern I am grateful to Kathryn Calise and and 1969. From deciding on what plants California and recently to Nevada, but to the Marisla Fund for their financial should be included to traveling to he visited Santa Barbara often. When in support and to Mike Iven, Paul Mills, Temecula, California to choose the town he always spent time at Lotusland Esau Ramirez, Gwen Stauffer, Corey required landscape boulders and stones and loved to compliment the changes Welles and the entire Lotusland staff and attending to many other details, he observed and the quality of the for an amazing summer internship Frank, along with Ozzie Da Ros and maintenance. He will be remembered experience. As I return to my studies at Madame Walska, crafted a garden space for the numerous contributions he made Cornell University in Ithaca, , that Frank says, “Gives you a feeling to Lotusland and for his passionate I miss you all and dream of returning of serenity and quietness; makes you appreciation of Madame’s creation. again someday to the spectacular want to meditate.” —Mike Iven gardens of Lotusland. —Melanie Sifton Care of the Japanese garden would become his full-time job in 1972. Until FRANK FUJII RETIRES his retirement early in 2008, Frank’s AT THE AGE of 90 and after nearly 40 experience, dedication and attention years of dedication to Lotusland, Frank allowed the Japanese garden to continue Fujii has retired. Frank, the son of a to mature and improve to the delight Japanese landscaper and designer, fol- of Madame Walska and visitors to lowed in his father’s footsteps, studying Lotusland. Besides taking care of the horticulture and botany before being Japanese garden, Frank contributed to interned in a War Relocation Camp. shaping plants throughout Lotusland After the war, he continued to pursue including the rebuilt lemon arbor, the a career in horticulture, gardening in magnolia espaliered on the south wall several large estates in the area. of the pavilion, early training of the When he first came to Lotusland, renovated in the theatre garden Frank was engaged to prune the and the tea tree arbor at the new visitor SY PHOTO animals that Madame Walska had center, among many others. He served installed around the horticultural clock. as a mentor and inspiration to many COURTE Aesthetic pruning (including in the garden staff, providing personal as well Peter Stollenwerk 8

agreed that they never looked back when peaceful quality of the Japanese garden, they discovered succulents. They had to but “I love the theater garden,” she tells learn the hard way that succulents me, “because an outdoor theater is an grow quickly in the California climate, amazing idea and concept, and the one but still they dedicated a large part of at Lotusland is so charming with the their first garden to them. grotesques.” Nancy and Tom admitted The moment I arrived at their home they enjoy everything about Lotusland, in Montecito, it was easy to see how but the thing they love the best is the much the Crawfords love to garden. staff. “They are very nice people, and They built their house with numerous we especially love the way they work large windows so that the lovely gardens with kids and the community.” surrounding the house are outdoor Lotusland is most grateful to the extensions of their indoor rooms. Nancy Crawfords, who sponsor our annual explained to me that her family has Members Family Day. Tom and Nancy always been “outdoor people,” and she are thrilled that children want to visit The Lotus grew up hiking through the deciduous Lotusland and are inspired by the forests of Michigan, collecting wild gardens. “Our granddaughter chose to Society mushrooms. Their passion for plants give up her spot on her soccer team and the great outdoors motivated the during a big tournament so she wouldn’t Crawfords to make a second home on miss Members Family Day,” Nancy tells the garden island of Kauai. “Wild orchids me. Then, with a laugh, she says, “But NANCY AND TOM grow naturally on the lava rock all around her father was the soccer coach, so he CRAWFORD, JR. our house, and our friends are amazed had to go to the tournament and miss to think we planted them,” Nancy says, the day at Lotusland.” HEN I CALLED Nancy and Tom “but the orchids grew on their own.” Nancy and Tom joined The Lotus Crawford, Jr. to ask if they It seemed only natural that Society for many reasons. It is a Wwould be the subject of this issue’s Lotusland would become a favorite Crawford family tradition to support Lotus Society profile, I soon learned I place for the entire Crawford family. local organizations, and when Tom and was asking for precious time in the lives Nancy chaperoned her sons’ school field Nancy decided to make long-term gifts of two people who are very busy giving trips to the gardens and also joined bird to organizations in the community, considerable time, love and support to walks with former Executive Director Lotusland was at the top of the list. their family and their community. I was Steve Timbrook. Their sons acquired “Lotusland’s work in conserving rare relieved when Nancy and Tom enthu- a particular fondness for the topiary plants is phenomenal,” Nancy says, “and siastically agreed to the interview, and garden, even as they were teenagers. if it were not for the preservation of upon our meeting I discovered why. Tom was introduced to lotuses for the rare plants at Lotusland, those species Nancy and Tom have been smitten first time at Lotusland, and Madame’s would be gone.” —Gwen Stauffer with Lotusland since Tom’s father, Tom water garden inspired him to plant a Crawford, Sr., introduced them to the lotus pond of his own. Tom told me B gardens, soon after they moved to Santa that he loves the full cycle of the lotus Barbara 35 years ago. According to Tom, plant—from pad to pod—and he was NEW MEMBERS they moved here to escape the cold so moved by their beauty that he winters of Michigan, and while Nancy included lotuses in the pattern on the HANK YOU TO THESE additional spoke reminiscently of the lilacs she had iron at the entrance to their home. new members for their generous to leave behind, both Tom and Nancy Nancy is fond of the meditative and Tsupport. Mr. and Mrs. Claude W. Case Stephen and Toni Haselton in Honor of Scott E. Haselton David and Charlene Heinz Debra and John Piot Members of The Lotus Society have each made a gift or bequest of $10,000 or more to Lotusland’s Endowment Fund. Names of Lotus Society members are engraved on The Wall of Honor, which is located at the Visitor Center at the end of the Australian tea tree arbor. To learn more about The Lotus SY PHOTO Society, please call Anne Dewey,

COURTE Lotusland’s Director of Development, Nancy and Tom Crawford, Jr. at 805.969.3767, extension 105. 9 LOTUSLAND CELEBRATES Out of Lotusland

OTUSLAND IS VERY grateful to Willie G. the giraffe, who happily our generous Sustainers—Rich munched on acacia and pepper tree Land Luci Janssen, Kind World branches. Willie G. came from Wild Foundation, William and Sandra Wonders, an animal rescue park in San Nicholson, Joey Pearson and Mish Diego. The main lawn was alive with Tworkowski of Mish New York—who the sound of South African themed made this fundraising gala not only one drumming and singing by Panzumo in of the most financially successful events the theatre garden. ever, but also one of the most wildly Board President Mason Farrell memorable parties of the summer. welcomed guests, thanked the generous Creative Committee Co-chairs Jill donors and talented event committee Levinson and Cynthia Spivey, along and introduced Lotusland’s new Exe- with their intrepid committee—Anne cutive Director, Gwen Stauffer. On the Dewey, Betsy Drucker, Christine job since May, Gwen said she was Marlene and Bob Veloz were successful bidders for a Emmons, Sally Enthoven, Tiffany delighted to be enjoying her very first Dinner for Ten with paleoanthropologist Dr. Donald Foster, Erin Beach Hedrick, Kisa Heyer, Lotusland Celebrates. After dinner was C. Johanson (CENTER). Dawn Lafitte, Bambi Leonard, Alixe served by Mondial, Gwen returned to Mattingly, Sandra Nicholson, Lizzie the stage to talk about Lotusland’s design explorer extraordinaire Dani Peus, Valerie Rice, Laura Shelburne, programs and community involvement. Stone, which included gift certificates Meghan Stoll, Anne Towbes, Katie Gwen introduced Lisa Hubbard from to five must-shop boutiques: DIANI, Williamson, Crystal Wyatt and Tamara Sotheby’s who did a marvelous job of Elyse Walker, Jules Allen Cashmere, Jensen—and I.D.O. Events, Inc., did auctioning seven very special items. Pretty Thing and Jenni Kayne. an amazing job of creating a Lotusland Appropriately enough, the first Dinner for Ten with guest Dr. Donald C. safari. We are grateful for the support item was a pair of Bronze Lion Head Johanson was a huge hit. Dr. Johanson is of Sotheby’s for underwriting the Wall-Sculptures—replicas of one that a renowned paleoanthropologist who invitation and providing the excellent Madame Walska hung on the pavilion discovered the Lucy skeleton, the oldest services of auctioneer Lisa Hubbard. patio. Lotusland thanks Giffin & Crane known skeleton in the world. The After being entertained by the for constructing the pillars to display audience went so wild over this dinner Konkoba drummers at the entrance to the sculptures. that Dr. Johanson agreed to be the guest the gala, guests were quite startled to The trip to South Africa—well planned of honor for a second dinner! discover Susie, a South African elephant by committee member Sally Enthoven— Late Afternoon Light at Lotusland, and movie star. promises to be an amazing adventure a beautiful oil painting by Ralph Tango the cheetah awed guests in that includes a stay at the fabulous Waterhouse, framed by Carleton- the Japanese garden. Tango came from Spier Wine Estate and much more. Kirkegaard Framing, was quickly The Cat Haven in Dunlap, California, A guest was happy to Adopt the Aloe snapped up by an appreciative guest. which is dedicated to the preservation Garden, which includes the opportunity And last, but definitely not least, of wild cats. The lawn was beautifully to host a private party in their very own renowned jewelry designer Mish decorated with an elegant African safari garden for 40 lucky guests. Tworkowski of Mish New York donated theme, but the real show stopper was Next was a Shopping Safari, with an 11.33-carat cushion-cut African-mined RICK CARTER PHOTOS BY BY PHOTOS Ralph Waterhouse (RIGHT) painted Late Afternoon Light at Lotusland Willy G. the giraffe delighted Jennifer and Nicholas Hale, Michael Smith, Anne especially for this event. Pat and Chris Beach were the lucky high bidders. and Michael Towbes and Gina Tolleson. 10

Dr. Donald Johanson (CENTER) will be the guest of honor at a Dinner for Ten Luis Estévez, Marilyn Gevirtz, Gordy Hardey and Irma Jurkowitz enjoyed hors purchased by Patricia and Larry Durham. Larry is a Lotusland Trustee. d’oeuvres and wine as they entered Out of Lotusland.

aquamarine and his design services BENEFACTORS Karen & Harry Kolb to create an out-of-this-world custom Patrick & Christine Beach Patty & John MacFarlane jewelry piece. Gay & Tony Browne in honor of the fabulous committee As the sun began to set, the last item William & Kathryn Calise Montecito Bank & Trust of business was drawing the winner of Alexandra & William M. Daugherty Cynthia & Chapin Nolen Northern Trust the fabulous raffle item—a trip to the Larry & Patricia Durham Sally & Patrick Enthoven* Marianne & Norman F. Sprague, III luxurious Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, Linda & Fred Gluck Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth which includes golf at Hunter Ranch Hotel Cheval* Susan & John Sweetland and dinners at Artisan Restaurant and I.D.O. Events, Inc.* Susanne & Gary Tobey Deborah’s Room at JUSTIN Winery. Palmer & Joan Jackson Katie & Fred Williamson This marvelous item was donated by Dr. Donald Johanson* Wyatt Technology Corporation Lotusland Trustee Sherry Gilson and Morrie & Irma Jurkowitz Anonymous her husband Robert Gilson. Jill & Neil Levinson Mike & Amy Mayfield PATRONS After the untamed success of the Dr. & Mrs. A.E. Amorteguy auction, the departing guests received AJ & Valerie Rice Nancy B. Schlosser Marc Appleton & Joanna Kerns delicious animal cookies donated by Sotheby’s* Margo & Jeff Barbakow Jeannine’s Bakery. Meghan & Robert Stoll Christi & Robert Bogle Lotusland wishes to thank the Jeanne C. Thayer Cabana Home following supporters whose generosity Christopher J. Toomey Carleton-Kirkegaard Framing* ensured a ferociously fun evening and a Michael & Anne Towbes Susan & Claude Case major fundraising success. Ralph Waterhouse* Karen & Howard Clark —Anne Dewey Conservation Corporation Africa* PATRON TABLE HOSTS Jane Gail Copelan SUSTAINERS Bank of America Foundation Karen & Ted Coyne Rich & Luci Janssen Jim & Deanna Dehlsen Oswald J. Da Ros Kind World Foundation Giffin & Crane General Contractors Emily Moon River Lodge* William & Sandra Nicholson Sherry & Robert Gilson Robert & Christine Emmons Joey Pearson Kisa & Christian Heyer Margo & Robert Feinberg Mish Tworkowski of Mish New York* Rich & Luci Janssen Ian M. Fisher & Michelle J. Montez

Terri Havens, Sandi Nicholson and Rhonda Sheakley enjoyed the wildly Joey Pearson, with Dick and Jany Pearson, was the lucky high bidder for the memorable party. Sandi is a Lotusland Trustee. custom-designed piece of jewelry by Mish Tworkowski. 11

Mish Tworkowski was thrilled with the spirited Executive Director Gwen Stauffer talked about Board President Mason Farrell welcomed guests bidding for his generous donation of an 11.33-carat Lotusland’s programs and community involvement and thanked the generous donors and talented aquamarine as well as his design services to create and said she was very happy to be at her first committee who made Out of Lotusland such a a fabulous piece of jewelry. Lotusland Celebrates. fabulous event.

Ruben Flores Marilyn S. Tennity Jeff & Hollye Jacobs Tiffany & Frank Foster Bob & Marlene Veloz in honor of Jill & Neil Levinson Arthur R. Gaudi Nicholas & Patricia Weber Jules Allen Cashmere Mrs. John Gillespie Westmont College Jenni Kayne* Steve & Beth Green Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Wilson Mr. Steven McGuire Dani & Bill Hahn Lisa & David Wolf Nancy Munger Joanne C. Holderman Nancy & Byron Kent Wood Pretty Thing* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hugunin Mrs. Elizabeth S. Youker Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree Eddie & Monica Langhorne Anonymous in honor of Sandi & Bill Nicholson Sandra Lynne Mr. & Mrs. Slaught Liz McGrath, DONORS Westmont College* Cellars/Marine/Plettenberg Hotels* Mr. David C. Agnew Clifford & Crystal Wyatt Mondial* Artisan Restaurant* Dr. James Yoch Maria Ferrer Murdock Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. Anonymous Connie & John Pearcy Daniel Bifano & Allen Brostrom Mr. & Mrs. Brent Peus in honor of Susanne & Gary Tobey AUCTION WINNERS Mrs. Virginia Ridder John & Mary Blair Patrick & Christine Beach Rhonda Seiter & James Seiter Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Bradley Larry & Patricia Durham Edward & Judy Shea in honor of Marianne Sprague Ruben Flores Larry & Rhonda Sheakley Dr. & Mrs. Glynne Couvillion Arthur R. Gaudi Craig & Laura Shelburne Deborah’s Room, Peter Kavoian & Ray Winn Greg & Barbara Siemon JUSTIN & Winery William & Sandra Nicholson Beverly Smaniotto Caroline Diani of DIANI* Connie & John Pearcy Gwen L. Stauffer Elyse Walker* Joey Pearson John & Daryl Stegall Essex House* Brett & Joanna Posten Jacqueline J. Stevens Marilyn Gevirtz in honor of Jill Levinson Ivan & Genevieve Reitman Matthew & Katherine Stewart Barbara Goldenberg Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree Dani Stone* Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Harvie Bob & Marlene Veloz Hania P. Tallmadge in honor of Nancy Schlosser *denotes In-kind donations

Susie, the South African elephant, was fascinated with Meghan and Robert Stoll, Joanna and Brett Posten and Palmer and Susan Jackson, Jr. had a great time at Laurel Barrack and Fred Burrows. Meghan served on the event committee. the sold-out gala. Brett is a Lotusland Trustee. 12 LotusFest!

USIC, WINE AND water gardens were just some of the highlights at LotusFest 2008. Guests enjoyed M demonstrations and displays of , the art of Japanese flower arranging, as well as a program prepared by Lotusland’s Curator of the Living Collection, Virginia Hayes, that provided in-depth information about lotuses and other aquatic plants. Lotusland wishes to thank Ikenobo Ikebana and all of the generous Santa Barbara County vintners who help make this sell-out event so spectacular: Alma Rosa Winery and , Ancient Peaks, Artiste, Blair Fox Cellars, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Carina Cellars, Daniel Gehrs Wines, Demetria Estate, Jaffurs Wine Cellars, Kenneth Volk Vineyard, Labyrinth Winery, Lafond Winery, Lane Tanner, Lucas & Lewellen, Qupé, Salisbury Vineyards, Santa Barbara Winery, Summerland Winery, Whitcraft Winery and Zaca Mesa Winery. Erin Wallace and Alyssa Whitcraft poured pinot noir from Whitcraft Winery for —Dorothy Shaner Debbie and Matt Ryan and Rhona and Avi Wacht.

Josh Shelton of the Vajra Trio performed throughout the afternoon for Mark Noble and his nephew talked with Lotusland’s Executive Director Gwen delighted guests. Stauffer at her first LotusFest. CK CARTER CK PHOTOS BY RI BY PHOTOS Lisa Walsh and Penny Bianchi were among the Valerie Halverson and Eric Hochberg of Ikenobo Ikebana Blair Fox of Blair Fox Cellars was one of the guests who enjoyed the wine and the lotuses. demonstrated Japanese flower arranging. many generous vintners who donated wine. 13

Lori Anderson of Kenneth Volk Vineyards Jenn and Jonathan Cooper from Carina Cellars poured for Michael Melusky of Qupé provided delicious poured a variety of wines at the festive event. appreciative guests. wine for sampling. SY PHOTO COURTE Megan McGrath of Lucas & Lewellen Winery poured for Anne Wilder and Maridel Salisbury of Salisbury Vineyards chatted with Lotusland Trustee Tim Wisleder. Nancy Wood.

BOOK SIGNING AND RECEPTION The Gourmet Garden by Virginia Hayes SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • 3:00 TO 5:00 PM

OME JOIN US for a celebration of 20% off of the suggested publisher’s list the release of The Gourmet Garden, price. Take advantage of this opportunity Cwritten by Virginia Hayes, Lotusland’s to shop and stroll in the garden, enjoy- Curator of the Living Collection. The ing wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as Gourmet Garden explains the steps delicious, locally grown produce. involved in cultivating a garden that Admission is $35 or use your will provide you with the finest natural, member admission pass. Reservations organic ingredients essential for gourmet are necessary and may be made by call- dining. Virginia will be on hand to sign ing 805.969.9990. You must be present copies for Lotusland members, who may the day of the book signing to purchase purchase them on the day of the event the book at the special discount price. for only $17 including tax, more than —Dorothy Shaner 14 Bill Daugherty Joins Lotusland’s Board of Trustees

OTUSLAND IS PLEASED to welcome Co-chairman of AG/Arbor Management Bill Daugherty as a new member before founding three local businesses L of the Board of Trustees. He here in Santa Barbara: WM Daugherty and his wife Alex have been cultivating & Co., WMD Capital Markets and the their botanical instincts since planting a recently formed WMD Realty. small forest of trees on their roof-top Bill has been a valuable member of garden back in , and they Lotusland’s Finance Committee for the have been Lotusland supporters for the past three years and continues to serve past ten years. on that committee. He also finds time Bill studied both and to coach his two young sons’ baseball economics at UC Davis. He served as and basketball teams. Vice-President at Goldman Sachs & Co., Lotusland is fortunate to have this Managing Director at Nomura Securities, outstanding community member as a RICK CARTER RICK Bill Daugherty President of Arbor Capital Partners and part of its Board of Trustees.

Japanese Garden Aesthetic Workshop WITH GREG KITAJIMA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 1:00 TO 4:00 PM

IKE A BAD haircut, poorly pruned account not only the essence of the plant, At our workshop, you will learn trees and bland geometric shapes but also the needs of its surrounding not only the same pruning techniques L can greatly detract from an other- environment. Proper aesthetic pruning used in Lotusland’s Japanese garden, wise beautiful landscape. This is where increases the natural splendor of a plant but also how to apply them in your aesthetic pruning can provide a natural and contains size where space limita- own garden. This is a hands-on alternative. tions exist. It also increases the health workshop, so please bring your pruners Aesthetic pruning is the com- of the plant by allowing air to flow with you! bination of the science of through it, thus acting as a natural Please use the coupon on page 19 with an artistic interpretation, taking into deterrent to many pest problems. to register. —Dorothy Shaner

100% Agave AN INTOXICATING LECTURE BY STEVEN TIMBROOK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • 3:00 TO 5:00 PM

ACK BY POPULAR demand! Lotusland’s Director Emeritus, B Steven Timbrook, will reprise his lecture featuring some of the more fascinating botanical facts about . He will explore the chemistry, botany and techniques behind the production of tequila, mescal and pulque, three of the most common alcoholic beverages manufactured from the century plant. In keeping with the spirit, a recep- tion featuring food and drink of Mexico

will follow; shot glasses provided. IMBROOK Please register by using the coupon

on page 19. —Dorothy Shaner STEVEN T 15 Volunteer Profile: Dave Heinz “A D R EA M COME TRUE”

to relocate, but he and Charlene could rock retaining walls and an underground not imagine leaving the place they now irrigation system. called home. Though Dave was very busy in Dave visited Lotusland for the first retirement, Charlene suggested that he time in the early 1990s and says he was had room for one more passion and completely and forever changed by the suggested he become a Lotusland experience. He was so moved by what docent. Dave joined the 2005 Docent he saw that he knew he wanted to be Training Class and now enjoys leading associated with the garden in some way tours. Invariably, he says, people are in the future. It was for him, as it is for enchanted, just as he was when he so many who see Madame’s garden, visited so many years ago. Dave tells a love at first sight. story of being a docent for a family Participating in outplacement train- with young children. At the end of the ing to find a new career, Dave was tour the father asked his five-year-old asked to name his ultimate dream jobs. daughter, “What was the best part of He remembers that one of his dreams the tour for you?” She replied, taking was to be involved in some way with hold of Dave’s hand, “my new best Lotusland. Because the garden was not friend, Dave.” This reward is one of the yet open to the public, his job search DEBBIE HILD best things he could receive, he says. Dave Heinz went in another direction. He became Dave has expanded his involvement Corporate Facilities Manager for Inamed with Lotusland to include being a Tour AVE HEINZ HAS been interested Corp. with primary responsibilities in in plants and gardening since real estate acquisition and construction Facilitator and a volunteer for special he was a boy, growing up on management. events. His dream has come true; he is D now truly “involved with Lotusland.” the plains of Minnesota. He worked After retiring from his second career during summer vacations as a gardener in 2002, Dave found he had more time And recently Dave turned the tables and remembers the title of his senior to seriously pursue the many pastimes and encouraged Charlene to become a year term paper, “It’s a Tree Country.” he only dabbled in before. These volunteer so they can assist together. Married for 44 years this past include tennis, sculpture and gardening. While she has just received her official month, Dave and his wife Charlene met Dave plays tennis four times a week, badge, we look forward to years of at Minnesota State University. Upon has shown his sculpture at the Faulkner service from Charlene. She and Dave graduation, Dave took a job as an Gallery and the Santa Barbara Sculptors are devoted Lotusland supporters and Industrial Engineer with Jostens Inc. and Guild and has earned some awards. recently became members of The Lotus was transferred to the Santa Barbara However, he spends the most time Society. We are proud to have Dave and manufacturing facility in 1967. When the gardening and, in fact, single-handedly Charlene as volunteers. Thank you for Santa Barbara company plant closed in transformed his brush-covered one-acre all that you do for Lotusland. 1991, Dave was offered an opportunity lot to a beautiful garden complete with —Debbie Hild

Holiday Succulent Wreath Making Workshop SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 9:00 AM TO NOON

UILD A BEAUTIFUL living Enjoy an informative and fun morning wreath that can be used year- in our and go home with a B round with minimal care. No beautiful one-of-a-kind creation. experience necessary! The workshop is limited to 15 adults Lotusland’s experienced staff and so please register early. volunteers will lead you through the Please use the coupon on page 19 steps and provide all of the needed to sign up for this event. materials to construct one wreath. —Dorothy Shaner 16 BLESSING THE HOUSES OF HIGHLAND CHIAPAS: Art and Tradition of Iron Roof Crosses WITH GINNY GUESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • 9:30 TO 11:30 AM

INNY GUESS HAS been studying that decorates homes and public places bromeliads and the history of in Santa Barbara. Gironwork in Chiapas, the southern- The results of her research appear in most state of Mexico, for more than her book Spirit of Chiapas: the Expressive 20 years. In this illustrated talk, Ginny Art of the Roof Cross Tradition, published draws on her knowledge of bromeliads in 2004 by the Museum of New Mexico and ironwork to discuss the custom in Press. In 2007, in collaboration with Chiapas of blessing a private home the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic with a roof cross and how bromeliads Preservation, Ginny organized an exhibit relate to the practice. of her private collection of iron roof She will introduce us to the crafts- crosses from Chiapas at Casa de la men who forge these iron crosses and Guerra. The exhibit is scheduled to tour explain how such crosses evolved from the in 2010.

examples of religious folk art to Space is limited, so please register SY PHOTO collectible decorative art. She will also early by using the coupon on page 19.

provide a glimpse at the ornate ironwork —Debbie Hild COURTE Aloe Outing SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009 1:00 TO 4:00 PM

LOOMING WHEN MOST plants are dormant, aloes display their colorful inflorescence during the Bwinter months, providing a striking contrast to the grey days of the season. Spend an afternoon strolling in the gardens and enjoy over 170 species and of aloes. This opportunity to visit Lotusland during our off season, when Lotusland is closed for public tours, is a special privilege for our members only. Admission is $35 or one membership admission pass. For more information or to make reservations, please

ET EATON call 805.969-9990. —Dorothy Shaner JAN

Gift Membership IVEN

Delight family and friends or thank a client L with a gift membership to celebrate the holidays. MICHAE For information, please call 805.969.3767 Funds from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust allowed for the acquisition of a gas-powered utility vehicle capable of towing 100-gallon spray rigs used and speak with Marilyn Foreman at extension 115. to apply compost tea. Facilities and maintenance technician Mike Furner is pictured in the unit, which also has a power dump bed. 17 Lotusland Members WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2008

LEVEL IV Ms. Donna Stockholm Ms. Julia Dawson Ms. Brook Harvey-Taylor Ms. Linda Sullenger Ms. Jennifer Dedoes Fred & Betty Hayman Donald & Joanne Thompson Mrs. Shasta Delp Dr. Donald Johanson Mrs. Martha Voelkel Mr. Robert Duffy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Moncrief Mr. Spencer Westbrook Ms. Connie Early Ralph & Diane Waterhouse Ms. Penelope Wong Ms. Chantal Evrard Ms. Ellen Farbstein LEVEL III LEVEL I Tammi & Sean Flynn Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert Baur, Jr. Mrs. Charlotte Alwast Ashley & Wendy Foster Tim & Allison Dittmann Ms. Sue Barrera Mr. Michael Fox Margaret & Barry Kemp Ms. Sue Bass Mr. Martin Fox Herbert & Diana Stern Jacolin & Jossh Beann Ms. Connie Frawley Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Woolley Teresa & Robert Beard Ms. Christine Gaskin Mrs. Andri Beauchamp Mrs. Anne Marie Gebele LEVEL II Ms. Mellisa Beaugrand Tom & Molly Gerald Ms. Patricia Ainsa Mr. & Mrs. Lou Bewersdorf Ms. Roxanne Gilman Alexander Mertens Fine Art Mrs. Linda Birke Ms. Sally H. Giloth Ms. Glenna Baker Ms. Helen Bonzi Ms. Lynn Goebel Lars & Ellen Bildsten Ms. Judy Bonzi Nancy & Ken Goldsholl Mr. Brad Bottsford & Ms. Susan Stone Mrs. Martha Bonzi Ms. Elyse Gonzales Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Bradley Mr. Mark Bradley Lisa & Tim Goodman Ms. Mary Byrd & Mr. John Fisher & Ms. Katherine Bradford Ms. Leslie Gray & Mr. Marc Freedmand Ms. Hanna Chusid Ms. Lisa Brady Ms. Stephanie Greenwood & Mr. Marek Buchwald Elaine & Stephen Breen Ms. Noelle Hallman Mr. Aaron Curd & Mr. John Thyne Ms. Lisa Brownell Mr. Thomas R. Hansen Ms. Janine Dallow Ms. Celia Bush Ms. Donna Hebert Ms. Tami Faircloth & Mr. Chris Knudson Mrs. Andrea Cambern Ms. Gail Herson & Mr. Parke Cole Mrs. Deborah Filippini Ruth & Malcolm Campbell Frank & Lucy Heyming Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Foil Mr. & Mrs. Dale Cipra Ms. Kristen Hull Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fort Mrs. Virginia Colina Ms. Melanie Jacobson & Mr. Jim Pearson Nancy & Michael Gifford Mr. Deni Curtis Ms. Dian Kennedy Ms. Nancy Girten Marie & Kent Dadisman Siri Dharma Khalsa Ms. Sarah Guthu Ms. Susan Dahl & Gurumantra Khalsa Craig & Carrie Hafner Mr. Scott Daigre & Mr. Sam Hamann Continued on page 18 Ms. Charlotte A. Hanson Ms. Janet Harke Ms. Marcia Harvey & Mr. Elliott Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hobson Members Who Have Increased Eric & Elena Hochberg Hotel Cheval Their Level of Support Ms. Jennie Hsu JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2008 Mr. Jaya Jacob Ms. Eden Johnson Ms. Mia King & Ms. Lucy King GARDEN BENEFACTOR LEVEL II Miss Janet M. Laughter Staffan & Margareta Encrantz Ms. Gladys Aanerud Ms. Daveena Limonick Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bijou Ms. Marian Lloyd GARDEN PATRON Mr. Michael Colton Mrs. Bozena Lojewska Mr. David H. Murdock Ms. Patricia Colvig Jennifer & David Lyons Mr. & Mrs. AJ Rice Stephen & Lisa Couvillion Ms. Michele McCane & Mr. Jeff Vintar Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeGruy Ms. Nancy Menges LEVEL IV Dr. & Mrs. Joe W. Dobbs Ms. Alejandra Micale Mr. Dennis McGowan Bruce & Kelley Giffin Ms. Sherry Mills & Mr. Rudi Van Brussel Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gulbransen Ms. Angela Moll Ms. Carol Quackenbush LEVEL III Mrs. Aira Harris Mr. Art Queler Lewis & Deana Abe Sir Richard & Lady Latham Ms. Meridith Reeback Mr. & Mrs. William Daugherty Ms. Christina Liao Ms. Nancy Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Ted Friedel Mr. & Mrs. John Perez Ms. Patricia Rumpza Mr. & Mrs. David Johnson Kelly & Jeff Ransdell Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sands Mr. & Mrs. David Lafitte John & Diana Slais Ms. Lucinda C. Sapienza Ms. Liza Rassner & Mr. Mark F. Weiss Ms. Debra Stoller Ms. Alexa Schloh 18

Eli & Nick Lagattuta Mr. Mark Schaedler Mr. Mike Lee Ms. Lauren Schaffer Thank You to Our Dr. & Mrs. Carl J. Levinson Mrs. Leslie Cane Schneiderman Ms. Susan Lieber Ms. Julie A. Siegel GARDEN SPONSORS Ms. Anneliese Ms. Kirsten Silva Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Gluck Mrs. Lisa Lopez Mr. Brian Smith Jack Mithun & Mercedes Millington Ms. Sandy Lynne Mr. Jim Sorden Mrs. Edward E. Stepanek Tony & Tessie Martinez Mrs. Denise Speer Peter & Leslie Tolan Mr. & Mrs. Peter McCarthy Ms. Dor Stampfli Ms. Carolyn McInerney Mr. Thomas Stewart & Mr. Aaron Battista GARDEN BENEFACTORS Harsha & Nandakumar Menon Ms. Kathy Stoddard Mr. & Mrs. William J. Calise, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. O’Malley Miller Dr. Jack Sturm Staffan & Margareta Encrantz Mr. & Mrs. Tom Mintun Ms. Sue Swackhamer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Feinberg Carl & Freya Muhlstein Mr. Van Swearingen & Mr. Ulysses Aban Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Hugunin Mr. Bob Myers Ms. Mary Claire Sweeters Mr. & Mrs. Jon B. Lovelace Ms. Chan Nguyen Ms. Christina Swing Mr. & Mrs. John Mozart & Mr. Ashfaq Chowdhury Mr. Paddy Tabor Mr. & Mrs. William W. Nicholson Ms. Sylvia Nichols-Nelson Mr. Nicholas Tiffin Mrs. Andy Pearson & Mr. Doug Nelson Ms. Tisha Varela Mr. & Mrs. Harold Simmons Janie & Michael Noon Mrs. Christine Waguespack Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Simon Ms. Sara Norquay Mr. & Mrs. John Weaver Ms. Beverly Smaniotto Alice & Joe Olla Stephan & Jean Weeks Ms. Jeanne C. Thayer Ms. Gail O’Reilly Heather & Andres Weisz Mr. Jack Baker, Wallis Foundation Mr. James Perlin Liz West-Byrd & Bill Byrd Ms. Sue Pitzer Ms. Megan Williams-Lee Ms. Sherry Pogorzelski Mr. Robert Wilson & Ms. Lisa Livone Continued from page 17 Mr. Clifford Potts Mr. Tim Wisleder Ms. Ninette Klinger Ms. Cynthia Riley & Mr. David Nuell Mrs. Barbara Woods Ms. Marie Kondzielski & Mr. Randy Aden Ms. Sharon Roe Ms. Linda Wright Mrs. Janet Koornwinder Ms. Debbie Roman Ms. Pauline Yan & Mr. Andy Williams Mrs. Stephanie Kump Mr. Arthur Rudnick & Ms. Alisha Rudnick Georgie & Sarfraz Zaibi Larry & Kelly Labanowski Ms. Josee Scanlan Ms. Yasmina Rossi Zoughbi Lotusland Gratefully Acknowledges Donations JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2008

LOTUS SOCIETY Stan & Dorothy Shaner Peter Da Ros, Oswald J. Da Ros, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David Heinz Dawn L. Watson Jed Hendrickson, Santa Barbara Monumental Company WATER STAIRS GENERAL DONATIONS Louise E. Thielst RESTORATION Ms. Debbie Avots Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bowen PLANTS The Henry W. Bull Foundation Kindergarten Classroom, Diane Dunhill Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Gluck Crane Country Day School Mr. Keith J. Mautino Lindse L. Davis Nuccio’s Nurseries GRANTS in honor of the Lotusland Staff The Andrew H. Burnett Foundation Richard Faggioli GIFT MEMBERSHIP DONORS Kathryn A. Calise Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Foil Ronald Alwast The Orfalea Fund Garden Club of Santa Barbara Loren Bass Mr. & Mrs. Harold Simmons Mr. Kerry Hamilton Martha Bonzi & Carly Harrod Venoco Community Partnership Darlene & Walter Hansen Mr. Brett Cambern & Mr. Lucius Lamar Iaian Filippini IN HONOR OF HARLIS for House Renovations Faye Hampton MAGGARD’S BIRTHDAY Mrs. Robert M. Jones Stacie & Rico Lagattuta Larry Disharoon Mrs. Jean Perrett Mr. Caesar Martinez for the Water Stairs Restoration Ms. Debra Stoller Jeannie & Arch McGill Frank Fragosa Mrs. Edward S. Valentine Mark Mehrtens Diane Galvan Dr. Barbara Mathews, Holly Mintun Doug & Debbie Hild Women’s Health Services Johanna Plummer Marian Jean in appreciation of docent David Hines Arthur & Alisha Rudnick Mary Ellen Macias Andy & Dorothy Satomi Lori Kraft Meschler IN-KIND DONATIONS Charlotte Smith Steve & Jean Parry Geoff Crane & Bruce Giffin, Mr. Kevin Speer Lynne Scott Giffin & Crane General Contractors Mark Weeks 19 Ganna Walska Lotusland Registration Form

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Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 Member Events

MANY LOTUSLAND EVENTS are open to nonmembers, so please let your friends and neighbors know about the great activities we offer.

Monday, October 20 Saturday, November 15 November 15. Family Tours are Trees at Lotusland with James Downer 100% Agave: An Intoxicating Lecture available for groups with children 9:30 TO 11:30 AM with Steven Timbrook under age 10 and are child and parent See details on page 4 and use the 3:00 TO 5:00 PM friendly. They are separate from coupon on page 19 to register. See details on page 14 and use the regular adult tours. Adult members, coupon on page 19 to register. $35 or use admission passes; ages Saturday, October 25 five to 18, $10; four and under, free. Twilight Time at Lotusland: Saturday, November 15 Call 805.969.9990 for reservations. Fall’s Botanical Masquerade Last day of regular tours before 3:30 PM TO SUNSET garden is closed until Wednesday, See details on page 5 and use the February 18, 2009. Holiday Shopping and coupon on page 19 to register. Monday, November 17 Self-Guided Tours Saturday, November 1 Art and Tradition of Iron Roof Crosses Book Signing and Reception: The with Ginny Guess Saturday, November 29 Gourmet Garden by Virginia Hayes 9:30 TO 11:30 AM 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM See details on page 16 and use the Friday, December 5 See details on page 13. Please call coupon on page 19 to register. Saturday December 6 805.969.9990 for reservations. Saturday, January 17, 2009 1:30 TO 4:30 PM Saturday, November 8 Aloe Outing Our Garden Shop is the perfect place Holiday Succulent Wreath 1:30 TO 4:00 PM to buy gifts—from stocking stuffers Making Workshop See details on page 16. Please call to fabulous plants and decorative 9:00 AM TO NOON 805.969.9990 for reservations. items for your home and garden. See details on page 15 and use the coupon on page 19 to register. Refreshments will be served Tours in the main house. Saturday, November 8 Buy one, get one free admission Japanese Garden Aesthetic Workshop every Thursday through Members $35 or use a member pass. with Greg Kitajima November 15. Regular Tours and Reservations are required 1:00 TO 4:00 PM Family Tours are offered at 10:00 AM and may be made by calling See details on page 14 and use the and 1:30 PM, Wednesday through Visitor Services at 805.969.9990. coupon on page 19 to register. Saturday, between February 15 and