Garden Dialogues 2023: Montecito, CA
This elegant Colonial Revival residence and its surrounding garden of nearly four acres were once part of a larger estate built in 1895 for the Thaw family by celebrated New York architect Stanford White (who was later murdered by Henry Kendall Thaw in 1906). The estate once encompassed the entirety of what is now the small residential enclave known as Glen Oaks in Montecito, California.
Renovation of the gardens and interiors of the estate commenced in 2018 and were completed in 2021. While the gardens had been subject to several past renovations, many original features remained and were showcased to greatest advantage in the new design. The large lawn anchoring the front of the home echoes the design of the original, but has been updated with more sustainable plant material designed to use less water. The pool was restored alongside its adjacent cabana, and a second cabana was added opposite to frame a new outdoor fireplace west of the pool. Meyer lemon trees were planted and trained to climb a trellis connecting the cabanas, and will one day animate the space with their fruit and fragrance. An original fountain on axis with the north end of the pool was rehabilitated and is now adorned with a sculpture furnished by the owners.
Looking north from the residence, a grand axial view through the expanse of the garden is dominated by a dramatic cascading water feature, anchored by two 100-year-old clamshell basins imported by the owners from Belgium and skillfully incorporated with the new landscape.
Walking paths traverse the property and lead to further enchanting features, including a timber crafted open-beamed gazebo and gardens with native and exotic species that thrive in the Southern California climate.
This Garden Dialogue will be led by Derrik Eichelberger, Principal at Arcadia Studio.
1.5 LA CES™ professional development hours will be available to attendees.
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Refund Policy
Cancellations and Refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:
Up to two (2) weeks in advance: 90% (Deduction represents administrative processing fees)
Less than two (2) weeks in advance but up to seven (7) days prior: 70%
No refunds will be made for cancellations seven (7) days prior to event
No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program).
Refunds will be processed as they are received or after the conclusion of the program, depending on the program date and when cancellation occurs. Refunds may take five (5) to seven (7) business days to process.
