GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND FOUNDATION

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation is a botanic garden and cultural landmark in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1971 by opera singer Ganna Walska, the 37 acre (15 ha) property was formerly known as the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and includes six distinct gardens, each with its own unique features. The gardens are Mediterranean, Cactus, Japanese, Water, Topiary and Subtropical.

The Mediterranean Garden includes a variety of architectural features, including two pools and an intricately designed trellis, as well as a wide variety of plants, including oleander, pomegranate and olive trees. The Cactus Garden is home to over 500 species of cacti and succulents from around the globe and is the largest of its kind in California. The Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese strolling garden with a winding path, stone lanterns and a teahouse. The Water Garden features a naturalistic stream, waterfall and pond, and is home to a variety of aquatic plants. The Topiary Garden displays a selection of over 100 topiary plants, and the Subtropical Garden is home to a variety of exotic and rare plants from South Africa, Madagascar and Australasia.

In addition to its gardens, Lotusland also offers educational and cultural programs, art exhibitions, concerts, and lectures. The Foundation is open to the public by appointment and guided tours are available.

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SANTA BARBARA CA. US MID #8400600457

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND FOUNDATION
695 ASHLEY ROAD
SANTA BARBARA
CA
93108

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