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Lotusland, Ganna Walska’s legacy
This world renowned garden is on the National Register of Historic Places
and is often referred to as the “Smithsonian” of Gardens.
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Casa del Herrero
A fabled Montecito estate, featuring Spanish Colonial architecture and
extensive landscaped grounds also listed on the National Historic
Register.
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The Santa Barbara Mission
also known as the "Queen of Missions." We will tour this
historic site and enjoy the cloistered garden. Just below the mission
lies the A.C. Postal rose garden a.k.a. the Mission Rose Garden. This
award-winning garden is a favorite among locals for weddings, parties and
photography.
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A Buddhist Temple
high in the hills above Montecito. We will meet with the gardener responsible
for the fabulous spring garden display. View thousands of bulbs which he
has hand carried from the Netherlands.
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Carpinteria Valley Rose Farm
specializing in heirloom roses. Some 18,000 rose bushes have been planted
since the later 1900's. These extremely fragrant roses have been
introduced into the floral trade with great success!
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Lavender Farms
in the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley.
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Wineries
of the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valleys.
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Orchid Estates
abound in this area. They always provide an interesting and exotic visit.
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Commercial Nurseries
not generally open to the public specializing in palms, produce and a
variety of cut flowers just to name a few.
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A Fillmore Nursery
boasting as many as 100,000 rose bushes in high season. This is truly a
remarkable sight to be seen.
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Local botanical gardens
in the greater South Coast area.
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Specialty nurseries and garden shops
where you can browse among robust plants, graceful pots, statuary,
pottery and elegant patio furniture.
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Custom tours
also are available to individuals, clubs, and groups. We can design your
dream tour in this and neighboring regions in Central California.
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