TCLF is pleased to announce its spring garden excursion March 26 and March 27, highlighting the diverse cultural landscapes of Pasadena and Los Angeles, California. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour several private contemporary and historic gardens, with both the original designers and those who have stewarded the properties.
Events will include a visit to Pasadena’s Thornton Garden (recently featured in Garden Design magazine), a tour of the Norton Simon Museum’s outdoor sculpture garden by designer Nancy Goslee Power, a walking tour of the Garret Eckbo-designed Ambassador College (pictured below), and evening drinks on the terrace of the Greene and Greene-designed Gamble House (subject of a recent exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston). Day 2 will place the spotlight on modernism and guests will have the opportunity to visit three private, contemporary gardens, punctuated by lunch at a Richard Neutra-designed estate in Los Angeles famed Laurel Canyon.
Transportation for this weekend event will be provided from downtown Santa Monica. We recommend that attendees stay at Hotel Shangri La in Santa Monica, as the bus will depart and return to this location, however, Santa Monica offers a diversity of hotels including the nearby Viceroy. The price for this unique trip is $450 (hotel extra), and you may register on line at www.tclf.org/event/los-angeles-garden-excursion.
