Ganna Walska Lotusland

Lotusland is a place of energy. Each garden has its unique offerings for whatever your day may call for, whether it be calming, stimulating, romantic, hopeful, reflective, etc... the Garden will lend it. . . . #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #reflections #santabarbara #seesb

Lotusland and the American Public Gardens Association announce the debut of Go Public Gardens Days, an international celebration of public gardens, May 7-16, 2021. This campaign drives attention and attendance to botanical gardens and arboreta across the world. While Lotusland is typically booked 2 weeks in advance, you can locate gardens and their special events or offers in your area at gopublicgardensdays.org * * *... #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #santabarbara #gopublicgardens See more

Easing into that warm California summer sunshine... how about you? . . . #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #cactusgarden #cactus #cactusofinstagram #cactiandsucculents #santabarbara #visitsb

Join our Lessons from Lotusland webinar on the fascinating history and maintenance of our living topiary sculptures with Tyler Diehl, Director of Gardens and Facilities at Lotusland and topiary designer Lori Ann David @lorianndavid on April 21 3pm-4pm PST Link in our bio for more information * * * #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #lessonsfromlotusland #topiary #topiarygarden #santabarbara

Our Agave vilmoriniana (octopus agave) have been preparing to bloom for the past month near the Succulent Garden. We were able to capture their emerging inflorescences on our time lapse camera. #agavevilmoriniana #octopusagave #inflorescence #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #seesb

Happy Arbor Day from the trees at Lotusland! . . . #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #arborday #trees #santabarbara #treesofinstagram

Cool thoughts from our Aloe Garden, brought to you by today’s heat . . . #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #aloegarden #aloe #santabarbara

We’re reaching out to say Happy Easter to all of our wonderful followers. #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #santabarbara

Hope you’re enjoying ‘hanging out’ this weekend! #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #santabarbara #staghornfern #platycerium #platyceriumbifurcatum

We’ve got the perfect Living Easter Baskets at our Garden Shop! Find incredible gifts at the end of your Garden tour! #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #easter #easterbasket #santabarbara

Save the Date! April 22, 2021 Sanctuary Lotusland Art Sale & Gallery Exhibition will feature a group of 36 local artists, from a variety of mediums, who have created new pieces, inspired by Lotusland. Funds raised from the sale will support sustainable horticulture programs and practices at Lotusland. Link in our bio! Follow #lotuslandsanctuaryart to be part of the journey #lotusland #lotuslandgarden #santabarbara #artsalesonline #grayspacegallerysb #funkzone #funkzonesb

Glow on! Veranda Magazine just named Lotusland one of the 14 best botanic gardens to visit in 2021....link in profile

Our 2021 season has officially opened and so has this Encephalartos heenanii revealing an amazing fresh flush of leaves. Come to the Garden to see it in person! Limited space remains for tours this Sunday 2/21. Advance reservations required. Call 805.969.9990 to book.

In a time when we can’t be together in person, we can still be together in community. Join our Virtual Blood Drive happening now through March 26. Sign up here https://tinyurl.com/LLBloodDrive Santa Barbara County Museums & Cultural Arts Organizations have come together for this great cause. #lotuslandgarden #virtualblooddrive #sbmuseums #

Evening reflections in the Japanese Garden

A rare opportunity to visit Lotusland this Friday, Saturday and Sunday - (Jan. 15, 16, 17).The low winter light reflects off the abalone shell pond in Lotusland's Aloe Garden enhancing the surreal nature of this most magnificent Garden. A few reservations are still available - call 805.969.9990.

In Lotusland’s Japanese Garden, the Ginkgo leaves fall on the Sanjuno To, or three-storied pagoda. The three progressively smaller curved roofs signify heaven, earth and man. The ukebana (lotus bud finial) represents the Buddha. Sanjuno To are placed along streams or ponds so their reflection is seen on the water, or placed on a hillside as a focal point. #lotuslandcelebrates #japanesegarden #seesb #ishidoro #ginkgo

We are blushing! Feeling the love you shower on Lotusland on Valentine’s Day and every day. Our Board and Staff send our affection and gratitude to our Members and supporters for making the Garden bloom and grow!

Our Darwin orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) is in bloom and perfectly coincides with the birthday of Charles Darwin on today, Feb. 12th. Upon seeing a specimen of this flower with its long nectar tube, Darwin predicted that a moth with a long proboscis would be the pollinator. About four decades after his prediction the moth was discovered! This is an example of co-evolution. #darwinorchid #charlesdarwin #angraecumsesquipedale #coevolution #plantsofmadagascar #orchid #lotuslandgarden #seesb

Sometimes we need a time out. Lotusland is closed for the first two weeks this new year to be still, catch up on projects, and reset. Starting January 15 reservations are available each Thursday - Saturday in January and February plus the third Sunday of each month. 805.969.9990.

The reflecting sun from the pond in Lotusland’s Aloe Garden is a warm welcome to a new year. #lotuslandgarden #lotuslandcelebrates #aloe #seesb #santabarbara

Thank you for your patronage and participation in 2020! Join us as we raise our sights to the blossom and promise of a bright new year ahead. Photo credit: Lily Hahn

Lotusland is open from mid-January for Garden tours, family and wedding photo shoots, and vow exchange ceremonies. Contact 805.969.9990 for reservations or Events Manager, Kerstin Horneman, for micro wedding details 805.969.3767 x130. Photo credit Kurt Boomer.