NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS � VOLUME 23 NO. 4 � FALL 2014

LOTUSLAND

O NE OF THE CHARMS of a visit toLotusland may go unnoticed by

most guests, but its subtle effectgreatly enriches experiencing the garden.Whether it is the slight movement outof the corner of your eye as a goldfinchflits from branch to branch or themelodic trill of a wrentit that providesthe background music for your tour, the many avian residents at Lotuslandenhance not only the visitor experience,but the overall health of the garden.

A recent compilation of all the birds ever seen at Lotusland shows awonderfully diverse bird population. Itranges from the songbirds that twitterand tweet to the raptors that help in the ever-present battle with rodents.Amazingly, about 95% of birds eatinsects for all or part of their lives. Evennectar-sipping hummingbirds snap upmosquitoes and other tiny insects tofeed their young. Many birds catchtheir lunch on the fly and may have aparticular preference for their foodsource: flycatchers do like flies (of allsorts), but also may catch and consumebees, wasps, beetles or grasshoppers.Perhaps the most often observed are theaerobatic black phoebes. These tiny birdsperch wherever they can and swoopthrough the air to nab their meals ofinsects, gnats and other smaller prey.

Other birds forage in the foliage oftrees and shrubs. Some, such as bushtitsand warblers, snap up insects from theleaves. The crevices of tree bark alsoprovide habitat for insects, and nut-hatches and titmice hop along the trunkswith an eye to mining these veins ofnutrition. Jays, sparrows and towheesare among those birds that hunt amongthe fallen leaves (and mulch) for awhole different set of arthropods.

Birds of LotuslandBY VIRGINIA HAYES

A black phoebe is perched on a lotus pod in the water garden waiting to swoop in on its prey.

Jazz in the Garden 11

Summer Bounty 11A Lotusland Food & Wine Fête

Lotusland Trip to Historic 12Annenberg Estate

Help Make Lotusland’s 12 Wishes Come True

Thank You to Our Corporate 12Garden Steward, Garden Stewards and Garden Guardians

Volunteer Profile: Herb Aldwinckle 13Apples and Oranges

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 13Lotusland Says Thank You

Birds of Lotusland 1

Director’s Letter 3

LotusFest! 4

Collections News 5Begonias in the Fern Garden

Succulent Wreath Making 5Workshop

Membership Corner 5Holiday Gift Giving

The Lotus Society 6

Lotusland Celebrates 7Once Upon a Time

Horticultural Happenings 10

IN THIS ISSUE

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A great blue heron in the Japanese garden patientlyawaits its prey that is swimming in the pond.

An acorn woodpecker is storing acorns in the trunkof an oak tree near the aloe garden.

Water-loving birds such as heronsalso have a role at Lotusland. Theiracumen at catching and consumingcrawfish helps to keep this crustaceanpest in check. The mallard ducks areprobably eating lots of snails and otherinsects, although an explosion in theirpopulation can have a serious effect on the nutrient balance in the ponds.Most years, the myriad ducklings donot survive to maturity, so that balancecan be maintained.

The other factor in providing goodhabitat for birds is a place to build theirnests and raise their young. The diversityof trees, shrubs and other vegetablematerial for nesting is amazing. Hoodedorioles find the palms and giant bird ofparadise just to their liking. They weaveelaborate hanging nests from the under-sides of the leaves, providing a snug anddry place to raise their babies. Bushtitsemploy plant fibers as well as lichen toconstruct snug pouches suspended froma variety of low-hanging tree branchesand shrubs. An inventive wren evenused the hollow belly of the steelpelican statue near the swimming poolat Lotusland one year to raise herbrood. Acorn woodpeckers have foundhollows in the palm trunks to be idealhavens for their young. Hummingbirdsfind plenty of spider webs and bits of lichen to cement into their tiny nests, and crows stake out their nesting

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The LOTUSLAND NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS

is published byGanna Walska Lotusland

695 Ashley RoadSanta Barbara, California 93108

805.969.3767 • www.lotusland.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEESLarry Durham, President

Connie Pearcy, First Vice-PresidentCrystal Wyatt, Second Vice-President

Ian M. Fisher, SecretaryWilliam M. Daugherty, Treasurer

Marc AppletonDaniel BifanoAndrew Chou

Belle Hahn CohenGeoffrey CraneIsabelle GreeneMason FarrellDawn LafitteDebby Longo

Suzanne MathewsEileen Rasmussen

Susanne TobeyLeland Walmsley

Peggy Wiley

Lifetime Honorary TrusteesMerryl Brown

Robert J. EmmonsArthur R. Gaudi

Kisa HeyerAnne Jones

Michael TowbesCarol L. Valentine

Gwen Stauffer, M.S.Executive Director

Anne Dewey, CFREDirector of Development

Diane Figueroa, CPADirector of Finance

Bob CraigDirector of Marketing

Virginia Hayes, M.A.Curator of the Living Collection

Michael IvenDirector of Grounds and Facilities

Dorothy ShanerDirector of Public Programs

Steven Timbrook, Ph.D.Director Emeritus

Printed by Jano GraphicsLindse Davis, Design

Mission StatementWe preserve and enhance the unique

historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska, care for and improve its collections, and develop its conservation and horticulture programs, so they educate us, inspire us,

and advance our understanding and appreciation of the importance of plants in our lives and in the life of the planet.

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territory in the many native oak trees.Phoebes and swallows dip up the mudfrom the water features to daub theirnests under the eaves of the buildings.Owl boxes have enticed some nestingactivity, but the tight fronds of severalpalm trees have been favorite owl homesover the years as well. The many talltrees at Lotusland also provide idealnesting conditions for red-shoulderedhawks, and the high-pitched calls of the young as they leave the nest arecomical and encouraging.

All of this would not be happeningif Lotusland had not committed todeleting chemical pesticides, fungicidesand herbicides from our horticulturalmanagement practices. Bird popula-tions in agricultural areas are in declinebecause of the effects of chemicalpesticides. Even the supposedly lesstoxic neonicotinoids are now proving to have long-lasting toxicities for beesand birds.

At Lotusland beneficial insects arenow encouraged to visit and stay in thegarden. While our bird partners may eatsome of them, they also eat many ofthe pest insects as well. Soil-dwellingarthropods are also a large part of thediet of many birds, so that our mulchingand soil-building efforts that providethem with a healthy environment alsoensure an ongoing source of nutritionfor birds. Towhees are among the mostvigorous ground scavengers. Neatlyraked paths are soon littered withmulch and leaves from adjacent beds

A barn owl is perched in a palm tree next to the dracaena circle.Feeding time at the Anna’s hummingbird nest in a cactus by the main house.

Director’s Letter

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Gwen Stauffer

G ANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND is atreasure that Madame Walska

intended to share with all SantaBarbara citizens, but the restriction

of visitors and students to a total of20,000 annually, by our Santa BarbaraCounty Conditional Use Permit, makesit difficult for us to fulfill Madame’sdream. As Roger Ascham penned in 1545,“necessity is the inventor of goodness,”and our commitment to share Lotuslandwith the entire Santa Barbara communityinspired our creativity.

The invention of goodness is ourOpen Pathways program, in which we partner with select Santa Barbaraorganizations serving those citizenswho are unable to visit Lotusland due tophysical, social or economic disabilities.We effectively target segments of ourcommunity’s population who are in the greatest need, and Open Pathwaysprovides customized tours and pro-grams for them, for free.

Fortunately, we get important helpfrom the Santa Barbara IndependentLiving Resource Center, who annuallytrains our staff and docents in the

perspective of people with disabilitiesand how to comfortably and sensitivelyassist them so they have the most fulfilling tour of the gardens.

Our staff and docents now workwith the Braille Institute of SantaBarbara to provide tours for the blind in gardens that are touch friendly andfragrance enhanced. Additional OpenPathways partnerships, serving thou-sands of citizens, are with DomesticViolence Solutions of Santa Barbara,Maravilla Senior Living Community,Friendship Manor, Veterans Home ofCA, Alcohol, Drug and Mental HealthServices of Santa Barbara County,Fellowship Club, Fighting Back MentorProgram, Los Prietos Boys Club, GirlsInc., United Cerebral Palsy/Work Inc.,Mental Wellness Center of SantaBarbara, Phoenix of Santa Barbara, JodiHouse, Noah’s Anchorage Youth CrisisShelter, El Patio Gardens Senior Commu-nity Apartments and Luis Oasis SeniorCenter in Orcutt, and we are adding moreas I write.

Our deliberate approach to outreachand collaborations for Santa Barbara’s

most under-served earned Lotuslandfunding for the program, as well as theMayor of Santa Barbara’s Award forAccessibility in 2013.

Access to Lotusland is only part of the gift. Through Open Pathways,Lotusland provides respite and tran-quility, and inspires awe and hope, forsome of the most under-served peoplein Santa Barbara. If you want to supportor get involved with Open Pathways,please contact us.

With warmest regards,Gwen L. Stauffer

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seedling dragon trees become a weedyspecies in places we don’t want them togrow to maturity. The same is true forCanary Island date palms and probablyseveral other plants that “volunteer”throughout the garden. Their removal is

a small price to pay for the satisfactionof knowing that the resident birdpopulations are healthy.

The Lotusland bird-centric exhibitFLOCK opens on February 28, 2015 inthe Pavilion gallery and in the garden.

as they scuffle through the organicmaterial to find the insects below.Crows eat just about anything, andwhen the dragon tree fruits are ripethey are ingested and depositedwherever the crows roost, meaning that

LotusFest affords the unique opportunity to relaxwith a cool beverage and a savory snack on theLotusland main lawn.

The Brewhouse serving a refreshing lotus blossominfused wheat beer.

Roblar Winery pouring numerous great-tastingwines from their collection.

Riverbench serving tastings of their remarkablewines to appreciative and happy guests.

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LLoottuussFFeesstt!!

T HE LOTUSES were blooming in aspectacular fashion in the water

and Japanese gardens for ourannual LotusFest! celebration. In addi-tion to enjoying the beauty ofLotusland’s legendary namesake flower,guests enjoyed a beautiful afternoonsampling premium wines and brewsfrom some of the area’s finest establish-ments. Delectable hors d’oeuvres weresavored while mellow jazz performedby The Associates filled the garden.

Lotusland thanks these purveyorsfor making our afternoon both a lot of

Whitcraft Winery sharing their favorite varietals tothe delight of the wine drinkers on hand.

Penny Bianchi and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick enjoying adelightful sunny July afternoon in the garden.

John Shelton, trumpeter for The Associates, enter-taining the crowd with a soulful jazz performance.

Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Jim Shanerkeeping thirst at bay with a sampling of beers.

fun and a tremendous success: BranderVineyard, Brewhouse (Lotus BlossomWheat Beer!), Carina Cellars, DanielGehrs Wines, Demetria Estate, FigueroaMountain Brewing Co., FirestoneWalker Brewing Co., Island BrewingCompany, Jaffurs Wine Cellars,Kenneth Volk Vineyards, LabyrinthWinery, Lucas and Lewellen Vineyards,Lumen Wines, Municipal Winemakers,Riverbench Winery, Roblar Winery,Santa Barbara Winery, TelegraphBrewing Co., Toucan Wines andWhitcraft Winery. —Dorothy Shaner

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Begonia ‘Rudy’ in the fern garden.

W HEN BILL PAYLEN was hired byMadame Ganna Walska to

design the fern garden, he hadto look no further than local begoniagrower and hybridizer Rudy Ziesenhennefor the majority of the begonias thatwould be used in the original design.Rudy had his nursery on his propertynext to the Santa Barbara County Bowl,which is now in the process of planninga begonia garden, in Rudy’s honor—itwas his wife’s family who originallyowned the land the bowl was built on in 1936. Lotusland was happy to beable to donate eight plants of one of hiswonderful hybrids, Begonia ‘Yanonali,’for this project.

Although Rudy is no longer withus, many of his plants are, including anumber of the original acquisitions suchas Begonia ‘Lotusland,’ which wasnamed by Rudy for Lotusland. Recentdonations by Diane Dunhill, a SantaBarbara plant collector, have increasedthe number of begonias in Lotusland’scollection that originally came fromRudy. Included in the most recentdonation is his namesake plant, Begonia‘Rudy.’ The story goes that Rudy

COLLECTIONS NEWS

Begonias in the Fern Garden

silver-sheened maple-like leaves, nowresides in the original part of Lotusland’sfern garden. —Paul Mills

created this hybrid in 1975, and beforehe could name it a customer named it for him. Begonia ‘Rudy,’ with its larger

Succulent Wreath MakingWorkshop

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 99:30 TO 11:30 AM

M AKE YOUR OWN LIVING WREATH!Join us for an informative andfun succulent wreath making

session at Lotusland. This workshop,designed for beginners, leads youthrough the steps needed to build abeautiful living succulent wreath thatcan be used year-round with minimalcare. All necessary materials to con-struct one 14-inch wreath are includedin the workshop fee. This member-onlyevent is limited to 15 adults. Membersmay bring a guest.

Tickets are $75 for members and$90 for members’ guests. Reservationsare required and may be made by call-ing Visitor Services at 805.969.9990.

MembershipCorner

HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING

W ITH THE HOLIDAYS just aroundthe corner, giving the gift of

free admission to Lotusland fora full year could be the perfect present!Your donation of $75 for an Individual,$125 for a Family level that includestwo adults living in the same house-hold, or $250 for a Friend levelmembership that includes three adultguest admissions per year are all taxdeductible. As a special offer, receive a copy of Collections & Horticulture byVirginia Hayes and Steven Timbrookfor all first-time gifts to new members.Individual guest admission certificatesare also available for $45 each. For moreinformation, please call 805.969.3767and ask for Member Services.

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MEET OUR LOTUSSOCIETY DONORS

W E ADDED THE LOTUS SOCIETY

as a beneficiary to our IRAbecause we didn’t have to go to

the expense of amending our will and itwas easy,” says Sandra Russell and JimFoster. This dynamic couple describesLotusland as “a place for people toexperience the wonders of the plantworld in a unique setting…and a placeto connect people to the natural worldand be able to see plants from places

Sandra Russell and Jim Foster, Lotus Society donors

in the world they may never visit.”Jim says that Lotusland has great value

in the community because “it is anexperience as much as a place and bothare valuable attributes…visitors leavewith a sense of awe which is notalways a common feeling for a lot ofpublic venues. It is an imaginativeexample of sustainability and has state-of-the-art gardening practices.”And Sandra thinks that it “serves as an inspiration for gardens throughoutour community and brings beauty toour community, which makes it a moreenjoyable place to live!”

Sandra, with a background in plantgenetic engineering, and Jim, who spent30 years involved in crop protectionresearch, are both passionate aboutpreserving Lotusland. She says, “Wewanted to show our support and dedi-cation to preserving Lotusland and itsmission of education and horticulturalexcellence. In many instances, it seemsa gift is just a drop in the bucket, butwith Lotusland, your gift can make adifference.” Jim, a longtime docent atthe garden, says that he “hopes thegardens of Lotusland will continue tothrive and provide the public with atruly inspirational experience.” Sandra,who manages the Santa BarbaraInternational Orchid Show, hopes that

The LotusSociety

their gift to the endowment “can helpto sustain and build the garden toeducate and inspire…as well as tomotivate women to believe that theycan build and create wonderful thingsworth preserving.” Something bothSandra and Jim completely agree uponis that “we really appreciate how care-ful Lotusland is with their finances—we feel confident that our gift is in goodhands.” —Anne Dewey

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T HANK YOU for your unbridledcommitment to Lotusland inso many fashions and for so

generously joining The Lotus Society.

Anne and Bill Dewey

Members of The Lotus Society haveeach made a gift or bequest of $10,000or more to Lotusland’s Endowment.Names of The Lotus Society membersare engraved on the Wall of Honor,which is located at the Visitor Center atthe end of the Australian tea tree arbor.

To learn more about The LotusSociety, please call Anne Dewey,Lotusland’s Director of Development,at 805.969.3767, extension 105.

Lotus Society members have their names inscribedon the Wall of Honor near the visitor’s center.

Lotusland CelebratesONCE UPON A TIME

Guests were entranced as theyfollowed the whimsical path throughthe garden with surprises at every turn.Princess Lylah and her frog prince greetedguests at the wishing well; Hansel andGretel shared the candy from thegingerbread house they found in theforest; Jack climbed up his beanstalk;Little Red Riding Hood narrowlyescaped the wolf; Rapunzel let downher hair from high above the lawn inher lonely turret (her prince was inattendance, as well, on his white horse);Rumpelstiltskin mysteriously turnedstraw into gold; Snow White longed for her prince and her evil stepmotheroffered poison apples while the SevenDwarves frolicked in the Theatre garden,much to the guests’ amazement.

Duo Catering and Events createdthe delectable hors d’oeuvres and elegantseated dinner (with a few fun twists inhonor of the theme), and BabcockWinery generously donated the winesfor the evening including their amazing2012 “Top Cream” Chardonnay and2012 “Je Ne Sais Quoi” Pinot Noir.

After dinner, Executive DirectorGwen Stauffer regaled the crowd with aLotusland-inspired fairytale and thankedour generous donors and clever eventcommittee, and Andrea Fiuczynski,Chairman of Sotheby’s West Coast,brought six one-of-a-kind items to theauction block. The auction items

T HE 500 GUESTS celebrated themystery and magic of fairytales

at this sold-out event. The partywas a marvelous success, the guests hada wonderful time, and the event raisedmuch-needed funds to help support the garden.

We appreciate the generous supportof our major Sponsors—Felix Cohen &Family, Larry & Patricia Durham, DuoCatering and Events, I.D.O. Events,Inc., Connie & John Pearcy, Eileen &Alex Rasmussen, Leslie Ridley-Tree,Silverhorn Jewelers and Christopher J.Toomey—and our Sustainers—MarcAppleton & Joanna Kearns and Gary& Susanne Tobey, Phoebe Brunner,Arthur R. Gaudi, Rich & Luci Janssen,Kind World Foundation and Edward &Judy Shea.

Creative Committee Co-chairsJennie Grube and Eileen Rasmussen,along with their clever and hard-working committee members—NydiaCardot, Jill Chase, Belle Hahn Cohen,Elizabeth Colling, Lisa Couvillion,Anne Dewey, Renee Gignac, TamaraJensen, Felicity Larmour, Dawn Lafitte,Jill Levinson, Jillian Muller, SandiNicholson, Eliza Osborne, DebbyPeterson, Lizzie Peus, Laura Shelburne,Daryl Stegall, Courtney Tentler, KimThomas, Caroline Thompson, CrystalWyatt and Yasmine Zodeh—did awonderful job of creating a uniquelyenchanted event.

included a private dinner for 10 in theLotusland gardens catered by ChefRobbie Wilson of Mattei’s Tavern; aspecially commissioned painting bylocal artist Phoebe Brunner, CactusDance: Lotusland Re-Imagined, beautifullyframed by Art Resources CustomPicture Framing of Santa Barbara; theadoption of your favorite Lotuslandgarden for one year, including a cocktailparty for 40 in “your garden” catered by Elizabeth Colling and Julie Robles; a bewitching pair of diamond andsapphire earrings handcrafted forLotusland by Silverhorn Jewelers; and a 7-night trip for two to Paris, includinga unique behind-the-scenes visit ofSotheby’s Paris and a Sponsor mem-bership to American Friends Museed’Orsay. The auction culminated with aspectacular hand-carved marble replicaof the Lotusland wishing well createdby local sculptors Blake Rankin andDonald Davis with ironwork by RaulFlores of Art in Iron.

Following the live auction, we werehonored to hear from Carol Beamer—aformer elementary school scienceteacher and current docent withLotusland’s Fourth Grade OutreachProgram—and students Jasper andZinzan Kyle, who recently completedthe 4th grade. They did a terrific job ofsharing their enthusiasm and theirexperience with Lotusland, and theaudience responded by donating over$25,000 to help fund this importantcommunity program.

As guests departed, they wereserenaded by the beautiful Blue Fairyand received yummy gingerbread cook-ies, provided by Jeannine’s Bakery,from Hansel and Gretel’s witch. Maybeshe had ulterior motives?

Lotusland Celebrates continues togrow each year, and this year ourwishes for a “happily ever after” cametrue. Once Upon a Time was the mostsuccessful fundraiser in Lotusland’shistory! We would like to give ourheartfelt thanks to all of the followinggenerous supporters of the event.

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Creative Committee Co-chairs Jennie Grube andEileen Rasmussen share a moment of calm on themain lawn.

The Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood offer friendly greetings to guests in the bromeliadgarden.

Irina and Stefan Hearst became the proud owners of the hand-carved marble replica of Lotusland’swishing well at the live auction.

The Seven Dwarves surprised andtrue-to-character humor and misc

Chris Toomey and his guests enjoying the lively and spiritedentertainment during a stroll through the garden.

The Big Bad Wolf did his best to debunk his bad-boy image withTrustees Marc Appleton and Susanne Tobey.

SPONSORSFelix Cohen & FamilyLarry & Patricia DurhamDuo Catering & EventsI.D.O. Events, Inc.Connie & John PearcyEileen & Alex RasmussenLeslie Ridley-TreeSiverhorn JewelersChristopher J. Toomey

SUSTAINERSMarc Appleton & Joanna Kerns

and Gary & Susanne TobeyPhoebe BrunnerArthur R. GaudiRich & Luci JanssenKind World FoundationEdward & Judy Shea

CONTRIBUTORSBryan & Lisa Babcock,

Babcock WineryPete & Jillian MullerWMD Asset Management

BENEFACTORSThe Ann Jackson Family FoundationMary Lou ArdohainBob & Alisa Baur

and Bill & Sally RussCabana HomeGeoff & Kim Crane, Giffin & CraneDr. & Mrs. Richard L. Kahler

Mahri KerleyKaren & Harry KolbDawn & David LafitteThe Little One FoundationJim & Debby LongoMontecito Bank & TrustNorthern TrustJoanne PearsonPrincess Belle & The BeastAnne & Michael TowbesLynda Weinman & Bruce HeavinThe Princess & The FrogThe Wyatt & Babich FamiliesSam & Yasmine Zodeh

PATRONSSatie Airamé & Jeff ChemnickTerry Bartlett & Randy FoxMr. & Mrs. Aaron BendiksonLaurie Bentson, William Kauth

& Kim Bentson KauthDaniel Bifano & Allan BrostromTom & Krista BlakeHether Briggs & Tom BartonNigel & Connie BuxtonJill & Chad ChaseNelson Coates & Ruben FloresElizabeth & Stephane CollingCottage Health SystemSteve & Lisa CouvillionOswald J. Da Ros

& Christine NeuhauserDeanna & Jim G.P. DehlsenBill & Anne DeweyRobert & Christine Emmons

Robert & Margo FeinbergIan FisherEdward “Ted” & Colleen FriedelRosalind Gies-AmorteguyNancy GiffordAnna GillespieDr. & Mrs. Brett GrubeSusan & Jimmy GundlachAnna Hahn & Vinny JainJoanne HoldermanJohn-Mark HortonCyndee Howard

& Lesley CunninghamHUB International Insurance

ServicesHollye & Jeff JacobsBobbie & John KinnearKaren Lehrer & Dr. Steve SherwinRobert & Gretchen LieffMark Wryan DesignNohl Martin & Stephen VellaSusan McCawMartin & Maureen McDermutLori Kraft MeschlerLois MitchellJohn & Tamra MurphyWilliam & Sandra NicholsonKathy & David NicolsonLizzie & Brent PeusJeffrey F. Romano & Stan A. ShayerPatricia & Michael RosenfeldStephen Schaible & Daron BuiltaRoberta Sengelmann, MD

& Tamir Keshen, MD

Dorothy & Stan ShanerAnne & Brian ShannonAnnette SimmonsRoxanna & Randy SolakianGwen Stauffer & Mark TaylorDaryl & John StegallJacqueline J. StevensMeghan & Robert J. Stoll, Jr.Linda & Dennis SullivanMs. Tere TerebaJohn Van DongeTricia & Ken VolkLeland & Diana WalmsleyPeggy Wiley & Wilson QuarréCarolyn & Phil WyattMilton & Deann ZampelliAnonymous

AUCTION PURCHASERSAnatman FoundationStefan & Irina HearstCyndee HowardPete & Jillian MullerConnie & John PearcyAnonymous

UNDERWRITERSAppleton & Associates, Inc.

ArchitectsDaniel Bifano & Allan BrostromJeff & Nydia CardotJill & Chad ChaseDaniel & Belle Cohen

in honor of our son Felix, who hasbrought the most magic into our lives

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Eileen Rasmussen generously sponsored PrinceCharming and his valiant horse in honor of herhusband, Alex.

Lily Hahn, Belle Hahn Cohen and Alice Richardsonpause for a moment on the main drive to savorthe fantasy on the path toward the party.

Prior to cooking Hansel and Gretel, the Witch enticesnew victims with sweet treats as guests head homeafter another delightful Lotusland Celebrates.

Tom Rollerson, Hiriko Benko, Lady Lesllie Ridley-Tree and LarryLarson are all smiles as the enchanting evening unfolds.

Sam and Yasmine Zodeh, sponsors of the Wicked Witch, decide topass on the poison apples.

d delighted guests with their chief in the theater garden.

Steve & Lisa Couvillion (2)Larry & Patricia DurhamGiffin and CraneRenee GignacBrett & Jennie GrubeTamara Jensen, I.D.O. Events, Inc. (2)Dawn & David LafitteJill & Neil LevinsonSuzanne & Gilbert MathewsJillian & Pete MullerNeal Feay CompanyConnie & John PearcyLizzie & Brent PeusEileen Rasmussen (2)

in honor of her husbandDaryl & John StegallTrillium Enterprises, Inc.Peggy Wiley & Wilson QuarréClifford & Crystal WyattSam & Yasmine ZodehAnonymous (2)

GENERAL & IN-KIND DONORSDoug & Pat AikenAmerican Friends Musée d’OrsayJeannie & Robbie AndersonAnn Griffith AshRoderick BeattieRiley & Susie BechtelRobert & Sally BeckhamClassic Party RentalsChevron Humankind,

a Matching Grant as directed byJeffrey Romano & Stan Shayer

Elizabeth & Stephane CollingBill & Trish DavisTiffany FosterCaroline & Jeff Grange

in honor of awesome Anne DeweyIsabelle Greene & Associates, Inc.HAYMARKETHotel Cheval,

Sherry & Robert GilsonJeannine’s BakeryTracy & Fritz Krainer

in honor of Belle Hahn CohenLa Tavola LinenLe BristolLissa LiggettNancy & Barney MelekianBlake Rankin & Donald DavisJulie RoblesPat & Davia Rusco

in honor of Jim & Debby LongoSanta Barbara StoneAnitra SheenSignature ParkingSMI Concepts, Inc.Sotheby’s,

Andrea FiuczynskiMarci & Fife SymingtonBree TateEmmily & Robbie Wilson,

Mattei’s TavernClifford & Crystal Wyatt

in honor of Jennie & Eileen, Co-chairs Extraordinaire

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DONORS SUPPORTINGTHE 4TH GRADEOUTREACH PROGRAMMrs. Sue Adams

in honor of Belle Hahn CohenMr. & Mrs. Marc AppletonNancy Armstrong

in honor of Chris ToomeyMonica & Tim Babich

in memory of Dora SotomayorBitsy & Denison BaconHiroko BenkoDr. Stephen Blain & Mr. Paul Guido

in honor of Larry DurhamTom & Krista BlakePatricia P. Broome

in honor of Arthur GaudiDennis Carlton

in memory of Trish MurdockMr. Edward CellaMr. & Mrs. Andrew ChouMr. & Mrs. Geoffrey CraneKathleen Da Ros MackinsFara Dantzler

in memory of Caroline BurchamMr. Ruben R. FloresMr. & Mrs. Edward FriedelWill & Maggie GeyerMr. & Mrs. Robert GilsonLarry and Sharon Grassini

in honor of Leo GrassiniPatricia L. & Donald W. Green, Jr.

in honor of Mary Lou ArdohainJim & Chana JacksonMr. & Mrs. Richard JanssenMrs. Paul M. Jarchow

Jacquelyn Klein-Brown & Michael Trambert in honor of Eileen & Alex Rasmussen

Andrew & Deborah LeeJim & Debby LongoShari Lyon

in honor of JJ & RJ JanssenSiri & Bob MarshallJohn & Tamra MurphyJohn & Connie PearcyPerrin Pellegrin & Tim Taylor

in honor of Belle Hahn CohenMarie Profant

in honor of Mabel ProfantKurt & Nancy RansohoffScott Reed

in honor of Belle Hahn CohenJohn & Tracy RoncaStephen P. Schaible & Daron S. BuiltaGerry B. Shepherd

in honor of C.J. & Mary JacksonKenny & Elizabeth SlaughtGwen Stauffer & Mark TaylorAnne Sterchi

in honor of Chris ToomeyPatty & Butch TewMick & Kim ThomasGary & Susanne Tobey

in honor of Marc AppletonMichael & Anne TowbesNancy & Tony Wall

in honor of Eileen & Alex RasmussenDon & Julie Whitmore

in memory of Mary Bullock SmithMonte & Maria WilsonMr. & Mrs. Robert E. WoolleyMark & Patty Woolpert

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Jenny Kuri gained valuable hands-on experienceduring her summer internship at Lotusland.

Horticultural HappeningsSUSTAINABLE PLANTHEALTH CAREINTERNSHIPIn the work is the knowledge. If you want tolearn about this place, you have to take careof this place, and then it will reveal itself to you. —Anonymous

SINCE 1985, Lotusland has provided asummer internship to one or more stu-dents from an accredited college-levelhorticultural program. As Lotusland’shorticultural program has evolved overthe years, so has the focus of thesummer internship. Students now learnthe philosophy and get hands-onexperience with the systems manage-ment cultural program employed in the garden. They see first-hand andparticipate in the regular modificationsto maintenance practices based onchanging conditions in the garden. Thispast summer, Jenny Kuri, a student atNiagara Parks School of Horticulture(NPSH) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, workedwith Corey Welles, Plant Health CareCoordinator, and all of the grounds andcuratorial staff to care for and maintainLotusland’s gardens.

Each year, one student is selectedfrom numerous applicants to participatein the program. Over the years, studentsfrom Cal Poly SLO, UC Davis andNPSH have participated, as well asstudents from UCSB, Cornell, NorthCarolina State, Montana State, TexasA&M, Penn State, University of Oregon,University of Delaware, HumboldtState, Williams College and others.Many of our interns now work in the“Green” industry. One former intern isnow the director of a botanical gardenand another is the vice president ofhorticulture and facilities at a major U.S.botanical garden. Several former internsstarted their own landscape businesses,one is a golf course superintendent, onea designer/urban planner/horticulturistwith a large landscape architectural firmin New York City, another is the specialproject manager at The HuntingtonBotanical Gardens and one previousintern is the owner of Terra Sol GardenCenter in Santa Barbara.

Working with these students isalways an enjoyable experience and

tracking their successful career paths ismost rewarding. We are very grateful tothe John Percival and Mary C. JeffersonEndowment Fund, Mr. Arthur Gaudi,Trustee, for their generous support ofthis long-standing Lotusland educationalprogram. —Mike Iven

JENNY KURICOMING FROM the land of water inNiagara Falls, Canada, I didn’t knowwhat to expect with a three-yeardrought ahead of me. What is that like,I wondered, and am I going to have toration my drinking water and beparched for a whole summer? Howdoes an exotic garden survive adrought? Of course, they wouldn’t lettheir rare specimen collection go to thewayside for all of humanity’s sake!These are the questions that enteredmy psyche before entering the gates ofGanna Walska Lotusland.

Other expectations I had were of ateam of thirteen gruff men who wouldhumor the idea of working alongside afemale, but reality quickly revealed itselfto be the opposite. The garden staff is agroup of caring souls, who gladly tookme on as their apprentice. They instantlymade me feel at home, and I am for-ever grateful.

After speaking with Corey over thephone, I knew this would be a good fit.I have been able to put theory into prac-tice and really see the biological worldat work. Every day I felt more aliveknowing I was part of the ecologicalsystem I would see under a microscope.Samples were regularly checked tomonitor the status of our compost pilesand assure proper tea production. Thebenefits of all of this are seen in thegarden, especially when looking at theroses. The duration of their bloom is atestament to proper plant health andunderstanding of the disease cycles andour preventative measures.

We also were taking care of ourlarger organisms in the ecological net-work, the birds and bees and everythingin between. The insectiaries are such abeautiful example of how natural landsand humans can co-exist by creatinghabitat for beneficial insects that helpkeep our systems in balance.

Working in a drought has been the most interesting lesson. The samequestion always surfaces: which plantsget the water? If you had to choosebetween an insectary and a rare collec-tion of cycads, which would you waterfirst? Knowing your plants and how faryou can take them without water istricky. I learned an important lessonwith our native trees in that they don’twish to be pruned when they are understress even if they don’t appear to be.

Apart from the scientific side ofhorticulture, I have a true passion forthe arts. Before coming to Lotusland, Iwas in search of the most theatrical,exuberant garden I could find. A gardenthat wasn’t afraid of taking chances and playing with space, colour andconceptual themes. On arrival, I knewTHIS IS IT!

I was so pleased to have connectedwith a vision that was close to my own of what can be done in a space.Although I have yet to create my owngarden to my visions, I am very inspiredto know that it can be done.

I am so thankful that I have beenable to get to know this garden on apersonal level by handling its earth,foliage and debris. I am thankful forCorey’s enthusiasm in every topicimaginable. I would like to thank theJohn Percival and Mary C. JeffersonEndowment Fund for providing mewith such a unique and unforgettableopportunity.

Thank you to all the staff, volunteersand everyone I met for allowing me towork alongside you, giving me more of your time than I could have everexpected.

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Jazz in the Garden

O N SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, more than 100 guestsgathered on the main lawn for a very special

performance by singer-songwriter Meklit Haderoand her three-piece band. Her unique style—a mix ofjazz, folk and East African influences—was a perfectcomplement to the lush garden surroundings in the late afternoon light. Everyone enjoyed the opportunityfor a casual picnic on the lawn, and the audience wasenraptured by Meklit’s soulful performance.

The performance received rave reviews (and astanding ovation). Members have asked for more musicprograms in the garden. We agree! And we have somefun things in the works for next year.

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!Trumpet Level: Connie and John PearcyGuitar Level: Joyce & Roland Bryan, Nancy & Michael

Gifford, Jerrold & Patricia Hauptman, and Katrina& Robert Woolley

Wine Sponsor: Santa Barbara Winery

Summer BountyA LOTUSLAND

FOOD & WINE FÊTE

T HE BEAUTIFUL evening light andmild weather of Summer Solstice

created the ideal ambiance for thesecond in a series of special eventsexclusively for Lotus Keeper levelmembers.

Chef Ron True of Arlington Tavernprepared an extraordinary menu for theoccasion with an emphasis on localfresh-from-the-farm ingredients (includ-ing some items from the Lotuslandorchards). Everything on the menu wasdelicious, but the highlight of theevening was the final course—a lemonpudding cake served with a Lotuslandfruit compote. Wines for the eveningwere provided, and expertly pairedwith the menu, by Sommelier DaneCampbell, Wine Education Manager atZaca Mesa Winery.

An extra thank you goes toMargaret Joan Florals, who beautifullydecorated the intimate farm-style table.

Not a Lotus Keeper level member?Call Member Services at 805.969.3767,extension 120 or 115, to find out moreabout Lotus Keeper benefits and specialopportunities.

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Gwen Stauffer welcomes the dinner guests and thanks everyone for helping to make this very special dinnerin the garden possible.

Gretchen and Robert Lieff, with Hania Puacz Tallmadge,enjoying a glass of rosé on the geranium terrace.

David and Judy Jones with Ted and Colleen Friedelenjoying the garden prior to their extraordinary meal.

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Thank Youto OurCORPORATE

GARDEN STEWARDOntraport

GARDEN STEWARDSBelle & Daniel Cohen

Mr. & Mrs. Larry DurhamMr. & Mrs. Brian J. Kelly

Mercedes Millington & Jack MithunMichael & Patty Rosenfeld

GARDEN GUARDIANS Mr. & Mrs. Edward Friedel

Cyndee HowardSuzanne & Gilbert MathewsMr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Uwé RolléJeffrey F. Romano & Stan A. Shayer

Mrs. Anitra P. SheenFred & Stephanie Shuman

Beverly SmaniottoMs. Melanie Trent

J OIN US FOR a 3-day and 2-nightjourney to Palm Springs, including

a tour of Sunnylands, from MondayFebruary 2 to Wednesday, February 4.

Sunnylands is the 200-acre estatethat was the West Coast home of Am-bassador and Mrs. Walter H. Annenberg.Completed in 1966, Sunnylands wasdesigned by architect A. Quincy Joneswith interiors by William Haines andTed Graber. The 25,000-square-footmidcentury modern house is located on landscaped grounds that include aprivate golf course, tennis court, swim-ming pool and 11 fishing lakes. TheAnnenbergs welcomed to Sunnylandsseven United States presidents, Britishroyalty, international political figures,and cultural and entertainment legends.

Sunnylands Center & Gardensfeatures information, tours and programson the Annenbergs, their role inAmerican history, the architecture ofthe historic house, and their art collec-tion. The gardens are home to a varietyof arid landscape plants.

For trip updates and information,please contact Courtney Tentler at805.969.3767, extenstion 116, or byemail at ctentler@lotusland.org.

Lotusland Trip to Historic Annenberg Estate

T O DONATE FUNDS for these items, please call Anne Dewey, Lotusland’s Director of Development, at 805.969.3767, extension 105, or email her at

adewey@lotusland.org. Thank you so much to our incredible members whohave helped us with our Wish List items—it makes such a big difference in our day-to-day operations, and we are very grateful.

Help Make Lotusland’sWishes Come True

WISHING WELL REPAIRSLOTUSLAND’S HISTORIC Wishing Well datesback more than 80 years to the Gavitera and the garden designer Peter Reidelwho installed the well in the early1930s. Repairs are needed to improvethe well’s appearance and ensure itslongevity. Blake Rankin, one of theartists who helped create the replica forLotusland Celebrates, has developed arepair plan to preserve and protect thisimportant piece of Lotusland history.The cost for the repairs is $2,100.

GOLF CART FOR THEGARDEN SHOPTHE LOGISTICS of restocking inventoryfrom distant storage to the garden shophas long been both labor intensive andtime consuming. To facilitate a moreefficient process, we are requesting yourhelp in securing a reconditioned 2011Club Car electric golf cart for shop staff.The Garden Shop is a vital source ofrevenue for Lotusland, and this invest-ment will help the staff better serve ourmembers and guests. The price is $3,758.

Sunnylands, the historic house designed by Southern California architect A. Quincy Jones.

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25 years. For the past 6 years,he and his wife, Bernadine, have spentwinters in Santa Barbara and summersin upstate New York, where Herb doesresearch on apples and oranges atCornell University and they growflowers for cutting on their two acres in Geneva, NY.

Herb Aldwinckle

Growing up on a farm in England,Herb developed an enduring apprecia-tion for plants. He studied botany atCambridge and London universities anddid postdoctoral research in California.He became a professor at Cornell in1970, working on fruit trees, primarilyapples and oranges. Part of Herb’s workinvolved plant expeditions to the fourcorners of the world, including Turkey,Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,Sichuan China, France, Greece and Italy(France is their favorite destination).Herb is currently an Emeritus Professorat Cornell concentrating on PlantPathology and Plant-Microbe Biology.

Herb and Bernadine saw an articleabout Lotusland and first visited in the spring of 2009. They were instantlyenthralled and decided to become moreinvolved. Herb volunteers as a docentand also enjoys time in the gardenpruning in the orchard. In addition,

Herb and Bernadine are proud membersof The Lotus Society. The Japanese gardenis Herb’s favorite not only because of thediversity of plants and trees, but alsobecause it gives him a sense of connec-tion with Ganna Walska. Lotusland hasanchored Herb and Bernadine in theSanta Barbara community and intro-duced them to many fascinating people.

Herb’s expertise landed him in the2009 PBS documentary “The Botany ofDesire” that explored the relationshipsof humans and the plant world andspecifically to his favorite topic“Apples” and other fruits. Herb and histeam have developed a series of newapple rootstocks that will help growersavoid diseases and pests that threatenthese valuable fruit trees. He knowsthat their research will have a beneficialimpact on the U.S. apple industry—andmaybe someday Lotusland’s apple trees?

—Kitty Thomassin

Volunteer Profile: Herb AldwinckleAPPLES AND ORANGES

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Volunteer Appreciation LuncheonLOTUSLAND SAYS THANK YOU

O N MONDAY, JUNE 16, ExecutiveDirector Gwen Stauffer welcomed

Lotusland volunteers and thankedthem for their hard work and dedication.Other staff members joined Gwen onthe theatre garden stage to offer thanksand recognition to all those gathered forthis celebration. In 2013, 268 volunteerscontributed an amazing 15,534 hours to Lotusland! More than half of ourvolunteers are docents who lead bothregular public tours and fourth gradeOutreach tours for children fromthroughout Santa Barbara County.Other volunteers help maintain thegrounds, staff the Garden Shop, helpwith greenhouse propagation activities,assist with a variety of administrativeprojects, work at special events andassist us with our library and archives.

Lotusland staff held a picnic in thetheatre garden to honor our valuablemembers of the Lotusland team and to thank them for their service to thegarden. The picnic always falls nearMadame Ganna Walska’s birthday, June

24, so marking her birthday is a part of the celebration. Long-time docentHelene Mussbach and her associate,Howard Howe, entertained guests withlively accordion music.

An absolute highlight of the annualpicnic is the drawing for a dozenLotusland plants specially potted for

this event by Assistant Curator PaulMills. Guests enjoyed a deliciouscatered buffet luncheon followed by aspecial dessert—three incredible cakesdecorated with edible portraits ofMadame Walska and lotuses.

Thank you so much to all of ourwonderful volunteers!

Lotusland volunteers Cristi Walden, Christine Fancher and Arlene Belmontes enjoy the aftenoon’s activities.

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Members Who Have Increased Their Level of SupportJUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2014

LOTUS KEEPERSGARDEN CONSERVATORMr. Christopher J. ToomeyDr. & Mrs. Philip WyattGARDEN CULTIVATORDebbie & Mac Brown,

Mac Brown ExcavatingStephen P. Schaible & Daron S. BuiltaMs. Diana Wold & Mr. Donald MarszalekGARDEN ADVOCATEMr. & Mrs. Claude W. CaseLaurie Gilmore & Kelly Day

Adele & Loi NguyenMr. Mark Sonnino & Ms. Lyn BrilloDr. Mark Vuchinich

GENERAL MEMBERSHIPSFRIENDMr. David Auston & Ms. Claudette NadraMs. Sherri Ball & Ms. Champi MohottigeMaggie & Gary BradleyMr. & Mrs. Colin CampbellKathleen Da Ros MackinsMr. & Mrs. Bruce I. DruckerPriscilla & Jason Gaines

Lotusland Gratefully Acknowledges DonationsJUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2014

THEATER GARDENENDOWMENTLillian Lovelace

THE LOTUS SOCIETYNEW MEMBERSBill & Anne DeweyRECOGNITION LUNCHEONSPONSORSConnie & John Pearcy

GRANTSThe Capital Group Companies

Charitable FoundationThe Kind World FoundationAnonymous

4TH GRADE OUTREACH PROGRAMClayton Nolde

SUMMER BOUNTY DINNERWINE DONORZaca Mesa Winery with Dane Campbell

JAZZ IN THE GARDENTRUMPET SPONSORConnie & John PearcyGUITAR SPONSORSJoyce & Roland BryanNancy & Michael GiffordJerry & Patty HauptmanRobert & Karina WoolleyWINE DONORSanta Barbara Winery

GENERAL DONATIONSMonica & Tim Babich

in honor of Crystal WyattPaula Crevoshay, Mellika Company

in appreciation of Eileen RasmussenJames & Diane DavisKevyn DeRegt

Kathleen DyeElizabeth & Jerry FioreJohn FoleyCarolyn C. Foster

in honor of Minda KrainesMs. Gayle GoldenHazel Grenham

in honor of Charity Walton MastersIBM Matching Grant Program

directed by Philip PollastrinoMs. Sarah Jane LindThe Little One FoundationMr. Art LunaSusan Matsumoto & Mel KennedySuzanne McGee

in honor of Bruce Gregga & Mish Tworkowski

Auriel K. Sanderson in honor of Bill Malis & Bonnie Kelm

Linda ShoemakerWilliam & Karen StancerMs. Sandra StaufferJennifer Stiles, Certis Capital Management

in honor of Larry DurhamMiss Shirley ToeppnerMr. & Mrs. Milton ValeraThe Aaron Walter Family

in honor of Leslie Petersen’s Bat MitzvahSeiji & Mary YoshiokaAnonymous

in honor of Minda Kraines

IN HONOR OF HARLISMAGGARD’S 75TH BIRTHDAYJane BrooksMs. Jane CravenDavid DahlquistJesper D. DahlquistDr. Rick & Randi DansonCara DeAmicisBill & Anne DeweyMr. Frank FragosaDiane GalvanKaren Garrolini & Jennifer WhiteDeborah & Douglas Hild

Ms. Marian JeanCarrie E. KirchnerMary Ellen & Richard MaciasMs. Christine NailMrs. Jean K. ParryLynne ScottJohn & Judy ShockeyKurt SpeicherMs. Kitty ThomassinMr. Alexander & Nancy Trieger

GIFT MEMBERSHIP DONORSJennifer BallRogers & Esther BrandonJanice BundyAnn & Manuel CarlosBelle & Daniel CohenMr. Philip CohenMichael Flynn & Petra Tortorelli-FlynnInken GerlachMs. Julie E. IrwinJanice LevasheffMarcelo LopezMr. Harlis MaggardDennis & Cynthia ManosKathleen MarvinMadeleine McQuillanCourtney MillerMark & Melissa ReeseSerena RennerJudith RobertsonKate SchepanovichRyan ShieldsMs. Sandra StahlYoshi SugaharaMaggie WaltersJeanie Wyatt

GARDEN PLANT DONORSJames & Margaret CoteDiane Dunhill, Diane’s PlantsMs. Carol Terry

IN MEMORY OF LORAN WHITLOCKLarry Disharoon

Ms. Corinne HedrickLindsay & Ann HutchinsonMartin & Maureen McDermutDr. Peter MorrisDr. & Mrs. Arthur NajeraJules & Lauren Weinsieder

FAMILYClaudia Baranowski & Julia FalkMs. Edith Caldwell

& Ms. Meredith Caldwell ShankLady Patricia LathamJoan & William MurdochPrudence Squier & Steve Sparklin

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Lotusland MembersWE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2014

Hayley & Fateh EntabiMichael Flynn & Petra Tortorelli-FlynnKevin & Katie FrankAdrienne Gary & Michael DempseyRoy & Faith HaradaDeborah & Douglas HildMartha & Roy JuedeMolly & Jean Claude LaBarrieDavid Larkins & Charles ElliotLynn Latham & Bernard LechowickDavid LevasheffMina & Hari MahadevanSusan Matsumoto & Mel KennedyBill & Pam McClendonSally & Gene McQuillanJeffrey & Patricia PaullusMaria Peters & James XanthosJohn & Alexandrea PeytonKrystoff Przykucki & Marta PerezRori Reber & Allan StewartDiane ReeseMr. & Mrs. Bill RichardsonRebecca Robertson & Alexis MontelSabrina Rodriguez & Andre BobrowJennifer & Martin SalazarSteve SchwagerMargo & Leon SmithLucia SnowhillWilliam & Karen StancerLinda & Clark StirlingDeborah Stone & Jeffrey RichAkiko & Asao SugaharaJohn & Rachel TedescoMary Jane Thomas & Frank GuarinoChristine & Nelson Willis

INDIVIDUALAmy AlexanderDani Antman

LOTUS KEEPERSGARDEN CULTIVATORRuth & Hutton Wilkinson

GARDEN ADVOCATEMr. & Mrs. J.C. MassarMargo Rey & Ron WhiteCarol Weisman

GENERAL MEMBERSHIPSFRIENDRita & Daniel BillenMr. Anthony Brancato,

Anthony Brancato LandscapeCaroline Chuan-Whei Lin & Russell NiuChris & Whit ClarkNicole DelagnesCharles DonelanEric FooteDr. Renee HarwickJacklyn & Danielle MarcusMr. Kevin B. ParkerNatalya PavchinskayaGlenn PerryMr. & Mrs. Arnold SchafferCarol Wilburn & Charles McClintockFAMILYMonica & Tim BabichChristine & John BakerRoman Baratiak & Olivia GleserDeborah & Ted BarkerSuzan Boatman & Philip ClarksonBob Boulware & Kate HawsSteven & Rena BrawerRick & Pamela BrownChuck & Jeanne Ann BrushPaige & Jeffrey ChamberlainZouZou & Joel ChapmanRobert & Heidi CohenDebby & Dave CohnCorinna Cotsen & Lee Rosenbaum

Marsha ArnoldJennifer BallLisa BerschePeter BrandeisJayne BrechwaldNancy BrownAlex BundyJulia CalhounLisa CarlosMr. Philip CohenJudy CorlissDiane CunninghamLillian DebernardiJudith FinnPamela HawesSusan JeterDonna KirkmireElizabeth KirkpatrickKatie KleinKim LiebermanMarcelo LopezAlicia Lopez-FieldHolly McConnaugheyJames McFaddenToni McQueenSusan MorseDimitrious NasirpourMr. Henry NullGay C. ParnellMichelle RennerLinda RosenthalLinda ShoemakerVirginia SiegfriedAdrian SmithChanning SoladarYoshi SugaharaJudy TillsonMarggie ValentineEmy Yeazell

GARDEN GUARDIANMs. Cyndee HowardMr. & Mrs. John K. Pearcy

GARDEN CONSERVATORMr. & Mrs. Marc AppletonMs. Perri HarcourtJim & Debby Longo

GARDEN CULTIVATORSDiane Dodds & David ReichertDr. & Mrs. Robert J. EmmonsAnna GillespieMelinda GoodmanVicki & Bob HazardKyle Irwin & Jens Sorenson

Mr. & Mrs. Phil R. JacksonDr. & Mrs. Richard L. KahlerMr. & Mrs. Herb SimonMr. & Mrs. Robert J. Stoll, Jr.Christie William

GARDEN ADVOCATEMr. & Mrs. Peter AdamsMrs. Ernest BryantCarol & Andrew CampbellMr. & Mrs. Stephen CarlsonMr. & Mrs. Timothy CaseyKristin & Ken Cohen,

Trillium EnterprisesMs. Jane Gail CopelanDr. & Mrs. Glynne Couvillion

Renewing Lotus Keeper MembersJUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Tim DittmannMr. & Mrs. Charles FairbanksMr.& Mrs. Mason FarrellSoren & Kim KielerMrs. Carole MacElhennyMs. Barbara Nagle StatlerTed Plute & Larry FalxaCarol & Michael Ridding,

Silverhorn JewelersMrs. Ruth B. ScollinMs. Kathy SimonLinda & Dennis SullivanGeorge & Polly TurpinGeorgene Vairo & Jenn KennedyLinda & Steve WegenerAlex & Gina Ziegler

Our Membership Manager, Bambi Leonard, makes every effort to ensure that donor information is correct.If you find an error or omission, please contact her at 805.969.3767, ext. 120 or bleonard@lotusland.org.

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Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 Member EventsMANY LOTUSLAND EVENTS are open to nonmembers,

so please let your friends and neighbors know about the great activities we offer.

Thursday, October 9Succulent Wreath Making Workshop9:30 TO 11:30 AMSee details page 5. Please call805.969.9990 to register.

Saturday, November 15Last day of regular tours before thegarden is closed until Wednesday,February 18, 2015.

Monday, February 2 to Wednesday, February 4, 2015Trip to Annenberg EstateThree-day, two-night trip to Palm Springs including a tour ofSunnylands. See page 12 for details.Contact Courtney Tentler at805.969.3767, extension 116.

ToursTours are offered at 10:00 AM

and 1:30 PM, Wednesday throughSaturday. Family Tours, available forgroups with children under age 10,are child and parent friendly. Theyare separate from regular adult tours. Please call 805.969.9990 for reservations.

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