October 16 Historic Landscape Estates of Santa Barbara: A Reproduction of Elizabeth de Forest’s Illustrated Lecture to the Garden Club of America

Landscape architect Sydney Baumgartner’s performance, in Elizabeth’s ‘uniform’ of cashmere sweater, pearls, and denim jacket and in character, will cover prominent historic gardens, many of which no longer exist or are now divided into smaller estates, and discuss why Santa Barbara has long been considered a garden-lovers destination. Landscape architect Elizabeth de Forest was Ms. Baumgartner’s mentor, as well as her aunt by marriage. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.