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  Lotusland is a unique 37-acre estate and botanic garden situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara. The gardens now covering the estate were created by Madame Ganna Walska, who owned the property from 1941 until her death in 1984. Before her death, Madame Walska established the nonprofit Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation, which now preserves this unrivaled botanical treasure. Explore our site and learn more about the many facets of Lotusland, including its intriguing history, exceptional gardens, outstanding educational programs and innovative horticultural practices. Learn also how you can help to preserve this oasis of beauty and tranquility for generations to come.
Ganna Walska Lotusland: Collections & HorticultureA new book about the botanical and horticultural aspects of the various gardens and “signature” plants of Lotusland was recently published. Lotusland’s Curator of the Living Collection Virginia Hayes and Director Emeritus Steven Timbrook co-authored the book, which is lavishly illustrated with beautiful photographs. It is a companion volume to “Ganna Walska Lotusland: The Garden and its Creators.” The book was made possible by the generous support of the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, Nancy and Byron Kent Wood, Linda and Fred Gluck and Bill and Sandi Nicholson. Go to the Garden Shop for more information.
Lotusland has been awarded the Santa Barbara Beautiful 2006 President's Award. Santa Barbara Beautiful is an organization that gives recognition for private and public projects that enhance the community.Lotusland on Television: The gardens were filmed for the KCAL9 program "In the Garden". You can watch the Lotusland segment on the KCAL website. Lotusland in Print: The gardens have recently been featured in Garden Design, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Sunset Magazine, Tinta Latina, Cowboys and Indians, and Opera News. A New Plant Namesake: Bidens 'Madame Ganna Walska' was rediscovered in the Butterfly Garden and named in honor of Lotusland's founder. Lotusland was awarded the 2003 Horticulture Magazine Award for Garden Excellence. August 2008 Plant of the Month: Acalypha pendula
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