The public tour season for 2024 is now closed. The Garden re-opens for public tours on February 15. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025.
Digital Guide
Photo by Lisa Romerein.
Digital Guide – Now available!
Enhance your experience at Ganna Walska Lotusland with our Digital Guide, a part of the Bloomberg Connects app. Download the app to plan your visit before you book, then easily access helpful insights on site or dive deeper into your favorite Garden highlights from home-or anywhere, anytime.
Search for or scroll to Lotusland to start planning your visit! And don’t forget to bring your headphones.
Highlights
Listen to the story of the Lotusland and it’s extraordinary founder, polish opera singer and socialite, Ganna Walska. Learn about plant collections and conservation. Follow a guided meditation session inspired by Lotusland’s iconic Japanese Garden or try your hand at birding and discover the birds of Lotusland with our Birding Guide.
New on the Digital Guide!
Discover a whole new way to experience the natural wonders of Lotusland and each of its spectacular gardens with our Spring Playlist curated by Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West. Host and philanthropist, Madame Walska was a patron to the Music Academy of the West, opening the garden to showcase student performances in Lotusland’s Theatre Garden. Today, we are thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent that is nurtured and developed through its programs.
Seasonal highlights
Check out what is in bloom and plan your visit before you book. See the Garden come alive with a new spectacular display each season. Use the Digital Guide to discover highlights so you don’t miss out. With something new for every season, you’ll come back again and again.
Explore the Gardens
Whether you are onsite or discovering the Garden from home, use the map or simply click on an individual by garden to learn more. You’ll find botanical information, curatorial and conservation background, architectural or decorative features, historical information and more.
Programs and Initiatives
Learn about Lotusland’s many programs and initiatives and find out how you can register for an event, workshop or Garden demonstration. Whether you are interested in deepening your connection to nature or serious about sustainable horticulture, there is something for everyone.
Make an impact
Find out how you can make a difference by supporting the Garden. From becoming a member, volunteering or making a donation, your support helps us fulfill our mission to preserve and enhance our diverse collections and educate and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.