Ganna Walska Lotusland

Lotusland is recognized as one of the most breathtaking public gardens in the world. The 37-acre Botanical Garden in Montecito is the former estate of Madame Ganna Walska, a celebrated opera diva who began her development of Lotusland’s enchanting, whimsical gardens and highly diverse plant collections at the age of 55, from 1943 until her death in 1984. In addition to being one of the most spectacular and unique gardens in the world, Lotusland has helped lead the sustainable horticulture movement in the Southern California, and serves as a repository for globally rare plants.