Ohhh, want one of these! Alas, not for sale in the gift shop, darn.

A cycad planted in a tiled container.

Tiles depicted matador scenes. Small versions of these tiles were for sale in the gift shop, not cheap though.

Another fountain surrounded by tiles, the same as shown on the table in the third & forth image above.

Nice sitting area.

A gated sitting area lies past these arches.

fabulous iron work!

patio courtyard with another one of those tiled water channels.

Window security?

A doorway flanked with barrel cacti and black aeoniums.

And my last shot is of a couple of pots by the gift shop entrance.

We decided if we are ever do another trip to Santa Barbara, we would love to see this fabulous garden again!

Thank you so much for all of the photos, it's just like being there. Everyone here was happy when Sigs' cacti went to Lotusland. If we had the time, money and space, we could create a Lotusland too.......couldn't we?

A micro mini version would be great!
Who's Sig?
I heard from the docent that Mr. Dunlap lived to see his wish fulfilled of having his collection installed into the Lotusland property. He had been a friend of Ms. Walska since 1941. Here is an interesting article about him and his collection.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/...

Merritt 'Sigs' Dunlap....

Ahh, thanks Sherry, figured I missed something!
I noticed as soon as I typed Fallbrook that you would probably know of him. Nice story.

He was well known, well liked and well respected here.....

Another great tour. If I ever get to CA again I would love to go there.

Thanks for posting these, Sue. Another great one of your tours !

Well, that took me hours because I had to enlarge every single photo and savor all the details (and eat dinner halfway through). Oh, Sue, now I want a Moorish corner in my garden, with ironwork and tiles and mosaic details. What a beautiful place and what stunning photographs! I'm so glad you take us along on your tours.

That is a great idea Zuzu, you should do it! I love the look, it makes you feel like you are in some far away exotic land.