Resnick’s Sunset House Tour

On a perfect sunny morning, the Fellows of FRG visited the spectacular Sunset Boulevard estate of the innovative and philanthropic couple, Lynda and Stuart Resnick. Sunset House, as it is aptly named, is surrounded by elegant gardens created by landscape architect Rios Clementi Hale Studios and A.C. Martin. This classic French-style Beaux-Arts mansion provided a breathtaking view of the gardens after the recent re-situation of the front of the house in line with the new and elegant landscape. A grove of mature fruit trees not only line the front of the property, they create a beautiful barrier from the … Read More

2012 Fellows Event: End of Season Thank You Barbecue

From left to right: Wendy Wintrob, Adrienne Horwitch, Dorothy Kamins, Maralee Beck, Laura Alpert, Tania Norris.
Standing in front of the MacKenzie-Childs furniture (visible here)

The Robinson Gardens thank you to our benefactors for their generosity throughout the year.

John McDuffie on steel guitar, Doug Livingston on slide guitar… Read More

2012 Fellows Event: Casa Pacific

Gavin Herbert, owner of Casa Pacific and Rogers Gardens greeted the Fellows on the poolside terrace of his magnificent estate, formerly known as the “Western White House” during the Nixon Administration on April 18, 2012. Casa Pacific is located in San Clemente, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The large, Spanish-style, California Mission Revival mansion was modeled after a country home in San Sebastian, Spain and was designed by architect Carl Lindbom. Mr. Herbert shared many fascinating memories of his life and experiences associated with the property in the Presidential years. His interest in gardening began as a child, when his … Read More

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