The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world.
— Michael Pollan
PROGRAM
Featured Private Gardens open for tours
10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Luncheon by The Kitchen for Exploring Foods
11:30a.m.
Fashion show by ba&sh on the Great Lawn
12:15p.m. & 1:30p.m.
Luncheon program
1:00p.m.
All gardens close
4:00p.m.
ATTENDING THE EVENT
TIMING
The Garden Tour begins on the morning of May 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., beginning with the private featured gardens. The Virginia Robinson Gardens and Estate will be open at 10:00 a.m. that day, closing at 4:00 p.m. Luncheon will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. at Robinson Gardens, including a short program honoring the Grand Marshal, followed by a spectacular fashion show. If you are a VIP or Concierge ticket holder and taking one of our provided shuttles to view the private gardens, you will meet at Robinson Gardens promptly at 9:30 a.m. to board your van. (Tickets are non-refundable and pets are not allowed.)
WHAT TO WEAR
Many of our enthusiastic attendees in the past have dressed to the theme, and this year’s "Oh! Naturale" is no exception. We happily welcome attendees who are inspired by nostalgia and fashion from a bygone era ~ Beverly Hills style! Of course, it is not at all required to dress to the theme to attend. We do encourage attendees to dress comfortably with walking shoes when visiting the various gardens. Many gardens have stone paths or grass. The month of May in Southern California is typically quite warm, so be prepared with layers if the morning is cool, and we definitely recommend that attendees wear sunscreen and a hat!
