FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 This year the Hortense Miller Garden in Laguna Beach, California celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with two special events. In 1959 Hortense and Oscar Miller completed the design and construction of their North Laguna home and moved onto the hillside property. From that date until her death on July 28, 2008, most of Hortense’s life was spent at her home, developing and maintaining her now famous garden.

 Hortense Miller was a true original thinker, prolific writer and artist and a thoughtful gardener. She created a lush and personal world in her garden.  Hidden at the end of a private road in Laguna Beach, the garden encompasses two and one half steep acres of a canyon with an ocean view. Home to more than 1200 species, this world-class vertical garden is a major living resource for the Mediterranean-climate plants suited to the conditions of Southern California. The mid-century modern residence has virtually been untouched for years and contains Hortense’s works of art and furniture from that era. The Friends of the Hortense Miller Garden maintain the home and the garden in conjunction with the City of Laguna Beach. Hortense passed away last year at nearly 100 years of age.

 

 EXHIBIT OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE GARDEN

The first commemorative event will be a Photography Exhibit by Karen Young of the Hortense Miller Garden at the new Susi Q Senior Center and Community Center, 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach. The Opening reception will be August 21st, from 3 to 5 pm. The exhibit will be open from August 18 through October 30, 2009.

 

 OPEN HOUSE AT THE HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Friends of the Hortense Miller Garden will be commemorating the anniversary with an Open House at the Garden. The public is invited to join us Sept. 26 and 27, between the hours of noon to 5 pm for this celebration. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the house and garden. Shuttle service to the garden will be provided from the upper level of Pavilions Supermarket, 600 N. Coast Hwy. Families are welcome and cameras encouraged. Walking shoes are recommended and donations are gratefully accepted.  For more information on parking and access please call (949) 497-7925.

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Last update 07/25/09

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