Another kind of Wonderland

I’m still impressed by Ganna Walska’s botanical wonderland - Lotusland in Santa Barbara. Probably one of the most wonderful garden in the US. With her motto “More is better” , a rare plant collection and outstanding landscape architects, she realized a variety of her planting ideas. “… Lotusland as being typical of Madame Walska’s feeling, her sense of the theatrical and spectacular, rather than in the intimate interest of the plants themselves. She has an artist’s feeling, using plants instead of paints for stage settings.” Ralph Stevens

Tropical Garden

Cycad Garden

Blue Garden

Shell pond in Aloe Garden

Japanese Garden

Bunya Bunya Pine Tree

Surfing Malibu

As one of the famous surf spots, Stephan took the opportunity surfing on Malibu’s waves.

Wonderland of Rocks

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. Our hike into the Wonderland of Rocks, led us through a Joshua Tree forest, desert landscapes and a wonderful arrangement of rugged rock formations. 

Twentynine Palms Highway

A collection of nice things and cafe’s is surrounding Twentynine Palms Highway.
We’ve got in contact with a very welcoming and truly open minded spirit. 

Junk Dada

"I do not wish to be an artist. I wish only that art enables me to be" Noah Purifoy, 1963. 
The Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum was created by Noah S. Purifoy, an African American visual artist and sculptor, co-founder of the Watts Towers Art Center.
His work is considered as Junk Dada and was recently exhibited at the LACMA in 2015/16.