Parks > Virginia Robinson Gardens
Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Map and Driving Directions
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Garden Office: (310) 276-5367 Ext. 100
Fax: (310) 276-5352
Call Garden office for reservations,Membership information and class schedules at: (310) 276-5367 Ext. 100
Open From The Virginia Robinson Gardens and home may be viewed by appointment only. Tuesday – Friday with docent led tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Note: Advanced parking reservation is required, no street parking permitted
Please wear flat rubber bottom shoes as there are many brick walkways and steps to navigate while on tour
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Admission Fees
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Adults
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$11.00
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Students(with I.D.)
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$6.00
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Seniors (62+)
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$6.00
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Children (5-12)
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$4.00
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The Virginia Robinson Gardens, with its eloquent blend of architecture and landscape, is a beautiful representation of an early twentieth century estate. Harry and Virginia Robinson, famous for their popular department store called Robinson’s, built the main house in 1911, in a handsome Mediterranean Classic Revival style. The main residence is furnished with beautiful artifacts collected from around the world.
The Renaissance Revival Pool Pavilion was built in 1924 and is modeled after the famous Villa Pisani in Italy. The Pavilion over looks a sparkling pool constructed with mosaic tile wainscoting. Decorative panels of sgraffitio ornamentation adorn the Roman arches that one passes though when entering the solarium.
The surrounding gardens range from Italianate to luxurious tropical forests with towering king palms, bananas and fragrant gingers. A wonderful vegetable and herb garden, along with several rose gardens are favorite stops for visitors.
The residence and garden may be reserved for small intimate guided tours or the Pool Pavilion and gardens can be rented for a special event and luncheon.
View the beautiful gardens and the many historical artifacts in the house while on a 90 minute docent led tour. See over 500 blooming roses with their intoxicating fragrance or savor the many culinary herbs in the Kitchen Garden. Listen to the breezes blow through the leaves of over 1000 palm trees. Take a trip back to the ”Golden Days of Hollywood.” Become acquainted with The Robinson Family and their many contributions to the development of Southern California
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Virginia Robinson: 1903
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Garden Features
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• Commercial photography is allowed in the gardens and Pool Pavilion. (Rental fees are in place for the above uses)
• Luncheons with plant/architecture lectures can be set up in the Pool Pavilion for up to 49 people (please call for more information).
• School classes are welcome to tour the gardens with a specially developed tour emphasizing plants and environmental ethics
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Special Events
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No special events scheduled
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Garden Programs
Educational classes in: “Horticulture, Architecture and Decorative Art Programs” – Guests lecturers and valuable topics are presented to garden lovers who would like to know how to make their gardens the very best it can be; addtionally other topics are offered about Art and cuture. For the upcoming 2010 schedule of events, lectures or programs, please contact: 310-550-2068.
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Botanical Art Classes with Margaret Best
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August, September and October 2010
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Canadian artist/teacher, MARGARET BEST will be instructing the August, September and October classes. A customized booklet with detailed exercises will be provided. Margaret Best will give one-on-one help and instruction to each student during the three day classes.
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Sign-up forms must be returned with payment in full for each class! Classes will be filled on a first come basis.
For more information or to sign up for this class, please call us at 310-550-2068.
Further details and sign-up forms will be supplied closer to the dates for each class but as classes are based on a first-come basis, if there is any class that you want to make sure you don't miss, a $75.00 deposit check at least two months before the class, should ensure your participation.
If you have any questions or for more information, please email Tania Norris
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• Docent Program – We invite you to become a Virginia Robinson Garden docent/volunteer. The tours are conducted by our team of docents, who during training, learn the history of the estate, how to conduct a group through the wonderful experience of exploring the gardens and Mrs. Robinson’s world. Special training is offered for children’s docents.
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• Horticulture lectures- There is always pruning, digging, transplanting and clean up jobs at the garden. Come out and learn about planting a herb garden or pronouncing latin plant names, all given by our professional gardening staff.
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Volunteer Program- Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy our beautiful garden! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call (310) 276-5367, Ext. 100
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