Tradition Prevails; We Are Off To Sherman Gardens!
Page Created: 12/01/2024 Page Last Updated: 12/19/2024 11:51
This evening's we will "visit Christmases past" as we navigate the gardens and take a stroll down memory lane. This year's theme "Celebrate 10 Years of Nights of 1000 Lights" will bring back interpretations of the best installations for another festive year of favorites.
Picture Sherman's grand Christmas tree as the centerpiece of the Central Garden set among the magic of Christmas ribbons come to life and a sea of brilliant poinsettias. Once we wound ourselves through holiday vines, the iconic light tunnel will guided us to the legendary Moon Goddess! Once again, she will grace our garden to bring her celestial peace of the season.
Another eye-popping 3D experience awaited us in the conservatory, a Scandinavian Christmas in the sun garden, and a boogie bonanza in the tea garden. The Crystal Disco Christmas vibe returns for all your funky holiday fun! Make your disco ball wish on the wishing tree, visit Santa in his adobe, and then head to the fire pit and whip up your own batch of s'mores. Plus, the Garden Shop will be open and stocked with unique holiday gifting items.
Enter The Magic!
The Official Greeters!
With better lighting!
Indeed Christmas time!
The entrance this year is through the store... they are getting smart!
We are here
Did You Know? Arnold D. Haskell, the founder of Sherman Library & Gardens, was a successful businessman with a passion for education and gardens. In 1966 he founded Sherman Library & Gardens, naming it after his mentor, Moses H. Sherman.
This beautiful and tranquil cultural center dates back to the 1950s, when Haskell moved from Los Angeles to Corona del Mar. Wanting an office close to his new home, he purchased a charming little fired adobe house (now part of the Library) and the adjoining property. By 1956, Haskell had added another wing to the property, and — long a lover of flora — began landscaping the surrounding land.
Over the course of a decade, he acquired nearby lots, until he owned the entire block in 1967. In that same year, he donated the land to The Sherman Foundation, which he and Sherman's daughters established in 1951. The Sherman Foundation opened the first part of the Gardens in 1966. Between 1966 and 1974 the magnificent facilities took shape as Haskell oversaw the construction of the entire block, including the conservatory, central garden, gift shop, café and library.
Here comes the gang!!
TV antennas???
Bob played with his hat all night long!
When I said it looked good covering his face.....
I asked if he had a license to carry that?!
We are about to enter the grounds proper.
To cute!
Normal pose!
We began counting the lights but lost track around 8,567
The flowers were so covered in lights they were hard to see.
Come on Nick (Our Graandson), give us a smile!!!
Never mind, the frown was better!
Decorations were everywhere!
The frog pond was lit up; I'll bet the frogs were going nuts!!
Little mushroom plants were everywhere.
The parasol was decked out this evening.
Dianne rakes a snapshot!
We tried to make her giggle but she was very intent!
The ball was hollow but there were lights on the inside???
Look out for toads!
Red trees lined the south side of the gardens.
The pathways were easy to see.
The movie-fog made the entire evening enchanting.
Donna motions us to take a picture.
The Moon Goddess is about to Moon us!!
We were right on time!
The fog got thicker.
Probably from the men breathing hard!
She emerged.
Poof, if by magic!
She was stunning.
I hoped she had hot water bags inside the dress.
I wished my train had a caboose like that!
The stars were mighy bright this evening.
She took several Yoga poses! It hurt to look!
The lighting people did a bang up job!!
Everyone had their cameras out.
Put on your 3-D Glasses!
We are still looking for the toads!
Dang, that there is BRIGHT!
Icicles hung from above!
They look very extinguished in their 3-D glasses!
They were difficult to recognize.
Stand back, he bites!
Slurp!
Known World Wide as "The Gang Of Seven"
A-w-w-w-w-w-w
Time to kick up some dust!
Taking a short rest!
The trees were huge!
... or else, the elves were small????
Na, it was the trees!
Ready for a swim???
Indeed!
Dianne looks pretty good behind bars!
The desert train was a new addition!
People stood for a long time watching it go around and around.
Here she comes!!!
Toot toot - puff puff!
Decorated for the season!
Watch our at the turns!
You could almost hear the banjo!!
The cactus gets a free ride!
We saw Santa!!
Poof, a cloud of smoke and guess what??
Bob and Nick appear!!!
Time to dance!!
Mary takes time to rest!
She watches me dance with the girls.
The store was invaded by animals!
Oops, it was just Mary and Dianne and their fur wraps!
Santa everywhere, which one is the real one?
Yep! It's me!!!
