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 Updated: 11/26/2011 
Virginia Robinson Gardens
Beverly Hills, California
Description

6 acre historic estate in Beverly Hills, just north of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Robinson Gardens is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Beaux-Arts style house built in 1911 by Harry and Virginia Robinson, owners of Robinson Department Stores. Italian Terrace Garden featuring beautiful water features and the stately mother coral tree of all coral trees along San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood, California. Extensive Palm forest featuring the largest collection of Australian King Palms in United States.

Artifact Collections

botany, furniture, textiles

Programs

Docent guided tours to the public by appointment only. Docent training courses. Monthly educational lectures - Progam varies and is available at www.robinson-gardens.com. Monthly gardening classes. Weekly Yoga classes. Botanical illustration classes. Special events. Annual by invitation only Benefit tour in May featuring 5 magnificent private estate gardens in Brentwood, Holmby Hills, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and the Robinson Gardens embellished by leading floral and interior designers. Annual by invitation only Patron Gala in May.

Governance

County of Los Angeles Parks & Recreations Arboretum

Library

Access: Staff Only

Appointment required: False

Address
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
phone: 310-550-2068
e-mail: info@robinsongardens.org
home page: www.robinsongardens.org
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