{"id":16672,"date":"2014-03-15T08:09:44","date_gmt":"2014-03-15T15:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=16672"},"modified":"2014-03-15T08:11:06","modified_gmt":"2014-03-15T15:11:06","slug":"16672","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=16672","title":{"rendered":"Creative Arts Group Popular Garden Tour Set for April 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo courtesy of Creative Arts Group, click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

Press Release posted 3\/15\/14 –<\/em> Creative Arts Group\u2019s 20th<\/sup> annual Art of the Garden<\/em> tour will take place Sunday, April 13th<\/sup> from 10:30-4:30 pm.\u00a0 Four outstanding residential gardens in the San Marino\/Pasadena area will be on display showcasing landscapes as divergent as the homes they adorn.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s tour includes a gated French Regency estate which opens to a parterre garden, lined with 16-foot hedges. \u00a0A rose arbor with elevated koi pond is situated on one side of the garden while lush, green pathways and 60-year-old grape vines lead to an infinity pool which mirrors the shape of the koi pond and overlooks a stunning view of the Arroyo.\u00a0 A three-story, California colonial home complete with pool house and a lovely, remodeled pool rests on two acres of sprawling gardens with breathtaking views. \u00a0And a beautiful, two-story Spanish-style home built in 1929 boasts impeccable, manicured gardens in front while intricate, lattice-like brickwork lines the driveway, leading to an intimate entertaining area, including a cozy fire pit and Spanish tiled patio overlooking the pool.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the tour.\u00a0 For more information, call Creative Arts Group at (626) 355-8350 or visit us at 108 N. Baldwin Ave. in the foothill village of Sierra Madre.<\/p>\n

Note from the editor – to get an even greater appreciation for the grandeur of the gardens showcased by Creative Arts Group each year, please enjoy the photo galleries from our attendance the last two years:<\/em> \u00a02012<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a02013<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n