30 Sir Frances Drake Blvd., in Ross, (415) 455-5260. Daily sunrise-sunset. Free.
Operated by local volunteers, the historical 11-acre Marin Art and Garden Center is planted with birch, laurel, holly, and rhododendrons and is also home to a rare dawn redwood tree, an unusual domed sequoia, and a spectacular magnolia ring. A sweet rose garden contains more than 150 kinds—most are old varieties and many are fragrant--and both a native Basketry Garden and a peaceful Memory Garden are nearby. A garden map is available in the main office. Theatrical and special events are often scheduled in the property’s 19th-century barn and in its amphitheater.
Operated by local volunteers, the historical 11-acre Marin Art and Garden Center is planted with birch, laurel, holly, and rhododendrons and is also home to a rare dawn redwood tree, an unusual domed sequoia, and a spectacular magnolia ring. A sweet rose garden contains more than 150 kinds—most are old varieties and many are fragrant--and both a native Basketry Garden and a peaceful Memory Garden are nearby. A garden map is available in the main office. Theatrical and special events are often scheduled in the property’s 19th-century barn and in its amphitheater.
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| dawn redwood tree |
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| vintage rose garden at Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, California |
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| Easy Does It rose in vintage rose garden at Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, California |
Laurel House Antiques
(415) 454-8472. M-Sat 10-4.
Laurel House Antiques sells an impressive array of consignment antiques, including china, crystal, silver, furniture, paintings, and decorative accents. A separate room is dedicated to Asian antiques. Proceeds benefit the center.
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| child's tea set |
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| decorative plates in Laurel House Antiques at Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, California |
Marin Society of Artists Gallery
(415) 454-9561. W-Sun noon-4pm.
The Marin Society of Artists Gallery shows, sells, and rents out art, and it presents a new show every month. Note that the gallery is moving in January 2016 to 1515 Third St./E St. in San Rafael.
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images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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| Marin Society of Artists Gallery at Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, California |
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| "Zoey by Carol Smith Myer |
More gardens.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
With the interesting mix of the antiques, modern art and outdoor space, 101 North seems like its going in the right direction!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what a fined sequoia looks like? And that magnolia ring would surely be spectacular. And love that child's blue and white tea set! 101 North is a place for me!
ReplyDeleteI love a mix of garden and art. I'm adding 101 North to my list of places to visit in California.
ReplyDeleteGarden, art and antiques ... I love these kind of destination stops where there's all sorts of things to capture your attention. I love the child's tea set. 101 North looks a great find.
ReplyDelete101 North looks like a great place to stop on a California road trip. A garden full of roses along with art and antiques sounds wonderful to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to spend some time. 101 North sounds amazing and would definitely make a great stop when in the area.
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