Bellosguardo Foundation

Bellosguardo Foundation For half a century, this extraordinary estate has stood frozen in time. Join us for a new chapter. Official Bellosguardo Foundation page
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09/05/2026

Wine was much more than a drink in the ancient world — it was part of social life, celebration, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.
Bellosguardo, in collaboration with UCSB Affiliates and our generous sponsors, Margerum Wine Company and Aegean SB, invites you to a special evening exploring Drinking Wine in Ancient Greece and Persia, 550–330 BC, featuring UCSB Professor John W. I. Lee

Complimentary wine, cocktails, and light Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. — Gates open for self-guided tours of Bellosguardo
6:30 p.m. — Talk by UCSB Professor John W.I. Lee

Tickets are available at Bellosguardo.org

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08/30/2026

Bellosguardo, from every angle. Blue skies and passing clouds over the estate this week.

08/27/2026

Those beautiful summer views of Bellosguardo.

08/23/2026

Travel back with us to the Bellosguardo of the 1940’s with these historical photographs.

08/20/2026

The mansion at Bellosguardo was rebuilt between 1933-1936 on a 23 acre bluff above Santa Barbara as a substantial French-style Beaux-Arts estate using solid materials like concrete and stone, designed to withstand strong coastal winds and earthquakes.

The “lighter” decorative sections were made from concrete mixed with marble chunks, a technique sometimes used to create a subtle sparkle and visual richness. When sunlight hits these surfaces, the embedded marble fragments reflect light, giving the façade added depth and refinement.

Bellosguardo was built with exceptionally thick 14-inch reinforced concrete walls, which made the structure extremely solid and durable. On top of that structural core, the exterior was finished with a 3-inch veneer of Indiana limestone, a material prized for its light color, uniform texture, and classical elegance.

08/16/2026

The reflecting pool at Bellosguardo. The fresco on the back wall was painted by Margaret Dodson in 1934.

08/14/2026

Day into night at the koi pond. Light shifts, clouds move, and the sky fills with stars — a meteor or two along the way.

08/12/2026

Those beautiful views from Bellosguardo.

08/07/2026

Highlights of Flamenco at Bellosguardo featuring Timo Nuñez, Talia Vestal, Manuel Gutiérrez, José Cortés, Latin Grammy-nominated guitarist Andrés Vadín, and Jack “Joaquín” Harwood, with dancers from the nonprofit Flamenco! Santa Barbara, led by María Bermúdez. Performers traveled from Cuba, Spain, and beyond to appeared at the estate.

08/05/2026

Bellosguardo hosted an evening of flamenco featuring Timo Nuñez, Talia Vestal, Manuel Gutiérrez, José Cortés, Latin Grammy-nominated guitarist Andrés Vadín, and Jack “Joaquín” Harwood, with dancers from the nonprofit Flamenco! Santa Barbara, led by María Bermúdez. Performers traveled from Cuba, Spain, and beyond to appear at the estate. Special thanks to the Santa Barbara Historical Society for their support.

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1407 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA
93108

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