Chapman Estate Foundation

05/28/2026

☔️Rain, Rain☔️ just a reminder that Open gates is closed today, Thursday, due to rain. We do expect to be open tomorrow, Friday, for music with a view in the garden with Seashore Trio, Santa Maria tri-tip barbecue, and Shell beach micro bakery cookies available for purchase on site 5- 7:30 PM
Look forward to seeing you all on Friday!☀️🎶🌅
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05/27/2026

Birding at the Chapman Estate this afternoon!
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05/26/2026

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE CHAPMAN ESTATE: RAIN FORECAST CANCELS Thursday Open Gates but COME BY ON FRIDAY FOR MUSIC IN THE GARDEN 5-7:30 PM. New musical program - We are thrilled to present an evening of Seashore Trio! Join John Astaire, piano; Jessica Hoffman, oboe; and Grace Seng, violin as they present an eclectic instrumental program of classical and popular favorites from Beatles to Shostakovich to movie tunes. Tri-tip BBQ and Shell Beach Micro Bakery cookies available for purchase on site! . . . . . .

05/23/2026

🌅Scenes from tonight’s Music with a View at the Chapman Estate. Photo credit Justin Jewell. Chapmanestatefoundation.org

05/23/2026

Lost and Found:

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Open Gates Today, Thursday 11-2:00! $5 donation to enter and stroll, relax, read, meditate, gaze at the coastal views, bird watch, scope out whales, dolphins, seals and otters, bring and eat lunch in the garden. Docent-led garden history tours just $5. FRIDAY: Music in the garden 5-7:30 pm. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the Music with a View! No alcohol or dogs. . .

05/18/2026

The Chapman Estate Foundation is seeking volunteers interested in joining our maintenance and operations support teams. If you’re interested in bringing your skills and energy to help preserve and maintain this beautiful community asset, please contact us!
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