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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06/01/2026

Bellosguardo was thrilled to welcome Chancellor Dennis Assanis, his wife Elani and friends for a pre-inauguration reception on Tuesday, May 26th.Over the last few decades UCSB has flourished while bringing excellence and innovation to our community. We wish Chancellor Assanis well and look forward to all the exciting UCSB advancements yet to come.

05/28/2026

Morning walks at Bellosguardo. Clouds, early sun, and the quiet geometry of the lath house — a good way to start the day.

05/24/2026

The koi pond at first light. Still water, soft shadows, and the quiet that belongs to early morning at Bellosguardo.

05/21/2026

The nasturtiums are putting on a show this morning. Early light on the ocean side of the estate — one of those small, perfect moments that make Bellosguardo feel like nowhere else.

05/17/2026

The mansion lights up as the sun goes down — and from above, it looks like it belongs to another century.

05/11/2026

Highlights from Mother’s Day with a special mother-daughter duo performance featuring acclaimed Canadian pianist Micah Yui with her sensational 19-year-old daughter, cellist Mira Kardan. They presented the beloved music of Beethoven, Schumann, and Dvorak, along with the show-stopping “Figaro” from The Barber of Seville by Rossini. Mira Kardan is a rapidly rising star and award-winning cellist, currently studying at the renowned Glenn Gould School in Toronto, and pianist Micah Yui has graced concert stages throughout the world.

With P.E. Guerin – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
05/10/2026

With P.E. Guerin – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/07/2026

Unbothered. Busy. Absolutely thriving on a red poppy. The gardens at Bellosguardo are waking up.🐝

05/03/2026

Bellosguardo at first light. The air is still, the warmth just arriving.
Below the surface, the koi are already awake.

04/30/2026

The marble bench at Bellosguardo. In 1904, the Graham family acquired the property, constructed an Italian-style villa, and renamed it Bellosguardo, which translates to “beautiful view.”

On August 11, 1908, the Great White Fleet, a fleet of battleships ordered by President Theodore Roosevelt for its global voyage, made a visit to Santa Barbara. The fleet stopped along the California coast, and Santa Barbara was among the ports that celebrated its arrival.

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1407 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA
93108

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+18059693220

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