Casa del Herrero was designed by George Washington Smith, and embodies one of the finest standing examples of Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture in America.
It is included on the National Register of Historic Places and maintains National Historic Landmark status, partly due to its eclectic mix of Country Place Era and Moorish-inspired gardens created by Ralph Stevens, Lockwood de Forest, and Francis T. Underhill.
Our tour will begin in the estate’s original motor court; guests will enter the historic house museum and stroll the magnificently preserved interior spaces filled with original antiques, artworks and architectural features representing The Golden Age of Spain. The tour will transition into the diverse garden spaces and will conclude in George F. Steedman’s meticulously designed metalsmithing and woodworking shop.
This tour is limited to 12 attendees.
After completing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Colorado, Serena Ettelson joined Harrison Design’s Santa Barbara office in 2016. In her current role as a Studio Director, her work focuses primarily on rehabilitation of historic residences and new construction in the Classical and Spanish Colonial Revival traditions. In addition to instruction with the Institute for Classical Architecture & Art, Ms. Ettelson serves on the Architectural Advisory Board at Lotusland, and is a docent at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Casa del Herrero.
ICAA Members $60
Non-Members $70
Casa del Herrero 1387 E Valley Road Santa Barbara
Serena Ettleson