Upcoming Events
Medora Steedman Bass, the last family member to reside at the Casa and the driving force behind what is now known as the Casa del Herrero Foundation, wished for her family’s estate to ultimately become a resource for the community.
All of our tours, programming, fundraising events, and meetings are created to honor her written wishes and allow the community to experience and gather at the Casa in new, exciting ways. Click the calendar or scroll down for complete details on all of our upcoming special events.
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Educational Salon Series: The Art of Collecting
This presentation, "The Art of Collecting," offers an in-depth look at the intricate world of fine art acquisition. Collecting is fundamentally a passionate, deeply personal, and intellectual journey that extends far beyond the simplistic view of mere financial investment. It is a commitment to culture, history, and aesthetic appreciation. We will begin by examining the dynamic and essential interaction between the key stakeholders and players who shape the global art market. This complex ecosystem includes Artists, Galleries and Dealers, Curators, Art Advisors, Auction Houses and Museums. A significant portion of our discussion will delve into the essential mechanics of the art market and the multifaceted factors that determine the value and price of an artwork. You are encouraged to bring your own questions to the discussion.
The talk will be held in the Casa’s living room, surrounded by treasurer from the Steedman family’s own personal collection, and will be followed by a reception on the Casa’s loggia.
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Bio:
Nathan Vonk is the owner of Sullivan Goss Gallery. He grew up in a small farm town in Iowa, received a BA in Literature from Reed College in Portland, Oregon and a Masters Degree in Critical Theory from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. While studying in England he taught himself about the art world by exploring London's art museums and galleries. After returning to the US, he taught English at Ventura College before joining Sullivan Goss Gallery in 2008. In 2016, he purchased the gallery from the founders to build on their legacy. He is an author and publisher of many books focused on California art and artists, including a large monograph on Oskar Fischinger which was published in January. He sits on the board for a number of arts-related non-profits, has worked as an art critic, and is a passionate art collector.
Casa in Bloom
Casa del Herrero is excited to announce our upcoming event, Garden Party, Casa in Bloom on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from3:30-6:00 PM. We are committed to preserving Casa del Herrero’s architectural beauty and status as a National Historic Landmark for future generations.
Our past summer event, Noche de Gala that means so much to our community and us, will be suspended so we can share the good work that lives on through your support of Casa’s once-in-a-lifetime Save America’s Treasures (SAT) Grant. We would like you to be among the first to see the conservation work of the Exedras, Fountains and Lath Houses at our Garden Party, Casa in Bloom.
Come spend the afternoon at the Casa and enjoy a tour of the house, the workshop and the beautiful gardens. We’re delighted to offer special tours of the Save America’s Treasures Grant preservation project. Families are invited to join the Casa in Bloom festivities for an afternoon of fun. Light bites and drinks will be served.
Please join us as a sponsor in support of our mission:
All Sponsorships include recognition as a generous supporter in event and online materials, and website. All sponsors will receive a Silversmith’s Guild Membership
Casa del Herrero Gardens - $20,000
George Steedman’s participation in every detail of the property’s buildings, furnishings and gardens is the reason the estate makes a single artistic statement that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Reserved table and ten (10) adult tickets and two (2) youth tickets age 10+ to attend the event*
Private tour of the Casa for twelve (12) people, followed by wine tasting on the loggia**
One VIP Parking Spot onsite at Casa del Herrero (remaining cars will park at El Montecito Presbyterian Church and can take the shuttle)
Tax-deductible amount is $17,500
Allée - $10,000
The expressive power of this garden is due to a series of fountains based on Spanish and Moorish examples designed by George Steedman, Arther Byne and Mildred Byne.
Reserved table and eight (8) adult tickets and two (2) youth tickets age 10+ to attend the event*
Private tour of the Casa for twelve (12) people, followed by wine tasting on the loggia**
Tax-deductible amount is $8,000
Blue and White Garden - $5,000
This garden was planted with blue and white flowers, matching the tile, and as Medora Bass wrote, were the favorite white flowers of her parents, “who often enjoyed the garden in the moonlight”.
Reserved table and six (6) adult tickets and two (2) youth tickets age 10+ to attend the event*
Private tour of the Casa for twelve (12) people, followed by wine tasting on the loggia**
Tax-deductible amount is $3,500
Arizona Garden - $2,500
During the early part of the 20th century when many grand estates were built by mid-westerners and easterners, they felt compelled to have an Arizona Garden. This included Carrie and George Steedman in the 1920s.
Four (4) adult tickets and two (2) youth tickets age 10+ to attend the event*
Private tour of the Casa for twelve (12) people**
Tax-deductible amount is $1,750
Rose Garden - $1,500
Tucked behind the East Exedra and reached by twin curving staircases, this may be the “Secret Garden” sometimes mentioned by Steedman in his correspondence.
Two (2) adult tickets and two (2) youth tickets age 10+ to attend the event*
Tax-deductible amount is $1,250
*Children and Youths Must Be Accompanied by an Adult During the Event and on Tours. Children Under the Age of 10 are Only Allowed Outside and Not on House Tours
**Dates for private tours must be coordinated with Casa del Herrero staff at least 2 weeks in advance, not redeemable on weekends
Thank you so much to our Casa in Bloom Sponsors!
Rose Garden:
Tom Farr
Golden Hour Tai Chi
Join us for the opportunity to learn Tai Chi from Master Yun in the Casa’s beautiful Blue and White Garden.
Master Yun (Yun Chao Zhang) has been studying Traditional Chinese Martial Arts since he was six years old. His first master taught him Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu along with other external styles. In 1991, he became interested in internal styles and began studying Wu Style Tai Chi Quan. In 2003, he added Shang Style Xing Yi.
He has been practicing for more than 50 years. He is the recipient of numerous awards for Kung Fu, Swordsmanship, and Tai Chi Quan. For the past 20 years, he has been teaching in various cities around the world. He recently settled in Santa Barbara, CA.
Admission is $75 for Casa del Herrero members and $100 for non-members.
Space is limited. Reservations are required. This event is weather permitting and will be rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Parking is limited! If multiple members of your group will be arriving in one car, please purchase ONE ticket with parking included, and the remaining tickets as tickets without parking.
Golden Hour Sound Bath
Ticket sales for this event are now CLOSED. To check for day-of availability for the event, please call the Casa’s main office at 805-565-5653.
May this be an opportunity for you to take a sacred pause to relax and rejuvenate! Sound therapy is an ancient meditative practice that uses instruments to create healing vibrations around and within the body to encourage a meditative state.
Resounding vibrations come from instruments like crystal sound bowls, chimes, drums, and gongs are received by your body to restore your state of harmony. The resonating energy centers you and allows you to connect, transform, and restore your mind and body on many levels, including feeling creative, revelations, new ideas, improved sleep, a state of peace, lightness, and connection to self.
Your instructor will guide you through a grounding meditation then into a 50-minute Sound Bath experience, all taking place in the stunning allée below the Star Fountain at Casa Del Herrero.
Mats and pillows will be provided, but it is encouraged to dress in layers and to bring a blanket as this is an outdoor event.
Admission is $125 for Casa del Herrero members and $150 for non-members.
Space is limited. Reservations are required. This event is weather permitting and will be rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Parking is limited! If multiple members of your group will be arriving in one car, please purchase ONE ticket with parking included, and the remaining tickets as tickets without parking.
About your Instructor:
Breanne Swenson is the founder of Resounding You, offering refined, immersive sound healing experiences for discerning clients seeking restoration, clarity, and elevated well-being. As a certified sound healer with over eight years of experience, she is known for her intuitive presence and ability to create deeply resonant, transformative environments.
Her work seamlessly blends artistry and intention, guiding individuals and groups into states of profound relaxation and energetic alignment. Breanne has curated experiences for both intimate gatherings and large-scale audiences, bringing a grounded, luxurious approach to modern wellness.
Educational Salon Series: an evening with Conservator Susie Anders
Education Salon Series: an evening with Conservator Susie Anders
Tuesday, April 7th 5-7pm
Join us for a special educational experience with Conservator Susie Anders. The evening will include a talk, tour and reception.
Home for the Holidays 2025
Year after year, the holiday season and the spirit of giving come alive at Casa del Herrero. The Board of Trustees invites you to come Home for the Holidays and join us for this festive annual tradition!
Fall Family Photo Sessions at Casa del Herrero
Looking for a truly Santa Barbara setting for your fall family photos? On Saturday, September 13th, local lifestyle photographer Tristin Tracy will be offering a limited number of 45-minute family portrait sessions at the historic Casa del Herrero in Montecito.
SOLD OUT: Centennial Gala
Save the Date: Saturday September 6th 2025, 5:30pm - 9pm
For 100 years, the Casa del Herrero estate has been a testament to the architectural beauty, craftsmanship, and history that defines this extraordinary community. To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a once-in-a-lifetime gala celebration, and we’d love for you to join us! Share an unforgettable evening of cocktails at sunset, dinner at dusk, and dancing under the stars while you immerse yourself in the legacy of a most treasured landmark. Your presence will also help ensure that Casa del Herrero continues to thrive as a vital part of our community for another century.
SOLD OUT: Fiesta en la Casa
Enjoy a truly unique Spanish experience as we help kick off our community’s Fiesta 2025 celebrations with Fiesta en la Casa, a vibrant, specially curated event hosted by Casa del Herrero on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:30 PM.
Join us for an evening of authentic flavors, rich cultural traditions, and the timeless charm of Casa del Herrero—celebrating 100 years of history, beauty, and community.
Centennial Community Day- SOLD OUT
This year, Casa del Herrero celebrates its 100th anniversary, having withstood the test of time and natural disasters—from earthquakes to floods, debris flows, and unprecedented storms. A testament to architectural and engineering feats of significant local architects including Lutah Maria Riggs, George Washington Smith, the landscape architect Raph T. Stevens, and more - the Casa invites our local community to join us in a day of celebration!
Timeless Moments : Half Sessions in the Casa Gardens
Looking for a uniquely Santa Barbara setting for your family photos? Join us on Saturday, May 10th for exclusive 30-minute Half Sessions in the historic gardens of Casa del Herrero with local lifestyle family photographer Tristin Tracy.
Home for the Holidays
Year after year, the holiday season and the spirit of giving come alive at Casa del Herrero. The Board of Trustees invites you to come Home for the Holidays and join us for this festive annual tradition!
Ceramic Sips
This intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity to journey through the Main House learning, from our expert docents about the unique histories of the tile here at the Casa, and how their stories map into the larger narrative of interior design in the region during the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Ceramic Sips
This intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity to journey through the Main House learning, from our expert docents about the unique histories of the tile here at the Casa, and how their stories map into the larger narrative of interior design in the region during the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Timeless Family Moments : Mini Photoshoot Sessions in the Casa Gardens
Looking for a uniquely Santa Barbara setting for your fall family photos? Join us on Sunday, October 27th, for exclusive 20-minute Family Mini Sessions in the historic gardens of Casa del Herrero with local lifestyle family photographer Tristin Tracy.
Cocktails at the Casa
This intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore the Casa’s stunning gardens and grounds, where you’ll learn about our ongoing restoration projects and the significant efforts being made as we prepare for our centennial anniversary next year.
Cocktails at the Casa
This intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore the Casa’s stunning gardens and grounds, where you’ll learn about our ongoing restoration projects and the significant efforts being made as we prepare for our centennial anniversary next year.
Noche de Gala | Old Spanish Days
For the first time, Casa del Herrero will partner with Old Spanish Days Fiesta to host the historic Noche de Gala after a 30-year hiatus. Celebrating Fiesta’s centennial, Noche de Gala will be reimagined with a modern twist and take place throughout the gardens of Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark.
Kokedama Plant Workshop
Carrie Steedman's passion for gardening and award-winning green thumb have blossomed into a legacy of beauty at Casa del Herrero. Our regular and ongoing plant programming pay tribute to her and greatest love: our gardens!
Tea Discovery Class
The Steedman Family used gathering spaces throughout Casa del Herrero for afternoon teas to enjoy worldly discussions with family and friends. Our afternoon tea programming honors that timeless tradition in new and exciting ways!
Summer Cooking Class with Pascale’s Kitchen
Cooking at the Casa, a series of programming at Casa del Herrero, pays tribute to Medora’s interest in gardening and community in a unique, historical setting.
Summer Solstice Sound Bath at Casa del Herrero
Healing with History, a series of programming at Casa del Herrero, pays tribute to Medora’s interest in exploring mental health through different wellness studies in a unique, historical setting.
Sound Bath at Casa del Herrero
Healing with History, a series of programming at Casa del Herrero, pays tribute to Medora’s interest in exploring mental health through different wellness studies in a unique, historical setting.
Sip & Paint Workshop
Get up close and personal with paint and wine at Casa del Herrero! Sip & Paint Workshops by Danielle Renée Art are unlike any other experience in Santa Barbara.
“Julia at the Casa” with SBCE
For the first time, Casa del Herrero is partnering with the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience and Julia Child Foundation to host a unique and exclusive dining experience during Taste of Santa Barbara.
Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party
Please join us on Saturday, May 11th for an unforgettable Mother's Day celebration at Casa del Herrero. You and your guests will be treated to a vibrant spin on a classic garden party, with a selection of freshly brewed teas, mimosas, delicious sweet and savory treats, and delightful conversation.
Medora's Book Club: Lush Life
Medora’s Book Club is a series held at Casa del Herrero that pays tribute to Medora Steedman Bass’ lifelong love of reading and books. The series celebrates the literary accomplishments of others on the grounds of the estate.
Steedman Silver Dinner
The Steedman Silver Dinners are a limited meal series served inside the dining room of Casa del Herrero. The dinner includes an extremely rare look inside the Steedman Silver Vault along with education on the estate’s Silversmith history.
Cinema at the Casa: Translators
The Cinema at the Casa series pays tribute to Medora’s interest in current events as well as her father George’s interest in film. This series provides the opportunity for the Casa to become a center for creative and worldly discussions.
Medora's Book Club: The Casa Collection
Medora’s Book Club is a series held at Casa del Herrero that pays tribute to Medora Steedman Bass’ lifelong love of reading and books. The series celebrates the literary accomplishments of others on the grounds of the estate.
(POSTPONED) Sip & Paint Workshop
Get up close and personal with paint and wine at Casa del Herrero! Sip & Paint Workshops by Danielle Renée Art are unlike any other experience in Santa Barbara.
Sound Bath at Casa del Herrero
Healing with History, a series of programming at Casa del Herrero, pays tribute to Medora’s interest in exploring mental health through different wellness studies in a unique, historical setting.