Welcome to The Maybeck Cottage, Botanical Garden and Classroom

 

 

Winter pruning, bright yellow and hot orange blooming Mahonia Japnica and Kniphofia: Our Climbing California Grapevine finally cut back from within the majestic Buckeye, allowing visitors to see our treehouse! 

 

 

Plant Happenings: Miniature cylamen, tiny white blooming camelia, intensely pigmented succulents are turning dark pink, reacting to the colder temperatures.

 

The western most Xanthorea has grown 6 crowns, fueling anticipation for multiple bloom sticks in the coming season.

 

Schedule a class or speaking engagement in the Garden Classroom ....  

Previous events: Sustainable Conservation and

the Math Science Research Institute -  MSRI.  Berkeley High School, Stanford University, The College Preparatory School and Piedmont Choirs.

 

UC Botanical Garden Staff and Docents' tour scheduled quarterly - get in touch for the next visit!

 

Garden Classroom and Conference Center

The secure 720 sf classroom with 12-foot open beam ceiling.

Dedicated WC, farmhouse sink & outdoor workbench. 

Adjacent gardens with Bay and City views. 

Wireless internet, sound system;

sectioned display wall and barn door, 4 x 8 chalk board.

Hourly bells from UC campanile

catering services

10 minute walk to UC Berkeley

Lecture seating for 40-60. Classroom for 24.

Inquire for non profit or corporate rates/discounts

"This is a breathtaking setting, not stuffy, very accommodating....

each detail laid out to your specification" 

 

 

Events & Group Visits. Please contact Kathy at klb1mtd@gmail.com  Bus parking available nearby.

 

Review the '09 Annual "Maybeck Country" architectural tour organized by BAHA.

 

 

View National Landmark and well known Maybeck Church on Dwight in Berkeley