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
Botanical Garden and Classroom in the Berkeley Hills
Welcome Architecture Internships Collections Hortisculpture Fauna Events Rarities