Hey Anita: Thanks for posting that. I had it marked on my calendar already:) Last year my MIL and husband went down for me and had great fun. That was when I got Lupe's Buttons which was such a find. I'm really excited for this event. Now about that catalog can a person got one in advance? Or just on the 18th? Thanks again for all that is done to make the Open Garden sale happen. Kate

Thanks for stirring memories. For anyone who loves roses, it's a wonderful place to visit. I came up on a "rose rustling" tour from the Huntington some years ago and had a love time. Another place well worth a side tour for anyone putting this on their list is the Empire Mine State Park, including its gardens. And then there are the old roses found in many of the old cemeteries in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, final resting places for people who long ago spent their new Gold Rush riches on roses brought in from around the Horn.

Hi Anita, I plan on coming to the Oct 10th tour and hope others from the forum can join me. But I'm also tempted to come to the propagation workshop. Can you post the time that will be held and how long it lasts? Look forward to seeing the cemetery again! Diane

I'm coming!!! 2734 Miles YES!! I am bringing my 11 year old and 16 year old to a trip of a lifetime, San Francisco with 2 or 3 days in Sacramento, splurging on Delta King steamboat for 2 nights too! (Making up for it by staying in hostels a couple of other nights lol).