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Blog: Rare Tour of Arroyo Culture Landmark Abbey San Encino This Sunday
A unique home tour this Sunday from 10 - 5:30 pm of the hand-built Abbey San Encino is a "must see" for lovers of local history, Arroyo Culture, architecture and hand craftsmanship.
Get a rare glimpse inside a Medieval style landmark of the Arroyo Culture at the Abbey San Encino on Sunday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. This is a fundraising event to support the work of Highland Park Heritage Trust.
This is a private residence of unique handmade qualities (boulder/arroyo stone, an organ, Judson Stained Glass, Batchelder tile) that should be on the "must see" list for lovers of architecture, art and craft. This was the site of the first art colony planned for Garvanza and where printing and bookmaking was elevated to art in Los Angeles.
Docent-led tours of the Abbey San Encino are 45 minutes long and accompanied by a wine and cheese reception but limited to small group experiences at pre-designated times.
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Tickets are $40 general public ($30 for Heritage Trust members) and a tour time can be reserved at www.hpht.org. People can show up day of tour and will be scheduled on the next tour time available but there are limited number of tickets for this exclusive event.
6211 Arroyo Glen in historic Highland Park (just across from the Arroyo Seco Regional Library off Figueroa Street). Tour is not recommended for those with difficulty walking on uneven terrain. Unfortunately, there are no accommodations for wheelchairs.
