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Ramirez Canyon Park is located in a canyon off the Malibu coastline and is bordered by a National Park Service wilderness area. Within the site’s boundary lie both an exquisitely beautiful designed landscape and a rich coastal wilderness.
Barbra Streisand donated this 22.5-acre estate to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy in December 1993. At the request of local neighbors along Ramirez Canyon Road, the California Coastal Commission has required that this property be accessible to the public by appointment only.
Barwood
The "Hollywood" Craftsman post and beam two-story house currently serves as executive offices for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. "Barwood" refers to the name of Barbara Streisand's production company. Built around existing sycamore trees, the large windows, skylights, vaulted ceilings and Douglas fir framing create the feeling of being in a tree house. An adjoining tennis pavilion follows the same design.
Barn
Yellow copa del oro vines planted over 20 years ago cover the whimsical Barn building, Ms. Streisand's first and favorite house on the property. Originally stucco, the modest three bedroom structure was covered inside and out in old and "aged" wood by craftsmen and toy makers. Beveled glass doors, large picture windows and a 30' high pitched ceiling bring nature into the main living room. Highlights include stained glass, lofts, ladders and a river rock fireplace.
Peach House
Named for its color, this Mediterranean style villa was converted from a one-story stable. The lower two floors were a guest apartment. The upper level, accessible only by an exterior winding brick staircase, was designed as a screening room with automatic black-out curtains and drop down screen. This room has hardwood floors, a marble fireplace, Art Nouveau hand-carved detailing and beveled-glass french doors.
Deco House
Ms. Streisand spent five years turning this house into a veritable Art Deco temple. Featured in the December 1993 Architectural Digest, the Deco House design includes stainless steel panels from Los Angeles' landmark Atlantic Richfield building, a carpet copied from a Bigelow original, stunning ceilings and authentic period light fixtures. Inside and out, including the black bottom pool, the color scheme strictly adheres to a palette of black to gray and burgundy to pale rose.
Gardens and Meadows
The largest meadow, to the north is the site of the 1986 One Voice fundraising concert. Behind the Barn, Ms. Streisand converted a former corral into a garden that, like the other scattered cutting gardens, yields roses, foxglove, asters, sweet peas, and camellias as well as herbs, vegetables and fruit. Experience the tranquil garden paradise of Ramirez Canyon Park, with docent-led canyon and garden tours. The one-hour walking tour covers the historical, botanical, and architectural background of the property, as well as its broader relationship to the Santa Monica Mountains. Visitors have an additional hour to enjoy tea on the Barn patio and to relax on the grounds.
Special events and small gatherings help maintain the property and support outreach programs designed to serve disadvantaged youth, physically-challenged visitors and seniors.
Address:
Access By Appointment Only
Phone: (310) 589-2850
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