Casa Romantica-San Clemente

This gorgeous tile is the patio floor (!) at Casa Romantica, San Clemente, former home of Ole Hanson. "In 1927, Hanson built the Casa Romantica as his family home, and expression of his version of the California dream. The seven-bedroom, seven-bath house was designedby Carl Lindbom, who also designed LaCasa Pacifica (the former Western WhiteHouse)." See the website at http://www.casaromantica.org/

Casa Romantica was the site of a presentation about historic California women "gardeners" who were leaders in a field largely populated by men. The presenter, a landscape architect herself, told stories and reminded all of the women in the room that although there were few recognized, women have always had their hands in the soil, trees and flowers, starting with Eve!

Before the presentation, my friend and fellow gardener, Susan Williams and I wandered through the courtyard area.

Can you believe these colors?

At each step...literally, there was beauty.
A must see when you are in San Clemente, CA.

This gorgeous place sits on the cliff right above the Pacific.

I did not shoot any sea photos, but believe me the view is stunning!