Sherman Library and Gardens is hosting a Bonsai Artist Demonstration on Sunday, May 21st. The demonstration will take place between 11am and 2pm, in the Sherman Succulent Garden. Several artists will be working on different specimens and will answer questions. On May 21st, guest artist Adam Toth has spent three years as an apprentice to bonsai sensai, Taiga Uruahibata San near Mt. Fuji in Japan. He has received an official Shobin certificate from the Japanese Shobin Bonsai Association. Shobin bonsai, are extremely small trees, no taller than 10 inches or 25 centimeters. This is a drop-in demonstration, no need for reservations. This workshop is presented by the Orange Empire Bonsai Society. For more information, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/international-bonsai-artist-demonstration-may-21/.
Laguna Beach is a seaside city in Orange County. Laguna Beach has seven miles of the pristine sandy beaches and coastline. Located at 481 Dartmoor Street, this 3,200 square foot home is part of the Crown Pointdevelopment. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 1965. This mid-century modern home has a recently remodeled kitchen. Attention to detail can be seen in the floor to ceiling windows, glass doors, and Spanish tile. There are awe-inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, city night lights and stunning sunsets. This home sits on a large 12,300 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. This is a street-to-street property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, fountain, wrap-around patio, and mature landscaping. Residents are within walking distance to Crescent Bay Beach. Crown Point is on the west side of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Pelican Hill is part of Newport Coast section of the city of Newport Beach. Pelican Hill is made-up of five developments: Pelican Crest, Pelican Hill, Pelican Point, Pelican Ridge, and Pelican Ridge Estates, which surround the Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Course. Located at 30 Pelican Crest Drive, this 8,200 square foot home is part of the Pelican Crest development. This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was built in 1998. Attention to detail can be seen in the Richard Marshal walnut floors, custom mahogany windows and doors and marble and limestone fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen features, La Cornue cooktop, Carrera marble with nickel railing inlays, double ovens, dishwashers, wine coolers and warming drawers. There are far-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Catalina Island, Palos Verdes, city night lights and spectacular sunsets. This home sits on a very large 24,200 square foot piece of property, with 159 linear feet of unobstructed ocean views. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, fountains, Pelican Crest is a 24-hour guard gated community with 158 custom built homes. Pelican Crest sits directly above the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach.