• Lotusland board president Connie Pearcy with Jarratt Rouse, dressed as Greek messenger god Hermes, at the July 31 ‘Gods & Goddesses’ fundraiser for the botanical garden. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • From left, Daniel Launspach, Roger Durling, Bruce Heavin, Lynda Weinman and Lotusland Executive Director Gwen Stauffer. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Mimi Michaels, left, Carol Wager and Tish Gainey. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Christine Bruce, left, of Hilliard Bruce Wines with Arianna Leopard. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Supporters Ryan Siemens, left, Maggie Cattagan and Michael Cox. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Longtime Santa Barbara resident Julia Carr with her pretty parasol. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Guests John and Betty Gillespie, left, and Jim and Chana Jackson, (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Greek god Bacchus oversees the outdoor bar. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • The event committee. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • A “live” tree nymph welcomes guests to Lotusland. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Molly Holme as Greek goddess Aphrodite was recruited from Los Angeles for the role. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Fauna, left, and Flora. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • Guest and poet Tiffany Krupa enjoys the topiary garden. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • John and Betty Gillespie, left, with Chana and Jim Jackson. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
  • A beautiful place to belly up to the bar. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)