People Say

What People are Saying...

We have been getting so many positive comments that we thought perhaps we might share what people are saying about Alta vista Gardens and the job that we are doing.

“I love the Gardens! You have done an amazing job! There is a very special energy that permeates the entire garden, which is quite powerful. It's such a pleasant experience being there and I feel privileged to be able to participate in helping in any way that I can to preserve it.” Marianne Zanzig
“Awesome, awesome, awesome. Can't believe such a wonderful treasure exists hidden to so many in North County.” Cat Lynne Light
“Bryan Morse is one of the best landscapers I've seen in a long time, and is taking this project all the way...!!” Craig Kessinger
“Hi Bryan - I came by and walked thru the Gardens Sunday and they look beautiful - everything is in beautiful bloom. The new pool, the new sculptures , the labyrinth with all the lavender. You have done an amazing job and you can be very proud of it.” Judy Ritter- Mayor of Vista
“Beautiful, Beautiful Newsletter. Very well done and very informative. It should win an award for best of it's kind. Thanks for the great job you are doing....” Norm Halus.
“Thank you Bryan ! We had an absolutely delightful experience of you rGardens , especially with you in them ! You are an inspiration and a gentle & loving man! I adore your "green energy"...” Nitza Drew
“The Alta Vista Gardens are a beautiful resource for our community”Joyce Bales- Vista Unified School District Superintendent
“Thank you folks for sharing the garden and all the amazing work you're doing. I love coming out and enjoying the peace and beauty.” Jana Ketchum
“Fun times... my Joseph loves the gardens” Anna Espino
“Made our first visit to the Gardens today and it was truly amazing! Thanks to Nancy for the warm welcome to the Garden community” Czarina Paras
“Thank you, Bryan, for inviting Steve and me. We had such a wonderful time. You are incredible, and I am in such awe of what you are a part of and create! I loved getting to look thru your whole site, too!” Elinor Silverstein
“My grand daughters just love the gardens, especially the labyrinth. They had a friend over on Sunday and of all the things they could have done, they chose to bring her to the Gardens because she had never been there and they thought she just had to see this magical place right in our own backyard.” Ramona Ault
“I want to congratulate and thank you for the excellent way in which you represented A.V.G. Outstanding! And, of course, thanks for everything you are doing for A.V.G. I wish I was 20 years younger and could do more.” Lenore Morines
“Thank you so much for showing us the garden on Wednesday. Do you realize how much I am uplifted since then? Some great energy is brewing there~” Stefani Stevens
“The Sharon Kern Culinary garden is amazing! Vista is so fortunate to have such an amazing botanical wonder right in our own backyard!” Debbie Friedrich
“One of most beautiful labyrinth installations I've ever seen!” Richard Aquino
“It was lots of fun. I love the wildness of it – and your vision.You should be very proud!” Ann H.
“A Beautiful Garden” Tandy Pfost
“Congratulations on all the amazing improvements at Alta Vista Gardens. Sounds like you and your board continue to move forward even in these challenging economic times.” Diana Slaughter Aaron
“so peaceful there..........” Angela Marie
“Thank you Alta Vista Botanical Gardens - your peace, beauty, sculptures and surrounding nature always lifts the spirit!” Debbie Vega Friedrich
“Frankly, on such a limited budget, I do not understand how the Property is maintained as well as it is, and I let the City Manager, in person, know my thoughts” Phil Simon
“The children's music garden here is fantastic!” Ramona Ault
“AWESOME...!!” Craig Kessinger
“Beautiful Garden with potential to grow in many positive healing ways” Lia Strell
“Something new every time. Love the peace. Walked the labyrinth this time.” Jan Tucker
“The Gardens feel so peaceful and natural- not contrived. It's so refreshing to visit a place like this in the middle of a City!” Bryan Morse

Garden Open Daily 7:00-5.00 Monday-Friday; 10:00- 5:00 on weekends

Admission is $5.00 for non-members; admission is Free with Membership

Days that the Gardens are CLOSED

Directions to the Gardens (760) 945-3954 email:info@altavistagardens.org

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)3 Not For Profit Corporation

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