El Novillero Garden
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El Novillero, the Donnell Garden (Photo courtesy Chris Fullmer)
Gardenvisit Editorial
Also known as the Donnell Garden, in Sonoma, El Novillero is a marvellous example of the curvilinear abstract style and, in the words of the Oxford Companion to Gardens 'one of the most significant gardens of the twentieth century'. It may well be the most photographed. The house and garden sit in the Sonoma Hills with a good prospect over California. The swimming pool is set in paving and decking, framed by Live Oaks. Though often described as 'free-form', the swimming pool is V-shaped with radial curves (and is visible on the satellite image on the map below). The design recalls images from cubist and surrealist painting. It has a sublime calm.
Address - 27235 Arnold Drive, Sonoma County, Sonoma, California, USA
Opening times - Not open to the public except for occasional tours.
Opening times - Not open to the public except for occasional tours.
Designers and Influences
This garden has been designed and influenced by Thomas Church
Local Hotels
Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
MacArthur Place Inn & Spa (11km away)
From $159.20 to $425.00 -
Inn at Sonoma (11km away)
From $135.00 to $275.00 -
Sonoma Creek Inn (12km away)
From $76.30 to $199.00 -
Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma (13km away)
From $119.00 to $520.00 -
Courtyard Novato Marin/Sonoma (14km away)
From $109.00 to $209.00 -
Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa (14km away)
From $109.00 to $179.00 -
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn (14km away)
From $249.00 to $789.00 -
The Meritage Resort Napa (14km away)
From $139.00 to $419.00
Nearby Gardens
Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Cornerstone Festival of Gardens (8km away)
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Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden (22km away)
(3.0/5)
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Marin Art and Garden Center (25km away)
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The Wave Garden (28km away)
(5.0/5)
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