Matilija Poppies are May’s plant of the moment. This stunning flower (Latin name: Romneya coulteri) is located in the California Native garden in three separate areas: by the stairs, below the lower retaining wall, and up slope toward the picnic area. Predominantly found in the Ojai area of Ventura County, this is an aggressive perennial that colonizes[…]
Plant of the Moment: May
By Rancho Staff Gardens May 10, 2017
Tomson & Wellstead Wedding
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Events, Photos, Receptions, Weddings May 08, 2017
What a beautiful wedding! Although, we had some gusts of wind the wedding turned out to be such a lovely event. Their layout was unique and stunning!
We Were Published in Forever Bride! Check Out Our Photos
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Events, Photos, Receptions, Weddings May 01, 2017
Forever Bride Blog
Make Way for…
By Rancho Staff Gardens Mar 22, 2017
These two mallards have been visiting Rancho Los Cerritos for years. They love bathing in the pond’s inner courtyard. For many seasons, the RLC ducks have nested on site, but they have never been able to raise a brood, due to poor nest placement and predation. We’re hoping this is the year for a successful[…]
Meet the Rancho Interns: Dena
By Rancho Staff Uncategorized Mar 17, 2017
Dena White, Curatorial Textile Intern Education info: BA in Journalism; currently studying pre-program conservation methods and digitization of historical collections. What led you to pursue an internship at the Rancho? As I was nearing graduation, I realized that the current state of journalism no longer reflected my interests. Instead, I sought opportunities to gain experience[…]
Plant of the Moment: March
By Rancho Staff Gardens Feb 27, 2017
Tulips are March’s plant of the moment. They can be seen in their annual glory in the courtyard and will be coming soon to the backyard. Tulips get special treatment here at Rancho Los Cerritos: in order to get a proper chill on these bulbs in our temperate climate, they spend several weeks in our[…]
Guess who was published in The Knot?
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings Feb 13, 2017
…We were! The Rancho was so excited to hear that we were featured in The Knot California for their spring/summer issue. The ceremony was beautiful and we couldn’t be happier that this wedding made history!
Behind the Scenes of our Styled Shoot 2017
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings Feb 13, 2017
This past month we hosted our first Styled Shoot of 2017! It went so well and the vendors*, as well as the Rancho, had a great time. We will post the professional pictures soon, but in the meantime enjoy a couple of behind-the-scenes shots! *If you would like to know which vendors we worked[…]
Meet the Rancho Interns: Rosy
By Rancho Staff Job Opportunities Feb 06, 2017
A number of curatorial interns come through Rancho Los Cerritos’ green gates every semester, from colleges in Long Beach and across Southern California. At the Rancho, they help with preservation, documentation, and even the creation of exhibits. This month: meet Rosana Anguiano. Education info: BFA Drawing and Painting What led you to pursue an internship at the[…]
In Honor of Lunar New Year, a Glimpse Into the Lives of Ah Ying and Ah Fan
By Rancho Staff history Jan 28, 2017
Rancho Los Cerritos is celebrating Chinese New Year by remembering the history of Chinese communities in Long Beach and southern California. The majority of Chinese men coming to California in the 19th century were from provinces experiencing economic turmoil, political unrest, and natural disasters. They were drawn first by the dream of striking it rich in[…]