964 Presidio Drive
Costa Mesa 92626

Access: No wheelchair access

The front garden welcomes you with elements of an English garden.  Enter the courtyard through peeling shutters into a romantic cottage garden retreat.  Vicki’s Secret Garden is a living love letter to beauty, nostalgia, and the joy of outdoor living.  This enchanting landscape centers around an outdoor living room framed by an earthy, green pergola & custom used brick fireplace. The sound of fountains crafted from architectural pieces invites you to linger.  Rusted gates and arbors overflow with the charm and fragrance of David Austin roses-their blooms interwoven with clematis, lush perennials and heirloom favorites.  Make your way to the rear garden where you’ll be surrounded by more climbing roses while you enjoy the charming guest cottage and inviting dining areas of this feminine wonderland.  Every corner reveals a new surprise with curated vintage finds collected over years of visits to flea markets & antique malls.  Timeworn treasures and artful touches lend character and soul to the scene.  Each piece is thoughtfully placed to compliment the garden’s timeless beauty.  The result is a space that feels both lovingly tended and effortlessly nostalgic-a true celebration of artistry, history, and this gardener’s magic touch.  It’s no wonder, this garden has been a guest favorite in past Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tours. 

Editor’s Note:  So excited to have this fan favorite back on the tour!  Get swept up in the cottage romance of this “cover girl” beauty.  She is a MUST SEE!