The Gardens

Today's garden plan, originally developed in 1980, is designed as a formal axial garden. The terrace, brick walkways and fountain were added at that time. In the center of the fountain are two cupids, called “putti." Fabricated in France in 1850 by the same foundry that cast the Statue of Liberty, they have a bronze lead finish, weigh 200 pounds and are three feet tall.

The Children’s Garden, created in 1993, includes a lily pond and a path that follows the south and east perimeter of the garden. Placed along the path are ornamental stones with plaques commemorating all First Family children who have lived at the Residence, along with the first plaque that honors the four Irvine children.