Joel McCrea-a legendary name in cinema of the West, and his wife, Frances Dee, developed a working ranch in Thousand Oaks and we have the exclusive tour (10:30am-12n) of the ranch lead by a former UCLA staffer. The tour includes the ranch facilities, a film shown in the visitor's center and a Q and A with McCrea's eldest grandson Wyatt.
Following a no-host lunch and a short drive, we conclude the day with a 45 minute docent guided tour of Gardens of the World-a cultural excursion via flora and landscaping created by Ed and Lynn Hogan (Pleasant Holidays tours).
Activity level: McCrea Ranch-Easy, walking on level ground, but some stairs into buildings.
Gardens of the World-some uphill and stairs, accessible
Website: https://www.mccrearanchfoundation.org/
http://www.gardensoftheworld.info/
Registration: This event is open to UCLARA members and guests until Oct. 17, 2019. Beginning Oct. 3, 2019 , this event will be open to both UCLARA and Emeriti Association members and one guest. All registration closes on Oct. 17, 2019. This tour is now allowing additional participants up to 40. (as of 10.1.19)
Not a member? Join now to participate.
Directions/Parking: NO transportation is provided for this program-self-driving only.
McCrea Ranch Visitors Center and parking
4500 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks-map available once registration confirmed. Parking about 300 feet from Visitors Center.
Please arrive by 10:15am
Gardens of the World Parking available behind visitors Center :
2001 Thousand Oaks, Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA (across from TO Civic Plaza)
Emergency Contact: The UCLARA requires that you list an emergency contact and telephone number for both you and your guest when you register.
Questions: Please email Michael Heafey- heafeymj@gmail.com or call 310-738-8134 Email preferred.
