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The Mountain Mermaid
Horticultural Gardens
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The Mermaid is located in the mountains above
Los Angeles in Topanga Canyon, the celebrated vortex of art and eccentricity,
surrounded by what is now the largest urban park in America,
the stunning Santa Monica Mountains.
This historic 1930s architectural gem is situated on several mountain-view acres
of rural bliss with lush gardens, water features, and meandering pathways.
The Mermaid is appointed inside and out with a remarkable array
of architectural antiques, period furniture and fixtures.
Food for the soul. Candy for the eyes.
Wildlife abounds. Native butterflies and moths are bred on-site for release
into the wild. Guests attest to the relaxing and restorative properties of the site.
Nature, serenity, and beauty are the prime amenities at this bucolic retreat.
Your host, Bill Buerge, is a gardener and artist with a penchant for preservation.
The Mermaid has been his muse and canvas for over two decades.
Great architecture, grand scale,
beautiful rooms, gorgeous gardens, a pool, views,
and old-world charm as long as your arm.
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COMING TO THE MERMAID
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The Mermaid is passionate about preserving our irreplaceable
natural heritage. The Mountain Mermaid butterfly gardens are filled with native California
caterpillar host plants to help bring back the Monarchs, Swallowtails
and other indigenous butterflies and moths that are fast disappearing. Fritillaries,
Mourning Cloaks, Ceonothus Silkmoths, and others are reared and released at The Mermaid.
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Hi Bill,
Just wanted to let you know that I was looking through the LA Conservancy
website and debating whether or not to renew my membership, since money's
a bit tight this year, and then I read your history with the Mermaid
(very well-written, by the way). I am really inspired
by your dedication to preservation and renewed my membership.
Thank you for preserving this historically significant property.
Liz Holmes
December 19, 2011
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So gorgeous, so absolutely perfect,
that you simply may cease being from the overall loveliness overload.