SUNNYLANDS
A LEGACY
Sunnylands emerged onto the world stage when the historic Rancho Mirage estate was completed in 1966. It has since wel- comed eight U.S. presidents and world leaders, noted intellectuals, celebrities, and friends and family. On many occasions, guests have engaged in dialogue that led to efforts to enhance international under- standing and civil discourse. For more than 40 years, Ambassadors Wal-
Sunnylands is named for the Annenberg family home in Pennsylvania. Its sun em- blem was commissioned in the 1960s. The 25,000-square-foot house and 200 acres were designed by Southern California ar- chitect A. Quincy Jones. The estate also includes three cottages also designed by Jones; eleven lakes; a tennis court; and, a Dick Wilson-designed nine-hole golf course, which also plays as an 18-hole course. De- signers Tim Jackson and David Kahn re-
Lake view of the historic house. Photo by Sibylle Allgaier. Inset - The Reagans re- clining on the patio at Sunnylands. The Marine One helicopter can be seen in the background. December 31, 1981. Official White House Photo. All photos copyright The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
ter and Leonore (Lee) Annenberg welcomed political, business, educa- tional, and entertainment leaders to Sunnylands, their 200-acre winter home in California. In 2001, Walter (1908-2002) and Lee (1918-2009) signed a Declaration of Trust outlining their vision for the future use of Sunnylands and itemizing permitted programs. They directed that their beautiful estate be available to serve as a sanctuary for generations of high-level national and world leaders seeking the privacy, the peace, and “the pause” needed for solving the most pressing national and interna- tional issues. Since opening Sunnylands in 2012 to the public, the trustees and staff have created what the Annenbergs envisioned. In that same time, more than half a million visitors have enjoyed Sunnylands Center & Gardens and its offerings.
stored the course to its original design. Commissioned in 2008 by Lee, the 17,000-square-foot Sunnylands Cen- ter & Gardens designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners sits on a 15-acre parcel adjacent to the historic estate, and was completed in 2011. Fisher references the A. Quincy Jones-designed historic house in his use of lava stone walls, trellises, and floor-to-ceiling glass. An exhibition, Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands , spotlights the custom-made furniture and interior décor and is on view at Sunnylands Center for the 2024–2025 season. More information at: sunnylands.org
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