Pasadena Princess® is an event venue in Pasadena’s Oak Knoll area, where a 31,000-plus-square-foot Beaux-Arts mansion designed by Richard Landry sits on more than 1.3 acres. Its formal gardens, broad lawns, pool terrace and finished salons suit corporate events that need a refined arrival, private parties that move through varied indoor and outdoor settings, and receptions centered on a polished estate atmosphere.
Formal Gardens for a Refined Arrival
The front garden creates the property’s first impression with an intricate parterre built around clipped box hedges, stone paths, statuary and a central fountain. The mansion rises behind it in curved wings, arched French doors, Corinthian columns and stone balustrades, giving the approach a French chateau profile. Twin lions, sweeping exterior stairs and raised terraces add detail along the arrival sequence. Beyond the main axis, connected paths lead to a rose-lined walk, animal-shaped topiary, a stone bridge over a shaded pond edged by boulders, palms and cycads, and a bamboo allée framed by weathered classical columns.
Pool Terrace, Lawns and Garden Rooms
The large rectangular pool is set in pale stone paving with tall hedges, a columned pergola along one side and an ornate domed pavilion closing the main sightline. White roses and geometric planting beds soften the hardscape, while the adjoining lawn opens a longer view back toward the mansion. For daytime gatherings, the open lawns and pool terraces offer bright, unobstructed light, with the pergola, bamboo walk and mature trees providing patterned shade or full shade as the day changes.
Natural-Light Salons and Interior Flow
Inside, high tray and coved ceilings sit over wide salons with long clear walls, polished wood floors and restrained applied molding. Garden-facing French doors and tall arched fanlights bring natural light into the curved salons, creating an indoor setting that still feels connected to the grounds. Arched openings link richly colored rooms with teal drapery, coral walls and adjoining seating areas, while more neutral rooms pair white walls with dark flooring and broad arched doors. Furnished patios and balconies add elevated views over the grounds.
A Flexible Estate Setting
Arrival is shaped by a circular driveway, and multiple entry points help movement between the principal rooms and the grounds. Because the estate includes formal parterres, a pool terrace, open lawns, shaded garden paths and furnished outdoor areas, a gathering can shift tone without leaving the property.
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Pasadena Princess® is an event venue in Pasadena’s Oak Knoll area, where a 31,000-plus-square-foot Beaux-Arts mansion designed by Richard Landry sits on more than 1.3 acres. Its formal gardens, broad lawns, pool terrace and finished salons suit corporate events that need a refined arrival, private parties that move through varied indoor and outdoor settings, and receptions centered on a polished estate atmosphere.
Formal Gardens for a Refined Arrival
The front garden creates the property’s first impression with an intricate parterre built around clipped box hedges, stone paths, statuary and a central fountain. The mansion rises behind it in curved wings, arched French doors, Corinthian columns and stone balustrades, giving the approach a French chateau profile. Twin lions, sweeping exterior stairs and raised terraces add detail along the arrival sequence. Beyond the main axis, connected paths lead to a rose-lined walk, animal-shaped topiary, a stone bridge over a shaded pond edged by boulders, palms and cycads, and a bamboo allée framed by weathered classical columns.
Pool Terrace, Lawns and Garden Rooms
The large rectangular pool is set in pale stone paving with tall hedges, a columned pergola along one side and an ornate domed pavilion closing the main sightline. White roses and geometric planting beds soften the hardscape, while the adjoining lawn opens a longer view back toward the mansion. For daytime gatherings, the open lawns and pool terraces offer bright, unobstructed light, with the pergola, bamboo walk and mature trees providing patterned shade or full shade as the day changes.
Natural-Light Salons and Interior Flow
Inside, high tray and coved ceilings sit over wide salons with long clear walls, polished wood floors and restrained applied molding. Garden-facing French doors and tall arched fanlights bring natural light into the curved salons, creating an indoor setting that still feels connected to the grounds. Arched openings link richly colored rooms with teal drapery, coral walls and adjoining seating areas, while more neutral rooms pair white walls with dark flooring and broad arched doors. Furnished patios and balconies add elevated views over the grounds.
A Flexible Estate Setting
Arrival is shaped by a circular driveway, and multiple entry points help movement between the principal rooms and the grounds. Because the estate includes formal parterres, a pool terrace, open lawns, shaded garden paths and furnished outdoor areas, a gathering can shift tone without leaving the property.
