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California Historical Landmarks in Sonoma County
 
 
California Landmark 939
Twentieth Century Folk Art Environments
John Medica Gardens
5000 Medica Road
Santa Rosa
 
'Trying to make it look better,' John Medica spent 20 years transforming a barren hillside into a magical garden of plants and creative stone works. Castles were his greatest triumph. A native of Yugoslavia, self-taught, Medica created an oasis for people and animals to enjoy. This imaginative assemblage is one of California's remarkable Twentieth Century Folk Art Environments.

From the California Office of Historical Preservation (OHP Website)

We were unable to locate the Medica Gardens or any plaque acknowledging their existence. The address on Medica Road now appears to be on private and gated property.

Folk Art Environments express eccentric visions and obsessions. Some, like Litto's Hub Cap Ranch are still here to delight us. Others, like Capidro, appear to be gone. Perhaps these works are too personal and fragile to long outlive their creators.

If you have information about the Medica Gardens, please contact NoeHill.

 
 
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