Virginia Robinson Gardens will welcome guests at its 31st annual Garden Tour and Showcase Estate on Saturday, May 18, in Beverly Hills. This year’s theme is “Oh! Naturale,” and organizers encourage guests to be inspired by nostalgia and fashion from a bygone era when considering what to wear.

(photo courtesy of Randy Esada Designs)

Tour up to five gardens at private estates and enjoy a luncheon, fashion show and party at the historic Robinson estate. The tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the luncheon, catered by the Kitchen for Exploring Foods, begins at 11:30 a.m. Fashion shows will be held at 12:15 and 1:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn, and a program honoring the Grand Marshalls begins at 1 p.m.

Many rooms in the Robinson estate have been re-imagined by local designers for the showcase house portion of the event. Randy Esada, of Randy Esada Designs and Prospr on Beverly Boulevard, redesigned the library with vintage books and furniture transformingit from a dated, dark  room to a warm and welcoming salon to relax, read and host guests for tea.

(photo courtesy of Randy Esada Designs)

The Friends of Robinson Gardens event is a benefit for the Robinson estate at 1008 Elden Way. General admission starts at $250. For information, visit robinsongardens.org.