Dundee, Oregon · Del Mar Villa

The Villa in Pictures

Photographs of Del Mar Villa taken by April Dawn Buckner over the years: the house, the grounds and gardens, and some of the rooms.

These photographs are April Dawn Buckner’s own, made while she cared for the estate. Captions describe only what is visible. Del Mar Villa is private and is not open to the public.

Jump to: The villa and its lawns · The drive, the courtyard and the views · Gardens and flowers · Arches, pergolas and open windows · Inside the villa · Tables set for gatherings · Bedrooms · Weather and seasons · From the grounds · Guests of Del Mar Villa

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The villa and its lawns

The back of the villa, seen from the lower yard across the great back lawn, framed by two tall, dark cypress trees at dusk — The back of the villa, seen from the lower yard across the great back lawn, framed by two tall, dark cypress trees at dusk. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The side of the villa with arched windows and balconies, a small palm and garden plants in front — The side of the villa with arched windows and balconies, a small palm and garden plants in front. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The villa across the green lawn, with white daisies in the foreground — The villa across the green lawn, with white daisies in the foreground. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The corner of the villa beyond a round bed of pink and purple flowers, in bright sun — The corner of the villa beyond a round bed of pink and purple flowers, in bright sun. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The villa in the distance beyond wide green lawns and shaped hedges — The villa in the distance beyond wide green lawns and shaped hedges. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A wide green lawn with the villa far off, framed by trees under a blue sky — A wide green lawn with the villa far off, framed by trees under a blue sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The villa in warm sunrise light, with a curved walk, trimmed hedges and pink flowers in front — The villa in warm sunrise light, with a curved walk, trimmed hedges and pink flowers in front. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The villa and the wide lawn seen over rose borders, under a sunrise sky — The villa and the wide lawn seen over rose borders, under a sunrise sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The villa and its red tile roof across a wide lawn under a clear blue sky — The villa and its red tile roof across a wide lawn under a clear blue sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The villa lit up in the evening at the end of the paved drive — The villa lit up in the evening at the end of the paved drive. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A paved walk beside the villa's yellow wall, lined with hedges and blue hydrangeas — A paved walk beside the villa's yellow wall, lined with hedges and blue hydrangeas. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Blue hydrangeas in front, with the lawn, a path and part of the villa behind — Blue hydrangeas in front, with the lawn, a path and part of the villa behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The drive, the courtyard and the views

The long paved drive leading toward the villa under a dawn sky — The long paved drive leading toward the villa under a dawn sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The drive leading straight to the front of the villa, with a faint rainbow in the cloudy sky — The drive leading straight to the front of the villa, with a faint rainbow in the cloudy sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Sunrise over the long entry drive lined with small trimmed trees — Sunrise over the long entry drive lined with small trimmed trees. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking down the long drive from a stone terrace under wispy clouds — Looking down the long drive from a stone terrace under wispy clouds. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A high view down the straight drive between fields, with the low sun flaring — A high view down the straight drive between fields, with the low sun flaring. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking down the long drive from the terrace at dusk — Looking down the long drive from the terrace at dusk. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Two large trees in white blossom on either side of the drive in daylight — Two large trees in white blossom on either side of the drive in daylight. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A sunset sky over the long straight drive and fields, seen from the villa — A sunset sky over the long straight drive and fields, seen from the villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Sunset over the stone-paved courtyard, with hedges and a stone wall in the foreground — Sunset over the stone-paved courtyard, with hedges and a stone wall in the foreground. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking out from a stone terrace over the courtyard and drive toward distant hills at sunset — Looking out from a stone terrace over the courtyard and drive toward distant hills at sunset. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The striped green lawn and paved paths at dawn or dusk, with trees dark against the sky — The striped green lawn and paved paths at dawn or dusk, with trees dark against the sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The paved courtyard, lawn and rolling hills seen from high up at sunset — The paved courtyard, lawn and rolling hills seen from high up at sunset. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A large tree in the paved courtyard at sunrise, with the villa's arches at the left — A large tree in the paved courtyard at sunrise, with the villa's arches at the left. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A high view of the lawn and gardens at sunrise, with long tree shadows and a corner of the villa's yellow wall — A high view of the lawn and gardens at sunrise, with long tree shadows and a corner of the villa's yellow wall. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The stone patio at dusk with lamp posts under a cloudy sky — The stone patio at dusk with lamp posts under a cloudy sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Sunlight glowing through tall evergreen trees at sunset — Sunlight glowing through tall evergreen trees at sunset. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Hedges and tall evergreen trees against a purple and pink dusk sky — Hedges and tall evergreen trees against a purple and pink dusk sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The low sun behind a line of tall trees over a field of grass — The low sun behind a line of tall trees over a field of grass. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Sunrise sky over the lawn, a single tree and the edge of the villa — Sunrise sky over the lawn, a single tree and the edge of the villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A single tree on a green lawn with a bright orange sunrise behind the trees — A single tree on a green lawn with a bright orange sunrise behind the trees. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The lawn and a line of trees against a bright sunrise sky — The lawn and a line of trees against a bright sunrise sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A paved courtyard looking out to fog and a line of trees under a purple and orange sky — A paved courtyard looking out to fog and a line of trees under a purple and orange sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A pink and orange sunrise sky over the courtyard and trees, seen from high up — A pink and orange sunrise sky over the courtyard and trees, seen from high up. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Gardens and flowers

A garden walk between planters and rounded hedges leading to a fountain under a pink sunset sky — A garden walk between planters and rounded hedges leading to a fountain under a pink sunset sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A symmetrical garden walk lined with round shrubs and pink roses leading toward a fountain and a palm — A symmetrical garden walk lined with round shrubs and pink roses leading toward a fountain and a palm. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A path through flower beds of deep pink roses, with tall trees behind — A path through flower beds of deep pink roses, with tall trees behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A tall palm in a round garden bed at the center of a paved courtyard, with hedges around it — A tall palm in a round garden bed at the center of a paved courtyard, with hedges around it. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Bright pink rhododendron blooms in front, with a valley and trees at sunset beyond — Bright pink rhododendron blooms in front, with a valley and trees at sunset beyond. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Bright pink roses in front of a sunset and tall, slim trees — Bright pink roses in front of a sunset and tall, slim trees. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Pink roses and smaller yellow and red flowers against tall evergreens and a blue sky — Pink roses and smaller yellow and red flowers against tall evergreens and a blue sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Red roses in soft focus, with the sun low behind tall trees over the lawn — Red roses in soft focus, with the sun low behind tall trees over the lawn. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Red rosebuds backlit by the setting sun — Red rosebuds backlit by the setting sun. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Pink roses in golden evening light — Pink roses in golden evening light. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Pink and red flowers in a garden bed below tall evergreens and a trellis, under a blue sky — Pink and red flowers in a garden bed below tall evergreens and a trellis, under a blue sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Pink flowering shrubs in a garden bed with tall evergreens behind, under a blue sky — Pink flowering shrubs in a garden bed with tall evergreens behind, under a blue sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Orange red-hot poker flowers and pink roses in a garden border — Orange red-hot poker flowers and pink roses in a garden border. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Three tall, slender cone-shaped shrubs in a row with the sun behind them — Three tall, slender cone-shaped shrubs in a row with the sun behind them. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Large blue hydrangeas with evergreens dark against a sunset sky — Large blue hydrangeas with evergreens dark against a sunset sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Pink and light purple hydrangea blossoms — Pink and light purple hydrangea blossoms. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A green artichoke bud on the plant — A green artichoke bud on the plant. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A banana plant with a large maroon blossom and small green bananas — A banana plant with a large maroon blossom and small green bananas. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A leafy green plant in a bed beside the villa wall, with trimmed hedges behind — A leafy green plant in a bed beside the villa wall, with trimmed hedges behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Large white flowers on a tree in the garden, with the villa wall behind — Large white flowers on a tree in the garden, with the villa wall behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A large, neatly pruned tree in a garden bed near the villa — A large, neatly pruned tree in a garden bed near the villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A prickly pear cactus with yellow blooms in a garden bed — A prickly pear cactus with yellow blooms in a garden bed. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A garden path passing under an arch of yellow hanging flowers — A garden path passing under an arch of yellow hanging flowers. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A gravel path passing under an arch of tree branches — A gravel path passing under an arch of tree branches. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Tall green flower stalks with pink blooms in the garden, trees in the distance — Tall green flower stalks with pink blooms in the garden, trees in the distance. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A flower arrangement with a green artichoke on a white table, with the patio, lawn, roses and evergreens behind — A flower arrangement with a green artichoke on a white table, with the patio, lawn, roses and evergreens behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A leafy green tree in the garden with the low sun behind it — A leafy green tree in the garden with the low sun behind it. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Arches, pergolas and open windows

Looking out from under a stone archway to a paved patio and green lawn, with tall trees beyond — Looking out from under a stone archway to a paved patio and green lawn, with tall trees beyond. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking up from under a stone arch with a hanging iron lantern, out to a long path and distant hills — Looking up from under a stone arch with a hanging iron lantern, out to a long path and distant hills. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through a large stone archway to the paved courtyard, lawn and trees at sunset — Through a large stone archway to the paved courtyard, lawn and trees at sunset. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A white, vine-covered pergola on the stone patio with trees behind — A white, vine-covered pergola on the stone patio with trees behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking up into a pergola with white stone columns, hung with grapevines — Looking up into a pergola with white stone columns, hung with grapevines. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking through the grapevine pergola's white columns to a brick path and garden — Looking through the grapevine pergola's white columns to a brick path and garden. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The vine-covered stone pergola on the lawn under a pink and orange sunset sky, with tall evergreens — The vine-covered stone pergola on the lawn under a pink and orange sunset sky, with tall evergreens. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A stone pergola and rounded shrubs on the lawn below very tall evergreen trees — A stone pergola and rounded shrubs on the lawn below very tall evergreen trees. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through open wooden-framed windows to a green lawn and a large tree at sunset — Through open wooden-framed windows to a green lawn and a large tree at sunset. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through open windows to a stone terrace, the lawn and evergreens under a cloudy sky — Through open windows to a stone terrace, the lawn and evergreens under a cloudy sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through open wooden doors onto a balcony with a stone railing, over the striped lawn — Through open wooden doors onto a balcony with a stone railing, over the striped lawn. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through an open wooden window to a misty lawn and distant trees — Through an open wooden window to a misty lawn and distant trees. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking out an open window at a golden sunset over green shrubs and trees — Looking out an open window at a golden sunset over green shrubs and trees. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through wooden French doors at dusk, with a crescent moon in the deep blue sky — Through wooden French doors at dusk, with a crescent moon in the deep blue sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A view through trees down to a river winding through a forested valley — A view through trees down to a river winding through a forested valley. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Tall evergreens at the edge of the lawn under heavy gray clouds, with orange autumn leaves in front — Tall evergreens at the edge of the lawn under heavy gray clouds, with orange autumn leaves in front. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Inside the villa

Open wooden front doors with round metal knockers and a “FRIENDS + FAMILY gather here” doormat, with a tiled floor and the foot of the stairs inside — Open wooden front doors with round metal knockers and a “FRIENDS + FAMILY gather here” doormat, with a tiled floor and the foot of the stairs inside. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Through open dark-wood double doors to an arched porch, with a checkered floor inside — Through open dark-wood double doors to an arched porch, with a checkered floor inside. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The foyer with a checkered tile floor, a staircase with a wrought-iron rail, and the gallery level above — The foyer with a checkered tile floor, a staircase with a wrought-iron rail, and the gallery level above. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking down the curve of the staircase to the checkered foyer floor — Looking down the curve of the staircase to the checkered foyer floor. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking straight down at the checkerboard-tile foyer floor, with a round table in the center — Looking straight down at the checkerboard-tile foyer floor, with a round table in the center. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The long arched gallery, empty, with sunlight on the polished floor — The long arched gallery, empty, with sunlight on the polished floor. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A round table with a white cloth and chairs in a bay-window nook — A round table with a white cloth and chairs in a bay-window nook. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A round glass table set for a meal with white plates, red napkins and a vase of white daisies — A round glass table set for a meal with white plates, red napkins and a vase of white daisies. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A “Welcome to Del Mar Villa – Happy Holidays!” sign on an easel with greenery, lanterns and snowman figures, and a landscape painting behind — A “Welcome to Del Mar Villa – Happy Holidays!” sign on an easel with greenery, lanterns and snowman figures, and a landscape painting behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A decorated Christmas tree beside an easel sign reading “Welcome to Del Mar Villa” — A decorated Christmas tree beside an easel sign reading “Welcome to Del Mar Villa”. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A large bouquet of blue and purple hydrangeas with a small “Welcome to Del Mar Villa” sign behind it — A large bouquet of blue and purple hydrangeas with a small “Welcome to Del Mar Villa” sign behind it. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A gift box of packaged goods nested in shredded paper — A gift box of packaged goods nested in shredded paper. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Tables set for gatherings

The large beamed hall with a long banquet table set, greenery hanging from the ceiling beams, and light from big windows — The large beamed hall with a long banquet table set, greenery hanging from the ceiling beams, and light from big windows. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Looking down the length of a long set table with gray napkins, white plates and low flowers — Looking down the length of a long set table with gray napkins, white plates and low flowers. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A set table with tall white candles, glassware and flowers, windows behind — A set table with tall white candles, glassware and flowers, windows behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A long table set for a large gathering, with candles, flowers and rose petals, in a room with arched ceilings — A long table set for a large gathering, with candles, flowers and rose petals, in a room with arched ceilings. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A long wooden table with a centerpiece of pink and white roses and high-backed chairs — A long wooden table with a centerpiece of pink and white roses and high-backed chairs. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Pink and white flower centerpieces on a long table — Pink and white flower centerpieces on a long table. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A flower arrangement on a table, with a tiered cake on a draped table behind — A flower arrangement on a table, with a tiered cake on a draped table behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A round glass table set for a meal, seen from above, with floral plates, gold placemats, pink napkins and a vase of flowers — A round glass table set for a meal, seen from above, with floral plates, gold placemats, pink napkins and a vase of flowers. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A plated meal seen from above on a gold mat — A plated meal seen from above on a gold mat. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Bedrooms

A bedroom with a large bed, a stone fireplace on the left, and French doors to a balcony — A bedroom with a large bed, a stone fireplace on the left, and French doors to a balcony. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with a tufted dark headboard, white pillows and two purple towels folded into decorative shapes — A bed with a tufted dark headboard, white pillows and two purple towels folded into decorative shapes. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with two towels folded as swans and orange flowers, with dark wood nightstands and lamps — A bed with two towels folded as swans and orange flowers, with dark wood nightstands and lamps. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with two towel swans touching heads to form a heart, with a row of pink roses — A bed with two towel swans touching heads to form a heart, with a row of pink roses. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with towel swans and pink, white and orange flowers — A bed with towel swans and pink, white and orange flowers. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with two white towel swans forming a heart, surrounded by orange and white flowers — A bed with two white towel swans forming a heart, surrounded by orange and white flowers. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A wider view of the decorated bed in its room, with a bedside table and a door — A wider view of the decorated bed in its room, with a bedside table and a door. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

White towel swans among white roses on a bed — White towel swans among white roses on a bed. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with white towel swans, white flower garlands and two open white paper parasols — A bed with white towel swans, white flower garlands and two open white paper parasols. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with a blue velvet bedspread, towel swans and white and purple flowers — A bed with a blue velvet bedspread, towel swans and white and purple flowers. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A bed with a dark green tufted headboard, white linens and a tan faux-fur throw — A bed with a dark green tufted headboard, white linens and a tan faux-fur throw. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Weather and seasons

A bright rainbow over a leafless weeping tree in a field — A bright rainbow over a leafless weeping tree in a field. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Morning mist over the lawn and garden beds, with tall evergreens behind — Morning mist over the lawn and garden beds, with tall evergreens behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Mist over a field and pond at dawn or dusk, with trees in silhouette — Mist over a field and pond at dawn or dusk, with trees in silhouette. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A snow-capped mountain peak above evergreens and fields in the distance — A snow-capped mountain peak above evergreens and fields in the distance. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

The drive covered in snow, lined with round, snow-dusted bushes — The drive covered in snow, lined with round, snow-dusted bushes. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A snow-covered lawn seen from a high terrace, with evergreens beyond — A snow-covered lawn seen from a high terrace, with evergreens beyond. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Snow on the lawn and a curved garden bed, with tall evergreens and bare trees under a gray sky — Snow on the lawn and a curved garden bed, with tall evergreens and bare trees under a gray sky. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Shrubs coated in clear ice — Shrubs coated in clear ice. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A pink flower bud encased in ice — A pink flower bud encased in ice. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

From the grounds

A bald eagle perched on a mossy branch among pine needles — A bald eagle perched on a mossy branch among pine needles. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A small newt or salamander on pebbled pavement — A small newt or salamander on pebbled pavement. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Ripening blueberries on a bush, with the villa softly blurred behind — Ripening blueberries on a bush, with the villa softly blurred behind. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

A wooden crate of green, red and purple grapes on a counter — A wooden crate of green, red and purple grapes on a counter. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner

Guests of Del Mar Villa — Guests of Del Mar Villa. Photo: April Dawn Buckner