I started feeling a strong urge to visit Los Angeles weeks ago. It was unexplainable, but quite persistent so finally I made a casual call to a new Facebook friend to see if he had any rooms available at his house for a few days.
Was I in luck.
I’d seen some intriguing photos of “Gemini Manor” . . . but photos do no justice at all to this amazing work of art.
In fact first night I was there, I decided not to leave my room to get something I’d forgotten downstairs. I just wasn’t sure I could find my way back through the winding maze to reach my cozy room up in the trees.
A peak into the Wizard's Bedroom
I’ve since heard several people say that visiting the Manor feels like being inside an M.C. Escher drawing.
Only this is much, much more elaborate than anything Escher ever drew.
There are multitudes of…
- stained glass windows
- old movie props
- total junk pieces turned into magical sculptures
- kid’s toys
- dragons
- fairies
- cars
Stained Glass Window at Gemini Manor
- comfy sofas
- whimsical creatures
- hidden rooms
- towering skylights
- mirrors
- artwork
- and on and on and on.
And on.
I’ve never experienced anything like it.
I’m addicted – I’ll be going back again soon. Meanwhile I just can’t keep it a secret from the world. Other people should experience this place.
It’s the kind of destination people travel far across the world to see, only it’s just around the corner in Hollywood. It’s a creation that both awakens and satisfies the innate human thirst we all have for the magic and mystery of life.
Alexander Lehr, creator of Gemini Manor
Alexander Lehr is the creative, amazing Wizard behind the curtain.
He’s a gracious, wonderful host who will happily transport you into his secret oasis of stunning beauty.
A visionary genius of many talents, he’s a Filmmaker, Event Producer, Real Estate Investor, Artist, Business Man, and Collector (ask him about his 41 cars!).
He’s lived on the property for decades so he naturally knows the town, and it’s residents, very intimately.
A natural storyteller, he thoroughly entertained me with fascinating accounts of his adventures in Hollywood, as well as his tales of the area history. He’s a real insider with connections to people and parties others only dream about.
He also throws some great parties himself, find him on Facebook (Alexander Lehr) and keep on eye on what he’s doing. His events are as magical as his home.
The Jungle Room at Gemini Manor (where I got to stay)
If you’re going to LA, forget Disneyland (even though it’s one of his favorite places) and visit Gemini Manor instead! I highly recommend it.
(P.S. The Manor is frequently used as a film set. You’ll find lots more photos on the Ambassador Locations website.)
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