Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has named Marybeth Rehman-Dittu as the Benefit chair for the 60th Pasadena Showcase House of Design, one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most successful home and garden tours in the country. Rehman-Dittu said she was thrilled to be taking on such a significant role this year.  

“The 60th anniversary marks such a special milestone for this organization and I want this year to be an extraordinary experience for our visitors, our members and the entire community,” she said. 

Bringing a unique blend of enthusiasm, energy and creativity to the role, Rehman-Dittu has hit the ground running. 

“Our first order of business was to find a house that meets all of our requirements which is sometimes a daunting task.” Choosing the house, she said, was pure kismet. “It’s all about relationships and with this house we sort of found each other.”

Rehman-Dittu said she feels fortunate to be able to present Bauer Estate & Gardens to the public for the very first time. Featuring more than 15,000 square feet and set on five acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the distinct home is one of the largest Showcase Houses to date and has all the grandeur befitting of a 60th anniversary. Designed by famed Pasadena architect Reginald D. Johnson, the 1928 Monterey Colonial was built by Peter Hall of Gamble House fame. 

“This is a first time reveal of this magnificent estate and our visitors are going to love it,” she said. “There are beautiful fountains, a guest house, pool, tennis courts, and several acres of gardens. It’s just extraordinary.”

Her mission, she said, is to make this more than just a house tour. 

“It’s an all-day adventure of exploring, eating, shopping and entertainment,” she said. With an opening on Easter Sunday, she is planning to welcome children for the first time with one of the largest Easter egg hunts spread over the home’s vast lawns and gardens. Accompanied by an adult, children can participate in the outdoor hunt and then stay for an Easter brunch. She also has various events in the works for Fridays ranging from high-end guest chef dining experiences to margaritas and mariachi bands. 

“We have so many members that are still working and involved in their careers, yet they still extend themselves,” she said of the coordinated effort of the organization’s volunteers. “If you know a busy person, ask them to help because they will always get the job done.”

Rehman-Dittu and her husband reside in La Cañada Flintridge where they have lived for 35 years. They share their home with a handsome German shepherd, Butch, and kitty Star. Their grown sons and granddaughters all live nearby.

  The 60th Pasadena Showcase House of Design will be open April 20 – May 18, 2025. Golden tickets are on sale now and timed entry tickets go on sale in early February. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit pasadenashowcase.org or call (626) 606-1600.