Moonlight Pond Tour 2008
We usually hold a Moonlight Pond Tour during the month of October.  Last year, after having dealt with
Michael's illness and having a baby, I was just too darn tired to plan anything!

In previous years, we only featured ponds that we installed and that left out people looking for a venue to show
their ponds that are constructed with different systems.  I have decided that this year, we are not going to
exclude anyone from showing their water feature.  Because of this, we have a variety of ponds and watefalls to
choose from.  

Tickets: $20 Each
Benefiting:  Jerry Eggleston, Vietnam War Vet, Cancer Patient
Jerry served during the Vietnam war.  He was based in Guam and flew refueling missions over Vietnam.  Jerry
was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma earlier this year.  He is completely unable to work right now.  
This has depleted his savings and he is now trying to figure out how to get by.  He is currently in the Veteran's
Hospital in Boise, Idaho recovering from pneumonia that almost took his life last week.  His wife, Carol, works
for a nursing home as a activities director.  She has used all of her vacation time to drive Jerry to his treatments
and to be with him during this current hospital stay.
Please enjoy our tour this year and know that you are helping to support a worthy family.

The tour is October 3rd & 4th from 5 to 9 pm.  

To Purchase tickets:  There is no official tour ticket.  The
addresses are listed below for your convenience.  If you attend
the tour, we trust you to donate the $20 per person either by
filling out the form below or donating by cash or check at the
Los Gatos Site listed below the evenings of the tour.  Please
remember this is a charity event and we are trusting you.
or contact us by email at shanna@brooksidegarden.com
Instructions:
During the hours of 5:00 pm-9:00 pm on October 3rd and 4th, the
ponds shown in your ticket are available for viewing. Please, one ticket
per person. Children 12 and under are welcome and free.

The pond owner's have graciously agreed to allow us to visit their
properties. In exchange, we ask that you respect the privacy of the
homeowner and stay on the designated paths to avoid damage to the
surrounding landscape.
The homeowners have provided directions, however, we suggest that
before you visit the sites, you should plan out your route.
We also suggest taking a flashlight for the tour as pathways leading to
the water feature may not be lit.
THIS TOUR HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE

POND TOUR ADDRESS & DESCRIPTIONS:
Polly McBride-TICKET PURCHASE SITE
141 Kimble Ave , Los Gatos, CA 95030
Directions: Hwy 85 to Hwy 17 towards Santa Cruz-Merge onto Los Gatos/Saratoga
Rd. Turn left on University, left on West Main, right on College Ave, left on Villa Ave,
slight right onto Cleland Ave., and right on Kimble.
Description: This home features a 75 foot long waterfall/stream on a hillside. The
entire property was landscaped at the same time the stream was installed. The
landscape and water feature are highlighted by beautiful low-voltage lighting.

Pat & Robin Bird
10620 Loyola Drive, Los Altos Hills 94024
Directions:  Start out going NORTHWEST on FOOTHILL EXPY/CR-G5 W toward
HOMESTEAD RD. Take the FREMONT AVE ramp toward MIRAMONTE
AVE/LOYOLA.  Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto FREMONT AVE.  Turn LEFT onto A ST.    A
ST becomes LOYOLA DR.    Keep LEFT at the fork to continue on LOYOLA DR.  
Turn LEFT onto ESBERG RD.   Turn RIGHT onto MORA DR.   Turn RIGHT onto
SUNHILLS DR.   Turn RIGHT onto W LOYOLA DR.
Description:  This property was landscaped in 2007.  It is a huge hillside property
featuring a 100 foot long waterfall meandering throughout new lush landscaping.  
The waterfall ends in a 25 x 25 foot pond that includes underwater lights and koi
as well as beautiful pond plants.  A new circular patio surrounded by a seating
wall and Italian Cypress.   


Robert and Debbie O'Neill
828 Nisqually Dr, Sunnyvale,
Hwy 85 to Homestead Rd, Homestead Rd to Kennewick RD,
Right on Nisqually Dr.
Description:   Aquascape with a Wetland filtration system .   It was fashioned to
enhance our backyard shape and promote a natural ecosystem. The pond is
roughly 11’ by 16’ by 2’ with three streams feeding into it from a Wetland filtration
system. The streams are flowing at 6000 GPH water flow from the combined
output of a 4500 GPH and a 1500 GPH water pump. At night, the 4500 GPH pump
is turned off to reduce the waterfall noise while the 1500 GPH pump continues to
oxygenate the water and provide a soothing night atmosphere.

The pond is populated with a count of 16 Koi that love to eat from our fingers. They
range in size from 6 inches to 18 inches, all with their own unique colors and
markings. A multitude of flora and fauna span our backyard and pond for a
pleasing background experience. Our backyard even hosts a secret garden path
through flowers and plants for those interested in the relaxing solitude of a
padded bench under a 70 foot Cedar tree.

At night, the backyard and pond are highlighted with light that guides our paths
and promotes the splendor of the pond experience. Lighted colorful Dragonflies
and other deco pieces dot the landscape for added whimsical notes. Three
transformers, one 80 watt and two 600 watt, provide the power for the series of 12
volt lights. All lights are un-colored so that the beautiful natural color of the plants,
pond, and Koi are brought forth.

Shirleen McDougall
1615 Ronald Court, San Jose, CA 95118
Directions:  Merge onto CA-85 S toward CUPERTINO.          
Take the CAMDEN AVENUE exit.   Turn LEFT onto CAMDEN AVE.         
Turn LEFT onto KOOSER RD.    Turn LEFT onto CARTER AVE.         
Turn RIGHT onto LIETZ AVE.  Turn LEFT onto HOWES LN.   
Turn LEFT onto RONALD CT.
Description:  This waterfeature was installed by the homeowner.

Mona Johnston
684 Tarrytown Ct, San Jose 95136
Merge onto CA-85 S toward CUPERTINO.   Take the exit toward ALMADEN
EXPWY.    Turn LEFT onto ALMADEN PLAZA WAY.   Turn LEFT onto ALMADEN
EXPY/CR-G8 N.        Turn RIGHT onto BRANHAM LN.    Turn RIGHT onto NEW
COMPTON DR.       Turn RIGHT onto TARRYTOWN CT.
This is a very tranquil waterfall with a 18 x 10 foot pond.  A beautiful rose garden
surrounds the water feature.  

John Karris
1120 N. 3rd Street, San Jose
Directions: take 1st Street exit off 880
Backyard
Installed : July 2005
Description:  Approximately 12 feet wide by 20 feet long, with three waterfalls,
raised patio, lights, lots of water lilies, cattails, papyrus and other water plants,
lots of koi, goldfish, and mosquito fish.

Sandra Davies
7082 Heartland Way. San Jose
Directions:   Merge onto US-101 S toward SAN JOSE.   Take the CAPITOL
EXPWY/YERBA BUENA RD exit.     Take the CAPITOL EXPWY EAST/YERBA
BUENA RD ramp.  Take the YERBA BUENA RD ramp.   Take the YERBA BUENA
RD ramp.   Turn LEFT onto YERBA BUENA RD.   Turn RIGHT onto SILVER
CREEK VALLEY RD.   Turn LEFT onto FARNSWORTH DR. Turn RIGHT onto SAN
FELIPE RD.   Turn LEFT onto HEARTLAND WAY.
Description:  This multi-level waterfall takes over the entire front yard.  Very
tropical, this was designed by the homeowner and with Brookside help, she
placed huge boulders and planted spectacular tropical plants.

Howard Smith
2357 Richland Ave, San Jose
Directions:  Merge onto I-280 S toward SAN JOSE.   Take the MERIDIAN AVENUE
exit. Take the MERIDIAN AVE SOUTH ramp. Merge onto MERIDIAN AVE.    Turn
LEFT onto MINNESOTA AVE.      Turn RIGHT onto NEWPORT AVE.    Turn LEFT
onto PINE AVE.   Turn RIGHT onto NEWPORT AVE.   NEWPORT AVE becomes
RICHLAND AVE.
Description:  This backyard pond is part of a beautiful tropical backyard.  The yard
was initially very long.  The homeowner wanted a very tall waterfall and agreed to
have 40 yards of dirt brought in to break up the yard and to create a hill so that the
waterfall would appear more natural.