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Bret Presents

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If there’s anything you need to know about Architecturals in LA, Bret Parsons will be able to speak to it.

 

Bret knows LA homes and everything about them, and can speak about them at your next event!

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What People Are Saying About Bret’s Speaking Engagements

…thank you for a wonderful, warm, and intoxicatingly informative evening.  A real treat! It was really terrific last Thursday evening. Telling you again how much I enjoyed it.

— Marcia Ziffren

It was, without a doubt, the best lecture we have ever had! Your passion for the subject matter, enthusiasm and energy made for such a remarkable evening!  Over 200 guests attended, making this our most widely attended event ever.

— Chris Barrett

Your presentation was so moving last night.

— Karyn Millet

I’m only sorry we didn’t have a chance to talk to you personally but you are a victim of your own success.  There was too big a crowd for us to wade through.

— Leon Schulzinger

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You did a wonderful job with the slides and your presentation was so relaxed, yet in-depth and professional.

— Michael Murray

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What a great evening!!!  You did a magnificent job.  I’m so happy Bernie and I got to be a part of it.

— Carrie Brillstein

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Congratulations on a brilliant presentation!

— Ward Jewell

Speaker FAQs

  • How long is the talk, and what are the fees for a presentation?
    Bret speaks for about an hour on the relvant topic and includes visuals of homes showcased in his presentation. He always will be available after for questions and book signings. Fees are negotiable and include a sliding scale for non-profits.
  • Are there any upcoming public engagements?
    Email Bret for upcoming opportunities.

Previous Speaking Engagements

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Los Angeles

Ann Ascher Interior Design

Art Center Pasadena

Assistance League of Los Angeles

Bel-Air Homeowners Association

Beverly Hills Women’s Club

California Club

Convo by Design

Cooper Pacific Kitchens

Crestron

Decorative Arts Society, Orange County

Decorative Carpets

Friends of Greystone Mansion (multiple programs)

Gamble House

Institute of Classical Art & Architecture (ICAA) Northern California

Institute of Classical Art & Architecture (ICAA) Southern California (multiple programs)

K. Spiegelman Interiors

KCRW – Francis Anderton

La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ)

Lake Austin Spa Resort

Little Town Club Pasadena

Little Town Club Santa Barbara (multiple programs)

Los Angeles Conservancy

Los Feliz Public Library

Luxe Magazine

Murray’s Iron Works

National Assocation of Women in Construction

Palm Springs Modernism Week

Pasadena Showcase House of Design

PBS/Southern California – Wilshire Country Club

Real Estate Brokers:
– Avenue
– Coldwell Banker (lecture series
– Compass (lecture series
– John Aaroe Group (lecture series)

Society of Architectural Historians/Southern California Chapter

Spring Market 2023

Syyder Diamond

Thomas Lavin (multiple programs)

UCLA Extension (multiple lectures)

WestEdge Design Fair

WestWeek

Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society (multiple programs)

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Have Bret Parsons share his knowledge and passion for LA mansions at your next event:

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Bret has answers to your architectural questions, so…

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