Enchanted Garden

The best place to experience the colors and fragrances of Spring in the San Francisco Bay Area is the Filoli Historic House & Gardens in Woodside. The Estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California's coastal range. Originally built as a private residence in 1917 by William and Agnes Bourn, Filoli was opened to the public in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Today, Filoli welcomes over 400,000 visitors every year. The property is considered one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century, featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with five distinct ecosystems and a one-mile Estate Trail.

The Estate offers several unique experiences for visitors. On select evenings this Spring from 5:00 to 8:00, enjoy the Golden Hour hiking the trail, attend a free bulb class, or soak in the beauty of the spring blooms. Then, end the day with a glass of wine and a bite from the café or food truck.  

This Spring, they are offering two new tours. Enjoy a sweeping 90-minute tour of the House and Garden that takes you off the beaten path and shares how Filoli has been an enduring place of culture, nature, play, and beauty. Another option is an exclusive insider tour of Filoli’s behind-the-scenes areas with the staff who designed and curated the House and Garden. The staff who design and care for Filoli’s Garden and lush houseplant collection take you on an exclusive walk through the historic and propagated greenhouses. Learn about a plant's life at Filoli, from houseplants to bedding plants to perennials to succulents. Start the tour with sparkling wine and a sweet treat to take home.

Filoli
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 | filoli.org