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MBCA San Francisco Bay Area – Filoli Tour
Event Requirements
Registration closed March 23, 2013 11:59 PM at 2013-03-23T23:59:00-0700 Registration ends March 23, 2013 11:59 PM at 2013-03-23T23:59:00-0700 Registration opens January 26, 2013 12:00 AM at 2013-01-26T00:00:00-0800 Registration runs from January 26, 2013 12:00 AM to March 23, 2013 11:59 PM
Filoli Estate Tour, hosted by MB-Garage Inc.of San Mateo
by Janet Migliore
What: Filoli Gardens and Estate Tour
When: Saturday March 30, 9:45am
Where: Woodside, CA
Back by popular demand is a visit to the Filoli Estate on Saturday, March 30, 2013. For those of you who attended last year, you know this estate is truly one of the jewels of the Peninsula.
Our tour will begin in the Visitors Center with a film detailing the history of this 654 acre landmark that is nestled into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking Crystal Springs. The Estate name is derived from three words; Fight, Love and Live. It was the motto of William Bourn, owner of one of the most lucrative gold mines in California, and the original owner of the land.
The film reviews the construction of the 35-thousand square foot house, and the meticulous planting of 16 acres of formal English gardens, both house and gardens are stunning. After the film Club Members will be treated to a docent-led tour of the home and surrounding gardens. Once your tour is complete, please visit the lovely Gift Shop and then the Café for a no host luncheon.
Wear comfortable clothing (layer in case of cold weather) and bring your camera to capture the brilliant canvas of color alive everywhere on this beautiful country estate.
This is one of those club events which provide opportunities for additional camaraderie with a splash of education on life for wealthy Peninsula residents in the early 1900s (parallels Downton Abbey life if you watch that PBS series).
For more information on Filoli, see their web page at www.filoli.org.
Plan on arriving at 9:45am to check in, view the 10 minute film or visit the Café for a coffee.
We will gather for our docent lead tour at 10:15am just outside the Visitors Center.
The complete house and garden tour lasts about two and one half hours (2 1/2hrs).
This event will sell out so make your reservations now! This event is hosted by MB-Garage Inc. of San Mateo. We only ask a nominal registration fee. Please be sure to thank your host and docent tour guide, Janet Migliori.
