Since Filoli’s creation in 1917, aristocrats, dignitaries and even presidents have made the long trip to soak in the splendor ...

The exhibit “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Danish artist Thomas Dambo will run at the historic Filoli gardens in San Mateo County through early Nov., 2025. Pictured: “Kamma Can” at Filoli.

It takes one year of planning, 28 miles of lights, 7,000 ornaments, and 37 Christmas trees to create Holidays at Filoli. Watch the video for a look at the festive grounds.

Starting this week, visitors will get a chance to check out a previously unseen garden at Woodside's Filoli estate. Filoli's vegetable garden opens to the public on Friday, Aug. 5.

The Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside, Calif., hangs more than 7,000 ornaments for its annual holiday events. Courtesy of Filoli Historic House and Garden.

The curator of the historic Filoli mansion and gardens in Woodside describes what it takes to transform the estate into a twinkling wonderland during the holiday season. Gianna Franco reports.

It takes one year of planning, 28 miles of lights, 7,000 ornaments, and 37 Christmas trees to create Holidays at Filoli. Watch the video for a look at the festive grounds.

It takes one year of planning, 28 miles of lights, 7,000 ornaments, and 37 Christmas trees to create Holidays at Filoli. Watch the video for a look at the festive grounds.