Filoli, also known as the Bourn-Roth Estate, is a country house set in 16 acres (6.5 ha) of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre (265 ha) estate, located in Woodside, California, about 25 miles (40 km) south of San Francisco, at the southern end of Crystal Springs Reservoir, on the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Explore the bay area's best botanic garden and historic Georgian mansion located just 30 minutes from San Francisco and San Jose open seven days a week.

Introduce yourself to Filoli, where you can explore 16 acres of formal gardens, step back in time in the historic house museum, and hike through the lush and varied natural communities of the estate. Use this guide to enhance your experience at Filoli and as a souvenir to take home.

The estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range. Originally built as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

At Filoli we create inspiration in everyday life by welcoming all to experience the House, Garden, and nature preserve. Located 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is nestled on a slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by the protected Peninsula watershed.

Designed by California architect Willis Polk, Filoli, a Georgian Revival mansion surrounded by 16 acres of formal gardens and over 600 acres of woods, was built for William B. Bourn II. A National Trust Historic Site.

Nov 20, 2023 · The ultimate guide to things to do, what to wear, the best time to visit, and what's blooming at Filoli Historic House and Gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Established as a private residence in 1917, Filoli 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 formal gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with 5 distinct ecosystems and a 1-mile trail.

Thirty miles south of San Francisco at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Woodside, California, is the Filoli Mansion and Gardens. The property consists of 654 acres, with the main country home and gardens occupying an area of about 16 acres.

Today a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Filoli remains the sole intact estate from an era when San Francisco’s wealthiest families created grand showplaces south of...