Filoli in the Movies

February 22, 2010

Filoli in the Movies

Thursday, March 25, 2010, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Speaker: Tom Rogers, Curator of Collections

Movies like Heaven Can Wait, The Game, Joyluck Club and Stigmata are just a few of the movies that were filmed at Filoli. Why do the movies want us? How does a movie production affect Filoli – 90 people, 25 trucks and 16 hour days! Join Tom Rogers, Curator of Collections at Filoli, as he shares his knowledge, experiences and, of course, fun stories about movies made at Filoli.

Fee: $10 for members; $15 for non-members

Spring Fling at Filoli

February 19, 2010

Saturday, March 20, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tickets on Sale Monday, February 8, 2010

Spring is in the air and Filoli’s Gardens are full of blooms and buds to delight everyone. Come and walk through the paths of camellias, magnolias and hundreds of tulips that have been planted especially for your enjoyment.

Join us for family activities, listen to live music, enjoy delicious food and much, much more.

Afternoon Tea at Filoli

February 18, 2010

One of my most favorite experiences is being at Filoli. This time of year is especially welcome with all the bulbs coming up and the coming of Spring. What a great time to hike the trails, have lunch or enjoy the tea. This is a yearly tradition at Filoli. Enjoy delicious sandwiches, seasonal salads, scones with fresh lemon curd and pastries presented on linen tablecloths. Tea is served in our beautiful collection of china teacups, donated through the years by Filoli members and volunteers.

This popular Filoli tradition is perfect for meeting friends or small group events. Afternoon Tea takes place the fourth Wednesday of each month, February through October.* Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

Picture compliment of Filoli.

Wine and Roses with Filoli

July 10, 2009

An Evening of Wine with Roses Saturday, July 25, 2009 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sample superb wine and listen to Joe Samuelson’s Jazz Trio while you enjoy Filoli’s Garden in full bloom. At 6:30 pm a sumptuous gourmet dinner will be served before the benefit raffle. The eagerly-anticipated Wine with Roses is a mid-summer feast for the senses.

3-Day Filoli Schedule for Flowers in the Home.

July 9, 2009

Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday, July 19, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Join us in exploring the myriad of ways in which flowers enrich our lives and homes. This special three-day education program celebrates Flowers in the Home through a fun and informative series of walks, talks, demonstrations, crafts for the children and much more.

Purchase Tickets

Friday, July 17 reserve
10:00 am–11:15 am	Cutting Garden Walk
10:30 am–12:00 pm	Walk and Talk with Tom Rogers, Curator of Collections. Visit the Sterling Library with Tom and learn about the Banks’ Florilegium. Fee: $10 for members; $15 for non-members.
10:30 am–12:30 pm	Children’s Projects: Flowers, Art, Garden and Crafts.
11:30 am–12:15 pm	Demonstration: Flower Arranging for the Home.
1:00 pm–1:30 pm	Demonstration: Preserving Flowers.
1:15 pm–2:00 pm	Walk and Talk with Lee McCaffree, Botanical Art Instructor. Take a walk with Lee through our 11th Annual Botanical Art Exhibition, visit the Filoli Florilegium in the House and learn more about this exquisite art form.
1:45 pm–2:30 pm	Demonstration: Potted Kitchen Herb Gardens.
2:00 pm–3:30 pm	Painting demonstration with Guy Magallanes and Joyce Faulknor. Filoli watercolor instructors Guy and Joyce will share, with flair, their talent for creating stunning watercolor paintings.
2:45 pm–3:30 pm	Demonstration: Herbs with Foods.

Saturday, July 18 reserve
10:00 am–11:15 am	Cutting Garden Walk.
10:30 am–12:00 pm	Walk and Talk with Tom Rogers, Curator of Collections. Visit the Sterling Library with Tom and learn about the Banks’ Florilegium. Fee: $10 for members; $15 for non-members.
10:30 am–12:30 pm	Children’s Projects: Flowers, Art, Garden and Crafts.
11:00 am–1:00 pm	Botanical Art Students in Action! Watch students of the Filoli Botanical Art Certificate Program and learn more about the program and what inspires our students.
11:30 am–12:15 pm	Demonstration: Flower Arranging for the Home
11:30 am–12:30 pm	Demonstration: Making Paper from Plants.
1:00 pm–1:45 pm	Demonstration: Flowers with Food.
2:00 pm–3:30 pm	Talk and Visual Presentation: Maria Sibylla Merian by Stephanie Schrader. The artist and scientist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) meticulously depicted the natural world of insects and flowers. Dr. Schrader, from the J. Paul Getty Museum, made some fascinating discoveries about Merian’s work. Join Dr. Schrader as she talks about these behind-the-scenes discoveries. Fee: $30 for members; $35 for non-members.

Sunday, July 19 reserve
12:15 pm–1:30 pm	Cutting Garden Walk.
1:00 pm–3:00 pm	Children’s Projects: Flowers, Art, Garden and Crafts.
1:45 pm–2:30 pm	Demonstration: Lavender: Potpourri, Wands and More.
1:45 pm–2:30 pm	Demonstration: Flower Arranging for the Home.
2:30 pm–3:30 pm	Walk and Talk with Lynn Norris, Director of Educational Programming and Interpretation. One Hare, Two Families: Exploring the social history of Filoli through selected protraits.
2:45 pm–3:30 pm	Demonstration: Lavender Foods.

Our Mission: Filoli is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and stewardship of the cultural traditions and natural history of this country estate for public education and enjoyment. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Admission* Adults $12 / Students $5 / Children under 5 free

Don’t You Just Love Filoli? Update…

June 30, 2009

Filoli Features: Filoli’s online news, July/August 2009, Issue 13

Plan Your Visit   |   Membership   |   Events   |   Education   |   Volunteer     In this Issue     – Flowers in the Home     – Wine with Roses     – Filoli’s List of Roses     – Classes, Walks, Talks and More     – Jazz at Filoli     – 11th Annual Botanical Art Exhibition

April 25, 2009

 Join me for the wonderfully awesome Filoli Flower Show.  They call is the KALEIDOSCOPE OF FLOWERS and rightly so. It is such a great event. If you love flowers and designs this is the event you won’t want to miss. Opening Reception is May 7. The greenhouses will be open for touring Friday thru Sunday.

Filoli Flower Show

April 9, 2009

 

Join me at Filoli this year for this year’s Filoli Flower Show, where beautiful floral arrangements and magnificent table settings complement the splendor of the Filoli House and Gardens. For those of us who like to decorate and entertain this is really something to see.

The Show begins on Thursday evening, May 7, with the Opening Night Reception. Guests are invited to stroll the Gardens at twilight, view the floral arrangements, interact with the designers, and enjoy musical entertainment while wine and hors d’oeuvres are served.

From Friday through Sunday, Filoli’s wonderful greenhouse will be open for touring. Flower chats will be held each day at 1:30 pm on the Dining Room Terrace. Musical entertainment will take place in the House and on the Tennis Court.

The Flower Show showcases Filoli at its very best and has become an anticipated event. Celebrating Mother’s Day weekend at Filoli with a special tea, boxed lunch, or Mother’s Day champagne brunch is a wonderful way to show your mother that she is special and very much appreciated. The Mother’s Day brunch has become a family tradition for many in the Bay Area. We look forward to having you join us for this special event.

Please note: Thursday, May 7 the House will be closed to visitors in preparation for the Filoli Flower Show. General admission to the Garden only will be $5 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm with the last admission at 2:30 pm.

Holiday Traditions at Filoli

November 16, 2008

Friday, November 28 through Saturday, December 6
Come experience the excitement of Filoli’s spectacular nine-day Holiday Traditions event. This year’s theme, The Holly and the Ivy, symbolizing the warmth and goodwill of the season, is reflected in the festive decorations of the House and Garden. Relax in Filoli’s charming setting while enjoying lunch or supper. The Evening Dinner Party is an elegant dining event with live music and dancing in the ballroom. Enjoy the magical warmth of the Holiday Traditions.

I have been a member here for quite a few years. It is such a breath taking beautiful place and especially at this time of year. If you haven’t been to Filoli before, now would be a great time to visit. Enjoy dinner, dancing, strolling and listening to the music or shop till you drop!

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