Filoli Gardens & Estate

Located just half hour from San Francisco International Airport, Filoli is nestled on a slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by more than 23,000 acres of the protected Peninsula watershed. To the two families who lived here, Filoli represented a desire to create a magnificent and enduring country estate. Today, Filoli’s mission is to connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories. 

The Historic Mansion

The centerpiece of the property, the House was built by Agnes and William Bourn, the original owners of Filoli. In their late 50s at the time of construction, the couple envisioned the Georgian Revival-style manor as a "place to grow young."

The Gardens

Find inspiration as you wander through Filoli's 16 acres of garden rooms. Terraces around the House highlight sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Their simple design is a contrast to the formal English Renaissance-style garden to the south, which features lush flower beds, yew-lined avenues, and centerpieces like the Sunken Garden.

Natural Lands

Spanning more than 650 acres, Filoli’s Natural Lands are expansive, boasting six distinct ecosystems, two hiking trail loops, and hundreds of fruit trees.

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