Holiday Magic Returns: Experience the Season at Filoli
September 2024, Woodside, CA — Filoli Historic House & Garden is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Holidays at Filoli celebration, running from November 16, 2024, through January 12, 2025. This year, the estate will dazzle guests with breathtaking holiday displays, joyful activities, and unique experiences for the whole family.
Begin your holiday festivities early with the Merry & Bright Preview Night on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 7–10pm. Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to experience Filoli’s seasonal magic before it opens to the public. Stroll through the beautifully adorned Garden and House while listening to festive music and carolers. With a smaller, more intimate crowd, this evening promises to be a memorable start to the season.
Other highlights of Holidays at Filoli include:
Dazzling Garden Lights: Explore the illuminated gardens, transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Filoli’s garden lights have expanded even more this year!
Holiday Teas: Indulge in a traditional holiday tea service, including a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, exquisite pâtisseries, and sparkling wine, surrounded by festive décor in Filoli’s beautiful Garden House. Wear your best hat and gloves for this special experience!
Family-Friendly Activities: Create lasting memories and snap a photo with Santa at Filoli’s hidden workshop. Enjoy a convenient timed entry and stroll through the Garden with your little ones.
Ballroom Signature Lounge: Indulge in an elegant experience in Filoli’s recently restored grand Ballroom, where limited seating ensures an intimate setting. Step back in time and experience Filoli as the Bourn and Roth guests once did. Sip on bottomless bubbles as the sounds of live piano music fill the air. Every detail is crafted to evoke the grandeur and sophistication of Filoli’s storied past, making this an unforgettable evening.
Unique Private Party Experiences: Reserve a private fire pit and enjoy seasonal drinks with friends and family by the fire, or host a holiday celebration in Filoli’s hidden Secret Garden Cottage Patio.
Festive Hands-on Experiences: Join us for a Wreath-Making Party or a Gilded Guide Tour to explore the magic of Filoli. Create a beautiful holiday wreath or take a special seasonal tour for an inside look at Filoli’s rich history, both past and present.
Filoli’s rich history and grand setting offer the perfect backdrop for creating magical holiday memories. This year’s celebration is proudly presented by Pacific Gas & Electric Company, ensuring that the spirit of the season shines brighter than ever.
Tickets for Holidays at Filoli are now available! Visit our Holidays page to plan your visit and learn more about special events, ticket options, and holiday hours.
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About Filoli
Filoli is a vibrant landscape of the Bay Area, situated on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone, in Woodside, California. 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 1977 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The property 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 English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with five distinct ecosystems and a 1-mile Estate Trail. Filoli is dedicated to connecting our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories so that one day all people will honor nature, value unique experiences, and appreciate beauty in everyday life. For more information about Filoli, visit filoli.org.
Contact
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Road
Woodside, CA 94062
(650) 364-8300
press@filoli.org
For media inquiries or to schedule an interview, please contact: Nova Maldonado, Chief of Staff at press@filoli.org.