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Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year at Filoli’s First Ever Summer Solstice Soirée

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Woodside, CA, June 14, 2024 —

Filoli invites you to join us on the longest day of the year, Friday, June 21 at 5:00 PM, for our inaugural Summer Solstice Soirée. This festive cocktail party will be held in Filoli’s historic Garden, marking the official kick-off to summer.

Proceeds from the Summer Solstice Soirée support the care and accessibility of Filoli’s historic House, magnificent Garden, and vast Natural Lands. Your contributions ensure that everyone can experience the beauty, nature, and shared stories that define Filoli.

Guests at the Soirée will have the unique opportunity to engage in activities that connect them with the essence of Filoli while illuminating our future aspirations. Enter through the grand entrance of the historic House, following in the footsteps of many esteemed guests from the past. Delight in hands-on experiences designed to immerse you in the property’s wonders. Craft your own flower crown, garnish your cocktail with herbs and flowers grown in Filoli’s garden, and explore various other interactive activities. 

As the sun sets, dance the night away by the pool, savor a slice of pizza fresh from our on-site pizza oven, and indulge in a range of additional delights. The Summer Solstice Soirée promises an evening filled with enchantment, connection, and celebration.

Join us for this special event and be a part of a tradition that celebrates the magic of Filoli and the joy of summer.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – Sundown
Location: Filoli Historic House and Garden, Woodside, CA
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://filoli.org/soiree/

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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

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