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 5 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.
Year Constructed
1917
year opened to the public
1977
property acres
654
House & garden acres
16
Our Mission
To connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories.
Our Vision
We envision a time when all people honor nature, value unique experiences and appreciate beauty in everyday life.
We acknowledge that Filoli is located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone people who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.
Filoli is collaborating with members of the Ohlone community to create a detailed land acknowledgement, programming, and narratives that honor and accurately reflect past and present indigenous communities. We are grateful for their participation in this ongoing process.
Mr. Bourn arrived at the unusual name "Filoli" by combining the first two letters from the key words of his personal credo:
Fight for a just cause.
Love your Fellow Man.
Live a Good Life.
Filoli stands opposed to systemic and institutional racism.
More Information
AAM Accreditation
Historic Status Recognition
National Register of Historic Places, Designation Number 75000479, on August 28, 1975
California State Historic Landmark, Designation Number 907, on February 8, 1977