AAPI Month
Bonsai Exhibit
Explore highlights from our bonsai collection, on display all month with object labels translated in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Learn More
Haiku Display
Seven finalists and three winners of Filoli's annual haiku contest were selected by San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto. Visit Filoli during the month of May to experience these evocative poems as they are displayed in the lush spring Garden that inspired them! Plan Your Visit
Diosa Blooms Floral Takeover
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, enjoy beautiful tropical blooms that celebrate Filipinx heritage throughout the House, arranged by Diosa Blooms. See them while the House is open (11am - 4pm) from May 14 -16, 2022! Plan Your Visit
Bonsai Demo | Kusamura Bonsai Club
Curious about bonsai care? See this ancient artform first hand; on May 21, Filoli will host the Kusamura Bonsai Club as they prune their bonsai trees and answer your questions about basic bonsai care. Stop by the Dining Room Terrace between 11am - 4pm on Saturday, May 21, to chat about bonsai tips and admire…
Stories in Bloom: Mikaela George Ballroom Concert
Mikaela George, a decorated local AAPI soloist, features in a classical music concert. This performance is part of the San Mateo County Youth Cultural Ambassadors program in partnership with Filoli. Stories in Bloom Tickets This program is free with Golden Hour admission on May 10, 2024. Reservations required due to limited space. Please purchase your…
Bonsai Demo
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesCurious about bonsai care? On Saturday, May 18, Filoli hosts the Kusamura Bonsai Club to demonstrate bonsai pruning and answer all your questions about this ancient artform. Stop by the Dining Room Terrace between 10am - 4pm. Bonsai Demo Admission
Roses in the Garden with Ngoc Minh Ngo—Garden Conservancy
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive lecture hosted by the Garden Conservancy featuring acclaimed photographer and writer Ngoc Minh Ngo. In her most intimate work to date, Ngo unveils the beauty and symbolism of the queen of flowers—roses—through a carefully curated selection of the world's finest gardens, spanning England, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Japan, and the…
Bonsai Day
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesCurious about bonsai care? On Sunday, May 18, Filoli hosts the Kusamura Bonsai Club to demonstrate bonsai pruning and answer all your questions about this ancient artform. Stop by the Dining Room Terrace between 10am–4pm. Bonsai Day Tickets
Bonsai and Beyond: The Life and Art of Dennis Makishima
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesBe inspired by Dennis Makishima, a third-generation Japanese-American, Vietnam veteran, and acclaimed bonsai master, as he reflects on his life and the ancient art of bonsai. Dennis’ journey spans from his apprenticeship in Toyohashi, Japan, under Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya to creating the Merritt College Aesthetic Tree Pruning Program and leading the Golden State Bonsai Federation as President. During this…