Benefactor Circle
$5,000
$4,970 tax-deductible
Benefactor Circle is designed for supporters who take pride in sharing Filoli generously. Your significant annual support sustains the care of the House, Garden, and Natural Lands while expanding opportunities to welcome friends and family into this extraordinary place.
Full Benefactor Circle Benefits
Tickets per visit
- 2 named members
- Up to 12 guests per visit
- Additional guest admission may be accommodated upon request, based on availability.
Access and admission
- No-reservation admission, even on sold-out days and nights
- Summer Nights included
- Nightfall included
- Holiday Lights included
- Member Mornings during peak seasons
Special Experiences and Events
- Opportunity to arrange a customized experience in the Historic House or Garden with a member of Filoli’s Curatorial or Horticulture team
- Invitations to Filoli Circle seasonal experiences that bring you closer to Filoli’s mission, including:
- Mother’s Day Picnic
- Guild Tea Party
- Bluegrass Concert
- Additional Filoli Circle Connection events throughout the year
Member services and recognition
- A dedicated Filoli staff contact to support your Circle experience
- Recognition as a Filoli Circle member in Filoli’s printed and digital annual report
- Recognition on Filoli’s donor wall in the Visitor Center
- Digital and printed membership cards
- Flourish, Filoli’s member publication, delivered to your home
- A quarterly newsletter just for Circle members
- Free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Access to member pre-sales
Discounts
- 20% discount at the Clock Tower Shop and the Trailhead Store
- 10% discount at the Quail Café
- 10% discount at Filoli Bars
- Discounts to Filoli programs & events
- Discount at Summerwinds Nursery (South Bay)
Join or renew Benefactor Circle
Explore Additional Filoli Circle Member Levels
Heritage Circle
Begin your philanthropic journey with Filoli Circle and enjoy year-round access, sold-out entry, and invitations to exclusive seasonal experiences.
Conservation Circle
Conservation Circle deepens your connection to Filoli through elevated access and an expert-led experience in the Historic House or Garden.
Visionary Circle
Significant giving for those who believe in sharing Filoli generously and sustaining its beauty, care, and future for generations to come.
Innovator Circle
Exceptional support for those who want a closer connection to Filoli, with meaningful opportunities to engage with Filoli’s leadership.