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The Daily Journal: Museum Gotta See ‘Um

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Excerpt: FILOLI HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN ANNOUNCES WINTER HAIKU CONTEST. Filoli Historic House and Garden, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the last country estates reminiscent of the Gilded Age, invites the public to participate in its 2020 Winter at Filoli haiku contest. Haiku poets, as well as those new to the haiku form, may submit up to three original, previously unpublished poems in the 5/7/5 format that reflect or are inspired by the beauty of Filoli’s garden in winter. Current San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto will judge the entries blind, selecting 15 finalists and three winners. Prizes for first place, second place and best under 18 years of age include free Filoli memberships for one year.

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