Filmed at Filoli

What if there were a way to enjoy Filoli from the comfort of your couch at home? From musicals to mini-series, from thrillers to rom-coms, Filoli has hosted them all.  Few are aware of Filoli’s key role on the big screen in the past fifty years. After the Roth family donated the property to the…

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Filoli Receives Presenting Sponsorship from U.S. Bank for Summer Stage Series

WOODSIDE, CA – August 18, 2025 — Filoli, Historic House & World-Class Garden in the heart of Silicon Valley, today announced a $30,000 Presenting Sponsorship from U.S. Bank. This significant contribution will support Filoli’s second annual Summer Stage Series, which launched August 17. Tickets for select shows are on sale.  “We are proud to partner with U.S.…

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Filoli Announces the Harvest Gala, the Most Enchanting Evening in the Bay Area

WOODSIDE, CA – August 12, 2025 — On Friday, September 26, Filoli will offer friends and supporters the opportunity to experience the most enchanting evening in the Bay Area during its annual Harvest Gala. This important fundraising event supports nature programs and is critical for the community service Filoli offers. “We are thrilled to invite…

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Filoli Appoints Darcy Hill as Chief Development Officer

Darcy Hill's headshot

WOODSIDE, CA – July 23, 2025 — Filoli, the Historic House and Garden, is delighted to announce the appointment of Darcy Hill as its new Chief Development Officer. Following an extensive national search led by Arts Consulting Group, Hill joined Filoli’s Executive Team on Monday, July 14, 2025. “Darcy’s proven ability to inspire philanthropy and…

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Discovering the Magic of Nature Through Play

By Programs & Partnerships Manager Sonia CapitantMany know Filoli for our elegant historic house and lush English Renaissance garden. But tucked just beyond those showstoppers, a natural wonderland of winding trails, towering redwoods, oak forests, and fascinating wildlife is waiting. And we are excited to welcome kids and families to explore our new Nature Playspace!…

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Annual Pride Celebration at Filoli Historic House & Garden

WOODSIDE, CA – May 22, 2025 — Filoli Historic House & Garden is thrilled to announce our Pride celebrations for 2025. To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride, Filoli has arranged a slew of programming from June 13–15, 2025, including a House Party, Drag Queen Bingo and Story Time, flower crown making, a sound bath, and more. Full…

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Filoli’s Verdure Tapestry: A Centuries-Old Treasure, Restored and Rehung

By Kevin Wisney, Director of Collections & Curator Caring for a 54,000-square-foot, 100-year-old house filled with antiques and decorative arts spanning centuries is no small feat. The responsibility of preserving these fragile, irreplaceable objects is both thrilling and humbling. Last year, I launched a new initiative to proactively budget for conservation work on collection items…

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Towering Trolls Bring Big Adventures to Filoli Historic House & Garden

WOODSIDE, CA – May 6, 2025 – Six larger-than-life Trolls are coming to Filoli Historic House and Garden. Opening June 7, 2025, TROLLS: Save the Humans will bring six of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s gigantic folklore-inspired sculptures to the Natural Lands of Filoli. Nestled among the redwoods, the outdoor exhibition will explore the intersection of…

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Filoli Continues Board Growth with Search for Volunteer Governance Leaders

Woodside, CA , March 28, 2025 — Building on last year’s success in welcoming seven extraordinary leaders to its Board of Directors and seventeen non-Board Committee Members, Filoli Historic House & Garden is continuing its commitment to strong governance and community representation by seeking new Board and Committee Members for 2026.  “Filoli is more than…

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