While cooped up during the pandemic, Bay Area residents discovered a safe and spectacular outdoor destination: Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside. From 230,000 visitors in 2019 and 190,000 in 2020, all signs point to 300,000 this year, thanks to extended hours and reimagined holiday events drawing more families.
WOODSIDE, CA – August 20 – Atmosphere at Filoli’s Gala In The Garden 2021 on August 20th 2021 at Filoli’s in Woodside, CA (Photo – Drew Altizer)
At this year’s Gala in the Garden, 179 guests raised a net $190,000 to support programs and grounds. During special events or everyday visits, it’s fun to pretend the mansion, rose garden, and views are all yours—minus the yard work. Escapism at its finest.
Alexandra MacDowell Djerassi and Dale Djerassi (Photo – Drew Altizer) Sunjay Subhedar and Suniti Subhedar (Photo – Matt Wong for Drew Altizer Photography) Eric Johnson and Timothy Kursh (Photo – Matt Wong for Drew Altizer Photography) Holly Daley and Carolyn Daley (Photo – Drew Altizer) Donna Colson, Eric Brand and Elise Brand (Photo – Drew Altizer) Richard Moran, Carol Moran, Joyce Hammel and Alan Hammel (Photo – Matt Wong for Drew Altizer Photography) Celia Fushille, Christine Suppes and Chris Hardy at Filoli’s in Woodside, CA (Photo – Matt Wong for Drew Altizer Photography) (Photo – Matt Wong for Drew Altizer Photography)