🌺 Explore Filoli Garden: A Bay Area Gem 🏰
Discover the enchanting Filoli Manor, the Bay Area's crown jewel, every spring! 🌸 Though I missed the peak bloom due to the pandemic, weekends in the garden are still a sun-soaked delight. Roses, lavender, and more await! 🌹☀️
🎟️ Plan Ahead:
- Purchase tickets on the official website using code HOPE for a discount.
- Mask up for entry and capture a pic; follow the One Way arrow on the manor floor.
🌳 Estate Trail Extravaganza:
- Marvel at the Estate Trail, and envy the rich with their personal hiking trails. The epitome of happiness!
📍 Location:
- Filoli Manor, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062.
📸 Photography Tips:
- Arrive early for soft light and fewer crowds.
- Don't miss the exquisite flowers framing the Gift Shop entrance – a photo hotspot! 🌸🌸
- Use flowers as a foreground for integrated shots.
- Interact with leaves/flowers in hand for a touch of nature.
- Experiment with shooting low for clean backgrounds.
- Opt for lighter, tender-colored clothing against the vibrant backdrop.
🌈 Ferroli Garden Highlights:
- Spring showcases a riot of flowers, enhanced by the clock tower and pond.
- Year-round charm with events like winter lights and Christmas shows.
🚗 Getting There:
- Drive as public transportation isn't available, with free parking.
🎫 Admission:
- Open year-round (except holidays), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Ticket prices: $24 adults, $20 seniors, $17 children under 17, free for kids under 5.
✏️ Helpful Tips:
- Cheaper tickets online; no refunds, so plan wisely.
- Limited parking; avoid weekends if possible.
- Explore the distinctive castle for a taste of 20th-century opulence.
- Sunscreen up for unhindered garden strolls; comfortable shoes recommended.
- Manor's restaurant accepts only Visa and MasterCard.
Immerse yourself in Filoli's timeless beauty – a garden retreat worth every moment! 🌿 #FiloliGarden #BayAreaEscape #BloomingBeauty
