This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

Filoli's Holiday Traditions—The Wise Old Owl

Filoli’s Holiday Traditions—The Wise Old Owl

Annual Nine-Day Fundraising Event at Historic Site in Woodside

 Date:  From November 25 through December 3, 2011

Find out what's happening in Menlo Park-Athertonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Time:  Varies with each day and event, see www.filoli.org for complete details

Location:  86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA  94062

Find out what's happening in Menlo Park-Athertonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 A Bay Area favorite, Filoli’s spectacular nine-day Holiday Traditions fundraising event begins Friday evening, November 25, 2011.  Rooms throughout the first floor of the historic House are transformed into a unique holiday atmosphere that delights and inspires each visitor as he or she enjoys the beautiful merchandise of the Holiday Boutique, stunning decorations and festive music.  The Saturday Evening Dinner Party, an elegant occasion of dining and dancing to live music in the Ballroom, is a memorable way to celebrate the season.  Buffet lunches and evening bistro dining are available at select times during the week with advance reservations.  The youngest visitors will enjoy the new Children's Tea on December 3rd, designed especially for children six to twelve years of age. 

This year’s theme is The Wise Old Owl.  With a natural, woodsy wonderland environment, the Holiday Boutique will provide a distinctive blend of design influences including animals, pinecones, cuckoo clocks and miniature lodges.  The Courtyard of the House will be recreated into a charming, rustic lodge woods.  Numerous local choral and performing groups and Bay Area musicians’ music will add to the ambiance of this one-of-a-kind event. 

 The collaborative efforts of more than 600 volunteers, along with Filoli staff, create Holiday Traditions each year.  This long-standing event is Filoli's largest and most beloved fundraiser and supports the preservation and stewardship of this historic site.  Visit www.filoli.org for complete event activities.

 Tickets: Beginning October 17, non-members may purchase tickets by mail, fax or by calling Filoli weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (650) 364-8300, ext. 508.  To download an order form, visit www.filoli.org.  The order form may be faxed to (650) 503-2090 or mailed to:  Attn: Holiday Traditions, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062.  Beginning October 24 tickets can be purchased online at www.filoli.org.

Ticket Prices: Vary with each event.  See www.filoli.org for more details.  Space is limited.  Tickets sell out early.  Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?