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A Garden from the Golden Age

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When you visit the gardens and country house at Filoli, you are stepping back in time to experience the Golden Age of American gardens and architecture. No, time travel has not yet been perfected, but you will feel like it has when you experience this slice of early 20th century American life. Located just 20 minutes away from the LiA Hotel, Filoli Historic House & Garden is recognized as one of the best remaining examples of an early 20th-century American country estate.

This beautiful property was developed between 1915-1917 and has miraculously withstood the test of time. The House itself has breathtaking Georgian features like a stunning entry courtyard, a hipped roof with paired chimneys, and wrought ironwork around the windows. In addition to The House, Filoli is the home of an exquisite garden, a nature preserve, an estate trail, and even shopping and dining options. It's the perfect place to spend a day lost in the beauty and splendor of the extraordinary combination of nature and history.