Quail's Nest Café at Filoli

Could something as magnificent as a historically preserved estate mansion and gardens be so closely located to a major city as the Filoli Center? Just a mere thirty miles outside San Francisco is a … Read more Georgian-themed country house built in the early part of the 20th century for a wealthy couple who owned a gold mine. The property extends an impressive 654-acres with the house encompassing 36,000 square feet (in relation, a 3,000 square foot home is considered about average). The house has been given over to a historical preservation trust and can now be toured along with the numerous gardens. Plan to spend at least an entire afternoon wandering through the wisteria and magnolias and browsing through the estates wide-range of 17th and 18th century antiquities. This estate once belonged to someone who rebuilt his life after the SAn Francisco earthquake of 1906. Today it is a hidden gem open to public with gorgeous floral gardens, edible gardens, a lovely garden store where they sell everything that fits a nostalgic’s dream to live in the time of Filoli’s heyday with the wealth to manage the dream. This is a beautiful escape for one reading a book and out for a hike or for the family. Perhaps too tempting for toddlers to stay on the path and off the grass, so if you have one, tote a stroller. There is a cafe on the grounds with good food, but not cheap. Picnicking isn’t allowed. Entrance is a bit steep at $20 per adult so try to spend the day to soak it all in for your money’s worth.Great Christmas events and if you can get tickets to the summer jazz weekend events, you can’t go wrong. It is gorgeous. This was a wonderful home to visit! I highly recommend going! The garden grounds are beautiful and the history of the home is amazing! We had a wonderful docent that did a fantastic job, and definitely had a love for the home and the families that lived there. I wish I could remember her name, but I’ve forgotten now, I do know she was an Asian lady. She was great! The furniture in the house is actually almost all the original furniture, but the home was empty when they received it. Ask how they got almost all the original furniture back that belonged to the original family that lived in the home! You will really enjoy yourself! You can also have lunch there before you head out on your tour of the home and grounds, and the lunch food is wonderful! So I highly recommend going and stepping back in time for a day!!A little piece of SF history I never knew existed! I felt like I was in Europe touring the gardens and mansion. I bought a groupon so ended up saving almost 50% on the admission price.Filoli stands for: Fight, Love, and Live. Bring a studient ID if you have one, it’s half price. Also, be sure to bring a camera, it’s full of goodness everywhere you go. The estate is kept well and you will not want to leave.Fi(ght for a just cause). Lo(ve your fellow man). Li(ve a good life). WB Bourn II That is where the name of this historic site comes from! We came here for Afternoon Tea (Wednesday afternoons), and it was a really nice service. Kind of a pain to get reservations for because you have to sit on the phone and wait to get someone to answer, and everyone is calling in at the same time. We didn’t realize it was in such high demand. Tea was great, and we wandered around the beautiful grounds afterward.Wow, what an amazing little gem in the Bay Area that I just discovered. I’ve lived here for over 10yrs! It’s just $15 for adult admission and the money towards maintaining the house and garden (by volunteers). I spent a good 2 hours walking around the gardens and taking photos. The flowers are beautiful!!!! The house is lovely too.It is lovely and has some nice history yet beware of the staff. They’re rather grumpy and will turn you away if your camera appears too professional. the garden was impressive. visit now (march) to see the spring tulips, daffodil and wisteria. It’s a bit tough with toddlers though as they are not permitted to walk on the lawns. And you know toddlers, their first instinct is to run on the lawn. The Home and Garden store is really pretty, inspiring budding gardeners.Date spot alert! Guys, if you are in need of a cool date idea, look no further. Bring your ladies here for a romantic day in the garden. I imagine early spring being the best time for the flowers but the roses were blooming in full force mid summer when I visited. The garden was stunning. The house tour was equally enjoyable. The rooms are nicely decorated with lovely flower arrangements. Who would have thought a cute little estate like this could be found so close to the city? Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The magnificent gardens and guided tours are a treat for all the senses. If you love gardens, it is not be missed. The tour of the Mansion is a fascinating introduction to the families who founded the estate. In addition, Filoli offers a wonderful array of fundraising events throughout the year, including Mothers Day Flower Shows, Jazz at Filoli (six Sunday afternoon concerts), Holiday Traditions and monthly Afternoon Teas.Located minutes away, this historic site is one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Explore the garden which is noted for its seasonal color. Jazz concerts at Filoli begins in mid-June.Amazing manor house and state park. A short drive from SF. Amazing gardens.Maravilloso simple breath taking gardens great for a walk or Simple a wonderful spot to Relax and enjoy a break!In 1917, William Bowers Bourn II and his wife, Agnes, stepped across the threshold of the Georgian manor he had built 30 miles south of San Francisco. Bourn, heir to Californias Empire Mine gold fortune, had sited the estate on 654 acres and surrounded it with 16 acres of formal gardens. He called it Filoli, a name he came up with by combining elements of his lifes credo: Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life. Filoli Gardens has attracted movie and television productions over the years, from Dynasty to George of the Jungle. When you go to Filoli bring your camera. I have a great time just taking pictures of the flowers and the landscaped gardens. It helps me slow down and enjoy the place, and see the world in a fresh way. I’ve also walk in Filoli with a birding group, so if you’re more of a naturalist bring your binos. And watch for the wild turkeys sometimes seen in the fields by the entrance kiosk.Country estate built in 1917 by William Bourn. His motto was “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life” and the name of the estate is from the first two letters of the words Fight – Love – Live. The gardens are beautiful. Trivia – this the Carrington Mansion from the TV series Dynasty.Depending on what time of year you plan to visit, Filoli (the name takes it’s components from: Fi(ght) for a just cause; Lo(ve) your fellow man; Li(ve) a good life” is a remarkable treasure on the peninsula. Many residents don’t even know about it – which makes it all the more special. Originally constructed for a wealthy San Francisco family, Filoli is now in the very capable hands of a trust. The gardens are simply amazing – especially in springtime when all of the flowers are in bloom. You can easily spend two or three hours wandering the grounds, and then you can complete your foray by visiting the house and marveling at the interiors. There’s also a very capable onsite cafe that serves very good (and reasonably-priced) food. Really, is there anything more peaceful than spending the day wandering around a manicured flower garden, curtained by draping Carpinus trees? I’ve lived a half-hour from these garden and have never been until today. Our docent said that some members come every single week, just to stroll in the gardens and the nature walk for an hour. I think the world would be a better place if everyone could do that. Starting in June, they have jazz concerts on the clay tennis court (also covered with the lazing Carpinus trees) and all sorts of special events throughout the year (monthly teas, fundraisers, etc). Filoli is a gorgeous estate tucked away in rural Woodside. The grounds are immaculately kept up by volunteers and is open to the public from February to October. The best time of year to visit Filoli is right before Christmas when the house is decorated and turned into a holiday boutique and during the spring and summer months when all the flowers are in bloom. There are always beautiful floral arrangements inside the house done by the volunteers. Take a guided tour and hear a lot of interesting history. I’ve taken my mom here several times for Mother’s Day brunch/afternoon tea, and she’s now a member. The membership fee allows you and a guest to enter the grounds for free all year round. Check out the calendar of events on their website and make a trip over there.”},{“value”:”Could something as magnificent as a historically preserved estate mansion and gardens be so closely located to a major city as the Filoli Center? Just a mere thirty miles outside San Francisco is a … Read more Georgian-themed country house built in the early part of the 20th century for a wealthy couple who owned a gold mine. The property extends an impressive 654-acres with the house encompassing 36,000 square feet (in relation, a 3,000 square foot home is considered about average). The house has been given over to a historical preservation trust and can now be toured along with the numerous gardens. Plan to spend at least an entire afternoon wandering through the wisteria and magnolias and browsing through the estates’ wide-range of 17th and 18th century antiquities. This estate once belonged to someone who rebuilt his life after the SAn Francisco earthquake of 1906. Today it is a hidden gem open to public with gorgeous floral gardens, edible gardens, a lovely garden store where they sell everything that fits a nostalgic’s dream to live in the time of Filoli’s heyday with the wealth to manage the dream. This is a beautiful escape for one reading a book and out for a hike or for the family. Perhaps too tempting for toddlers to stay on the path and off the grass, so if you have one, tote a stroller. There is a cafe on the grounds with good food, but not cheap. Picnicking isn’t allowed. Entrance is a bit steep at $20 per adult so try to spend the day to soak it all in for your money’s worth.Great Christmas events and if you can get tickets to the summer jazz weekend events, you can’t go wrong. It is gorgeous. This was a wonderful home to visit! I highly recommend going! The garden grounds are beautiful and the history of the home is amazing! We had a wonderful docent that did a fantastic job, and definitely had a love for the home and the families that lived there. I wish I could remember her name, but I’ve forgotten now, I do know she was an Asian lady. She was great! The furniture in the house is actually almost all the original furniture, but the home was empty when they received it. Ask how they got almost all the original furniture back that belonged to the original family that lived in the home! You will really enjoy yourself! You can also have lunch there before you head out on your tour of the home and grounds, and the lunch food is wonderful! So I highly recommend going and stepping back in time for a day!!A little piece of SF history I never knew existed! I felt like I was in Europe touring the gardens and mansion. I bought a groupon so ended up saving almost 50% on the admission price.Filoli stands for: Fight, Love, and Live. Bring a studient ID if you have one, it’s half price. Also, be sure to bring a camera, it’s full of goodness everywhere you go. The estate is kept well and you will not want to leave.Fi(ght for a just cause). Lo(ve your fellow man). Li(ve a good life). —WB Bourn II That is where the name of this historic site comes from! We came here for Afternoon Tea (Wednesday afternoons), and it was a really nice service. Kind of a pain to get reservations for because you have to sit on the phone and wait to get someone to answer, and everyone is calling in at the same time. We didn’t realize it was in such high demand. Tea was great, and we wandered around the beautiful grounds afterward.Wow, what an amazing little gem in the Bay Area that I just discovered. I’ve lived here for over 10yrs! It’s just $15 for adult admission and the money towards maintaining the house and garden (by volunteers). I spent a good 2 hours walking around the gardens and taking photos. The flowers are beautiful!!!! The house is lovely too.It is lovely and has some nice history yet beware of the staff. They’re rather grumpy and will turn you away if your camera appears too professional. the garden was impressive. visit now (march) to see the spring tulips, daffodil and wisteria. It’s a bit tough with toddlers though as they are not permitted to walk on the lawns. And you know toddlers, their first instinct is to run on the lawn. The Home and Garden store is really pretty, inspiring budding gardeners.Date spot alert! Guys, if you are in need of a cool date idea, look no further. Bring your ladies here for a romantic day in the garden. I imagine early spring being the best time for the flowers but the roses were blooming in full force mid summer when I visited. The garden was stunning. The house tour was equally enjoyable. The rooms are nicely decorated with lovely flower arrangements. Who would have thought a cute little estate like this could be found so close to the city? Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The magnificent gardens and guided tours are a treat for all the senses. If you love gardens, it is not be missed. The tour of the Mansion is a fascinating introduction to the families who founded the estate. In addition, Filoli offers a wonderful array of fundraising events throughout the year, including Mother’s Day Flower Shows, Jazz at Filoli (six Sunday afternoon concerts), Holiday Traditions and monthly Afternoon Teas.Located minutes away, this historic site is one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Explore the garden which is noted for its seasonal color. Jazz concerts at Filoli begins in mid-June.Amazing manor house and state park. A short drive from SF. Amazing gardens.Maravilloso simple breath taking gardens great for a walk or Simple a wonderful spot to Relax and enjoy a break!In 1917, William Bowers Bourn II and his wife, Agnes, stepped across the threshold of the Georgian manor he had built 30 miles south of San Francisco. Bourn, heir to California’s Empire Mine gold fortune, had sited the estate on 654 acres and surrounded it with 16 acres of formal gardens. He called it Filoli, a name he came up with by combining elements of his life’s credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.” Filoli Gardens has attracted movie and television productions over the years, from “Dynasty” to “George of the Jungle.” When you go to Filoli bring your camera. I have a great time just taking pictures of the flowers and the landscaped gardens. It helps me slow down and enjoy the place, and see the world in a fresh way. I’ve also walk in Filoli with a birding group, so if you’re more of a naturalist bring your binos. And watch for the wild turkeys sometimes seen in the fields by the entrance kiosk.Country estate built in 1917 by William Bourn. His motto was “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life” and the name of the estate is from the first two letters of the words Fight – Love – Live. The gardens are beautiful. Trivia – this the Carrington Mansion from the TV series Dynasty.Depending on what time of year you plan to visit, Filoli (the name takes it’s components from: “Fi(ght) for a just cause; Lo(ve) your fellow man; Li(ve) a good life” is a remarkable treasure on the peninsula. Many residents don’t even know about it – which makes it all the more special. Originally constructed for a wealthy San Francisco family, Filoli is now in the very capable hands of a trust. The gardens are simply amazing – especially in springtime when all of the flowers are in bloom. You can easily spend two or three hours wandering the grounds, and then you can complete your foray by visiting the house and marveling at the interiors. There’s also a very capable onsite cafe that serves very good (and reasonably-priced) food. Really, is there anything more peaceful than spending the day wandering around a manicured flower garden, curtained by draping Carpinus trees? I’ve lived a half-hour from these garden and have never been until today. Our docent said that some members come every single week, just to stroll in the gardens and the nature walk for an hour. I think the world would be a better place if everyone could do that. Starting in June, they have jazz concerts on the clay tennis court (also covered with the lazing Carpinus trees) and all sorts of special events throughout the year (monthly teas, fundraisers, etc). Filoli is a gorgeous estate tucked away in rural Woodside. The grounds are immaculately kept up by volunteers and is open to the public from February to October. The best time of year to visit Filoli is right before Christmas when the house is decorated and turned into a holiday boutique and during the spring and summer months when all the flowers are in bloom. There are always beautiful floral arrangements inside the house done by the volunteers. Take a guided tour and hear a lot of interesting history. I’ve taken my mom here several times for Mother’s Day brunch/afternoon tea, and she’s now a member. The membership fee allows you and a guest to enter the grounds for free all year round. Check out the calendar of events on their website and make a trip over there.”},{“value”:”This cafe and Filoli can be both really attractive for tourists. Try nicely cooked potato salads, sandwiches and chicken to form your opinion about Quail’s Nest Café at Filoli. Here you can order great coffee or delicious tea. Select between indoor and outdoor seating. The good staff demonstrates a high level of hospitality at this place. The fine service is something these restaurateurs care about. Prices are found adequate here. It’s usually a good idea to experience something new and enjoy the enjoyable atmosphere. But on Yelp, one of the rating agencies, this spot is rated below average.”},{“value”:”Besides Filoli, visit Quail’s Nest Café at Filoli in the vicinity. This cafe is to be recommended for tasty potato salads, sandwiches and chicken. In accordance with the reviewers’ opinions, waiters offer delicious coffee or great tea. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating. If you look through the visitors’ reviews, the staff is competent at Quail’s Nest Café at Filoli. Enjoyable service is something clients agree upon here. From the guests’ viewpoint, prices are attractive. But at the moment, Yelp users rate this place below average.”}]