Girls day out had been way over due- so I packed up a couple friends and we headed out.
{it was a special day to celebrate Sandi's birthday that was back in March- see how far behind we are....sad that Cindy couldn't make it.}
We had been wanting to spent the day together at Filoli...like forever. So we couldn't put it off any longer-
Filoli is a historic house that sets on sixteen acres of formal garden.- it is the last of the California estates and was built between 1915-1917. Architect Willis Polk, was the principal designer for the house.
The unusual name Filoli was created by combining the first two letters from the key words of Mr. Bourn credo:
"Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life."
So, Come on in..... Take your time to enjoy all the European inspired touches- garden room, terraces, murals, and the fabulous spring flower arrangements . Have fun-
As you walk about notice all the fabulous flower arrangement's- The entrance Foyer have seasonal flowers for you to enjoy-
Wisteria everywhere- and just so fabulous!
The Garden-
.....hope we aren't going too fast.
Things we pasted by-
Gates, Doors and Benches- The girls- {sorry girls- I know you are probably thinking- "Come on Teresa, don't put our pictures in." sorry too late.} Hope we're not wearing you out- {we've only been walking for about 5 hours thus far.} The Shop-
Treasures and Lunch- { the weather held off somewhat most of the day- just until we decided to eat lunch; hence the car picnic.}
- Sandi's Happy Birthday gift from Ruth
- May Day gift exchange
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Using the center arm rest as our "Car Picnic" table
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Treasures from the shop- Happy Day
I hope you enjoyed the tour- we had an absolutely lovely day! Can't wait to go back- I hear Christmas time is magical-
(I just realized I didn't show much of the inside- sorry- It was fabulous also! I think I must of been too busy thinking about the gardens to take furniture pictures =)
