Join us for a trip to the remarkable Filoli Historic House & Garden following by a delectable high tea at Lovejoy’s
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Bay Area Excursion: Historic Estate & High Tea
Thursday, April 11
8:45am-3:30pm
(See “Expected Excursion Timing” below)
Board our private coach to be whisked away to Woodside (on the Peninsula) to visit the Filoli Historic House & Gardens, which boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range. Originally built as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1975 and is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The property is considered one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century, featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian Revival-Style Mansion, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance Gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with 5 distinct ecosystems, and a 1-mile Estate Trail.
Begin with free time for a Self-Guided House Tour, then meet a docent for a Private Guided Garden Tour. Take a bit more free time to visit the Gift Shop and stroll as you like.
Next, take the coach to San Francisco and indulge in a delightful High Tea at Lovejoy’s Tea Room in Noe Valley.
Return to Marin with wonderful memories of a lovely daytrip!
Space is strictly limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
See “Important Notes” (below), then Reserve Your Space(s) Today!
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At Lovejoy’s, each guests will enjoy the “High Tea” Tea Service including Tea Sandwiches (view selection below), served with Cabbage Salad w/Caraway Cream Dressing, Organic Spring Greens w/Mandarin Oranges & Light Vinaigrette, a Scone w/Preserves & Devon Cream, a Tea Biscuit and a Bottomless Pot o’ Tea.
- Cucumber & Cream Cheese
- Roast Beef & Horseradish
- Smoked Turkey & Dijon Mustard
- Egg & Onion
- Chicken-Apple-Walnut Salad
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
*Dietary Restrictions: vegan and gluten free options for an additional $6 per person.
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Expected Excursion Timing
Departure/Pick-Up Timing
8:45am – Novato Park & Ride Lot, Hwy 101 at Rowland Blvd
9:00am – San Rafael Park & Ride Lot, Hwy 101 at Smith Ranch Road
9:15am – Mill Valley Park & Ride Lot, Seminary Drive at West side of Hwy 101
Event Times
10:15-11:00am – Filoli Self-Guided House Tour
11:00-11:30am – Filoli Private Guided Garden Tour
11:30am-12:15pm – Free Time at Filoli
12:15-1:00pm – Ride to Lovejoy’s
1:00-2:30pm – High Tea at Lovejoy’s
Return/Arrival Times
3:00pm – Mill Valley Park & Ride Lot, Seminary Drive at West side of Hwy 101
3:15pm – San Rafael Park & Ride Lot, Hwy 101 at Smith Ranch Road
3:30pm – Novato Park & Ride Lot, Hwy 101 at Rowland Blvd
*Timing is approximate
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Important Notes
COACH TIMES: Coach “Departure/Pick-Up Times” are steadfast. Guests missing the coach’s departure are responsible for finding and paying for their own transportation to the events. Using Lyft or Uber is recommended.
TEA MENU: Unfortunately, substitutions to the menu are not available. Refund/credit is not given for food/courses not consumed. Any food/beverages ordered outside of the planned group menu, if accommodated, will be charged directly the guest(s) placing the order.
EXCURSION TICKETS: Excursion tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. They are, however, transferable so may be given to a friend or family member to attend should the original purchaser be unable to join us.
By purchasing an excursion ticket, guests are agreeing to the notes & information on the webpage above.