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2007 Press Releases

2006 Press Releases

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2007 Press Releases

October 2007

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT FILOLI - Annual Holiday Traditions Boutique to offer expanded merchandise selection, Friday, November 23 through Saturday, December 1, 2007

September 2007

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT FILOLI - Annual Holiday Event for All Celebrates the Winter Woods, Friday, November 23 through Saturday, December 1, 2007

August 2007

AUTUMN AT FILOLI FESTIVAL - Popular Annual Event for All Ages Celebrates the Beauty and Bounty of the Season, Saturday, October 6, 2007, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

FILOLI ANNOUNCES LATEST COOKBOOK RELEASE "Fruit at Filoli - Recipes for Apples and Pears, and Citrus - Pies and Tarts" ~ Third Cookbook in Well-known Series Features Winners from 2006 Cook-off Contest ~ Available to the Public Starting Saturday, October 6, 2007

June 2007

FILOLI PRESENTS... Flowers in the Home - A Week-long Event that Explores the Unique Benefits of Plants in our Daily Lives --- Join Filoli as it explores the myriad of ways plants enrich our lives and homes during Flowers in the Home, a special week-long event, Tuesday, July 17 - Saturday, July 21, 2007.

Wine with Roses - A Summer Fete and Benefit Celebrating the Fruit of the Vine --- Celebrate the fruit of the vine amidst the breathtaking grounds and gardens of Filoli at its first annual Wine with Roses event, July 28, 2007, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

 

May 2007

Filoli's 9th Annual Botanical Art Exhibition - Filoli Emerging as the West Coast's Premier Center for Treasured Art Form - - - Underscoring its continued support for the growing renaissance and interest in botanical art, Filoli will present its 9th Annual Botanical Art Exhibition, from Thursday, June 21 – Sunday, July 29, 2007. Public Opening Reception at Filoli Thursday, June 21, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Filoli Appoints Jane A. Risser as New Executive Director. Former Executive of Nortel Networks and Apple Computer Leading Premier Bay Area Historic Site.

March 2007

On May 10-13, 2007, the Filoli Center will present its 19th Annual Filoli Flower Show, Floral Melodies, where lyrical song titles will serve as the inspiration for exquisite bouquets, colorful garden vignettes, beautiful table settings, and displays of unique horticultural specimens.

Filoli Welcomes Spring with a Parade of Flowers and Festivities: Family activities and floral pageantry taking place at historic estate --- Filoli swings open her doors with thousands of tulips when one of America 's greatest treasures hosts its, “Spring Fling" on Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 10:00 AM-3:30 PM.

February 2007

Camellias Debut the 2007 Opening Season at Filoli: Beautiful flora event provides education and interaction for visitors --- Experience one of nature's most delightful gifts this winter by visiting a prominent display of beautiful camellias when Filoli showcases, “Camellia Treasures: From Tea to Trees,” from February 27 through March 3, 2007. This is the first in a series of many outstanding events and educational forums planned for the 2007 season at Filoli.

 

2006 Press Releases

November 2006

Holiday Traditions: Gifts from the Winter Garden Debuts at Filoli The beauty and tradition of the glass conservatory honored at weeklong holiday event ---Filoli will showcase its largest annual fundraising event from Friday, November 24 through Saturday December 2, 2006. All proceeds go towards the preservation and conservation of this early 20th century, National Trust historic estate.

Autumn 2006

Gifts from the Historic Orchard: Noted Bay Area Chefs Judge Autumn-Inspired Recipes at Filoli --- Heritage fruit sampling and autumn-inspired festival, Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM.

Summer 2006

Flowers in the Home: Special event explores the enriching benefits of plants in our daily lives --- Filoli's upcoming event Flowers in the Home takes place on Tuesday, July 18-Saturday, July 22, 2006 from 10:00 AM-3:30 PM.

Summer Fun at Filoli: A Celebration for the Entire Family --- A fun-filled day of entertainment commemorating the start of a beautiful season. Filoli celebrates its third annual, “Summer Fun at Filoli,” on Saturday, June 24, 2006 from 10:00 AM-3:30 PM.

Early Winter/Spring 2006

Filoli Flower Show 2006: Celebrating Thirty Years of Volunteerism, April 5, 2006 --- On May 11-14, 2006, the 18th Annual Filoli Flower Show will debut unique floral displays and home décor vignettes sure to inspire the Bay Area home and garden design enthusiast.

Fioli Hosts Its 16 th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: The Bunny's Back!, March 6, 2006

Accolades for Filoli as it Celebrates its Thirtieth Anniversary: A Year of Recognition and New Initiatives for Historic Woodside Estate, February 14, 2006

Redwood City Resident Appointed as New Friends of Filoli President: Long time Peninsula resident, Sue Givens, leading one of the largest volunteer organizations in the Bay Area

 

Filoli in the News

Inside Bay Area, ANG Newspapers, Oakland, CA
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Wine country blooms with activity in spring

San Jose Mercury News, San Jose, CA
Sunday, April 16, 2006
San Francisco 1906 quake anniversary

CommercialAppeal.com, Memphis, TN, USA
Sunday, April 9, 2006
Being led down the Garden path

Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, CA, USA
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Go-to gardens

ETOnline.com, USA
Tuesday, April 3, 2006
A 'Dynasty' TV Reunion

Deseret News - Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Sunday, March 12, 2006
The garden path: Pretty places to see spring flowers

San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Plant of the Week

CNN – USA
Friday, March 10, 2006
Enjoying the scents of spring

OregonLive.com - Portland, OR, USA
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Time lapses

Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH, USA
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Gorgeous gardens found in every corner of US

Menlo Park Almanac
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Cover story: As time goes by: Reflections of Filoli
http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=1186

Menlo Park Almanac
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Susanne Pandich completes first year as Filoli ' s executive director
http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=1187

USA Today – USA
Monday, February 27, 2006
Gardenwalks: Beautiful places to enjoy spring flowers

philly.com - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Monday, February 27, 2006
Gardenwalks: Beautiful places to enjoy spring flowers

Inside Bay Area - Oakland, CA, USA
Saturday, February 25, 2006
The newest new

San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Filoli at 30 - Landmark garden continues to blossom in its anniversary year

Arcadia Weekly - Arcadia, CA, USA
An Ancient Pruning TechniqueAn Ancient Pruning Technique

Daily Review Online - CA, USA
Filoli grows the past in its glorious gardens Living history

San Francisco Examiner/Independent
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Sue Givens Appointed New Filoli President

Stockton Record - Stockton, CA, USA
Friday, February 17, 2006
Use variety to make landscape a treat for each of the senses

San Mateo County Times - San Mateo, CA, USA
Redwood City resident leads volunteer group

San Mateo County Times - San Mateo, CA, USA
All about maples

Los Angeles Daily News - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Design with history in mind

San Francisco Examiner/Independent
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Filoli Celebrates Its 30th

 

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