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| 70 varieties of bamboos covering an area of two acres. Here the bamboos, many of them not commonly seen in the United States, are being studied for their adaptability to the San Francisco Bay Area climate. |
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Location:
On the campus of Foothill College in Los Altos Hills (approximately 35 miles south of San Francisco). Take Interstate Highway 280 to the El Monte Road west exit and follow the signs to the campus. The garden is located on the southwest corner of the campus, adjacent to Parking Lot 6. |
Hours:
Sunrise to sunset |
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Website:
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Price:
Admission is free, but two dollars in quarters is required for campus parking |
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| Nine acres of garden installations created by the world's leading landscape architects. For art and garden enthusiasts who are rarely afforded a chance see the work of leading landscape architects and garden designers, the series of walk-through gardens showcase new and innovative designs from the world’s finest landscape architects and designers. When commissioned, these artists were given the freedom to create anything from traditional gardens to modern, conceptual installations. Each designer was provided a garden parcel of approximately 1,800 square feet, a few practical considerations and then, of course infinite opportunity. CornerStone also features is a collection of shops, wineries and a gourmet café. |
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Location:
23570 Hwy. 121
Sonoma, CA 95476
(just South of the Napa/Sonoma junction) |
Hours:
10am-5pm |
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Contact:
707-933-3010
Website:
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Price:
Adults $7
; seniors (65+) $5
; juniors (13 - 17) $5;
children (5 - 12) $2;
children under 5 free |
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Recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century, Filoli welcomes the public to this remarkable 654-acre property, including the 36,000 square foot Georgian country house and spectacular 16-acre English Renaissance garden. Browse glorious displays of seasonal flowers, explore the history of Filoli's world-renowned gardens, and enjoy a walk through the House museum exhibit with an extensive collection of 17th and 18th century English antiques. |
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Location:
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California 94062 (about 30 miles south of San Francisco in Woodside, California, just south of the junction of Highways 92 and 280)
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Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday
10am–3:30pm
(last admission 2:30 pm);
Sunday:
11am–3:30pm
(last admission 2:30 pm); closed on Mondays and holidays |
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Contact:
650-364-8300
Website:
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Price:
Adults $12 / Students $5* / Children 4 years and younger free |
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