Filoli’s Spring Fling takes place Saturday, March
31, 2012. Families are especially
welcome to enjoy the many aspects of the historic House, 16-acre Garden in
bloom and the festivities of Spring Fling. The Bubblesmith, who creates giant bubbles,
is back by popular demand to amuse and delight.
The Fortis Agility Sports Training Group will entertain with their
trained dogs navigating challenging obstacles.
The Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies in training will be available for
petting, as well as a miniature horse, and alpacas for viewing. Docent-led nature walks are available
throughout the day on the trails in Filoli’s woodlands. Orchard docents will be available to provide
information about Filoli’s Gentlemen’s Orchard, which is the largest heirloom
orchard in private hands in the United
States.
This year guided Orchard tours begin on June 9, with extra tours on Father’s
Day.
Additional activities
for children and families include live music, flower arranging demonstrations, a
magic show, puppet show, arts and crafts for children, face painting galore. Filoli’s own honey, herb mixes, vinegars,
dips and soup mixes are available for sale.
Visitors are also
able to enjoy a rare chance to see the three historic greenhouses where there
are plants that have been in Filoli’s collection from 1920 to the present,
including carnivorous plants, unusual bromeliads, orchids, and edible tropical
plants. In the potting shed, children
can decorate a container and pot a spring plant to take home. Throughout the greenhouses and gardens
docents will be on hand to answer questions.
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Tickets: $20
for members, $25 for adult non-members, $5 for children ages 5 to 17 and free
for children 4 and younger. Tickets can be purchased
online at www.filoli.org or by calling
Filoli weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (650) 364-8300, ext. 508. Early reservations are recommended as space
is limited. Pre-ordered Box
Lunches are $18 for adults and $10 for children and must be ordered in advance. Parking
is free. Visit www.filoli.org
for complete event activities.
