2020 ANNUAL REPORT “A beautiful setting that takes us away Our Mission: To connect our rich history with a vibrant future from the everyday. Gorgeous plantings. through beauty, nature and shared stories. Incredible vistas. You Our Vision: A time when all people honor nature, value unique will want to stay for a experiences and appreciate beauty in everyday life. while.”
-Andrea Kehe
2 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Table of Contents
4. Messages from the CEO and 30. Making Filoli a Household Board President Name 6. Filoli Leadership 32. Connecting Our Rich History 8. Pandemic Pivot with a Vibrant Future 12. Strategic Plan 34. 2020 Exhibitions 14. Visitor Demographics 36. Seasons of Filoli 16. Financials 38. Holidays at Filoli 18. Epicurean Picnic 40. Building a Culture of Philanthropy 20. Investing in Preservation 50. Ways to Give 26. Curating the Collections
Photo by Olivia Richards Cover Photo by Jeff BarteeFiloli 2020 Annual Report 3 A Message of Gratitude
We began 2020 at Filoli with great hope and excitement, but the year became something very different than expected. With a worldwide pandemic at our doorstep, we not only had to close Filoli during the magnificent spring display but also had to immediately reduce our operations in anticipation of changing needs. The “Pandemic Pivot” became our new dance, and we came up with creative ways to share Filoli with our visitors, members, donors, and friends. As we gradually began reopening, we leaned into our Strategic Plan to ensure everything we brought back was visitor-centric while safely following public health guidelines. One of our first surprises of 2020 was the overwhelming support of our visitors and donors. Everyone was incredibly patient as we navigated the openings and closings, dutifully donned masks and secured reservations online, and even added much-needed donations to ticket purchases. In fact, our donors increased by 50% in 2020, allowing us to remain steadfast in our commitment to historic preservation by completing planned restoration projects in the House that enhance the visitor experience. Our goal in 2020 was for Filoli to be a place of respite and recovery, and we are so appreciative of the community response. Also in 2020, Filoli was able to delve more deeply into the strategic pillar of diversity and inclusion. Having begun working on diversity and inclusion in 2019, Filoli was well positioned to ensure that we are a place that is welcoming to all. Our initiative was punctuated by the beautiful and symbolic work of artist Kristine Mays whose lyrical figurative sculptures (pictured on the cover) graced the gardens. Beyond that, Kristine added her voice to ours as we offered words of support and healing to our community. Through your support, Filoli has emerged as a valuable community resource and a cultural oasis for the Bay Area. We hope to build from this place of strength with a renewed outlook as we create a vibrant future for all.
Sincerely,
Kara Newport Chief Executive Officer
4 Filoli 2020 Annual Report From Filoli’s Board President
Filoli is truly one of the great treasures of the Bay Area, but we often hear it described as a “hidden gem.” One of my goals as President of the Board of Directors is to change that. For our Bay Area community and beyond, I would like to see Filoli become a household name. One of the pillars of our current Strategic Plan, “Creating a Vibrant Future,” is visibility and branding. In our work to expand our audience, we first needed to learn who we were reaching and who was visiting Filoli. We partnered with Alexander Babbage and TruTrade to gain some insight into who was coming to Filoli, and you can see the results of that ongoing study on page 14. This invaluable information allows us to see where we have opportunities to expand our messaging, get the word out, and invite a broader Photo by Kate Skogen audience. Our Marketing team has also delved into the digital world and grown our social media presence. Filoli is so beautiful, it makes sense for us to share daily photos of the historic home and ever-changing “2020 was a most unusual year gardens to entice new and repeat visitors to enjoy time in nature and have a respite from the stresses of with Filoli being closed for two the world. We also upped the game in all of our printed materials, including this annual report. We even months due to the pandemic. tried something fun in 2020 as we were promoting Holidays at Filoli — we advertised on a billboard right on southbound 101 at Whipple Avenue. And we have some big surprises in the works in 2021 around Thanks to a most versatile and Filoli’s brand and look. creative staff, we were able to We are so grateful to you, our friends and donors, for sharing the word about Filoli. And we will pivot from closed completely to continue to explore new ways for more people to enjoy this incredible treasure, ensuring that Filoli will be here for future generations. reopening the Garden to record attendance. This never would have happened without a well- trained and committed staff. The Board truly appreciates their dedication.” Sincerely, — David Wollenberg
David A. Wollenberg Board President
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 5 Senior Staff
Kara Newport Alex Fernandez Ayako Fukudome Susan O’Sullivan Ryan Pasco Chief Executive Chief Operating Chief Financial Chief External Chief Development Officer Officer Officer Relations Officer Officer
Julie Bly DeVere Erika Frank Bryan Garza Director of Director of Education Director of Museum Collections and Interpretation Facilities
Jason Hinkle Brittany Jones Michael Kline Jim Salyards Priya Yadav Director of Visitor Director of Events Director of Retail Director of Director of Services and Programs Operations Horticulture Human Resources
6 Filoli 2020 Annual Report 2020 Board of Directors
David Wollenberg Carolyn Daley Carol Moran Don DeFever Ron Peyton President Past President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Donna Colson* Robert Nibbi Michael A. Smith Leslie Witt Jaleh Daie Willem Racké Kathy Trafton* Jeff Yoder Jeff Deaton* Ana Roth Brian Turner* Nancy Young Robert Fountain Barbara Seipp David Wessel Alan Zafran Sapna Marfatia Laura Simonds Mary White
A special thank you to Donna Colson, Jeff Deaton, Kathy Trafton, and Brian Turner for their service on the Board of Directors. Filoli is pleased to welcome Tabitha Almquist (National Trust for Historic Preservation Representative), Joyce Hammel, and Margaret London to the Board of Directors in 2021.
*Term ended in 2020
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 7 Pandemic Pivot
Filoli closed to the public in March 2020. During the closure, essential Horticulture and Facilities staff worked a rotating schedule to keep the gardens and property well maintained. We offered virtual tours of the Garden on social media led by Jim Salyards, Director of Horticulture, and launched a “Visit Virtually” page on our website to share Filoli’s beauty and stories remotely. Though we missed being able to share the beautiful spring blooms and magnificent tulip display in person, this season of spring seclusion inspired us to think of new ways to engage visitors with virtual programs that will continue even as the pandemic becomes history.
“I appreciate how well Filoli adapted to operating and keeping people safe in a pandemic. Thanks so much to all the staff, volunteers and supporters for keeping this living gem of architectural and horticultural history thriving and open for others to enjoy!”
— @hauntsandgardens
8 Filoli 2020 Annual Report “These gardens are a real delight to BOARD SPOTLIGHT enjoy. They will lift the heart and clear the mind.”
— Barbara S.
“Being able to visit Filoli this year was a blessing. Thank you to all who made it a safe place of respite. We look forward to spending more time there in the New Year.”
Photo by @52fromthebay, Instagram — Melinda A. JOYCE HAMMEL I have been a longtime member and lover of this space. One visit I tried to count the various shades “With gratitude to Jim Salyards and of green. It was an endless and enjoyable game. It occurred to the whole team for the daily Garden me that even the insects and creatures of the Garden come updates on social media. It’s really for the variety of colors, smells, helped me stay sane during this crazy and sounds. It has made me so happy to serve on the DEAI time and feel like I have a connection Task Force and now Filoli’s Board of Directors. I see our job to one of my favourite places in the as stewards for the survival of the many different parts of the world. Thank you.” Garden — to prep and support the many different plants, people, — Meghan B. and creatures of this place for generations to come.
Photo by @lydiadaniller, Instagram
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 9 Family Field Trips and Filoli from Home
Family Field Trips Filoli began offering Family Field Trips in August. These 90-minute, staff-led explorations of the Garden and Nature Preserve provide households the unique opportunity to explore art and nature in a safe space, serving as a fun family outing or supplement to school curriculum. Field Trip offerings include Plein Air Art Exploration, Nature Hikes, and Patterns in the Garden. We proudly served 150 people through Family Field Trips in 2020.
Filoli from Home Filoli developed web-based resources to help our community find respite and beauty from home. Seasonal tours of the Garden and virtual lectures on YouTube proved popular. Informative staff blogs shared Filoli stories and offered a behind-the-scenes peek into the work of our staff throughout the year. Picturesque photos of the Garden on social media and downloadable desktop wallpapers offered much-needed moments of solace. We continue to offer “Filoli from Home” experiences as part of our commitment to equity and accessibility.
10 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Jacque and TC’s Micro Wedding Photo by Aaron Alvarado
Micro Weddings
In 2020, Filoli launched and hosted 13 “Micro Weddings.” Held in the beautifully restored High Place, this wedding package focuses on romantic simplicity as couples celebrate their special day in an intimate, socially distanced ceremony surrounded by loved ones. Couples whose wedding experience was impacted by the pandemic were given priority.
“We were so lucky to be the first Micro Wedding at Filoli. It was truly a special day filled with memories that we will never forget. Everyone was so easy to work with, the grounds were absolutely stunning, and to top it off, they helped us plan it in less than a week!”
— The Youngs
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 11 GOALS
People & Fundraising & Infrastructure Visibility & Culture Financial Strength Investments Branding
12 Filoli 2020 Annual Report GOALS Strategic Plan
Cross Cutting Principles Filoli’s Strategic Plan builds on a century of tradition and focuses on engagement of all kinds, embedding the following core principles into every pillar of the plan: Diversity and Inclusivity: Filoli is open to all and works tirelessly to create a place that welcomes and respects everyone. Sustainability: Filoli integrates sustainable environmental, operational, and financial practices to preserve the estate for generations to come. Organizational Excellence: Filoli achieves the highest standards and benchmarks in its industries and leads the nation with new programs, talent, and partnerships.
Visibility & Engagement & Branding Education
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 13 3% 5% Ethnic Makeup 18% Visitor Demographics White 41% Asian 33% 41% Hispanic 18% Black 3% Data provided by TruTrade. Other 5% TruTrade study and market 33% analysis made possible by a generous anonymous donor.
of visitors come from 55% outside the Bay Area.
of visitors are between 46% the ages of 18 and 44 years old. of visitors have children of visitors come from beyond 30% under 18 living at home. 45% a 20-mile travel distance. 14 Filoli 2020 Annual Report DEAI STATEMENT
Filoli is dedicated to nurturing and growing diversity, equity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, accessibility, and inclusion in all that we do. Our core and Inclusion at Filoli mission is to connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories. We strive to Since 2019, Filoli has participated in the American Alliance of Museum’s Facing Change Initiative, a create a sanctuary for healing and building connections for three-year program to provide the framework, training, and resources for museum boards to build all people. We are open to diverse and inclusive cultures within their organizations that better reflect and serve their communities. all and work tirelessly and We were one of 11 museums in the Bay Area and 51 nationwide selected for the inaugural cohort. collaboratively to create a place that welcomes and respects In 2020, Filoli formed a DEAI Task Force composed of Filoli board members, staff, and community everyone. We strive to live our representatives. The DEAI Task Force has crafted a strategic plan-aligned DEAI Board Policy and an credo authentically to “fight for Action Plan to be implemented by staff. We encourage you to read the policy and to learn more about our a just cause, love your fellow DEAI efforts at www.filoli.org/about/diversity. man, live a good life.” Filoli is a place of healing, reflection, and transformation, and we want to offer a safe place for conversation, contemplation, and solace. We are committed to enacting lasting change that becomes ingrained in the culture at Filoli.
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 15 Financials 3% 9% Years ended December 31
Programs 10% Statement of Activities Memberships Revenue & 2020 2019 Contributions and Grants Support 44% Programs $2,769,672 $4,939,612 Retail (net) $6,370,505 Memberships $1,273,611 $1,197,274 Income from Beneficial Trust Managed by 14% Revenue & Support Contributions and $894,326 $993,170 National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants Other Income Retail (net) $643,444 $838,709 Income from $588,191 $586,912 Beneficial Trust Managed by National Trust 20% for Historic Preservation Other Income $201,261 $124,294 Total $6,370,505 $8,679,971
Expenses 2020 2019 8% Program Services $5,009,289 $6,218,195
Management and $1,062,052 $1,234,867 General 16% Fundraising $529,906 $698,270 Total $6,601,247 $8,151,332 Program Services
Other Changes $1,350,141 $1,486,415 Management and General in Net Assets $6,601,247 Fundraising Expenses
76%
16 Filoli 2020 Annual Report 2%
Statement of Financial Position Non-Members Assets 2020 2019 43% 55% 191,300 Members Cash and Cash $3,929,409 $2,215,939 Equivalents People Visited Private Rentals, Events, and Education Receivables $103,167 $217,074 Filoli in 2020 (net of discount) Prepaid Expenses $208,101 $243,617
Inventory $284,105 $233,384 Investments $11,958,576 $11,897,592 Property and $5,559,598 $5,886,298 Equipment (net) Total Assets $22,042,956 $20,693,904
Liabilities and 2020 2019 Net Assets Total Liabilities $1,161,587 $931,934 2% 7% Senior Plus Net Assets $20,881,369 $19,761,970 Individual Plus Total Liabilities $22,042,956 $20,693,904 and Net Assets Household Household Plus 22% 11,227 Filoli Circle Members in 2020 43% (3,617 New Members) 1,490 20+ Year Members
26%
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 17 Epicurean Picnic photos by Drew Altizer Photography 18 Sponsors 105 Attendees $50,200 Raised for the Vegetable Garden Renovation An Epicurean Picnic Filoli held a socially distanced Epicurean Picnic in lieu of a traditional gala. Tables were spaced throughout the Garden lawns in accordance with public health guidelines. Each table came with a self-serve mini picnic for households and social bubbles to enjoy privately. A special thank you to Filoli’s Board of Directors and Development Committee, and Melon’s Catering & Events for helping us create this safe outdoor dining experience.
18 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Filoli 2020 Annual Report 19 The Drawing Room Redrawn
Drawing Room, 2018
Few rooms in the House have undergone as many significant changes as the Drawing Room. Enjoyed by Agnes Bourn as a music room and space for after-dinner conversations with friends, it never quite reflected its former glory in the years following Filoli’s public opening in 1977. Inspired by historic photos and letters from the Roth and Bourn eras, we began making improvements to the room in 2019, including floor refinishing and reintroducing furnishings and decorative touches Mezzotints Hung, 2019 found in the room’s original design. Following the grand reveal of the mezzotint collection in July 2019, only one final element was needed to fully restore the room’s grandeur. In October 2020, the return of buttery, light-yellow fabric wallcoverings and woven gimp trim completed the project. Visitors can now fully appreciate the Drawing Room’s spectacle while touring the home. This restoration was made possible entirely through donor support. A very special thank you to Brad Parberry, the Filoli volunteers, and Board President David Wollenberg, who matched volunteer contributions with a generous gift.
Wallcovering Reinstallation, 2020
20 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Filoli 2020 Annual Report 21 Planting Seeds in the Vegetable Garden
The historic Vegetable Garden once served as a source of produce for the Bourn and Roth families and Photo courtesy of KOPTERVISION the local community. For the past 40 years, this area has been closed to the public and cared for by staff as a cooperative garden with small yields of crops each week for personal use. Inspired by a desire to expand the visitor experience and better serve our community, we have embarked on an exciting new project to renovate the Vegetable Garden and open it for public access. The Vegetable Garden will celebrate the diverse cultures that have tended to these lands and be a place to reflect on one’s own relationship with food and gardens. It will be open daily and also serve as a production site for decorative plants, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Planned activities include classes, special events, and expanded storytelling through public programs. Leadership support from C. Preston Butcher, in honor of Carolyn Fulgham Butcher, and donors to our 2020 Fund-A-Need have made it possible to break ground in summer 2021. Fundraising for the Vegetable Garden will continue over the next year.
22 Filoli 2020 Annual Report DONOR SPOTLIGHT $340,000 Raised as of April 2021
Thank You to Our Generous Donors As of April 2021 Leadership Support In Honor of Carolyn Fulgham Butcher
Brian & Jenifer Beswick Pat Lawrence Patricia & Jim Brady Suzanne Legallet PRESTON BUTCHER AND Kelly & Tom Broderick Janice & Steve Meisel CAROLYN FULGHAM BUTCHER Melissa Buron & Stephen Stock Carol & Rich Moran Filoli has received a leadership Julie & Dennis Carlson Kara Newport & Verne Deason gift in honor of Carolyn Fulgham Donna & Eric Colson Bob & Meg Nibbi Butcher to support the Vegetable Garden. It will impact each Jacqueline Courtright Ron & Barb Peyton phase of the project and enable Patti Crisafi & Marshall Burgamy Barbara & Thomas Proulx Filoli to achieve strategic Carolyn & C. J. Daley Mike Reed objectives in the space at the Kathryn N. DeWitt Mr. Adam S. Rubinson highest level. Preston Butcher, who approached Board David & Elizabeth Doolin John Schmid & Ann O’Brien Keighran President David Wollenberg Ruth Ann Groves Laura & Richard Simonds in late 2020, shared with us Betsy & Stephen Hawley Marla Stark & Doug Collom that the gift was a surprise Christmas present for Carolyn Hillsborough Garden Club Leslie Witt & Ian Smith to commemorate her long-term LeAnn Katayama David A. Wollenberg dedication to Filoli through her Leslie & Charles King Woodside-Atherton Garden Club volunteerism and service on the Michael & Annalisa King Alan & Judy Zafran Board of Directors in the 1980s. Christine & Jeff Krolik
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 23 DONOR SPOTLIGHT
The Gentlemen’s Lounge
Filoli Archives
GREG AND SUE MELLBERG
Sue and I have enjoyed being The former Trophy Room, home of Lurline Roth’s collection of prized show horse trophies, was originally volunteers at Filoli for over 10 intended and decorated as a Gentlemen’s Lounge. William Bourn II, Filoli’s first owner and a skilled years. With the challenges of this past year, we felt this was a gambler, was known to invite close friends and business associates to play high-stakes games of chance good time to help support Filoli like pool and poker. even more in its mission as a In 2020, we began introducing original design elements to return the room to its traditionally wonderful community treasure. As an architect, I especially masculine appearance, serving as a contrast to the Drawing Room. The floors were restained to match enjoy the beautiful and historic their historic dark oak finish, a period-appropriate pool table was returned to the center of the room, and a architecture of the House. The fully playable felt-topped poker table was added to enhance the visitor experience. We also reinterpreted restoration of the Gentlemen’s the room to tell regional stories of William Bourn’s business interests and other stories that affected the Lounge will be a great improvement and help us share development and construction of the mid-Peninsula region and the Filoli estate, such as the California even more stories of its past. Gold Rush, the Empire Gold Mine, and the 1906 earthquake and fire. We have successfully completed fundraising for the Gentlemen’s Lounge. The remaining work includes wallcovering installation and artwork acquisitions. The restoration is scheduled for completion in summer 2021.
24 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Photo courtesy of KOPTERVISION
Site Master Plan Filoli is working with Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) and Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to develop a Site Master Plan that will guide infrastructure and capital improvements over the next 25 years. The improvements will enhance visitor amenities and the public’s understanding and enjoyment of this historic site. In February 2020, we commenced the planning process through two workshops held at Filoli focused on history, culture, historic preservation, and ecology and health. Due to the pandemic, three additional workshops were postponed along with planned site visits with NBW and ARG staff. Using feedback from the first two workshops and archival materials provided by Filoli, drafts of two core documents were received in the summer of 2020 that will be incorporated into the final plan—a Cultural Landscape Report and a Natural Resources Management Plan. Workshops are set to resume in September 2021 with completion of the final Site Master Plan scheduled for 2022. A very special thank you to Sand Hill Foundation for supporting our Site Master Plan work in 2020 with a generous grant.
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 25 Museum Object Collection Plan
The Museum Object Collection Plan serves as a guide for Filoli’s curatorial and interpretation staff in the long-term development, refinement, and care of Filoli’s permanent collection so it best reflects our mission and vision. Subcollections within Filoli’s Museum Object Collection include: Original furnishings and decorative objects Family portraiture Fine art connected to the Bourns’ Art Circle Historic garden objects Porcelain and ceramic objects Mezzotints Botanical art and florilegia
Under the Museum Object Collection Plan, we prioritize new acquisitions and retention using the following criteria: Assessment of historic significance Connection to Filoli, including peoples, places, or events from Filoli’s past Condition and object integrity Potential for interpretive use Relationship to our current collection and other state or regional collections
26 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Acquisition Highlights
Gentlemen’s Lounge Pool Table (Donated by Brad Parberry)
Antique Baroque-Style High-Back Chairs Soft-Paste Porcelain Statues (Donated by the Coonan Family) (Donated by Vena Tambellini)
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 27 Living Collections Plan
Filoli’s Living Collections Plan codifies our ongoing efforts to ensure thoughtful planning of the Garden to preserve its historic character while developing sustainable practices for the next 100 years. It sets standards for conservation, accessions, inventory management, garden mapping, and recordkeeping.
The Living Collections Filoli’s Living Collections encompass a diverse variety of plants on the property, including historic and general collections. The Historic Living Collections demonstrate the vision of the estate’s founding families and designers as well as trends and advances in horticulture during the estate’s occupancy. A number of plants are also grown for display, flower arranging material, interpretation and education, and evaluation. These more temporary collections advance our goal to promote horticulture and garden education.
28 Filoli 2020 Annual Report STAFF The Living Collections are cared for by the Horticulture department, which comprises three teams: Formal SPOTLIGHT Garden, Production, and Plant Collections. The horticulture staff works diligently each day to manage and maintain our plant collections. Regular activities include temperature checks, Garden walkthroughs, tree care and preventive maintenance, and monitoring of the propagation Greenhouses and irrigation systems.
Special Plant Collections at Filoli Camellias Ivy Daffodils Magnolias Fruit trees Roses Historic hedges Orchids Historic trees (examples: native oaks, Wisteria Camperdown elm, olives) Tropical plants JOHN CHAU, Irish yews PLANT RECORDS SPECIALIST I started at the end of 2020 as the Plant Records Specialist at Filoli, a new role to manage and maintain data on the extensive plant collections in the gardens and greenhouses. It is a pleasure to work in such an idyllic setting, seeing the diverse forms and functions plants can take, and making the beautiful and historically significant collections more accessible to colleagues and visitors.
Photo by Paul Jones
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 29 WEBSITE REDESIGN Making Filoli a Household Name
Facebook Followers Instagram Followers 20,000 25,000
20,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 Digital Media Specialist, Dani Hielscher, working hard on Filoli’s beautiful new 5,000 website! 5,000
0 0 The Filoli website relaunched 2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020 with a new design in November 2020. Input from visitors, members, donors, and volunteers was instrumental in creating a clean, streamlined design that both informs and inspires. The new site features YouTube Subscribers Website Views beautiful photos of the gardens 800 3,000,000 and estate, and seeks to educate 2,500,000 the public about all there is to 600 2,000,000 see and do at Filoli as they plan a visit or as they enjoy Filoli 400 1,500,000 from home. 1,000,000 200 500,000
0 0 2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020
30 Filoli 2020 Annual Report MSA Best Visual Merchandising Award Filoli’s Clock Tower Shop won its second Best Visual Merchandising Award from the Museum Store Association in August 2020. This award recognizes excellence in visual merchandising by an institution. Nominations are evaluated based on creative use of resources, collaboration, and how well the display extends the museum experience.
Filoli on Wheel of Fortune® Filoli has been the location for many films and TV series over the years. In May 2020, Filoli was a featured segment on Wheel Of Fortune® on ABC. The segment, which was filmed in 2019, featured Pat and Vanna in our lovely Garden.
New Directions in Garden Tourism Filoli was featured on the cover of New Directions in Garden Tourism by Richard W. Benfield.
2020 Innovation in Hospitality Award Filoli CEO Kara Newport was honored by the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau with the 2020 Innovation in Hospitality Award. This annual award recognizes leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry who have made substantial, innovative contributions to their organizations through the introduction of new ideas and methods. As Filoli continues to grow, we are committed to serving the public as a welcoming cultural center for all who come here for respite, relaxation, and recreation.
“Filoli is well on its way to becoming an internationally known destination, recognized for its leadership in sustainability and its dedication to diversity in its board, staff, volunteers, and visitors.” — John Hutar, President and CEO, San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 31 Connecting Our Rich History with a Vibrant Future
Future Relevance @linduhlooks, Instagram
New Interpretive Vision Filoli developed a new Interpretive Plan in 2020 that serves as a visitor Now engagement blueprint for the Artists & Designers organization. Our new interpretive Roths Agriculture & Land Management vision is visitor-centric and reflects our Sta Immigration & Migration commitment to: Bourns Industry Politics & War Expand stories to pre-Bourn and Socioeconomics California Arts & Culture Roth eras THEMESWater Geology Provide historical context to the BiodiversityAnimals Mexican Ranchers
development and care of the estate Ethnobotany Tell complete and authentic stories Spanish Settlers that acknowledge exclusion Offer opportunities for visitors to Indigenous People participate and share stories Deliver relevant and diverse programming and exhibitions Breadth
32 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Water at Filoli Filoli is situated in the San Mateo Creek watershed. As the population boomed in the mid-1800s, a political battle for water began. Crystal Springs Reservoir was built, followed by water being routed from Hetch Hetchy. William Bourn added multiple wells and water tanks to sustain the Formal Garden. Water needs increased as the Roths added a swimming pool and plant collections. Recognizing the need to conserve water — the new California gold — Filoli is committed to reducing water use in the Garden. Future conservation and restoration efforts in the natural areas will focus on creeks and ponds and how they support Filoli’s ecosystems.
Filoli’s 150,000 gallon domestic water tank at full capacity Filoli’s water reservoir is located on the Nature Preserve
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 33 Breathtaking Blooms by Deborah Shea
Perfect Love by Deborah Shea
Bay Area artist Deborah Shea painted personality and effervescence into the flowers of Filoli’s Garden, transforming pure pigments of pastel powder into vibrant plant portraits. Shea’s exhibition brought big, bright colors to the Visitor Center from March to September.
“I am inspired by the natural world. I love to capture all the beauty in florals — exploring the abstract shapes, finding the path of light, creating transparency, and building the luminous color of the flower centers and petals. Pastels have been my favorite medium since I was very young. Their wonderful, vibrant colors are my joy to share with others.”
— Deborah Shea
Deborah Shea was born into a family of artists and grew up in San Francisco. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Design at the University of California, Davis where she studied with Wayne Thiebaud and Roland Peterson. 34 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Breathtaking Blooms Rich Soil by Deborah Shea by Kristine Mays
“Shadow, silhouette, the rustling of trees, breeze on your face, sunshine warming your skin — evidence that you are not alone.”
— Kristine Mays
The Rich Soil sculpture exhibition by Kristine Mays graced the Garden from May to November, bringing new perspectives and conversations to our site. Ms. Mays, a Black female artist from San Francisco, drew inspiration for Rich Soil from the physical movement in Alvin Ailey’s dance composition “Revelation.” The exhibit consisted of 15 life-size sculptures of garments shaped in the human form. Each garment was made from thousands of pieces of wire hooked and looped together, embodying themes of resilience and perseverance—the need to push forward and thrive. The body of work honored the ancestors, those both remembered and forgotten, and spoke to identity—to questions of who we are, what we can do with our lives, and what impact our lives have on the world. These messages only increased in relevance and resonance as the country reckoned with COVID-19 and renewed calls for systemic change in the face of racial injustice. Following its well-received premiere at Filoli, Rich Soil is now a travelling exhibition and will be featured in Washington, DC at Hillwood Estate, Museums & Gardens from June 2021 to January 2022.
Rich Soil Photos by Jeff Bartee
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 35 Lunar New Year Percy’s Celebration of Life Seasons of Filoli
Staff Preparing for Howel at the Moon Seasons of Filoli
Rich Soil by Kristine Mays Art Walk STAFF SPOTLIGHT
RYAN G. PASCO, Our most successful CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Holidays to date! My family moved to California Holidays at Filoli brought bright cheer and calm from near Dayton, Ohio in 2019. I’ve been in nonprofit celebration in 2020. From late November to early fundraising for 12 years, January, we were open every day from 10am to mostly in museums and arts 8pm and welcomed a record-breaking 51,000 organizations, so I was really excited when I discovered the seasonal visitors. Guests enjoyed expanded job posting to work for a historic Garden Lights in new areas, including the house and public garden in Woodland Garden and Northwest Lawn Terraces. Woodside. I’ll never forget my The sounds of delighted children and parents first experience onsite:Holidays at Filoli, at night, and with my filled the air during Santa Days, and fire pits on the family! I am so thankful for this Woodland Garden Court served as a place to relax opportunity to work for such a with one of Filoli’s delicious signature libations, special organization and with such amazing co-workers. coffee, or hot chocolate from the Holiday Bar.
Photo by Jeff Bartee 38 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Photo Courtesy of KOPTERVISION
Photo by Jennifer Gomez
Photo by Jennifer Gomez Filoli 2020 Annual Report 39 Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Filoli deeply appreciates our wonderful community of supporters, whose gifts in 2020 were essential to remaining open and available as a place of respite, rejuvenation, and recreation in the midst of challenging and uncertain times. Contributions to the Annual Fund, Filoli Circle, special projects, and fundraising events are represented in the listings below. Donors are recognized by total giving in these categories based on donations received between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
$50,000+ Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Warren Spieker Anonymous (2) Mary & Kevin White David & Mikyong Wessel Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Moore Leslie Witt & Ian Smith Willem Racké Studio Brad Parberry David A. Wollenberg Woodside-Atherton Garden Club Alan & Judy Zafran $10,000 - $49,999 $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. & Mrs. Riley P. Bechtel $5,000 - $9,999 Irene & Alan Adler Cavallini Papers & Co. Architectural Resources Group Arleen Agricola & George Kellner Donna & Eric Colson Tina Caratan Leslie Airola-Murveit & Hy Murveit Carolyn & C. J. Daley Julie & Dennis Carlson Paul Althouse Don & Nancy DeFever Jaleh Daie & Roger Wyse Margie Baker Carol Duffield Ruth Ann Groves Beall Family Foundation Staffan & Margareta Encrantz Hillsborough Garden Club Bakir Begovic & Gretchen Schraeder Mary & Gary George Kurt & Alan Hoefer Brian & Jenifer Beswick IEQ Capital Hood & Strong LLP Carter & Amy Bick Jacque & John Jarve Suzanne Legallet Joanne Blokker National Trust for Historic Preservation Ann N. Lowry & John A. Perez Michele & Aimee Bosschart Carol & Rich Moran Janet & Carl Martin Lawrence & Berenice Brackett Bob & Meg Nibbi Nibbi Brothers General Contractors Kelly & Tom Broderick Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Barb & Win Seipp Melissa Buron & Stephen Stock Ron & Barb Peyton Seiler LLP Terri & William Butler Mr. Adam S. Rubinson Silicon Valley Community Foundation Shawn & Brook Byers Sand Hill Foundation Studio Shop Gallery Marilyn Byington The Capital Group Companies Charitable The Shirley Albright Trust Patricia R. Cabral
40 Filoli 2020 Annual Report DONOR Maryles Casto Connie & Bob Lurie Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Gordon Chamberlain Merrill Magowan Culture SPOTLIGHT Isobel Christensen Markkula Foundation The Oshay Family Foundation James Coker Philip Martin & Alicia Gutierrez Katharine S. Thompson Linda & Daniel Cooperman Sally & David Mayer Lisa Tough Leonore Daschbach John & Cynthia McClenahan Beatrice Undorte Jeffrey & Dayna Deaton Rebecca & Donald McKinney Kingsley & Lansing Wood Ann & John Doerr Tony & Linda Meier Stephen & Catherine Zelencik Nyna & Bill Dolby Janice & Steve Meisel David & Elizabeth Doolin Greg & Sue Mellberg $500 - $999 Anne & Gerald Down Melly Metcalf Anonymous (2) Michele Drake Lisa Miao & Wing Wong Elizabeth Jason Adams & Andrew Nancy & Stephen Drapkin Ronald Mickelsen Kibbey Rafe Du Bois & Brian Caselden Mrs. Terry Miller Julie & Rocky Allen Dana & Andy Eckert Sheri Moody Patricia Atassi Shirley Ely Jennifer Morla de Matran & Nilus de Joan Baez Yolanda Faile & Bill Pataky Matran Rebecca & Andrew Barfknecht Jeanne & Frank Fischer Maureen Morley & Robert Perkins Christine Bastian Jim & Betsy Fisher Carol Mueller & Robert Schultz Cathryn & Joseph Baylock Shari Flick Kara Newport & Verne Deason Scott Beardsley & Michele Park Robert Fountain Karen Nibbi Tammy & Steve Bené Gilead Sciences Melissa & Erik Olson Barbara Bessey Karen & Ned Gilhuly Mr. Richard Paterson Sue Bishop DON AND MARY SAVANT Charise Gillespie & Mikonos Vasquez Jeff & Mary Pickard Liza Bizzarro Kathleen & James Goldsmith Barbara & Thomas Proulx Katherine & Robert Burke Volunteering in the Filoli Nature Ms. Meredith Jo Goldsmith Nonie Ramsay Fred & Patricia Carter Education Program has been Mary Elena Goodan Jeanie Ritchie Joyce Castellino one of the most rewarding Lennie & Peter Gotcher Ana Roth Unice Chang & Harvey Fong experiences of a lifetime. I’ve Peter & Carol Grassi Nicole & Amir Rubin Kelly & Phillip Charnas grown to really admire Mrs. Matthew Greenberg Steve & Linda Sanchez Shannon Chi Joyce & Alan Hammel Don & Mary Savant Justin Chung & Lily Fu Roth for her generosity in Virginia Hammerness John Schmid & Ann O’Brien Keighran Kathleen Clifford making her gift of Filoli “to Catherine & Kevin Harvey Lila & Ronald Schmidt Glenn Cochran & William Kirby be preserved forever for your Ginger & Patrick Connolly Mr. & Mrs. Scott Haskins Barbara Schneider enjoyment.” And now more Betsy & Steven Hawley Anita Seipp Linda & Robert Connors than ever Filoli is being enjoyed Bill & Barbara Heil Mrs. Pearl Ann Seipp Eileen & Dan Conway Susan & Derek Hine Carol & Rand Selig Bill & Shannon Cook by an increasingly diverse Elizabeth & Zachary Hulsey Meryl & Robert Selig Deborah & James Coonan group of visitors of all ages and Jason Family Foundation Jean Shuler Diane Craddock & David Hogye backgrounds. Filoli is alive and Patti Crisafi & Marshall Burgamy Leslie & Charles King Laura & Richard Simonds thriving — a true gem of the Bay Michael & Annalisa King Charlot & Dennis Singleton Shannon Daly Jennifer Knowles & Thomas Vogele Jane Solomon Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Area and of California. Isa & Michael Kravitz Marla Stark & Doug Collom Mark & Christy Dawson Rose & Greg Land Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir Dale Djerassi Joan Lane Ben Stewart Marie & Peter Dorsey Heather Lerner & Jay Alexander Jan & John Stewart Kristin & Chris Douty Margaret & Craig London Don & Linda Sue Strand Tala Drzewiecki & Alex Bain
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 41 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Connie Easterling Jane Metcalfe Kimberly & Philip Summe Andrea & David Feinberg Shana & David Middler Christine Suppes Jim Felser Mr. Fred Middleton Judy & Erica Swanson Jane Ferrero Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Susan & Jim Sweeney Gayle Flanagan Mary Suzanne Missimer Edward & Pamela Taft Rosanne Foust & Jim Hartnett Betsy Morgenthaler Hannah & Jacky Tam Joel & Sharon Friedman Clare Murphy & Barbara Lawson Ann & Steven Terwilliger Allison & Stephen Garcia Glenda & Tom Murray Harry & Valerie Tierney Betsy Gates Joe Naylor Marilyn Tinderholt Cindy & Thomas Gherini Cynthia Nourse Joe Tobin Ingrid Gillette & Michelle Romasanta Denise O’Leary Kit Tobin Erin & Michael Gleason Michelle & Timothy Olson Town of Woodside Arts & Cultural Barbara Glynn Ann & Jim Olstad Commission Nancy Goebner Callista Osborn Michael Tufo Cari Goodrich Phyrne & Wendy Osborne Brandon Tulloch & Olympia Nguyen Douglas Graham Celeste & Hailey Pagan Tulloch Fred & Maggie Grauer Meredith & Robert Park Mary & John Wachtel Amy Greever & Laura Richardson Craig & Jill Pfeiffer Janet C. Wade Susan Grimes-Sweetland Philip Birnbaum Foundation Marianne Walters Diane & Mikael Hakansson Karin Rankin Rosemary Wang Jill Hanekamp & Magdalene Zier Andrea Richards Diane & Michael Wasson Carol & Don Hardesty Richard Ridgeway & Milan Petkovic William & Flora Hewlett Foundation SHERRY EASTWOOD-FALLS Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hendren Mrs. Catharine Claire Riggs & Mr. John John R. Williams AND DUNCAN FALLS Khristine & Gordon Holterman S. Witte Janne & J. William Wissel Weije Huang & Peijen Hsu Anmarie Roache Maureen Wolfe & Debbie Hawkins A peaceful calm comes over Martha Huettl Eldon & Barbara Robinson Steffani Woo me when Duncan and I visit. Hector Inzunza & David Stinson Grace Sanchez Caroline Zlotnick It’s just lovely. Filoli is good for Sheryl Johnson San Mateo County/Silicon Valley $250 - $499 the young, good for the elderly, Sven Kjaersgaard Convention & Visitors Bureau Norman & Patricia Koepernik Rebecca Schuett & Craig Benson Anonymous and good for all ages. Duncan Ann Kough & John Kennedy Larry & Pam Schwab George Anastas and I always look forward to the Christine Krolik Deneb Semprum & Carlos Bustamante Meghan Barker seasonal flowers. We love Filoli Jean Lii Cailean & Robert Sherman Marisa & Robert Bejarano so much. Claranne Long Sidenblad Donor Fund Brian & Glynnis Belchers Chris Lorway & John Austin Thomas & Linda Siino John & Virginia Beman Hazel Louie Dr. J. H. Silveira Belinda A. Berry Kevin Lynch & Margaret Carlson-Lynch Frederick Smith Connie & Mark Bowles Margaret Madding James & Mary Smith Julia Cherry Bridget & Brian Madigan Michael A. Smith Angie Chiappa Gretchen Mair & Carolyn Harnish Denise & Mike Souza Jacqueline Courtright Malgorzata Markowska & Max Daneri Ms. Jackie Speier Robin Cox Shirley Matteson Larry & Rene Springfield Judith Dean & Ben Encisco Kirsten & Timothy McCarthy Mary Anne Stergion & Gina Schmidt Julie Bly DeVere Jim & Sarah McCarthy Sue & Peter Stern Dianne Devlin Craig McCartney & Joan Zuckerman Erin Storm & Patrick Andersson Eileen & Christopher DiGiorgio James & Peggy McClenahan Pat & Bob Suggs Valerie Dubois Patricia Meredith & Hilery Richardson Angelika & Alen Sultan Afaf Dudum
42 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Miluna & Reto Fausch Marie Baldisseri Dana Ellingen & Nora Mason Ceseli & Hugh Foster France Bark Miriam Engel “Whenever I am at Filoli Jacob Frenz Sharon Becker Harriet Erbes Eugene & Anna Goldfarb Alicia Bellinger Gayle Etienne I feel like I have entered Joanne Goldstein Robba Benjamin Richard & Gretchen Evans Deborah Gordon Ellen Berryhill Chandler Evans an alternate Bay Area Dennis & Arleen Gordon Diana Beuttler Gerald & Linda Feeney Deborah Griffith Daryl Black Bronya Feldmann universe, one where Mary Ann Grilli Gail Block Cynthia & Noel Fitzgibbon Kathy Grogan Patricia Brady Deborah Flaherty time slows down, where Kathleen & Philip Gust Helen Breck Karen Fleming Anne Hambly Brent & Becky’s Bulbs Mary Flint people stop to talk to Patricia Hraba & Kristen Phillips Kathleen & Daniel Brenzel Kirby Fong John & Jane Johnson Roberta Brokaw Gordon & Cynthia Garb each other, and where Chris Keller Barbara Brownson Renata Gasperi Elizabeth Kennedy Jan Busa Sally Glaser & David Bower you literally stop to smell Lisa & Bob Konigsberg Kelly & Alex Cabezon April & Dan Glatt Pat Lawrence Catriona & Ryan Cairns Susan Gould & Jane Reynolds the flowers.” Gina Lin James & Philipa Caldwell Richard & Mary Grady Pedro Martins Lesley & Brad Canfield Joan Graham Nancy Mathews & Emily Smith Anne & Jim Cashman Amy Gregor — Theresa Jacquelynn Maxon & Richard Kirchner Michele Cavander Patricia Griffin Janet McDonald Joan Centofanti Silvia Gross William & Muriel McGee Rick Cerf Candace Gularte Susan Morrison Steven & Karin Chase Jim Guthrie Carlos Padilla Alice Chiala Meg Haggerty Walter Roth Johanna Chu Eric & Elaine Hahn Ruth Schweickhardt Beth & Jim Claywell Kathleen Hahn-Davidson & Carl Constance Sevier Lisa Cohen Davidson Louise Tarleton Mr. R. Frank Coltart, Jr. David Hanabusa Suzanne Taunt Susan Comartin Tracy Harcourt Kathy Thomas Faustine Comstock Lauri Harper Trudi Tuban Irene Cortinaz Rebecca Haseleu Barry & Jody Turkus Bridget Coughran Linda Hayes & Janelle Allen Diana Valerio Cris Crawford Jeff Heimbuck Jim & Sharon Walker John Daul Tom Hertenstein & Elizabeth Holly Florian Davos Sherratt $100 - $249 Barbara DeLaurant Heising-Simons Foundation Anonymous (4) Michael & Josephine Demeter Margaret Herzen Adonna Amoroso Rebecca Dering Jeff Hilbert Peggy Anderson Jane Dew Debbie Hirth Stephanie Anderson William Diebel Marc Hopkins Fe Araullo James Diederich Penny Hubbard Modrite Archibeque Carrie Drake Kathleen Hughes Atherton Garden Guild Patty Dunlap Shireen Irvine-Perry & Elspeth Noble Elizabeth Avakian Gloria Edwards Martha Jacobsen Terri Bailard Michele Efron Julia Jaroch
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 43 Bob & Kathy Jaunich Christian Pomodoro Elizabeth Susskind “A must see: the house Janet Jezek Maribeth Portz Margaret Tao Peggy Johnson George Prendergast & David Edwards Robert & Melania Terkelson and the gardens are Wendy Khoshnevis Kathy Prescott Roxane Thompson Jacqueline Kisslinger Barbara & Charles Preuss Monet Thomson beautiful! I love my visits David & Marianne Kristofferson Linda Prince June Tilton Naomi & Bennett Kuhn Virginia Proceviat Jean Toonen each time, whatever the Jacquetta Lannan Renee Prosen Marilyn Travis Adrien Lanusse & Kenneth Cerniglia Susannah Rake Nancy Tronson season or the weather. It is Martha Larwood Carla Rayacich & Caroline Cubero Agneta Turner Kathy Lavezzo Rita Redfern Brian Turner & Merritt Watts interesting to understand Joan Lawler Mike Reed John Tust Karen & Steve Leary Philip Reilly & Judith Hasko Elizabeth Tyree-Taylor the life of the people Patricia Lee & Steven Hoffman Donald Riehl Jeanine Valadez Hui Lin Sarah & Doug Rivers Teresa VanGeem who lived there. Always Jane Lombard Gary Robinson Nancy Waldeck Gayla Lorthridge Josephine & Alfred Romine Judith Walker a pleasure to return to Virginia & Jim Lyons Jane Rosen Liz & Edward J Watson Marcie Maffei Martha Ross Nancy Wilke Filoli.” Marissa Martin Catherine & Mark Roos Alvin & Janice Wilkins Valerie Matonis Suellen & Don Rottiers Nancy & Tom Young Alice & Eric Matson Janet & Bobby Roxas Mike & Sharon Youngberg — Nadia Rouis Debra Matsuhiro Kevin Ruane Claire Ying Zhou & Xin Liu Mary Anna Matsumoto Inslee Rude Svetlana Zhuravleva & Valeriy Zhuravlev Karen Mazzilli Philip Sanfilippo & Loren Mahon Kathleen McCahill Karen Sanford FILOLI CIRCLE Karen & George McCown Doris Santana Visionary Tracy McCullough Phyllis Scaduto Staffan & Margareta Encrantz Kevin McHenry Harvey Schmit Rauer Meyer Annette Rosanna Schroeder & Benjamin Benefactor Donna & Eric Colson Ann Miller Schroeder Kurt & Alan Hoefer Thomas Moretti Janie Scott Jacque & John Jarve Janet Mosser Susanne M. Seebauer Brad Parberry Ramona Muniz Judi Seip Sondra Murphy Karen Shane & Paul Wyss Roth Frank Myers Irene Shelchuk Leslie Airola-Murveit & Hy Murveit Valerie Nagle Alba Sherin Lawrence & Berenice Brackett Emily Naunheim & David Abrams Wesley D. Smith Don & Nancy DeFever Steven Newton Marilyn Smith Catherine & Kevin Harvey Diana Nicholus Joanne Smith Ernest Heinzer Peter Nichter Peter Soracco Ann N. Lowry & John A. Perez Gayle & Erica Nickel Kristin Sorensen Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Moore Susan Ogle Sheila Spieller Bourn Diana Parham Paige Sprincin Irene & Alan Adler Leona Peery & Nancy Hutcheon Lucia & Steve Steinhilber Arleen Agricola & George Kellner Lois Peterson Maureen Sullivan & Dino Chiavegato Paul Althouse Patti Plummer Alan & Jenny Sun Bakir Begovic & Gretchen Schraeder
44 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Carter & Amy Bick Barbara Bessey Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hendren FILOLI CIRCLE C. Preston & Carolyn Butcher Michele & Aimee Bosschart Khristine & Gordon Holterman SPOTLIGHT Shawn & Brook Byers Katherine & Robert Burke Weije Huang & Peijen Hsu Marilyn Byington Terri & William Butler Martha Huettl James Coker Tina Caratan Hector Inzunza & David Stinson Leonore Daschbach Fred & Patricia Carter Sheryl Johnson Nyna & Bill Dolby Joyce Castellino Sven Kjaersgaard Anne Down & Judi Ender Gordon Chamberlain Jennifer Knowles & Thomas Vogele Rafe Du Bois & Brian Caselden Kelly & Phillip Charnas Norman & Patricia Koepernik Dana & Andy Eckert Shannon Chi Ann Kough & John Kennedy Jeanne & Frank Fischer Justin Chung & Lily Fu Isa & Michael Kravitz Jim & Betsy Fisher Glenn Cochran & William Kirby Suzanne Legallet Charise Gillespie & Mikonos Vasquez Ginger & Patrick Connolly Chris Lorway & John Austin Meredith Goldsmith & Rebecca Linda & Robert Connors Kevin Lynch & Margaret Carlson-Lynch Goldsmith Freedman Eileen & Dan Conway Margaret Madding Mary Elena Goodan Deborah & James Coonan Bridget & Brian Madigan Peter & Carol Grassi Diane Craddock & David Hogye Gretchen Mair & Carolyn Harnish Matthew & Doris Greenberg Carolyn & C. J. Daley Sapna & Apurva Marfatia Ruth Ann Groves Carolyn & Gordon Davidson Malgorzata Markowska & Max Daneri Elizabeth & Zachary Hulsey Mark & Christy Dawson Shirley Matteson Joan Lane Julie Bly DeVere Kirsten & Timothy McCarthy Heather Lerner & Jay Alexander Ann & John Doerr Jim & Sarah McCarthy Merrill Magowan Kristin & Chris Douty Craig McCartney & Joan Zuckerman Philip Martin & Alicia Gutierrez Tala Drzewiecki & Alex Bain James & Peggy McClenahan JUSTIN CHUNG AND LILY FU Sally & David Mayer Andrea & David Feinberg Janice & Steve Meisel John & Cynthia McClenahan Jim Felser Patricia Meredith & Hilery Richardson We discovered Filoli while Rebecca & Donald McKinney Shari Flick Ronald Mickelsen looking for hiking trails on Tony & Linda Meier Rosanne Foust & Jim Hartnett Shana & David Middler Google Maps. We decided to Sheri Moody Joel & Sharon Friedman Shauna Mika & Rick Callison check it out and fell in love with Maureen Morley & Robert Perkins Ayako & Glenn Fukudome Carol & Rich Moran Bob & Meg Nibbi Allison & Stephen Garcia Carol Mueller & Robert Schultz the idyllic setting and lovingly Melissa & Erik Olson Betsy Gates Clare Murphy & Barbara Lawson maintained estate. Touched Jeanie Ritchie Mary & Gary George Joe Naylor that this special place had been Nicole & Amir Rubin Cindy & Thomas Gherini Kara Newport & Verne Deason made available for the public to Jane Solomon Ingrid Gillette & Michelle Romasanta Denise O’Leary enjoy, we became members to Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir Erin Gleason & Barbara Berberian Michelle & Timothy Olson Katharine S. Thompson Barbara Glynn Ann & Jim Olstad help Filoli persist in its mission Lisa Tough Kathleen & James Goldsmith Callista Osborn of helping all people honor Mary & Kevin White Fred & Maggie Grauer Phyrne & Wendy Osborne nature and appreciate beauty Heritage Amy Greever & Laura Richardson Celeste & Hailey Pagan in everyday life. During the Susan Grimes-Sweetland Meredith & Robert Park Julie & Rocky Allen pandemic, it’s been a welcome Diane & Mikael Hakansson Mr. Richard Paterson Patricia Atassi Joyce & Alan Hammel Craig & Jill Pfeiffer escape for our little family. Joan Baez Virginia Hammerness Nonie Ramsay Margie Baker Thank you to all who have made Jill Hanekamp & Magdalene Zier Karin Rankin Rebecca & Andrew Barfknecht this possible! Carol & Don Hardesty Richard Ridgeway & Milan Petkovic Christine Bastian Bill & Barbara Heil Anmarie Roache Tammy & Steve Bené
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 45 Eldon & Barbara Robinson LEGACY SOCIETY Table Sponsors Ana Roth & David Shearer Roy & Mark Chambers-Bray Carolyn & C. J. Daley Grace Sanchez Donna & Eric Colson Carol & Rich Moran Lila & Ronald Schmidt Paula W. Little Ron & Barb Peyton Rebecca Schuett & Craig Benson Oliver McComas, Jr. Mary & Kevin White Anita Seipp David A. Wollenberg Leslie Witt & Ian Smith Barb & Win Seipp Couple Sponsors Carol & Rand Selig EPICUREAN PICNIC Marilyn Byington Meryl & Robert Selig SPONSORS Don & Nancy DeFever Deneb Semprum & Carlos Bustamante Supporting Sponsors Yolanda Faile & Bill Pataky Cailean & Robert Sherman Donna & Eric Colson Rose & Greg Land Jean Shuler Carolyn & C. J. Daley Janet & Carl Martin Dr. J. H. Silveira Cavallini & Co. David & Mikyong Wessel Laura & Richard Simonds David A. Wollenberg James & Mary Smith Wine Sponsors Denise & Mike Souza Table Sponsors Gratus Vineyards Larry & Rene Springfield Jaleh Daie & Roger Wyse Moran Manor Vineyards Mary Anne Stergion & Gina Schmidt Mary & Gary George In-Kind Contributions for Sue & Peter Stern IEQ Capital Special Events Carol & Rich Moran Kendra Stewart & Tim Stannard Bright Event Rentals Nibbi Brothers General Contractors Erin Storm & Patrick Andersson Gratus Vineyards Ron & Barb Peyton Pat & Bob Suggs Hensley Event Resources Ana Roth Kimberly & Philip Summe Melons Catering & Events Seiler LLP Judy & Erica Swanson Moran Manor Vineyards Studio Shop Gallery Susan & Jim Sweeney Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events Photo by Drew Altizer Photography David & Mikyong Wessel & Edward & Pamela Taft Red Car Wine Ann & Steven Terwilliger Architectural Resources Group Carolyn & CJ Daley at the Epicurean Picnic Scheid Family Wines Mary & Kevin White Harry & Valerie Tierney See’s Candies Leslie Witt & Ian Smith Michael Tufo Taste Catering Brandon Tulloch & Olympia Nguyen Wine Sponsors Tulloch Moran Manor Vineyards VEGETABLE GARDEN Mary & John Wachtel Red Car Wine RENOVATION Rosemary Wang Scheid Family Wines Leadership Support Diane & Michael Wasson Woodside Farm Vineyard Provided by Joy & Dave West C. Preston Butcher John R. Williams HOLIDAYS OPENING In Honor of Leslie Witt & Ian Smith NIGHT SPONSORS Carolyn Fulgham Butcher Maureen Wolfe & Debbie Hawkins David A. Wollenberg Supporting Sponsors Tina Caratan Steffani Woo Contributors as of April 2021 Cavallini & Co. Kingsley & Lansing Wood Brian & Jenifer Beswick Donna & Eric Colson Jeff Yoder Patricia & Jim Brady Mary & Gary George Nancy & Tom Young Kelly & Tom Broderick Hood & Strong LLP Alan & Judy Zafran Melissa Buron & Stephen Stock David A. Wollenberg Caroline Zlotnick Julie & Dennis Carlson Donna & Eric Colson Jacqueline Courtright
46 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Patti Crisafi & Marshall Burgamy David A. Wollenberg DRAWING ROOM Carolyn & C. J. Daley Matching Gift in Honor of Filoli RENOVATION Kathryn N. DeWitt Volunteers 2019-2021 David & Elizabeth Doolin Project Contributors John Alger Ruth Ann Groves Alicia Bellinger Claudia Argyres Betsy & Stephen Hawley Marcie & Jim Bertram Margie Baker Hillsborough Garden Club Liza Bizzarro Marcie & Jim Bertram LeAnn Katayama Gail Block Liza Bizzarro Leslie & Charles King Connie & Mark Bowles Gail Block Michael & Annalisa King Linda Caprini Joan Bowersock Christine & Jeff Krolik Unice Chang & Harvey Fong Connie & Mark Bowles Pat Lawrence Cris Crawford Elaine Burns Suzanne Legallet Catherine Davis Marilyn Byington Janice & Steve Meisel Don & Nancy DeFever Carolyn & C. J. Daley Carol & Rich Moran Kay Diesner Kay Diesner Kara Newport & Verne Deason Norma Joy Ettin Nancy & Stephen Donaldson Bob & Meg Nibbi Janet Filippi Michele Drake Ron & Barb Peyton Cynthia & Noel Fitzgibbon MaryGrace Feehan Barbara & Thomas Proulx Carol & Don Hardesty Rick Ferguson Mike Reed Betsy & Stephen Hawley Del & Susan Fillmore Mr. Adam S. Rubinson Susan & Derek Hine Cynthia & Noel Fitzgibbon John Schmid & Ann O’Brien Keighran B. Jean Kosh Mark Gathmann Laura & Richard Simonds Naomi & Bennett Kuhn Kathy Gillis Marla Stark & Doug Collom Martha Larwood Sue Givens-Befu & Jon Befu Leslie Witt & Ian Smith Janet McDonald Shlomit & Ehud Gordon David A. Wollenberg Photo by Jeff Bartee Greg & Sue Mellberg Betsy & Stephen Hawley Woodside-Atherton Garden Club Maureen Morley & Robert Perkins Carolyn Hewes Carl & Janet Martin at the Holidays Opening Night Alan & Judy Zafran Glenda & Tom Murray Mary & Gordon Hillyard GENTLEMEN’S LOUNGE Maureen Murray-Fox Judy & Wayne Hooper RENOVATION Cynthia Nourse Nellie Hungerford Renette Robillard Joan Jordan 2020-2021 Suellen & Don Rottiers Chris Keller Architectural Resources Group Phyllis Scaduto B. Jean Kosh Assessment of Historic Finishes Susanne M. Seebauer Naomi & Bennett Kuhn Donna & Eric Colson Nancy Shannon Martha Larwood Chandelier Restoration Laura & Richard Simonds Suzanne Legallet Period Poker Table Carol Surrell Janet McDonald Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Diana McDonough National Trust for Historic Preservation Culture Donna L. Mollenhauer Chandelier Restoration Ann & Steven Terwilliger Susan Monahan Brad Parberry The Oshay Family Foundation Maureen Morley & Robert Perkins Period Pool Table Lisa Thompson National Trust for Historic Preservation Artistic Pieces Marilyn Travis Patricia & Mark Nottingham Trudi Tuban Cynthia Nourse Willem Racké Studio Nancy Wilke Terri Osborne Redrawing the Wallpaper Nancy Palmer Assisting with Wood Finishes Brad Parberry
Filoli 2020 Annual Report 47 Marilyn Reed Hans & Clara Feske MATCHING GIFT Renette Robillard Alma & John Hansen COMPANIES Phyllis Scaduto Kristen & Matthew Hayward Adobe Susanne M. Seebauer Norma Hoch Apple Carol & Rand Selig Mac Hyde Applied Materials Nancy Shannon David & Christine Lafranconi Autodesk Laura & Richard Simonds Silvina Leonardi Capital Group Sara Spang & David Bar-Gadda Ron Mayeda Cisco Systems Carol Surrell Raymond McKenzie & Matt Homier Envestnet Ann & Steven Terwilliger Grace Mitchell Equinix Company Lisa Thompson Moran Manor Vineyards Google Trudi Tuban Maureen Morley & Robert Perkins #HalfMyDAF Diane & Michael Wasson Kara Newport & Verne Deason Heising-Simons Foundation Nancy Wilke Lisa & Nishad Pai IBM Elaine Wismer Ginger Silverman Microsoft Mr. David A. Wollenberg Paula Skinner Netflix Jane Wong Bonnie Stevenson Network for Good Laurence & Lisa Wuerstle Wesley Thompson Nintendo of America Heidi Werder YOUTH PROGRAMS NVIDIA Pacific Gas & Electric Company Sue Bishop DONORS TO THE FILOLI Salesforce Donna & Eric Colson COLLECTIONS Wells Fargo Don & Nancy DeFever Architectural Resources Group William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Patty Dunlap Denise & John Bates Christel Fliss James & Deborah Coonan Jacquelynn Maxon & Richard Kirchner Nyna & Bill Dolby Matthew Greenberg Jeffrey Eid Don & Linda Sue Strand Ernst Benary of America, Inc. Rocky Sharma Nancy Federman & Ashley Trudeau Hannah & Jacky Tam Sara & Cliff Friedlander Beatrice Undorte Kathy Gillis David A. Wollenberg Merel Glaubiger Connie Hawkins PERCY MEMORIAL FUND Suzanne Legallet Anonymous (8) Sonia McLellan David & Lesley Barron Don McPhail Bo Begole Lurline & Michael Menzies Bonnie Bertelsen PanAmerican Seed Carolyn Bierman Brad Parberry Jill Brock Sakata Seed America, Inc. Tina Caratan Christine Soenksen Steven & Karin Chase Studio Shop Gallery Johanna Chu Vena Tambellini Jaleh Daie & Roger Wyse Liz & Edward J. Watson Sue Dambrosio Willem Racké Studio Michele Drake Kathleen Dugan
48 Filoli 2020 Annual Report Photo by Olivia Richards Filoli 2020 Annual Report 49 Ways to Give
Annual Fund Filoli Circle Vegetable Garden Special Projects The Annual Fund makes the entire The Filoli Circle represents a Filoli has been a continuously Special projects at Filoli provide Filoli experience possible! From deep connection and level of productive agricultural estate many opportunities for you to meet the daily care and maintenance of engagement in our mission and for over 100 years. The Vegetable your philanthropic goals. From the grounds and our collections to programs. Circle members enjoy Garden will be a space to share horticulture and groundskeeping public programs and events that exclusive benefits, like concierge new stories of these lands, to preservation and sustainability inspire visitors every season, these services, special seasonal events, celebrate diverse cultures, and to visitor access and infrastructure gifts support our greatest needs. extra discounts, and additional reflect on one’s own relationship to youth education programs, premium benefits. Filoli Circle with foods and gardens. Gifts will all special projects support memberships are 100% tax- support physical improvements, our commitment to serve as a deductible. Join or upgrade your landscaping, and program community resource. To learn more membership at any time during the development as we open this about current projects and ways year to access more of what Filoli historic Garden area to the public. to make an impact at Filoli, please has to offer! contact our Development office.
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Gala in the Garden Legacy Society Corporate In-Kind Contributions Enjoy the formal Garden in a Follow in the footsteps of the Partnerships to Filoli’s Museum more intimate setting with a Bourn and Roth families to Corporate partnerships at Collection delicious dinner, cocktails, and ensure that the historic estate Filoli offer your company the Filoli’s collections document the entertainment. Gala in the Garden is preserved and relevant for opportunity to market your brand, history of the estate, the land, and is Filoli’s annual fundraising the next century. Planned gifts advance corporate citizenship the surrounding area, offering our event and special opportunity to provide immediate donor benefits goals, and support this Bay Area visitors a tangible way to connect support our mission through the while leaving a lasting personal treasure and the communities the past and future. In-kind Fund-A-Need. A portion of every legacy that ensures Filoli’s vibrant who come here for education and contributions and gifts of funds table sponsorship and ticket is a future. Legacy Society members enjoyment. Seasonal, event, and enhance our storytelling and tax-deductible donation to Filoli’s receive special recognition and in-kind opportunities are available! exhibitions, and ensure that our general fund. engagement opportunities. holdings reflect Filoli’s continuing mission and vision.
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