Events & Workshops

May Day Posies

May 1, 2020 - Filoli Mansion, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

May Day originated as a festival celebrating spring and Floralia, the Roman goddess of flowers. Over time it evolved into a day to gift flowers and treats to neighbors and friends. This May 1, make beautiful spring posies to combine with a special treat from Filoli. A posy is a message bouquet, a ‘greeting card’ made of flowers and herbs. Discover all the heartfelt messages you can send and give to another by using the language of flowers! You’ll make one for yourself and one to gift to a friend. All materials are included in the registration fee.

Authors on the Move!

March 14, 2020- Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Authors on the Move supports the Library’s Summer Reading Program and the Foundation’s operations! Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a four-course meal from the Hyatt Regency’s farm-to-fork menu, unlimited wine, conversations with two regional authors at their table, a keynote presentation by Susan Orlean, and a live auction featuring opportunities to win one-time author experiences. The Avid Reader Bookstore will offer all titles for purchase the night of the event.

Arranging with Orchids

January 25, 2020 - Filoli Mansion, Woodside, Ca

Learn the techniques and get inspiration when making flower arrangements with cut orchids.  From all their shapes, colors and sizes, discover new ways to showcase these spectacular blooms like an expert.

Creative Containers

March 28, 2020

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Filoli Mansion -86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062

Never bore your flowers again! This class focuses on all things that can contain flower arrangements. You’ll be surprised to learn and feel inspired to venture out the box when it comes to displaying your flowers in the fun, whimsical, and elegant container ideas.