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Filoli Yule: Woodside's grand mansion celebrates winter in style

Sunset, Dec, 2004 by Marcia Williamson

Filoli--the impeccably landscaped Woodside estate now owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation--is famous for its spring and summer gardens. But the estate's short, stylish winter season makes it an excellent place to do holiday shopping in elegant surroundings. Holiday Traditions at Filoli runs November 27 through December 4 and has the mansion decked out in garlands and 18-foot Christmas trees. The easiest way to take in the show is to join one of Filoli's At Home Shopping Days (Nov 28-Dec 3), during which you can browse (and buy) while enjoying live music in the main house. Seated luncheons are also offered during the shopping days. Finally, four children's parties, to be attended by Santa and his missus, will be held December 4. These may inspire one nagging question: After visiting Filoli, why would Santa and Mrs. Claus want to go back to the North Pole?

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Filoli Yule: Woodside's grand mansion celebrates winter in style

Sunset, Dec, 2004 by Marcia Williamson

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