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September and October 

2006 

Special Features 

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Autumn Celebration 

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Fruit Tart Cook-Off 

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Friends of Filoli 

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Table of Contents 

President’s Message 

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From Our Library .... Page 2 

Volunteer Information 

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Education Programs 

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Program and Event 

Calendar ........... Pages 8 - 9 

Membership Information 

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Registration Form ... Page 15 

Visitor Services .. Back Cover 


Saturday, October 7, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

f i l o l i 

highlights 

NEW! 

Opportunities 

for Volunteering 

See page 13


President’s Message 

Summer is in full swing at 

Filoli and we have been very 

busy. Jazz has begun and 

we had our first Twilight 

Stroll, which everyone 

thoroughly enjoyed. Our 

Summer Festival was a 

fun filled family event. Jan 

Roth did a great job as chair 

providing the families who 

attended with a variety of 

entertainment and a delicious 

barbecue lunch on the tennis 

court. The Summer Evening 

Party, chaired by Connie 

French, had “Pearls of the Orient” as its theme. It gave our 

guests a chance to relax and stroll through the House and 

Gardens and then have a wonderful dinner and even a little 

dancing! Thanks to everyone involved in these events. You 

make Filoli the special place that it is. 

A special thanks to Filoli’s employees and volunteers who 

did such a great job with the American Public Garden 

Association’s annual meeting. Filoli was one of the hosts 

of this event and it gave us a chance to show off the many 

facets of Filoli. The gardens at Filoli play such an important 

part in who we are. “Flowers in the Home” and the Botanical 

Art Exhibition gave everyone a chance to appreciate the role 

flowers and art play at Filoli. We are very proud to have 

our own Filoli Florilegium as well as the Banks Florilegium 

to display for our guests. I hope everyone had a chance to 

view these beautiful collections. 

Please take some time to come to Filoli and enjoy all that 

we have to offer. Tour the house and wander through the 

gardens, noticing all the effort that has gone into preserving 

Filoli, making it such a wonderful country estate for all to 

enjoy. I look forward to seeing you! 

– Sue Givens, President, Friends of Filoli 

Annual Garden 

& Plant Shop 

Sale! 

Come to our End 

of the Year Sale. 

50% off 

selected Garden Shop items. 

~ All Plants 50% off ~ 

Sale begins Tuesday, October 17 

and ends Saturday, October 28 

Garden Shop Hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

*Halloween & Thanksgiving Sale October 26 - 28 

September and October 2006, Filoli Highlights 

by Bob Mitchell 

From our 

Library 

We are all familiar with the wonderful collection of books 

and printed reference material available to all members 

of Friends of Filoli (FOF) in the Friends library, but many 

are yet unaware of a treasury of videotapes specifically 

produced for use by volunteers and other members of 

FOF. 

Located in a drawer directly beneath the television set in 

the Friends Library there are over 40 titles covering the 

history of Filoli and those who called Filoli their home. 

There is also a video tour of Friends taking a tour of 

the Empire Mine in Grass Valley, where gold from the 

mine played a major role in the acquisition of the Bourn 

family wealth that ultimately resulted in the creation of 

Filoli. The documentary takes you on a guided tour of 

the Empire Mine, the magnificent grounds, the recreation 

center and the Empire cottage which was the part-time 

residence of the Bourn family. 

Also don’t miss the room by room tour of the Filoli 

mansion by Tom Rogers, curator of the Filoli mansion. 

Be sure you catch Tom’s blooper reel which follows the 

original production. 

The library also features interviews with members of 

the families including Bill Roth and his sisters, Lurline 

Coonan and Berenice Spalding as well as A.W.B. (Billy) 

Vincent and W. Alston Hayne. In a private taping session, 

Timmie Gallagher narrates to her fabulous collection of 

Filoli historic slides some never before shown publicly. 

Some of the pioneers in the FOF organization are also 

featured in videos, including Sally MacBride, Lucy 

Dobson, Donna Peterson (interviewed by Susan Hine), 

Maureen Smith and Victor Thompson Also available are 

all of the Tom and Lucy yearly updates. 

Latest additions include an interview between Tom 

Rogers and Timmie Gallagher, plus Bill Roth’s return to 

Filoli and his conversation with his sisters, Lurline and 

Berenice. 

The videotapes are available on a seven day loan basis 

to all members of FOF. A binder containing a complete 

index and descriptions of all Filoli Production tapes is 

available in the Friend’s Library. 

All FOF video productions are produced and directed by 

Bob Mitchell with a lot of help from his friends. 

Mary Cook 

House and Garden Docent 

Elizabeth W. Southwood 

Volunteer 

In Memoriam 

Robert Peepari 

Volunteer 

Chuck Stewart 

Volunteer

Sharing Nature’s Horn of 

Plenty: Autumn Festival at Filoli 

Admission: $15 

members, $20 nonmembers, 

$5 for 

children 5-17, and 

free for children 

under 5. 

Lunch available from 

11:30 am to 2:00 pm: 

$15 for adults and $8 

for children. Please 

reserve in advance. 


Saturday, October 7 10:00 am to 3:30 pm 

Family fun doesn’t 

have to stop at the 

end of summer. Mark 

your calendars and make your 

reservation now for Filoli’s annual 

Fall Festival. Sample some of 

Filoli’s rare and non-commercially 

grown apples and pears, as well as 

other treats made from our heritage 

fruits. Enjoy lunch on the Tennis 

Court while listening to live music. 

Experience an old-fashioned 

hayride and special craft activities 

including pumpkin carving or have 

a balloon animal made just for you. 

Learn about Filoli’s history through 

docent-led tours of our orchards 

and nature trails. There will also 

be special exhibits featuring Filoli’s 

first people, the Ohlone, and Filoli’s 

fine feathered friend, the Western 

Bluebird. Don Burns will be on 

hand to answer your gardening 

questions and the mansion will be 

open and decorated with autumninspired 

floral arrangements. 

-Alison Morr Kolozsi, Chair and 

Ken Carlson, Co-Chair 

Filoli Fruit Cook-Off 

In celebration of Filoli’s fruit collection, Autumn at Filoli will feature 

a pie and tart cook-off. Thus far we have received approximately 25 

of the 60 entries we would like. The categories of Apple/Pear pies 

and tarts, and Citrus tarts are halfway filled. Please submit your entry 

inquiry by September 15. 

Entries will be judged during the event and prizes will be given at 

noon in the Visitor’s Center. Questions and submissions can be sent to 

Jim Salyards at greenhouse@filoli.org or please see the Events section 

of the Filoli website, www.Filoli.org, for details. 

Garden Shop 

Fall Sale Beginning 

October 7th 

The shop is ready for Fall, 

Halloween and Thanksgiving. 

You won’t believe all the 

fabulous witches, cats and 

ghosts to take home. New 

turkey plates and napkins 

will make your family 

Thanksgiving dinner a real 

celebration! 

October 7 th will be here soon 

and we will have a great sale! 

This year we will be cleaning 

the Garden Shop to get ready 

for Holiday Traditions, so we 

will have more on sale. 

The back porch of the house 

will have wonderful holiday 

gifts and ornaments at super 

savings. Don’t miss it! 

Fall is such a wonderful time 

at Filoli we know you’ll want 

to visit. 

September and October 2006, Filoli Highlights

To volunteer is to give freely of one’s time 

and talent to benefit a group or cause 

with no expectation of reward or payment. 

Volunteers are an integral part of what makes Filoli special. 

For thirty years, we have attracted people who want to 

spend time here helping Filoli accomplish its mission. 

Lurline Roth’s wish was that volunteers at Filoli would treat 

the home and its guests as if it were their own, with warmth 

and congeniality to all who visit the property. Today, the 

Friends of Filoli participate in every area of the organization 

– from the garden, to the house and libraries, the Garden 

Shop, Café, to giving tours, arranging flowers, and chairing 

events. Collectively, they have donated over 80,000 hours to 

Filoli on an annual basis. 

The Friends started out as a small, intimate group of less 

than 20 in 1976 and have grown to a larger, more structured 

organization of over 1,100 in 2006. A lot has changed over 

the years, but the camaraderie among the volunteers as they 

work together is a constant. Friends become friends through 

shared activities and events. The early days saw events run 

All Filoli Volunteers Are Invited 

To the Volunteer Appreciation Party 

Sunday, October 1, 2006 

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 

Filoli Visitor & Education Center, 

and House Courtyard 

RSVP before September 21 

by using the registration form on page 15 

or by calling 650-364-8300 x508 


Volunteers 


from volunteers’ homes and kitchens. Cookies were baked 

and sandwiches were made to serve at events. Our first 

Friends’ Appreciation Day had 14 guests; 7 of them brought 

by Sally MacBride. Originally, guided tours were conducted 

only in the garden; the house was not open and its rooms 

were not furnished. The original Tour Office was located in 

the Gentlemen’s Cloak Room and the Membership Office 

was one small room in the servants’ wing. Today, we have 

expanded operations and events to the point where we use 

professional caterers and entertainers and rely upon fulltime 

employees for administration and management. 

The Volunteer Appreciation Party is an annual function 

where the Filoli Center says, “Thank You!” to the volunteers 

in a special way. This year the format will change a bit. On 

Sunday, October 1, 2006, the Visitor and Education Center 

will become the location for food stations and beverages as 

we dedicate the Friends’ Garden in back of the Café to the 

Friends of Filoli and its past Presidents. We encourage all 

volunteers to join in the festivities of the day. Our volunteers 

are special people, loyal to Filoli and its mission. Thanks to 

each and every one of you. 

Please join us for this casual dinner party as we dance 

under the stars to the irresistible melodies of the 

popular swing band, the Unicorns. This year’s theme, 

“Pearls of the Orient,” celebrates the gemstone of our 

30th Anniversary and the Orient, which reflect the close 

ties the Matsons and the Roths had to the trade routes 

and ports of call in the Pacific. 

Tickets may be ordered by calling 

650-364-8300, ext. 508, or online at 

www.filoli.org. 

Seating is limited. 

Adults only, please. 

Connie French, 

Chairperson

f iloli 

Peninsula Plein Air Exhibition 

Friday, August 4 through Sunday, September 3 

Plein air is the art of capturing a moment on paper. On 

display will be a diverse collection of artwork depicting 

places on the peninsula by accomplished Bay Area 

artists. Visitors have an opportunity to come and meet 

the artists on Saturday, August 12, 10:00 am - 2:00 

pm. 

Bay Area Wildlife Art Exhibition 

Friday, September 8 through Sunday, October 1 

Filoli’s 600 plus acres are habitat to many creatures 

large and small, furry and sleek, winged and fanged. 

This exhibition will be a celebration of bay area wild 

critters captured in paintings, photos and drawings 

by local artists and school children. A special “Meet 

the Artists Day” will be held Saturday, September 16, 

10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

education programs 

Art Exhibitions 

Autumn Captured: 

Fine Art Photography Exhibition 

Thursday, October 5 through Sunday, October 29 

This exhibition is a stunning tribute to the majesty 

of autumn foliage around the world. These beautiful 

photographs capture the cycles of nature, the mystery of 

transformation and the beauty of the living world. Visitors 

will have the opportunity to meet the artists on Saturday, 

October 14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

Original artwork images displayed above: Half Moon Bay Garden by Kim Fancker Lordier, Half Moon Bay Harbor by A.D. Ballantigne, 

Racoon and Coyote by local school children.

Schedule of Classes 

Art 

Plein Air to Studio Watercolor Workshop 

Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18 

9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Cost: $375 members; $435 non-members 

Artist Access 

SOLD OUT 

The third Thursday of each month, April - October 

3:30 pm – 6:30 pm 

April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, 

September 21 and October 19 


Filoli is pleased to extend the opportunity for artists 

and photographers to have access to the gardens after 

hours. Registration is limited to artists who work 

with watercolor, pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels and 

photography. No oils or acrylics, please. Space is 

limited; pre-registration is recommended. 

SPECIAL Artist Access - Nature Photography 

Thursday, August 10, 2006, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

Guides: Filoli Nature Education Docents 


This is a rare opportunity for inspiring photographers 

to capture Filoli’s outback in the light of the setting 

sun. Trained Nature Education Docents will guide 

small groups on a nature hike to ideal locations for 

photography. Because this is a nature hike dress 

appropriately: layered clothes, comfortable shoes. 

Please, no tripods. 

Watercolor Workshop: Masking and 

Glazing Techniques 

Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16, 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Instructor: Guy Magallanes 

Cost: $200 members; $240 non-members. Price 

includes all materials. 

If you want to use color in a fun exciting way, this is the 

workshop you’ve been waiting for. Students will learn 

masking and glazing techniques which help control the 

tones and qualities of color in their artwork. This class 

will include many demonstrations and fun exercises 

to build your masking and glazing knowledge and 

experience. Guy is a fun, dynamic instructor, so put on 

your creative hat, roll up your sleeves and get ready for 

a jam-packed workshop of discovery. 

In Grandma’s Backyard 

by Guy Magallanes 


Calligraphy Workshop: Designing and Creating 

Invitations and Announcements 

Thursdays, September 14, 21 & October 5, 12, 19, 26 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Instructor: Sarah Loesch Frank 


Do you have some calligraphy experience and wish to hone 

those skills, learn how to apply those skills to projects? If 

so, this is the workshop for you. Students will be taught 

how to design and create invitations and announcements, 

allowing them to add that personal touch and flare when 

celebrating special events. A materials list will be sent 

upon registration. 

Fall Bouquets in Watercolor 

Friday, October 13 and 

Saturday, October 14, 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Instructor: Kathy Sharpe 

Cost: $130 members; 

$160 non-members. 

Have you ever brought in a fresh 

cut bouquet of flowers and thought 

if only I could paint or draw this. 

Fresh arrangements of fall flowers and fruits found at Filoli 

will be the subject of this two-day workshop. Students can 

also bring their own container and learn how to compose 

an arrangement. Class will begin with a demonstration 

and exploration of composition and design with the use 

of color, highlighting placement and design, followed by 

painting or drawing, emphasizing the use of lighting and 

shadows for depth and composition. Students should 

have some painting experience. 

Decorative Art 

Pique Assiette Workshop 

Fall Fiesta 

by Kathy Sharpe 

Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Instructor: Dori Powell 

Cost: $80 members; $95 non-members. Price includes 

materials. 

Discover the popular French mosaic technique of breaking 

old china or tile and re-assembling them onto table tops, 

pottery, stepping stones or any durable smooth surface to 

create a unique and colorful work of art. In this one-day 

workshop, you will learn the entire process. Participants 

will complete two garden stepping stones in class. A 

supplies list will be provided upon registration.

Botanical Art 

Introduction to Botanical Art 

Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19, 

9:30 am – 3:30 pm 

Instructor: Catherine M. Watters 

Cost: $175 members; $200 non-members. Price 

includes all materials. 

If you have admired botanical art but questioned whether 

you could do it, this is a perfect class for you. This two day 

hands-on workshop introduces traditional botanical art 

skills such as plant observation, drawing, color mixing 

and watercolor painting using leaves, flowers and fruit as 

models. No previous experience in art is required. 

Flora in Focus Workshops 

The object of botanical art is to reveal the identity of 

a plant in both its aesthetic beauty and its accurate 

physical details. Each “Flora in Focus Workshop” will 

lead to the observation and illustration of a specific plant 

group, such as, camellias, apples, grasses, wildflowers, 

etc. Guidance on artistic techniques in the studio will 

be supplemented by visiting the plants on location at 

Filoli and discussion of important botanical features. 

Students will work in the medium of their choice and will 

provide their own materials. No oils or acrylics please. A 

suggested materials list will be sent upon registration. 

Citrus 

Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 



This workshop is open to all skill levels. 

Chili Peppers 

Tuesday, September 19 and 

Wednesday, September 20 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Instructor: Lee McCaffree 

Cost: $130.00 members; 

$160.00 non-members. 

This workshop is open to all skill levels. 

Pomegranates 

Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 



This workshop is recommended for students with some 

botanical art experience. 

Winter Botanicals 

Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Instructor: Lee McCaffree 


Rather than focus on one type of plant, this Flora in Focus 

workshop features plants of the season. Students will choose 

a subject to paint from various winter garden plants and 

flowers including holly, mistletoe, snowberries and pine 

cones. This workshop is recommended for students with 

some botanical art experience. 

Botanical Illustration: 

An Introduction to Pen 

and Ink 

Friday, September, 29 and 

Saturday, September 30, 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 

Sunday, October 1, 

11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Instructor: Dr. Linda Anne 

Vorobik 

Cost: $200 members; $230 

non-members 

Learn the basics of pen and ink techniques through 

lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises with 

seasoned botanist and illustrator Dr. Linda Anne Vorobik. 

Participants will be introduced to drawing skills, parts of 

the plants and what botanical illustration is when defined 

precisely. Each day will begin with a demonstration and 

follow with hands-on instruction. Students will begin the 

hands-on process with supervised drawing in pencil and 

follow with pen and ink techniques. All skill levels are 

welcome. Accomplished artists can learn added botany 

skills and skilled botanists will learn to draw. 

Botanical Art with Anne-Marie Evans 

Wednesday, October 18 through Friday, October 20 and 

Monday, October 23 through Tuesday, October 24, 

9:30 am – 3:30 pm 

Instructor: Anne-Marie Evans 


Ticket price includes daily lunch. 

This class will have a new format for studying with 

Anne-Marie. Participants will work with Anne-Marie for 

three days, Wednesday - Friday, break for the weekend 

(working on their own) and return Monday and Tuesday 

to finish the class. 

Regardless of your skill level, this workshop provides a 

unique opportunity to study botanical watercolor painting 

with one of the most influential international botanical art 

instructors. Ms. Evans is best known for taking students 

from any stage of artistic ability and teaching them to 

advance to a more refined level. A materials list will be 

sent upon registration. 

Pinus sylvestris by Lee McCaffree 


Schedule of Classes

Calendar of Classes and Special Events 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

Calendar Key 

Art and Exhibitions 

Botanical Art 

Children and Families 

Decorative Art 

Home Floral Design 

Horticulture 

Lectures 

Nature and Preservation 

Special Events 

Volunteer Information and 

Programming 

Volunteers Only 

5 8 9 

Tickets on Sale October 2 to members 

and October 16 to non-members. 

10 11 1 1 1 15 1 

1 18 19 0 1 

5 

Visitor and Education 

Center 

GRAND OPENING 

September 2006 

Advanced Floral Design 

9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 


9:30 am - 12:30 pm - See page 11 

Tea Shop becomes 

Quail’s Nest Café 


Holiday Traditions 

Members-Only 

Twilight Garden Stroll 

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

See page 19 for 

registration form 


9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 

Save the Date 

November 24 through December 2, 2006 

Flora in Focus Workshops: 

Chili Peppers 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm - See page 7 

Afternoon Tea at 

Filoli - 1:00 pm 

(Seating limited, 

SOLD OUT 

reservations required) 

Please contact Filoli at 

650-364-8300 x288 or 

cafe@filoli.org to make 

reservations. 

Bluebird Recovery 

Program started 

199 199 199 199 

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Calligraphy Workshop: 

Designing and 

Creating Invitations 

and Announcements 

9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 6 


Designing and 



9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 6 

Artist Access 

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

See page 6 

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8 9 0 

Coach Adventure 

9:00 am - 4:30 pm 

See page 13 

Art Committee 

formed 

Botanical Art Exhibition 

August 4 through Sunday, September 3 

See page 5 

Bay Area Wildlife Art Exhibition 

September 8 through October 1 

See page 5 

Flora in Focus Workshops: Citrus 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

See page 7 

Watercolor Workshop: Masking and 

Glazing Techniques 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm; See page 6 

Botanical Illustration: 

An Introduction to Pen and Ink 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

September 29 through October 1 

See page 7 

Orchard restoration 

project gets approval 

from the 

Governing Board 

199 

Amazing Insects and 

Spiders 

9:30 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 10 

Hydrangea Care 

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 

See page 12 

Desserts w/o Calories 

10:00 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 

Watercolor Marbling 

10:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 10 

Pique Assiette 

Workshop 

10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

See page 6 

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October 2006 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

Volunteer 

Appreciation Party 

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

See page 4 

Botanical 

Illustration: 

An Introduction to 

Pen and Ink 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

September 29 

through October 1 

See page 7 

Afternoon Tea 

at Filoli 

8 9 10 11 1 1 1 

Our Tradition Continues In 2007! 

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Autumn Captured: 

Fine Art 

Photography 

Exhibition 

Final Day 

See page 5 

edling grandchildren 

of the original 

loli Italian Stones 

ines return to the 

walled garden 

Four Valley Oaks 

planted by the 

“Bandana Brigade” 

next to the Sally 

MacBride Nature 

Center 

199 199 

Fall Wreaths 

9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 

Botanical Art with Anne Marie Evans 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

See page 7 - Wednesday, October 18 

Holiday Wreaths 

9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 

and will be included in upcoming issues. 

Captains of 

Peninsula Industry 

Part 1 of 3 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

See page 12 

Captains of 


Part 2 of 3 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

See page 12 

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5 

5 8 

Afternoon Tea at 

Filoli - 1:00 pm 

Afternoon Teas will 

resume the 4th 

Wednesday of every 

month April through 

October 

(Seating limited, 

reservations required) 

Please contact Filoli at 

650-364-8300 x288 or 

cafe@filoli.org to make 

reservations. 

Flora in Focus Workshops: 

Winter Botanicals 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

See page 7 


Program with Anne 

Patrick begins 

Explorer Program for 

kids introduced 

199 

SOLD OUT 

November 

Autumn Captured: Fine Art Photography Exhibition 

October 5 through October 29 - See page 5 


Designing and 



9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 6 

Celebrations! 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

See page 12 


Designing and 



9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 6 

Coach Adventures 

9:00 am - 4:30 pm 

See page 13 


Designing and 



9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 6 

First 

“Teachers Day” 

at Filoli 

199 

How many bulbs were planted 

for the Spring? 

24,895 tulips 

10,586 daffodils 

450 Dutch hybrids 

300 grape hyacinths 

199 

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Autumn at Filoli 

Special Event and 

Cook-off 

10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

See page 3 

Fall Bouquets in Watercolor 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm - See page 6 

Flora in Focus Workshop: Pomegranates 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm - See page 7 

15 

Wednesdays 

April 25 

May 23 

June 27 

July 125 1 18 19Calligraphy 0 1 

August 22 

September 26 

October 24 

Please contact Filoli 

after October 1, 2006 at 

Captains of 


Part 3 of 3 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

See page 12 

Workshop: Designing 

and Creating Invitations 


9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 6 

Artist Access 

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

See page 6 

650-364-8300 x288 

Botanical Art with Anne Marie Evans 

or cafe@filoli.org 

9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

to make your reservation. 

See page 7 - continues through Tuesday, October 24 

Bats: 

Fact and Fiction 

9:30 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 10 

Fall Planting for 

Spring Color 

9:30 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 12 

Tying it All Together: 

9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 10 

Simple Solutions for 

Beautiful Holiday 

Arrangements! 

10:00 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 

Family Fun with 

Flowers 

10:30 am - 12:00 noon 

See page 10 

Floral Arranging 

with the Garden 

Woodland Harvest 

10:00 am - 12:30 pm 

See page 11 

Calendar of Classes and Special Events


Children and Families 

Twilight Hikes 

See Nature and Preservation on this page. 

Explorers Program for Kids Ages 8-11 

The Filoli Nature Preserve becomes a classroom for 

kids on selected Saturday mornings with the Filoli 

Explorers Program. Children will learn through 

attention-grabbing classroom instruction, a hike on 

the trails and fun hands-on activities when they return. 

The class takes place at Red’s Barn, our classroom in 

the woods. During the program parents can enjoy a 

tranquil visit to the house and gardens. Children will 

meet their parents at Red’s Barn after the program. $15 

members; $25 non-members. 

Soaring with Birds of Prey 

Saturday, August 12, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon 

Instructor: Chris Bullock 

“Kee-yer, Kee-yer”! Whistles the Red-Shouldered Hawk, 

announcing his presence over his woodland home. Come 

look, listen and search for evidence of our magnificent 

birds of prey at Filoli. 

Amazing Insects 

and Spiders 

Saturday, September 16 

9:30 am - 12:00 noon 

Instructor: Marianne Schonfisch 

A spider that builds a tower! A 

wasp that makes paper! A diving 

beetle that uses SCUBA! If you 

love all that creeps, crawls, buzzes 

or flies, you’ll enjoy learning the 

secrets of these and other amazing creatures. 

Bats: Fact and Fiction 


9:30 am - 12:00 noon 

Instructor: Chris Carson 

Come learn the truth about bats. How do bats navigate in 

the dark? Are they blind? How do bats help us reduce those 

pesky night flying insects? Are they a danger to humans or 

other animals? Discover why bats are beneficial and even 

likable animals. 


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Watercolor Marbling 

Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon 

Instructor: Barbara Levinson 

Cost: $30 members; $35 non-members. 

Price includes all materials. 

Marbling is the art of floating paint on water and 

transferring beautiful patterns onto paper. This is an 

exciting and fun experience for all ages. Students will 

produce and bring home a print of their very own. 

Water-based non-toxic paints are used. Teens ages 13-17 

are welcome. 

Family Fun With Flowers: Holiday 

Arrangements 

Saturday, October 28, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon 

Instructors: Karen Flores and Marian VandenBosch 

Cost: $50 members; $60 non-members. Ticket price 

is good for one adult and one child and includes all 

materials. 

Enjoy this popular class as a family outing. Flower 

arranging is fun and easy, you are never too young or too 

old to start! Mother-daughter, grandmother-grandson, 

fathers and sons or any other one adult, one child 

combination can have fun while learning how to make a 

creative holiday arrangement. Each participant will make 

their own arrangement to take home. This workshop is 

recommended for children ages 5 - 12. 

Nature and Preservation 

Twilight Hikes 

Wednesday, August 16; Thursday, August 17, 

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Hike Guides: Filoli Nature Education Docents 

Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members; $1 children ages 

5 - 12. 

Bring your family for a walk in the woodlands by the light 

of the setting sun. Nature Education Docents will lead 

evening Twilight hikes for friends and families. Space is 

limited; advance registration is recommended. 

Tying It All Together 


9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Instructor: Marianne Schonfisch 

Cost: $25 members; 

$30 non-members 

Join us for an exploration of the native 

plants used by California’s native 

people for tools and fiber. You will become familiar with 

dogbane and elderberry and all their many uses. From 

fishing nets to clapper sticks, arrow shafts and flutes, 

these plants and many others provided the very structure 

of everyday life. We will look at samples of different tools 

and make a sample of cordage for you to take home.


Filoli Home Floral Design Program 

Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary! 

Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

(Specific dates listed below). 

Instructor: Anne Patrick 


The ever popular Filoli Home Floral Design Program 

returns for its tenth consecutive year. Anne Patrick, 

world-renowned designer and one of the Bay Area’s 

most popular instructors, will once again be the primary 

instructor of this very exciting and rewarding program. 

A Filoli Home Floral Design Program Certificate of 

Completion is awarded to students who complete all 

three core classes listed below and two “enrichment” 

lectures or workshops of their choosing. There will be 

three homework assignments for which students are 

responsible for purchasing the plant materials. Price 

includes all classroom plant materials and containers 

which will be taken home for continued enjoyment. 

Beginning Floral Design 

Spring, 2007 dates to be announced. 

Intermediate Floral Design 

Mondays, August 7, 14 & 21; Tuesdays, August 8, 15 & 22 

This course explores vertical and crescent arrangements, 

nosegays, living plant and cut flower arrangements, an 

all one-flower arrangement and how to create beautiful 

containers. 


Mondays, September 11, 18 & 25; Tuesdays, September 12, 

19 & 26 

This course demonstrates free-standing bouquets, dried 

arrangements, tropical flowers and working with wire 

netting as well as the use of accessories to interpret themes 

and large arrangements. 

Simple Solutions for Beautiful Holiday 

Arrangements! 


Instructors: Debbie Kundrat, Marianne Parlett and 

Kathie Shaw 

Price: $60 members; 

$75 non-members 

Price includes all 

materials. 

The holidays are festive 

times for all and what 

better way to celebrate 

than with flowers enhancing your home? This class will 

demonstrate several new holiday ideas to spark your 

imagination and get you in the mood to decorate. You 

will learn many tips and techniques to help you add that 

special and personal touch to your designs. Students 

will then create their own arrangement to take home by 

following step-by-step instructions on simple solutions 

for beautiful flower arranging. This is a NEW curriculum 

for the holidays, so repeat students are encouraged to 

attend. 

Desserts without Calories 

Saturday, September 16 

10:00 am - 12:30 pm 

Instructors: Jeanne Maniscalco, Barbara 

Kedell and Debbie Kundrat, Filoli Home 

Floral Design Graduates 



These flower arrangements posing as cakes, sundaes and 

other sweets are a feast for the eyes and nose, but not for 

the tummy. They can be elegant or whimsical and always 

convey a sense of celebration. Learn how to create these 

wonderful desserts without calories that are perfect for 

your party table or as a hostess gift. 

Fall Wreaths 

Tuesday, October 10, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 


Cost: $55 members; $65 non-members and includes 

plant materials and wreath rings (frames). 

Wreath machines are required and will be available for 

purchase at the workshop for a cost of $64, if you do not 

already have one. 

Create decorative fall themed wreaths using autumn 

branches, leaves, foliage and flowers. Students will learn 

techniques that will enable them to make wreaths for any 

season, including the holidays! 

Holiday Wreaths 

Tuesday, October 24, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 


Cost: $55 members; $65 non-members and includes 

plant materials and wreath rings (frames). 

Wreath machines are required and will be available for 

purchase at the workshop for a cost of $64, if you do not 

already have one. 

Learn how to make your own holiday wreaths and 

garlands. Participants make a decorative wreath for their 

home or as a gift! 

Floral Arranging with the Garden 

and Woodland Harvest 


Instructors: Kelly Baird and Wendy Morck, Filoli Home 

Floral Design Graduates 



The fall garden is full of colorful woody plants such as 

Toyon Berry, Buckeye and Snowberries and can also have 

a harvest of interesting squashes and vibrant peppers. 

Bring the garden into your floral arrangements by using 

these wonderful garden gifts as colorful accessories. This 

workshop will include demonstrations and hands-on 

instruction while participants make their own creative 

arrangement to take home for further enjoyment. 

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Schedule of Classes


Lectures 

Celebrations! 

Thursday, October 5, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Presenter: Anne Patrick 


Whether it’s a special 

date for the family 

that requires gleesome 

recognition or a jubilant 

holiday party for many, 

Anne Patrick shows us 

how to celebrate notable 

occasions using her 

own brand of “flower 

power.” 

Anne Patrick is the primary instructor of the Filoli 

Home Floral Design Certificate Program which will 

be completing its 10th consecutive year this fall. She 

studied with Constance Spry in London and stayed on 

to teach and lecture throughout Europe. Among her 

floral triumphs were gala events at Covent Garden 

Opera House as well as royal engagements including 

the weddings of Princess Margaret, Alexander, and her 

all-time favorite Anne. She is the proprietor of Flowers, 

Ltd., an exquisite floral shop in Carmel that boasts an 

English-style cutting garden for those hard-to-find 

flowers. 

Horticulture 

Hydrangea Care 

Saturday, September 16, 

9:30 am - 11:30 am 

and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 

Instructor: Wendy 

Hammond 

Cost: $25 members; $35 

non-members 

Hydrangeas are a classic 

garden plant enjoying 

huge popularity in the 

modern garden. While 

easy to grow, they 

appreciate special care 

to be at their peak. Learn 

about hydrangea growing requirements and techniques 

for pruning, propagation and cutting in this lecture and 

demonstration. 

For biographical information on our 

instructors, please visit the Filoli website at 

www.filoli.org or contact the Education 

Office at 650-364-8300 x233 


1 

Captains of Peninsula Industry 

Dates: Wednesdays, October 4, 11 & 18 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Lecturer: Michael Svanevik 

Cost: Series tickets - $30 members; $40 non-members 

Single Tickets - $15 members; $20 non-members 

Along the length of the San Francisco Peninsula, at the 

turn of the 20th century, in and out of posh club rooms 

and elegant residences or lounging about at the luxurious 

garden parties. Behind an eminently artificial facade of 

glitz and glamour, often masquerading as dilettantes and 

sportsmen dressed in scarlet hunting coats, jodhpurs and 

polo garb while riding atop thoroughbred prancers, lurked 

the Captains of Peninsula Industry. Meet men of awesome 

power, indeed some of the most creative and influential 

in the nation. Join veteran Peninsula historian Michael 

Svanevik as he examines their unique personalities and 

discusses their exceptional industrial contributions while 

revealing their singular lifestyles. 

An alluring Fall series with certain appeal for both men and 

women. Mark you calendars! Make no mistake, Captains 

of Peninsula Industry will dominate polite conversation 

at elegant soirées up and down the Peninsula. This lecture 

is a historical mini-series. While each lecture is a selfcontained 

episode, in fact it is a single lecture in three 

exciting parts. 

Fall Planting for Spring Color 

Saturday, October 14, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon 

Instructor: Mimi Clarke 

Cost: $45 member; $55 non-members 


Fall is the time to plant for a beautiful spring display. 

Learn Filoli’s tricks of the trade including techniques 

for planting bulbs in pots and in beds. Students will also 

learn which plants are good choices for spring bedding 

flowers. Each participant will plant up a pot of annuals to 

take home for spring bloom.

Volunteer Information 

& Programming 

Looking for a fun activity? Filoli has many! 

Each month, this section showcases three 

to four different activities, in hopes that you 

will see one or two in which you would like 

to participate. With Filoli now open six days 

a week, additional volunteers are needed to 

provide the many services that our members 

and guests enjoy. If you are interested in 

joining an activity or would just like more 

information, please contact Bruce Fogel 

at 364-8300 x300 or at volunteer@filoli. 

org. 

Tour Office (Visitor Services) 

Volunteers greet guests, answer phones, give 

information, sell admission tickets and book 

reservations to Filoli events. Volunteers are 

taught to run the computer booking system. For 

volunteers who prefer not to use the computer, 

your help is welcomed in answering the phone, 

giving information and selling tickets. Most 

of the activities are indoors. Occasionally, in 

good weather, tickets are sold outdoors. The 

commitment is two to four three-hour shifts 

per month. Volunteers who can commit once a 

month, especially on a Saturday, are welcome. 

Shifts are from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon or 12:00 

noon to 3:00 pm. 

Library/Collections 

For those who enjoy libraries and interacting 

with people, this is an activity for you. Library 

volunteers assist in the Friends’ Library and the 

Sterling Library. Activities include reshelving 

books and videos in the circulating library, 

assisting members in finding material through 

the library catalogue system and helping with 

other projects as necessary. Previous library 

experience is helpful. The commitment is two to 

four three-hour shifts per month on Tuesdays or 

Thursdays. 

Weekend Security 

Captains Needed 

We are looking for paid Security Captains 

to be a presence in the house and garden 

on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm and 

Sundays from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. They 

will provide security and administrative 

coverage during open hours and remind 

guests to observe signage and Filoli policies 

and regulations. Previous docent training a 

plus. Request the complete job description 

by sending an email to office@filoli.org 

or apply to Susanne Pandich, Filoli, 86 

Cañada Road, Woodside, California 94062. 

Volunteers checking in guests at the Tour Office. 

September 00 Coach Adventure 

Thursday, September 28 

9:00 am departs from Filoli’s parking lot 

We will board our Royal Coach and visit the 

Cornerstone Festival of Gardens. Located in 

Sonoma, Cornerstone is a unique gallery-style 

garden featuring the work of leading landscape architects and 

garden designers from around the world. Nine acres are divided into 

twenty-eight plots where each professional has the freedom to create 

anything from a traditional garden to a modern installation. You are 

urged to bring a sun hat and to wear sturdy shoes for our tour of the 

gardens. 

For lunch, we will travel the Old Sonoma Highway to the Carneros 

Inn, where Chef Kimball Jones will prepare an elegant lunch in the 

Hilltop Restaurant overlooking the Carneros Valley. 

The cost of this Adventure is $71. This includes transportation, 

admissions, lunch, taxes and tips. Alcoholic beverages are not 

included. This adventure is intended for Volunteers and their friends 

only. 

October 00 Coach Adventure 

Thursday, October 26 9:00 am departs from Filoli’s parking lot 

“Take me out to the ball park,” is the theme for our last Coach 

Adventure of the season as we will travel to San Francisco and enjoy 

a guided tour of AT&T Park. We will get an overview of the playing 

field, take a look at the dugouts, and see the indoor batting cages. 

We will visit the Visitor’s Clubhouse, take the elevators to the press 

box and luxury suites, and appreciate the view of San Francisco Bay 

from the railing above McCovey Cove. The tour will be conducted 

at a leisurely pace with many stops for us to look around and ask 

questions. 

Next, we will go to Jack Falstaff, a Plumpjack restaurant on Second 

Street at Brannan. The beautifully designed interior is a perfect stage 

for Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Laiva’s modern California cuisine, 

which emphasizes local and organic ingredients. 

The cost of this adventure will be $78. This includes transportation, 

the guided tour of the ball park, lunch, taxes and tips. Alcoholic 

beverages, if desired, are extra. This adventure is intended for Filoli 

Volunteers and their fiends only. 

1 September and October 2006, Filoli Highlights

Cal- Sched- Sched- ule en- ule of of Classes Classes dar of Classes and Special 

Benefits of Membership: Individual $50, 

Basic Level Membership Benefits: 

• Free, unlimited visits to the house, gardens and nature hikes during the 

normal, operating tour season. (Not valid on Special Event days) 

• Member-only, discounted pricing on special events, educational programs 

and monthly teas, including Filoli's Holiday Traditions and Jazz Concert 

Series 

• Member-only, advance ticket sales on Filoli's annual Jazz Concert series 

and Holiday Traditions event 

• Free admission to the members-only Twilight Evening Garden Strolls 

• Free bi-monthly Filoli Highlights newsletter and quarterly horticultural 

publication, The Sundial Times 

• 10% discount at local Smith and Hawken stores* 

• 10% discount at local Summer Winds Nursery Centers* 

• 20% discount on Pacific Horticulture Magazine 

• 25% discount on the National Trust's Preservation Magazine 

• Use of Filoli Libraries 

• Tax-deductible membership contributions 

• Opportunities to volunteer at Filoli 

Two one-time guest passes (Dual Basic) 

Additional Benefits of Circle Level Membership: 

One additional guest card valid for one year 

10% discount in the Filoli Garden Shop (except during Holiday Traditions) 

Two free tickets for one of Filoli's Festival Days or one Educational lecture 

Two free tickets for one monthly Tea at Filoli 

Lunch and presentation with the Curator or Director of Horticulture or one 

floral arrangement (fresh or silk) 

Invitations to events designed exclusively for Filoli Major Donors, including 

the NEW Holiday Traditions Premiere Access Shopping Evening 

Lunch and a “behind the scenes” tour with the Executive Director or a reserved 

table at the Filoli Jazz Concert Series (Jazz tickets not included) 

*Must present valid Filoli membership card 

New Benefits for f iloli members 

Filoli has established programs with the following partners to 

further enhance your membership rewards: 

Smith & Hawken believes 

any outdoor space, from the 

grandest garden to the coziest balcony, holds the potential 

to be extraordinary. As the premier authority in outdoor 

living, Smith & Hawken is dedicated to helping you unlock 

that potential with products distinguished by authenticity, 

style and above all, fine craftsmanship. All current Filoli 

members are entitled to a 10% discount at any Smith 

& Hawken store.* Show your valid Filoli membership 

card to redeem. To locate your closest store, visit www. 

SmithandHawken.com. 

The diversity of rare and hard-to-find 

plant selections along with all the tried 

and true Bay Area favorites make your 

trip to SummerWinds a great gardening 

adventure! All current Filoli members are entitled to a 

10% discount at all Summer Winds Nurseries.* Show 

your valid Filoli membership card to redeem. To locate 

your closest store, visit www.summerwindsca.com. 

Membership Levels: 


1 

Pacific Horticulture is the 

Pacific Horticulture 

only quarterly publication 

written by and for gardeners and plant lovers from 

the Pacific Northwest to Southern California. All current 

Filoli members are entitled to a 20% discount off the 

subscription rate. For more information about Pacific 

Horticulture magazine, visit www.pacifichorticulture.org. 

Preservation, the award-winning 

magazine, is produced by the National 

Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, 

non-profit organization that provides 

leadership, education, advocacy, and 

resources to save America’s diverse historic places. All 

current Filoli members are entitled to a 25% discount 

off the subscription rate. For more information about 

the National Trust for Historic Preservation, visit 

www.nationaltrust.org. 

*Not applicable to gift cards, sale items, or on merchandise purchased via 

catalog or web. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 

Basic 

Individual 

Senior $35, 

Dual Senior $60, 

Family $85 

Dual $75 

Friend $150 

Filoli $250 

Circle 

President $500 

Bourn $1,000 

Roth $2,500

Event and Class Registration — You may also register online by visiting www.filoli.org 

Member # ____________________(on mbr. card/mailing label) _____Non-member Tel:_________________________________________ 

Name (please print) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

City _________________________________________________________________ State _________ Zip _____________________________ 

Email _________________________________________________________________________ Please email class information_____________ 

Payment: ______VISA/MC ______Check (payable to Friends of Filoli) 

Account # ________________________________________________________________ Expires _______________ 

Date Description Time Qty Price* Total 

*Member price applies to Filoli members and their guests 

Registration Total: _____________ 

Send this form and payment with self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Friends of Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA 94062-4143 

Membership Application — You may also apply online by visiting www.filoli.org 

______ Renewal ______ Month ______ Member # ______ New _____Gift (check one) 

Membership Recipient (Please print) 

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address __________________________________________________________________________________ 

City ______________________________________________ State_________ Zip_____________________ 

Phone ____________________________________ Email _________________________________________ 

If Dual, Family or Circle Membership, please complete below: 

2nd name: _____________________________________________________________ or _____guest card 

Donor information, if membership is a gift: 

Name of gift donor ___________________________________________________________ 

Basic Membership: 

____ $50 Individual 

____ $75 Dual 

____ $35 Individual Senior 

(65+) 

____ $60 Dual Senior (65+) 

____ $85 Family (2 adults 

children under 18) 

Circle Membership: 

(See additional membership 

benefits on previous page). 

____ $150 Friend 

____ $250 Filoli 

____ $500 President 

____ $1,000 Bourn 

____ $2,500 Roth 

Address of donor _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Phone __________________________________________________________ 

Next year renewal notice should be mailed to _____you or _____giftee. 

Payment: _____VISA/MC _____Check (payable to Friends of Filoli) 

Account # ________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. _______________ 

Send form and payment to: Friends of Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA 94062-4143 

These forms can also be downloaded by visiting www.filoli.org 

15 September and October 2006, Filoli Highlights

f 

friends of 

i l ol i 

86 Cañada Road 

Woodside, CA 94062-4143 

650-364-8300 Tel 

650-366-7836 Fax 

friends@filoli.org 

Sundays 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM 

Tuesdays through Saturdays 

10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

Closed Mondays 

www.filoli.org 

Photos in this issue by Molly Barker, 

Barbara Braun, Hal Conroy, Saxon 

Holt, Bob Mitchell, Margaret Mitchell, 

Marrianne Schonfisch, and Gail Walker 

Visitor Services 

Phone: 650 364-8300 x507 

Fax: 650 367-0724 

Email: tours@filoli.org 

Hours: February 14 to October 28, 

2006. 

Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm 

(last admission is at 2:30 pm). 

Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10:00 am 

to 3:30 pm (last admission is at 2:30 

pm); closed Mondays. Filoli is also 

closed in observance of all federal 

holidays. 

Max the Garden Cat 

Beloved Filoli garden cat Max, 

passed away on June 10, shortly after 

being diagnosed with cancer. A friend 

to staff, volunteers and of many of 

our visitors, he was happy following 

people through the garden or joining 

them on the benches near the Dressing 

Rooms. Max could get sassy if petted 

too long. An excellent addition to the 

garden from the start, he would sit and 

wait for hours until a varmint would 

come out of its hole. In the last couple 

years he even managed to catch a few 

of the destructive rabbits that have 

recently returned to the garden. 

Max was found in January of 1990 by 

garden volunteer Oliver McComas, 

who brought the abandoned kitten 

Non-Profit Org. 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 

Filoli Center 

to the property. He lived the rest of 

his life in the Sunken Garden area 

tool shop, cared for by many area 

gardeners over the years: Don Ellis, 

Dolores Souza, Mike Schmidt, Ann 

Jansen, Jim Salyards, Chuck Mustain, 

John Peck, Mimi Clarke, Brooke 

Starke, Sydney Nahay, Shannon 

Bielicke and David Shippy. 

And in the last few years, he spent 

some warm nights in Lucy and 

Jonathan’s house.

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