For all those who love creating! Costume Academy is a one-day event where you can learn techniques to take your projects to the next level. The day consists of three sessions and includes a variety of class topics, such as ribbon trim, care of vintage clothing, leafy leather cloak clasps and a variety of accessories from various eras. Here's how…
Join us for a delightful picnic and celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Enjoy the sea breeze, classic lawn games, and readings from Austen’s works. Light refreshment will be served. Dress: 1790s-1820s - Regency/Napoleonic/Empire, Jane Austen, Bridgerton, Miss Austen Recommendations for Regency/Napoleonic/Empire costuming: Books/Patterns: Laughing Moon Black Snail Patterns Regency 1790-1820’s Women’s Dresses and Spencers Black Snail Patterns 1700-1820’s Menswear Past Patterns…
Travel through time and immerse yourself in the glamour and style of the 1920s through the 1940s at Filoli. From the flapper gowns and jazz of the 1920s to the elegance and wartime resilience of the 1940s, this event is a tribute to the most iconic decades in modern history. This stylish weekend will feature music from the time period…
Join the renowned detectives from real and fictional universes as we all attempt to solve a mysterious murder! The first detective to unravel the clues hidden around the grounds and pinpoint the culprit will receive the coveted Sleuth of the Summer award and perpetual bragging rights! Dress: Your favorite detective from history, fiction, or movies/comics/anime
Pick your favorite 1886 Team and cheer them to victory while you picnic with friends. Date TBD but we will be attending a Bay Area Vintage Base Ball game.
From Gold Rush past to the vibrant cultural melting pot present. Celebrate 175 years of California statehood with a breezy train ride. Dress: 1850-1880s, or anything that celebrates the diversity of California
It’s the witching hour!! Join us for a feast and a brew in a tavern! Concoct your favorite potion, compete in a spell competition or perform your favorite incantation for all to hear! Dress: Witches, Wizards, Warlocks, Conjurers, Sorceresses