Filoli is a Georgian Revival landmark in Woodside, California, and a filming location for Dynasty (1981-1989), The Game (1997) and The Joy Luck Club (1993) among other productions. Built in 1917, it was designed by Willis Polk, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by William Bowers Bourn II.
Location: 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Woodside, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0307, SRC-0308 - Designed by Willis Polk
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0308, SRC-0309 - Built in 1917
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0308, SRC-0307 - Architectural style: Georgian Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0308, SRC-0307 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed August 28, 1975; ref. #75000479); California Historical Landmark No. 907 (February 8, 1977)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0307, SRC-0310, SRC-0308 - Appeared in Dynasty (tv, 1981-1989) — as Carrington mansion (exterior/establishing shots)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0311, SRC-0312, SRC-2995 - Owned by William Bowers Bourn II
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0308, SRC-0309, SRC-2995 - Appeared in The Game (movie, 1997)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in The Joy Luck Club (movie, 1993)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in Rent (movie, 2005)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in George of the Jungle (movie, 1997)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in Heaven Can Wait (movie, 1978)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in The Wedding Planner (movie, 2001)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4307
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0307 — Filoli (official site) — About (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0308 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form (NPS) (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0309 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) — Filoli (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0310 — NoeHill — National Register #75000479: Filoli (Tier 2, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0311 — The Salt Lake Tribune — Scott D. Pierce (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0312 — Mountain View Voice (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2995 — Smithsonian Magazine – Filoli: Garden of a Golden Age (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4304 — filoli.org (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4305 — punchmagazine.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4306 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4307 — thesanfranciscopeninsula.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4704 — Filoli (official site) (Tier 1, official_operator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4705 — National Trust for Historic Preservation (Tier 1, preservation_organization; retrieved June 2026)
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily, admission 10am-5pm (trails close 30 min early). Advance reservations recommended.
Admission: General admission approx. Adult $38, Youth (5-17) $29; from May 30, 2026 up to 3 children ages 0-14 free per full-price adult. Parking free. Museums for All participant.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dynasty filmed?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, is a real-world filming location used for Dynasty. This property has also appeared on screen in George of the Jungle, Heaven Can Wait, Rent, The Game.
Where was George of the Jungle filmed?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, is a real-world filming location used for George of the Jungle. This property has also appeared on screen in Dynasty, Heaven Can Wait, Rent, The Game.
Where was Heaven Can Wait filmed?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, is a real-world filming location used for Heaven Can Wait. This property has also appeared on screen in Dynasty, George of the Jungle, Rent, The Game.
Where was Rent filmed?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, is a real-world filming location used for Rent. This property has also appeared on screen in Dynasty, George of the Jungle, Heaven Can Wait, The Game.
Can you visit Filoli?
Yes — Filoli is open to the public. Hours: Open daily, admission 10am-5pm (trails close 30 min early). Advance reservations recommended.. Admission: General admission approx. Adult $38, Youth (5-17) $29; from May 30, 2026 up to 3 children ages 0-14 free per full-price adult. Parking free. Museums for All participant..
Who designed Filoli?
Filoli was designed by Willis Polk.
Where is Filoli located?
Filoli is located in Woodside, California.