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.
Location: 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Woodside, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0307, SRC-0308 - Designed by Willis Polk
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0308, SRC-0309 - Built in 1917
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0308, SRC-0307 - Architectural style: Georgian Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · SRC-0307, SRC-0310, SRC-0308 - Appeared in Dynasty (tv, 1981-1989) — as Carrington mansion (exterior/establishing shots)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0311, SRC-0312, SRC-2995 - Appeared in The Game (movie, 1997)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in The Joy Luck Club (movie, 1993)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in Rent (movie, 2005)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in George of the Jungle (movie, 1997)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in Heaven Can Wait (movie, 1978)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4304, SRC-4305, SRC-4306 - Appeared in The Wedding Planner (movie, 2001)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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)
How we verify
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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
How is Filoli connected to Dynasty?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, has a documented connection to Dynasty. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include George of the Jungle, Heaven Can Wait, Rent, The Game.
How is Filoli connected to George of the Jungle?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, has a documented connection to George of the Jungle. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Dynasty, Heaven Can Wait, Rent, The Game.
How is Filoli connected to Heaven Can Wait?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, has a documented connection to Heaven Can Wait. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Dynasty, George of the Jungle, Rent, The Game.
How is Filoli connected to Rent?
Filoli, in Woodside, California, has a documented connection to Rent. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.