Stay for a wellness weekend at our Woodside destination and join our once-a-month special access event with the Djerassi Resident Artists Program. Spend the day on a private hiking tour through Djerassi's Redwood Forests and coastal grasslands exploring local art installations. Enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, and discover the rich biodiversity, surrounded by rolling hills ready to be climbed. These private tours wind through Bay Area trails and artwork not generally accessible to the public.
In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Woodside, CA offers. Explore our sample schedule.
If you love art and nature, join us for a unique private event that combines both uplifting activities.
Learn about the creative process from accomplished artists at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program and enhance your bond with nature and art.
One of the peninsula’s best-kept secrets, the Djerassi Resident Artists Program brings some of the most interesting minds to its 583-acre estate. For over four decades, the program has provided month-long residencies to hundreds of writers, visual artists, photographers, filmmakers, composers, choreographers, and scientists from 54 countries. During this private tour, you'll meet with an artist-in-residence, a program Trustee, or Djerassi's Executive Director.
Saturday, March 30
8:30 am Private Hike at Djerassi A level 2 hike traversing around two miles with a 610-foot vertical rise over the course of 3 hours or so.
6 pm Chef's Dinner with Chef George Meza Following the exclusive tour of the Djerassi Program trails, please your palette with a delicious tasting menu from Chef George Meza of Canyon Ranch Woodside and dine alongside Djerassi's Executive Director. Discuss and learn more about the artist experience, Djerassi's legendary facilitation of art and science residencies, and the commitment to land stewardship under the organization's dual mission of promoting creativity and environmental conservation in Northern California.
