Stay at the luxury Claremont Hotel.
The “White Castle on the Hill” opened
in 1915, and is today a grand resort
with restaurants, bars, a spa and
stunning views of San Francisco Bay.
Tour the National Historic Landmark Swedenborgian Church (above right), one of California’s earliest Arts and Crafts buildings and one of the most important Arts and Crafts structures in America. Experience many of the church’s original furnishings, including its iconic chairs, which are still in use today.
Explore the life and work of architect Bernard Maybeck with tours of two private Maybeck homes, a special tour of his First Church of Christ, Scientist (a National Historic Landmark, at right), a meal at the Faculty Club on the UC Berkeley campus, and a visit to the Palace of Fine Arts.
Visit three exquisite and distinct California Arts and Crafts private homes, each with incomparable collections, and each approached, inside and out, with extraordinary focus on every detail.
Discover the rich history of the Hillside Club. This still active social club was founded in the late 19th century to promote good design practices in the Berkeley hills.
Enjoy dinner at Julia’s, at the beautiful and historic Berkeley City Club hotel, one of the most significant designs of architect Julia Morgan.
Visit the gallery of California Historical Design and the Dirk van Erp Workshop Museum.
The trip fee includes daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 1 dinner and a cocktail party; a 3-night stay at the Claremont Hotel; all activities and transportation to activities via motorcoach. Farms Afield begins in the afternoon on 7/10 and ends in the afternoon on 7/13. An itinerary will be provided in advance.
Farms Afield is a member benefit and open only to members of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms.
Travel to and from Berkeley is not included.
Space is strictly limited and this trip is expected to sell out. If this trip is for you, please register early!
By prior arrangement, attendees are welcome to pay trip fees in installments of their choosing.
Trip activities require moderate walking each day, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
Full refunds are available through 6/10/18; after this date 50% refunds will be provided. No refunds are available after the trip begins.
$1800 per person based on double occupancy when you register before 3/31/18.
After 3/31/18: $1850 per person based on double occupancy. $400 supplement for a single room.
To register: Call 973-540-0311.
