Julia Morgan s Historic Redwood Grove 255 Benbow Dam Road, Benbow, CA 95542 USA 415.526.3180 Email: ahuegel@juliamorganredwoodgrove.com Julia Morgan s Redwood Grove, Forged from nature to inspire the senses and to nourish the soul.
Stately wrought iron fencing marks the approach to the property s historic entrance to Julia Morgan s Redwood Grove. As you enter through two private gates, you are surrounded by towering redwoods, soaring eagles, and beautifully manicured grounds. The property is fenced and walled, providing intimate seclusion that over 170,000 acres of protected redwood forests affords naturally. Private Entrance to Redwood Grove The property has the privacy and sophistication that has hosted dignitaries and leaders of business including Hollywood elite. The exclusive estate is meticulously maintained and provides for many intimate personal or corporate settings uses. A unique, once-in-a-lifetime setting for a distinctive occasion. Redwood Grove is a place of wonder, beauty, and adventure.
Picturesque beauty is captured through original murals and emanates through every window, capturing the natural vibrancy of the water, serenity of the lush landscaping, and the grandeur of the redwoods. The unspoiled environment is a spectacular recreational playground with renowned world-class fishing and other outdoor pursuits. Enjoy resort-style entertaining on the estate s many stone terraces and grounds that envelop you with breathtaking vistas of unspoiled nature. Garden Entrance
Staggering redwoods, organic fruit orchards and vegetable gardens are surrounded by English cutting gardens, specimen trees, a koi pond, and flagstone paths that lead you to hidden areas of serenity including an old-fashioned camp fire picnic area. Camp Fire Picnic Area A Master Gardener raises all plants and vegetables from seed and the entire grounds are beautifully landscaped and designed for entertaining on a grand scale. Redwood Grove is also a supplier of organic produce to the Benbow Inn. English Garden
The property is surrounded on three sides by over 170,000 acres of protected redwood forests. Manicured Lawn Main House and Veranda Dramatically situated overlooking the banks of the South Fork of the Eel River, with gorgeous views of the steelhead filled river that meanders through the ancient redwood groves.
Upper Patio Over the Redwood Forests Fishing at Redwood Grove The baronial Main House, gracious Guest House, and Carriage House offer quality that characterized each of Morgan s works, including hand-milled woods and hand-carved stone from the original quarry.
Main House (Left), Carriage House (Center), and Guest House (Right) This extraordinary country estate was originally designed to resemble a Scottish estate by Julia Morgan. The property has been magnificently restored and features classical and western architecture, and arts and crafts interior elements. The current owners painstakingly renovated the estate and grounds over a four year period with architectural integrity and artisan quality with unmatched amenities.
BBQ Patio and Eel River Vista Lawn and Gardens Beautifully manicured lawns, stone walkways and patio terraces provide outdoor space for entertainment. The main residence is an architectural restoration of an English Tudor. The Main House has 3 bedrooms and 4 plus baths, with state of the art mechanical systems.
Main House Terraced Raised Garden A newly designed commercial grade kitchen is in keeping with the Arts and Crafts roots of the house. The finished basement can be used for food and catering preparation.
State of the Art Kitchen Wine Cellar The custom made wine cellar is ideally suited for wine tastings and receptions.
The manor style great room with exposed clear redwood beamed cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace and original leaded glass windows is spectacular. Oversized furniture reflects the majestic scale of the Great Room. The Baronial Great Room
The multi-purpose Great Room can accommodate up to 100 guests or small groups in an intimate setting.
Great Room Dining Table The great room s dining area is opposite the fireplace and in front of a large picture window overlooking the redwood forests.
The inviting sunroom with hand painted murals by Eva Benbow overlooks the Eel River and is an ideal location for a small, casual reception. Sun Room A luxurious master suite overlooks the river and the ancient redwood forest and is graced with a cathedral ceiling echoing the great room ceiling, a sitting area with gas fireplace and his and her baths. There are two additional en suite bedrooms and an office with built-in desk and cabinets. Master en Suite Bedroom
The elegant and spacious two bedroom, two bath Guest House was completely restored and has its own kitchen, dining room, laundry and a gas fireplace in the living room. It has been spaciously designed for the privacy of guests. The Guest House has a beautiful stoned veranda where one can eat outside and enjoy the tranquility of the koi pond and nature. Guest House and Terraced Veranda
Guest House living room The completely restored and exquisitely appointed Guest and Carriage Houses are the perfect companions to the Main House.
Koi Pond and Water Fall The Carriage House was also restored and is a charming, completely furnished one bedroom and one bath living space nestled above the finished garage. The spacious views from the Carriage House, provides a true sense of the beauty and grandeur of the property.
History In 1926, San Francisco Hotel Heiress, Margaret Stewart, commissioned renowned architect Julia Morgan to build this country estate, today known as Redwood Grove. The estate was part of a planned 1,290 acre resort community by the Benbow family. Julia Morgan (January 20, 1872 February 2, 1957) was an American architect, the first woman to be admitted to the architecture program at l'école nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, a graduate of University of California, Berkeley and the first woman architect licensed in California. In 1902, she returned to San Francisco and opened her own office, from which she helped pioneer, along with her friend and former teacher, Bernard Maybeck, a distintive Northern California brand of Arts and Crafts homes, of which Redwood Grove is an example. Julia Morgan s original design plans are available at Redwood Grove. Ms Morgan is best known for her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. After the 1906 earthquake Ms. Morgan was commissioned to rebuild The Fairmont Hotel and properties owned by the family of William Randolph Hearst. Ms. Morgan designed a number of buildings on the Berkeley campus and on the campus of Mills College in Oakland. In 1919, Hearst commissioned Morgan to design The Hearst Castle and the nearby Hacienda at San Simeon Ranch. Today, Redwood Grove has been conscientiously restored to the historical detail and sense of place characterized by Julia Morgan. Her trademark references to nature including the birds and stag, leaves and rosettes are featured with exposed old growth redwood ceiling and support beams accented with earth colors and materials. Her design hallmarks included painstaking attention to detail and craftsmanship, which incorporate the owner's private collection of art and antiques. The current owners spared nothing to complete this magnificent and faithful restoration.
The Benbow Inn The property is within walking distance to the historic Four Star Benbow Inn, with its distinctive Tudor architecture and beautiful setting, has intrigued travelers with elegant hospitality for over eight decades. The Inn offers the finest fresh regional cuisine and features a challenging 35 par 9 hole golf course, driving range and pro-shop, swimming pool, and offers riding stables, boating and fishing on the Eel River. The Benbow Inn plays host to numerous special events through out the four seasons. The Historic, Four Star Benbow Inn Redwood Grove is located in Southern Humboldt County, which is known as the Banana Belt and is 3 miles south of Garberville, CA. The property is an easy 3- hour drive from San Francisco. If you want to fly, the town of Garberville, just minutes from the property, has a nice county airport. For commercial flights, United Airlines flies to Eureka/Arcata airport, which is 82 miles North.