The Julia Morgan Redwood Grove: Where History Meets the Redwoods
Tucked among the towering redwoods of Northern California lies a place where architecture, history, and nature come together in quiet harmony—the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove.
Surrounded by ancient trees and the stillness of the forest, the grove offers visitors a rare experience: the chance to step into a landscape shaped not only by nature, but by one of California’s most remarkable architects.
The Legacy of Julia Morgan
Photo: Julia Morgan
Julia Morgan is best known as the architect behind the famous Hearst Castle, but her influence can be found throughout California. As the first woman licensed as an architect in California and the first woman admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts architecture program in Paris, Morgan designed more than 700 buildings during her career.
Her work is celebrated for blending craftsmanship, natural materials, and a deep respect for the surrounding environment—qualities that feel perfectly at home within the redwood forest.
The Redwood Grove stands as a tribute to that philosophy: architecture and landscape working together rather than competing with one another.
A Grove with a Story
In 1922, the children of Arthur Benbow purchased 1,288 acres of land from Ernest Linser along with additional parcels from nearby landowners. What began as ranchland soon revealed something much more valuable—the breathtaking natural beauty of the redwood forest.
Over time, this landscape evolved into a place meant not just for agriculture, but for gathering, reflection, and celebration.
Today, the grove continues that tradition, welcoming guests who want to experience the serenity and grandeur of the redwoods.
A Setting Unlike Any Other
Walking into the grove, visitors often describe the same feeling: a sense of scale and quiet that is hard to find anywhere else.
Sunlight filters through the tall canopy. The forest floor softens each step. The scent of redwood and earth fills the air.
It is a setting that naturally invites people to slow down, connect, and take in the moment—whether they are visiting for a tour, an event, or simply to experience the forest.
Preserving a Special Place
The Julia Morgan Redwood Grove is more than a beautiful location—it is part of the region’s cultural and architectural heritage. Preserving the grove means protecting both the natural environment and the history that shaped it.
Today, stewardship of the property continues with a focus on maintaining the grove’s character while allowing others to experience its beauty.
Every visit, gathering, and celebration becomes part of the grove’s continuing story.
Experience the Grove
Whether you are exploring the history of the property, taking a virtual tour, or planning a future event, the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove offers something rare: a place where history, architecture, and nature meet beneath the redwoods.
And like the trees that surround it, its story continues to grow.