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The Montalvo Arts Center is a center for the arts in Saratoga, California, snuggled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It includes an art and cultural center, a park with hiking trails, and the historic Villa Montalvo. The villa is a Mediterranean revival mansion built in 1914 for California businessman James Duval Phelan. After Phelan died, the entire estate was donated to the State of California to be used as a park and later as a cultural and arts center. The villa and the arts center sit on 175 acres with several large buildings surrounded by gardens and natural areas. The center has two theaters, an art gallery, and an artist residency complex. Besides hosting art exhibitions, the mansion also hosts many weddings and other celebrations.

15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA 95071

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Stroll through Hakone Gardens Visit the Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room Visit a historic villa at the Montalvo Arts Center Hike in Sanborn Park Take the kids to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Go wine tasting at Mount Eden Vineyards Step back in time at Historic Saratoga Village Hike the Skyline to the Sea Trail Dine at The Plumed Horse Visit House Family Vineyards Watch a live show at South Bay Musical Theater Learn about local history at the Saratoga Historical Park Go hiking in Saratoga Quarry Park Follow the scenic Saratoga Gap Trail Go horseback riding at Garrod Farms Riding Stables Taste a variety of wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Learn new skills at California Survival School Plan a romantic date at Lexington Wine Co Go wine tasting at The Mountain Winery Visit Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

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