Take a Subterranean Journey to the Mediterranean--
in the Middle of California!
Forestiere Underground Gardens
VISITOR INFORMATION
The Forestiere Underground Gardens are still
owned and operated by Baldassare's nephew,
Ric Forestiere and his family, who have been
graciously sharing the family heritage with people
from around the world for nearly 40 years.   
ACCESSIBILITY
Out of respect for Baldassare Forestiere's work
and for other visitors on tour, the Forestiere
Family requests that visitors please respect the
following tour policies:
Forestiere Underground Gardens are a true earth
environ-ment that remain somewhat untouched from their
original beginnings. The tour grounds have small rooms
and narrow passageways, which cannot accommodate
throngs of visitors.  

To preserve the character of the grounds and ensure a
safe and pleasant visit for everyone, the number of
visitors at each tour hour is generally limited to about
25 per group, or two tour groups per hour.




1.
Tours are on a first come, first serve basis.
2.  
Visitors wait at the entrance for the tour guide to open the
gate and let them in, usually about 5 or 10 minutes
before the tour hour.
3.  
During hot weather you may wish to wear a hat or other
protective clothing, and bring a personal water bottle.
4.
NOTE:  There is no gift shop or picnic area at this time.
WHEELCHAIRS

The Underground Gardens
can accommodate the smaller
wheelchairs.   But please be
advised that this is about a
one hour tour, and some
persons could tire easily.  If
you  or someone else in your
party has other special needs,
please let your tour host know
upon your arrival.  
IMPORTANT!

It has always been our policy to
permit visitors to take photos for
their private enjoyment.  All rights
to photos taken of the site remain
with the Forestiere Underground
Gardens.

Although the Underground
Gardens are a state landmark,
they are still privately owned and
operated by the Ric Forestiere
Family. Written permission must
be granted in advance by the
owners for any commercial use
of photos.

          Photo Permissions

         NO VIDEO TAPING OF
     THE SITE IS PERMITTED
STROLLERS

Because the site has narrow
passageways and small
rooms, strollers cannot be
safely accommodated.
Children not old enough to
walk could be carried in a
front pack. Please check with
your tour host.
NO PETS PLEASE
Service dogs on duty may be allowed on tour.
PHOTOGRAPHY
*Stay with your group and tour host so that
you do not get lost.  

*Children must be within view of their
parents at all times, and while this is a very
fun place to explore, it is not a playground.

*Do not venture into blocked off areas as
they are not part of the tour.

*Please do not sit or climb on planters
or furnishings.

*No food, beverages, or smoking permitted
on tour, but water bottles are welcome.
WHEN ARRIVING FOR A WEEKEND TOUR...
NOTICE:
*Management reserves the right to limit tour
sizes for maximum enjoyment.  
*Tours last 50 minutes to an hour.
*No self-guided tours.
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years-old!
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