The Hidden Villa farm and open space was founded by the Duveneck family in 1924. From the Hidden Villa website:
Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire a just and sustainable future through our programs, land and legacy.
Open to the public, Hidden Villa is enjoyed by hikers, families, day campers, and school groups. It offers several miles of trails on the property and connections to the Rancho San Antonio and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves.
Location: 26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Directions:
Trail Center will make arrangements so that volunteers are not required to pay for parking on the work day.
From San Francisco and the Peninsula: Take I-280 South to exit 16 towards Moody Rd. Bear left to stay on El Monte Rd for .5 mile until the intersection with Elena Rd. Turn left onto Moody Rd and continue 1.7 mile until the entrance of Hidden Villa on the left. Turn left to take the driveway, passing the gatehouse, about .2 mile and turn into the main parking lot on your right.
From San Jose and the Valley: Take I-280 North to exit 16 for El Monte Rd. Keep left at the fork for El Monte Rd west, follow signs for Moody Rd/Foothill College and merge onto El Monte Rd. Continue about .7 mile until the intersection with Elena Rd. Turn left onto Moody Rd and continue 1.7 mile until the entrance of Hidden Villa on the left. Turn left to take the driveway, passing the gatehouse, about .2 mile and turn into the main parking lot on your right.
Project Lead: Judd Volino
Additional Information: Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, lunch and normal precautions against poison oak exposure (work gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants). The Trail Center provides tools, training, gloves, and refreshments after the workday.