Architectural Gems

We are grateful to Andrew Maloney, project architect, for his care in preserving (and recovering) the architectural gems of the Conservatory building: daylighting the original skylights that had been covered over, highlighting the original bentwood trusses, sourcing salvaged old-growth redwood to trim out the interior and then staining it in a clear varnish to feature its beauty, designing a floor that echoed the old interior planting beds of the Conservatory, and working with the Friends to find the right exterior … Read More

Seasonal Feast

In the initial planning stages….Stay Tuned…..

…..an evening of small gatherings in Sunnyside Conservatory

Host a small, enchanting dinner party for your friends, neighbors, and family in our restored Conservatory. Details: Tables available for 8 guests.

Community Event sponsored by Friends of Sunnyside Conservatory.  We offer a table set with plates, linens, and cutlery. You provide festive spirit, and food and non-alcoholic drinks, potluck style.

Note: there are no facilities to refrigerate or heat food on site.… Read More

Open Octagon Days

The Friends hope that 2012 will bring us regularly-scheduled Open Octagon Days, when the interior of the Conservatory building will be open for the public to enjoy.… Read More

Docent-Led Tours

For Docent-Led Group Tours, email the Friends at info@sunnysideconservatory.org.… Read More

Private Events

In addition to weddings, the Conservatory has been reserved for 40th, 50th, and 70th birthday parties, graduation parties, holiday parties, baby showers, tea tastings, Bar Mitzvahs, and even a wake. Rental Information.… Read More

Featured Artist Monica Lee

Monica Lee, artist-in-residence at Ruth’s Table (Bethany Senior Center), has been a professional photographer in San Francisco for 30 years. Her works, including three books, have been published nationally and internationally. Most recently, Monica has devoted her time to her life-long passion for making art. She has been influenced all her life by her 90-year-old father who can always be found making and building things. She has taught dozens of craft workshops in the Bay Area with participants ages 2-99 and focuses on … Read More