What's New

Welcome to our new website and renewed mission of joyful gatherings together.

The surprise of the renovation: the great acoustics in the Conservatory’s octagon.

A wedding venue that’s “intimate,” “perfect, ” full of “unique charm” and “loads of sunlight.”

Sakura Cello Quintet performed with an electric atmosphere.

All the details on our gorgeous custom paint palette.

We held our first pumpkin carvings to generate community support for our restoration campaign. That means our earliest carvers are now college graduates.

We are grateful to Edward Chin and Vera Gates for designing the succulent-based new gardens as part of the Renovation.

The Valentine Card Party was the first community event held in the restored Conservatory.

Sunnyside Menagerie is a collection of 23 fantastical bronze creatures designed by the artist team of Wowhaus.

FREE community Hatha Yoga classes in the Conservatory.

Artists and recyclers extraordinaire Monica Lee and Dorothy Yuki brought inspiration and materials for us to make our holiday cards.

Historic Chilean wine, Canary Island date, and Chinese windmill palms grace the exquisite Conservatory Garden.

Look closely–about 1/4 of the way down from the top edge on the left–and see the oldest known image of Conservatory with its original two wings.

Dedicated Friend Sally Ross created another wonderful wreath making day.

What a day, and what a turnout for our grand reopening.

Then Mayor Newsom joined the Friends for our official ribbon cutting. Dec 5, 2009 was declared Friends of Sunnyside Conservatory Day in San Francisco.