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Picture of the seats at the Villa Montalvo concert space.

Santa Clara Point of Historical Interest No. 2; plaque gives few details of one previous owner, Bond, who bought the land in 1895 and kept it until 1906; next tells how Senator James D. Phelan bought it in 1913, the monastery was constructed and then…

Photo of map of Villa Montalvo and surrounding area.

An article discussing the grand opening of Happy Hollow Park.

A photo of a poem written about experiences at Villa Montalvo

Arbors that support wisteria plants (not blooming in image) at the Santa Clara Carmelite Monastery; were supposedly put in place by one of the previous owners during the 19th century and still stand today; visitors may still walk in their…

A small article celebrating the return of the Danny the Dragon ride to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

A small article celebrating Robin Ricker, a 10 year old from Palo Alto, for being the 100,000th child to visit the park.

Olive trees planted; a reminder of Christ in agony in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion

Sign pointing towards a hike or "healing walk" at Villa Montalvo.