The Djerassi Resident Artists Program holds its popular Annual Open House / Open Studios event every summer, usually on a Sunday afternoon. This is the one day of the year that the Program’s Artists’ Barn and private ranch grounds are open to the general public. Guests are encouraged to meet the resident artists and visit their respective studios, walk the stunning natural landscape, view panoramic ocean vistas and enjoy delectable small dishes prepared by the Djerassi Program’s gourmet chef.

Throughout the event, the visual and media artists open their studios with exhibits of their work-in-progress, there are dance and music performances by the resident choreographer and music composer and the writers and poets give literary readings. Guests at the Open House are also free to enjoy self-guided tours of the site-specific sculpture collection, which is located throughout the property on winding trails among ancient redwoods, oak trees, rolling hills and fern-shaded glens. Most of the works in the sculpture collection were created over the years by past artists-in-residence.

The admission fee is currently $25 and reservations are required. Reservations can be made online at our web site approximately one month in advance. To receive an invitation by mail, call the Administrative Offices at (650) 747-1250.

Contributors to the Djerassi Program of $500 or more during the current or previous year are guests of the Program for the Open House. Djerassi Alumni and children 12 & under are also admitted free of charge.