The Doheny Mansion

The Beverly Hills neighborhood of Trousdale Estates is home to the Doheny Mansion, sometimes referred to as the Greystone Mansion. It is a spectacular mansion with Tudor Revival architecture that is surrounded by characteristic English gardens and sits over a groomed estate. Oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny lived there with his family for more than 60 years as part of his ownership of the estate. Despite the fact that it now bears the name "National Register of Historic Places" and is a public park, This 55-room, 46,000 square foot estate has an additional 16 acres of land surrounding it, all of which is accessible to guests. The mansion's spiral staircase is another one of the most well-known movie sets in Hollywood. The Greystone Mansion's high construction cost is another motivation to go there. It cost $4 million to build, making it at the time, the most costly residential structure in California. The Beverly Hills Flower & Garden Festival, the Annual Hollywood Ball, and Catskills West, a camp for theatre and drama, all take place at the estate site.

The Beverly Hills Flower & Garden Festival is one of the special events held at Greystone, which is now a public park. Because of its beauty, well-kept gardens, and location in Beverly Hills, it is frequently used as a filming location. Its maintenance and refurbishment are supported by some performances. According to the Upton Sinclair book Oil, the 2007 movie There Will Be Blood is partially based on the story of Edward Doheny. remodeled its two-lane bowling alley so that it could be featured in the movie.

The house hosts Catskills West, a theater arts and drama camp administered by Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation, from mid-June to early August each year, in addition to hosting various other events. Twice during the summer, the camp puts on a play by the pool.

Founded: 1928

Location: 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Website: www.beverlyhills.org/Greystone