Asilomar Conference Grounds, Convention center and National Historic Landmark in Pacific Grove, United States
The Asilomar Conference Grounds spans 107 acres along the California coast, featuring buildings constructed with natural materials integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Established in 1913 as a YWCA leadership camp, architect Julia Morgan designed 16 buildings between 1913 and 1929, with 11 structures remaining today.
The grounds represent the Arts and Crafts architectural movement through exposed wooden beams, stone fireplaces, and handcrafted details in each structure.
Visitors can participate in self-guided tours of the historic buildings, access the state beach, and stay in rooms intentionally without televisions.
The name Asilomar combines two Spanish words: asilo meaning refuge and mar meaning sea, chosen through a naming competition in 1913.
Location: Pacific Grove
Inception: 1913
Architects: Julia Morgan
Architectural style: Arts and Crafts movement, American Craftsman, bungalow
GPS coordinates: 36.61972,-121.93139
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:41
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