Eames Foundation

A tradition of the Eameses, picnics in the meadow were a delight, with a focus on food and scintillating talk.

Our “Bring your Own Picnic – BYOP” experience is a completely private visit, and a very special way to experience the site with your intimate group. Typically our picnics are 90 minutes long, with an hour picnic followed by a 30-minute guided exterior tour. 

We will provide a full picnic set up including a table or picnic blanket, chairs, plates, glasses, napkins, and cutlery, all presented à la Charles and Ray Eames. Food is not provided. Due to time constraints, we cannot accommodate a caterer set up, furniture rentals, decorations or any other special requests.

• $1,000 flat fee for 1-4 adults and children

• $500 deposit required to confirm booking, which is refundable up to two weeks in advance.

• Reservations are available up to three months in advance. Visits tend to book up quickly, so we recommend inquiring about availability at least one month in advance.

• Only cold (or preheated) food permitted due to fire risk. No flames or alcohol permitted.

How To Reserve Your Picnic:

Appointments are available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30, 12:30 or 2:30 depending upon availability. Picnics are not offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Sundays. We recommend booking your appointment at least 1 month in advance in order to avoid disappointment.

Booking a Visit: To check availability for a picnic, please fill in the below form or call (310) 459-9663. We will contact you within two business days to schedule a date and time.

To reserve your picnic and tour time, a $500 deposit is required. A PayPal link will be sent via email where you can complete payment for the deposit. YOUR VISIT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOUR DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED AT THE EAMES FOUNDATION.

The remaining balance is due a week in advance of the tour, and may be paid via a new PayPal link or by calling us at 310-459-9663.

A 100% refund will be provided up to two weeks in advance of the tour; no refund will be provided thereafter.

If you have any questions or to follow up on the status of your request, please call (310) 459-9663 or email us at info@eamesfoundation.org.

Visitor Guidelines:

You are visiting a National Historical Landmark located on private grounds. Please help us care for Charles and Ray’s home by respecting the directions of our staff and by following these guidelines during your visit:

1. Please cancel your visit if you or any person in your party is feeling sick or you have been in contact with any person who has or may have contracted Covid-19 in the last 2 weeks. Contact us at visitorinfo@eamesfoundation.org or (310) 459-9663.
2. Reservations are required. NO DROP-INS PERMITTED.
3. No parking at the House; see Directions for parking details.
4. No interior photographs; exterior photos for personal use only, not for publication of any kind.
5. Children must not be left unattended.
6. You are visiting the House and grounds at your own risk. This historic site sits on a bluff with steep slopes: stay clear of the edge. It is a natural terrain: pay attention to your footing as there are many level changes.