•  Philo CA •

THE KNOTTY OAK: Built in 1888 by Cornelius Prather, the oldest and most historic house in Philo. And a real log cabin 100 years younger. On our adjacent property there are 26 acres of hiking trails, glamping, and Indian Creek Amphitheater. Follies, nooks, and private corners. Experience the history of Philo in a historic setting updated for modern times. Lovingly restored with period fixtures - nearly all salvaged materials (nothing goes to waste here!), and modern upgrades like custom ice makers, wireless audio systems, and heated bathroom floors. Over 200 turn of the last century pre-prohibition bottles were uncovered, two that had some moonshine still in them, newspapers on the walls hidden under sheetrock from 1915-1920, and the famous Blow Hole, in the original gun cabinet from when a shotgun accidentally went off blowing a hole through the roof. Bringing this beautiful land and original pioneer house back to life has been a gift and will never really be done. There are always more treasures to find, and salvage to incorporate.