Cooper-Molera Adobe

Where Cultures, Community and History Intersect

Fall 2022 Garden Sale

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Date: August 27, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Molera Adobe Gardens: 506 Munras Ave Monterey CA 93940


Cooper Molera Adobe and the Historic Garden League invite you to attend a Garden Pop-up Sale on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.

Plant Sale varieties include salvias (sage), roses, pelargoniums/scented geraniums, francoas, succulents, and other propagated plants from the Cooper Molera Gardens.

Proceeds benefit the Cooper Molera Gardens and the Historic Garden League which keep the Cooper Molera Gardens, The Casa del Oro garden, and many other gardens around downtown Monterey beautiful for the public to enjoy.

Rose Pruning Workshop

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Date: February 5, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Cooper Molera Adobe Garden: 506 Munras Avenue Monterey, CA 93940
Garden

ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP

Hosted by The National Trust for Historic Preservation at:

THE COOPER MOLERA GARDENS 506 Munras Ave Monterey CA 93940

Saturday February 5, 2022 – 10:00am-11:30am

Love roses but need to learn more about how to take care of them?

Need to upgrade your rose pruning and feeding skills?Looking to get more involved with local historic gardens in Monterey?

This workshop is perfect for you!

Join us with our very own garden Consultant and Horticulturist Isabella de Sibert of Stuck in the Mud Carmel. We will be doing a deep dive into pruning your roses during the perfect time of the year! Looking to grow bigger, more vibrant, and beautiful blooms? We will offer insider knowledge on feeding tips and tricks for your rose plants.

Registration

15 participant limit$10/person

To RSVP please call 831-223-0172 or email Dianna O'Briant at dobriant@savingplaces.org.

Upon confirmation, please register and pay on the day of the event.

COVID 19 Protocol: Outside event masks optional .

Questions?

Contact 831-223-0172 or dobriant@savingplaces.org

Dianna O’BriantSenior Museum Assistant Cooper Molera Adobe

Garden Pop-up Sale

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Date: October 2, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Cooper Molera Adobe: 506 Munras Avenue Monterey, CA 93940
Garden

Cooper Molera Adobe  and the Historic Garden League invites you to attend a Garden Pop-up Sale on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm which will include:

Garden tours showing before and after renovations of the gardens and property hosted by Al Graham of the Historic Garden League, a Salvia Propagation Workshop hosted by our very own garden designer and consultant, Isabella de Sibert of Stuck in the Mud Carmel.

Plant Sale varieties include scented geraniums, sages, roses, and other propagated plants from the Cooper Molera Gardens.

Proceeds benefit the Cooper Molera Gardens and the Historic Garden League.

Garden Tours:

Hosted by Al Graham of the Historic Garden League

Tour#1: 10:00-10:30

Tour#2: 11:00-11:30

Salvia Propagation Workshop

Hosted by Isabella de Sibert of Stuck in the Mud Carmel (@stuckinthemudcarmel)

11:30-12:00

Cooper Molera Adobe Re-Opening

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Date: July 31, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Cooper Molera Adobe Museum
Cooper-Adobe Events

Starting July 31, 2021, The Cooper Molera Adobe Museum will be open on WEEKENDS ONLY (Saturdays and Sundays) 10 am-4 pm with enhanced safety protocols to the public. While planning our re-opening we will be establishing required safety measures to ensure the safety of your museum visit. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Cooper Adobe.

Admission: FREE

Tours: Self-guided, and Volunteer Docent Guide available on Saturdays 11-3

We plan on instituting the following guidelines:

  • Self-Screening upon entry
  • Mask requrements (regardless of vaccination status), physical distancing requirements, and floor guides.
  • Hand sanitizer stations
  • Changed/limited interactive activities for public safety
  • Limited visitor capacity (6)

Please review our visitor guidelines upon entry to the museum here.

Welcoming you back to the Museum!

History Hunt & Community Party 2020

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Date: August 8, 2020
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Cooper-Molera Adobe and Historic Monterey locations

History Hunt and Community Party 2020

History Hunt Event winners 2019 © The National Trust for Historic Preservation

On Saturday, August 22nd the public is invited to join the fun in Historic Downtown Monterey!
It is FREE for participants of all ages and is designed for individuals, families, friends and teams!

Learn about local history, visit important historic sights, view architectural treasures and public art.

The History Hunt will begin at 12:00pm. Pick up your packets at Cooper Molera Garden between 11:30 and 12:00. Your packet will include a list of 25 items to find or learn about, a map of Monterey’s historic district, Covid-19 protocols for a safe event and of course the rules!

Because of the current pandemic we will not be able to host a Community party or awards ceremony. The awards and correct answers will be listed on the Cooper Molera website on Sunday August 23rd.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic our rules for participation have changed. Participants will be required to follow safety protocols including wearing face coverings, social distancing and avoid gathering during the hunt.

Presented by Cooper Molera Adobe in cooperation with City of Monterey, Old Monterey Business Association, Monterey State Historic Park, the Monterey History & Art Association and the Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

This event is in commemoration of Monterey’s 250th Birthday

When: Saturday, August 22nd, begin at 12:00pm through 3:00pm

Where: Throughout Historic Downtown Monterey beginning and ending at Cooper’s Garden   506 Munras Avenue, Monterey

Contact: For more information: visit our website at www.coopermolera.org    -   831-223-0172 x 7776
Questions? Contact Dianna O'Briant at dobriant@savingplaces.org

37th Annual CHRISTMAS IN THE ADOBES – 2021

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Start date: December 10, 2021
End date: December 11, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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37th Annual CHRISTMAS IN THE ADOBES - 2021
December 10 and 11, 2021

Hello from all of us here at Cooper-Molera! We’re getting prepared to deck the halls for Christmas in the Adobes -  a beloved Monterey tradition.

Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 37th Annual Christmas in the Adobes. Return to the days of 19th century Alta California during Monterey’s premier holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes. This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s historic adobes adorned in holiday décor surprises and delights visitors with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias leading the way to each building’s entrance.

Enjoy festive music and a variety of entertainment, as you explore over a dozen magical, historic adobes on the tour. Hear the stories of Monterey’s earliest buildings and savor the warm spirit of the community of this annual event that has become a family favorite during the holidays.

Volunteers at several sites offer information about the history of their building. Some adobes offer interactive fun. We recommend you dress for weather and bring a flashlight! Each year many event goers stay the weekend at a downtown hotel and attend both nights by purchasing a two-night pass so they can see every venue.

This charitable annual fundraiser for Monterey State Historic Park raises funds for the State Park’s educational history programs for elementary students, as well as for the restoration of the historic First Theatre. The State Parks buildings are joined by over a dozen community partner buildings – some of which are only open to the public during this event.

MORE INFORMATION

 

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT COOPER-MOLERA FOR THIS EVENT?

Christmas in the Adobes will take place on December 10th and 11th 2021, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. We are recruiting volunteers for two shifts each evening, scheduled between 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to:

  • Front Gate Greeter: Greet visitors at the front gate, and provide directions to the adobe entrance
  • Front Door Greeter: Greet visitors, check tickets, (our downstairs rooms will be open), & answer questions before tour
  • Float/Monitor: Provide event assistance to volunteers and staff during event.
  • Docent: Provide 5-8 minute tours of the Cooper Molera Adobe for visiting groups.

*** You will not need to purchase tickets to the event if you are volunteering. You may not share the passes with family members or friends. We will also have light refreshments. We will update soon with more information about parking. Shift selection will be first come first serve. For additional information about Christmas in the Adobes, click here

Interested? please contact Dianna O’Briant, Museum Assistant at dobriant@savingplaces.org or call 831-223-0172 x7776.

TICKET PRICING

(If you volunteer with CMA you do not need to purchase tickets)

Adult, Single Night Ticket: $25 ($20 before November 1)

Adult, Two-Night Gold Pass: $40

Youth (Age 6-17), Single Night: $2

Children under 5 are free

*Military & MSHPA member discounts not available online, please purchase your tickets at the Custom House Store or Pacific House Store to receive these discounts.

❗IMPORTANT TICKETING INFO❗:

Ticket Holders who purchased their tickets online MUST check-in at one of the three will call locations the night of the event(s) to receive their wristband and Christmas in the Adobes map. Print at home Eventbrite tickets will NOT be honored at individual buildings.

Will Call Locations, Open beginning at 4:00 pm Friday & Saturday, December 10 & 11:

  1. Pacific House, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey (Will call, Eventbrite ticket check-in, in-person sales via Cash or Credit Card).
  2. Casa Gutierrez, 590 Calle Principal, Monterey (Will call, Eventbrite ticket check-in, in-person sales via Credit Card ONLY).
  3. Stevenson House, 30 Houston Street, Monterey (Will call, Eventbrite ticket check-in, in-person sales via Credit Card ONLY).

*** Eventbrite Tickets CANNOT be collected prior to the night of the event***

 

COVID-19 Guidelines & FAQ:

Will masks be required inside of the buildings?

Yes, each visitor when inside one of the historic buildings will be required to wear a mask. Masks will be made available at all three ticket areas for those who need one. 

 

How many people will be let into a building at one time?

In order to provide for social distancing, the number of visitors admitted into a building at one time will be limited. Each building is different, so that number will vary slightly depending the building’s floor plan.

 

Will there be refreshments available this year at the adobes?

There will not be refreshments served at the adobes this year, with the exception of the Old Whaling Station Adobe, where their crowd-pleasing cookies are being planned to distributed on their back patio. We also encourage CITA participants to support Monterey’s local businesses and vibrant restaurant scene by dining at one of our town’s fantastic eateries on the night of the event.

 

FAQs:

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email us at info@mshpa.org

What's the refund policy?

No refunds.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but ticket holders who purchased their tickets online with Eventbrite MUST come to one of the three Will Call locations on the night of the event(s) to check-in and receive their wristband and Christmas in the Adobes Map. Print at home Eventbrite tickets will NOT be honored at individual buildings.

Event Night Will Call Locations, Open beginning at 4:00 pm Friday and Saturday:

  1. Pacific House, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey (Will call, Eventbrite ticket check-in, in-person sales via Cas or Credit Card).
  2. Casa Gutierrez, 590 Calle Principal, Monterey (Will call, Eventbrite ticket check-in, in-person sales via Credit Card ONLY).
  3. Stevenson House, 30 Houston Street, Monterey (Will call, Eventbrite ticket check-in, in-person sales via Credit Card ONLY).

*** Eventbrite Tickets CANNOT be collected prior to the night of the event***