Djerassi Resident Artists Program | Directions - Djerassi Resident Artists Program

Directions to the Djerassi Program and the Administrative Office

Bear Gulch Road West is a narrow, winding, one-lane mountain road with two-way traffic. Drive slowly. Watch for turn-offs and wider areas to accommodate oncoming traffic. Vehicles going uphill on a steep grade and those pulling trailers have the legal right of way. Once on Bear Gulch West, turn your lights on, hug the right side of the road, and be prepared to back up when necessary.

The address to the Program is 2325 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside, CA 94062.

The address to the Administrative Office is 2650 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside, CA 94062.

Directions from San Francisco

– South on 280
– Exit Bunker Hill Dr.
– Turn left at the end of ramp to 92
– Turn right on 92 towards Half Moon Bay
– Turn left (South) on 35 (Skyline Blvd.) and drive 10 miles
– Turn right (West) on Bear Gulch Road West.

Once on Bear Gulch Road to the Djerassi Program:
– Stay to the right at fork with Allen Road
– After 2 miles, turn left at “SMIP Ranch” sign and proceed through tall black gate*
– Follow road for 1.5 miles to the Artists’ Barn
– Park in designated areas
*All hikes meet at the gate.

Directions from San Jose

– North on 280 or 101
– Exit 84 (Woodside Road) towards Woodside to Skyline Blvd
– Turn right (north) on 35 (Skyline Blvd.) and drive for 2.2 miles
– Turn left (west) on Bear Gulch Road West.

Once on Bear Gulch Road to the Djerassi Program:
– Stay to the right at fork with Allen Road
– After 2 miles, turn left at “SMIP Ranch” sign and proceed through tall black gate*
– Follow road for 1.5 miles to the Artists’ Barn
– Park in designated areas
*All hikes meet at the gate.

Directions from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Stanford

– West on Sand Hill Road to Portola Road
– Turn right on Portola Road then left on 84 (La Honda/Woodside Road) to Skyline Blvd
– Turn right (North) on 35 (Skyline Blvd.) and drive for 2.2 miles
– Turn left (West) on Bear Gulch Road West.

Once on Bear Gulch Road to the Djerassi Program:
– Stay to the right at fork with Allen Road
– After 2 miles, turn left at “SMIP Ranch” sign and proceed through tall black gate*
– Follow road for 1.5 miles to the Artists’ Barn
– Park in designated areas
*All hikes meet at the gate.

Directions from Santa Cruz

– North on Highway 1
– Turn right on Highway 84 (La Honda/Woodside Road) to Skyline Blvd
– Turn left (north) on 35 (Skyline Blvd.) and drive for 2.2 miles
– Turn left (west) on Bear Gulch Road West.

Once on Bear Gulch Road to the Djerassi Program:
– Stay to the right at fork with Allen Road
– After 2 miles, turn left at “SMIP Ranch” sign and proceed through tall black gate*
– Follow road for 1.5 miles to the Artists’ Barn
– Park in designated areas
*All hikes meet at the gate.

Once on Bear Gulch Road to the Administrative Office

Stay to the right at fork with Allen Road
Stay to the right on the main road and go past the “SMIP Ranch” sign
After 2.5 miles you will begin to drive out of the forest and downhill through a clearing
Continue downhill for .5 miles until you see the “Hidden Drive Ahead” sign
Turn right up the driveway marked 2650
Park in the designated area