Home & Studio Tours

Join the Acclaimed James Hubbell Home and Studio Tours Near Julian, California

Visit Ilan-Lael: A Place Like No Other

An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tour covers the art and architecture of founder and artist James Hubbell amidst the surrounding unspoiled natural beauty of the Santa Ysabel landscape. Be inspired as nature and art truly dance together as one.

Located on 10 acres of oak woodlands near Julian, California, the Ilan-Lael compound encompasses living quarters, studio and gallery spaces, gardens and a public building for the Ilan-Lael Foundation. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to small groups to enhance your experience. Enjoy the on-site gallery and gift shop offering Hubbell art, books, hand-crafted artisan items, and more. Ilan-Lael is located just over an hour from San Diego and about 2 1/2 hours from Los Angeles. 

Prices and Options

Docent-led tours are offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Each tour costs $45 per person and can be booked up to two months in advance. Driving instructions and FAQs will be e-mailed one week prior to your reservation.

Reserve Your Tour

Please email info@ilanlaelfoundation.org or call (760)765-3427 to schedule a private, group tour.

Admission fees go entirely to support Ilan-Lael Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to preserving the Hubbell property and its legacy of bringing art and nature to the community.

We hope to see you here! Reservations are required.

The Reviews Are In!

See what our visitors say about their experience.

An image of organic architecture and mosaic work taken during one of Ilan-Lael's Hubbell house and studio tours. Pictured: The Garden.

“My husband George and I want to thank you for the wonderful tour on June 17!  We were so impressed with the beautiful creative atmosphere at Ilan-Lael.  We will definitely return!” 

Margaret C.
Photo by Michael Gerdes

An image of organic architecture taken during one of Ilan-Lael's Hubbell house and studio tours. Pictured: The Boy's House exterior.

“The location is perfect. Allows quietness and so much beautiful art to enjoy throughout the property”

Erica S..
Photo by John Durant

Images of organic architecture at Ilan-Lael. Pictured: The Boy's House and Drafting Studio
An image of stained glass artwork and organic architecture taken during one of Ilan-Lael's Hubbell house and studio tours. Pictured: The Boy's House interior.

“This was such a beautiful space, immersed in wild nature, manicured beauty and incredible art. Everything fits perfectly and is not designed to fit – it is unapologeticly unique. Our group loved every minute we spent here. It was an incredible escape for the day and I highly recommend it”

Stephanie M.
An image of mosaic work, stained glass, and organic architecture taken during one of Ilan-Lael's Hubbell house and studio tours. Pictured: The Boy's House interior.

Above: Touring through the Passage Garden at Ilan-Lael in springtime. Photo by Laurel Costa