Monte Rio California Sonoma County Bohemian Grove Real Photo Postcard
The scene depicts a gathering at Bohemian Grove, the private campground of the Bohemian Club, situated amidst the redwood forests of Monte Rio, California. Since 1878, the exclusive San Francisco-based club has hosted its annual two-week "Encampment," an event renowned for bringing together influential men from politics, business, and the arts for fellowship and elaborate theatrical productions like the "Grove Play" often seen performed on this stage.
These annual gatherings, particularly prominent from the early to mid-20th century, served as a unique intersection of cultural patronage and elite social networking. The natural amphitheater within the ancient redwoods provided a distinctive backdrop for performances and discussions that shaped a notable, albeit private, aspect of American cultural and political life.
These annual gatherings, particularly prominent from the early to mid-20th century, served as a unique intersection of cultural patronage and elite social networking. The natural amphitheater within the ancient redwoods provided a distinctive backdrop for performances and discussions that shaped a notable, albeit private, aspect of American cultural and political life.
