Blue Oak Nursery Open House
Blue Oak Nursery is a 14-acre tree arboretum, with lake, park and vineyard views and a plentiful and varied wildlife population.

The Nursery proudly displays a collection of over 300 Bonsai from world class Bonsai artists on the West Coast, including Johnny Uchida, Katsumi Kinoshita, Mas Ishii, Boon Manakitivipart, Roy Nagatashi and  Harry Hirao, just to name a few.  Bonsai are attractively displayed on oak wine barrels for easy viewing.  The Bonsai are fully acclimated to their environment, and many of the trees displayed in Bonsai are also growing naturally in the tree arboreum surrounding the lake.

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Upon arrival at the Administration Building located at 600 Yosemite Blvd, guest will need to check in with the front desk.  These groups will be under the reservation of: Golden State Bonsai Association. We will skip the Wine Shop portion of the tour and provide them the opportunity to come back on another date.  

Please take a moment to review the Modesto seminar details and guidelines. 

• The use of cameras, videos, and/or tape recorders are restricted in production areas.

• All individuals scheduled for a tour should wear closed-toed shoes for safety reasons.
• Children under the age of ten (10) are not permitted on tour for safety reasons.
• The Modesto tour bus holds nine (9) guests. 
• Business groups should have a Modesto-based host/greeter.

• If special accommodations are required, please call (866) 33-GALLO.

LENGTH

Tours are normally 1½ hours in length. 

ROUTE

At the Administration Building, guests are presented with the history of the Company and are shown the special design features of our Modesto headquarters. The tour then proceeds to our Underground Cellar, Bottling, Warehouse, Glass Plant, and finally a special invitation to visit The Gallo Family Wine Shop where guests are granted a one time privilege of shopping at employee prices. Guests are also given information on the Research Facility, Lab, Winemaking, Brandy Plant, G-3 Enterprises, Creative Services, and Gallo Technology Center.