Eugene O'Neil National Historic Site - Danville - Photos by Monique Wood, Barb Proffitt, Dan Cortinovis, and Gunilla Christol


gathering
Gathering for the hike - the rain started just as we got to Danville




train station
Group in front of historic Danville train station


potty break
Restroom stop in a converted caboose



Jim and Wilma


David
David, as we wound through beautiful neighborhoods to reach the O'Neil site


group
Group by the National Park Service sign


entrance
On up the road at the real entry sign - where in the world is Dan?


ressidence
O'Neil residence


The entry uses Chinese design of crooked paths to fool evil spirits


Jim and Monique
Jim and Monique


docent
We learned about Eugene O'Neli from a visiting French expert here to research the archives


back of house
The back of the residence overlooks a great vista of Mt Diablo



barn
Old barn, which is used as a theater - where Eugene O'Neil plays are presented


estate
Part of the property




group
Group on the back of the property


lunch
Lunch time break





tavern
Group in from of Elliott's tavern, where Eugene O'Neil wiled away much of his time