Dear Museum Guest, Thank you for your field trip reservation to visit ...

Providing children with a source of hands-on, historical information about 1880’s ranch life in the San Fernando Valley
Dear Museum Guest,
Thank you for your field trip reservation to visit the Leonis Adobe Museum. Please
review all the enclosed information prior to your scheduled tour. We would appreciate
each teacher explaining the responsibilities of a chaperone to each adult attending the
tour prior to visiting the Adobe.
The responsibility of each chaperone is to assist with the children, to help maintain a safe
environment and to remain as silent observers. We ask each chaperone to pay attention
to their assigned students. Please remember to turn off all cell phones. Parents are asked
not to interrupt docents, answer docent questions or carry on side conversations with
other parents. Disruptive parents will be asked to leave the group.
In the instructions packet, we have provided you with a regulation and suggestion sheet, a
confirmation sheet and a map to local city parks for lunch.
The tour is $4.00 per person. The tour starts promptly at 9:15 a.m. It is very important
we receive the confirmation and a 50% deposit (15) days prior to the tour date. We do
not accept purchase orders. All payments must be arranged prior to the tour. All parent
chaperone names should be supplied no later than 5 days in advance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katy Finley at 818-222-6511 or
Email: katy@leonisadobemuseum.org.
We look forward to your visit to the Adobe!
Cordially,
Susan Eastman

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23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302 Phone: (818) 222-6511 Fax: (818) 222-0862
Email: susan@leonisadobe, org Web: www.leonisadobemuseum.org
Providing children with a source of hands-on, historical information about 1880’s ranch life in the San Fernando Valley
Date: _____________________
Letter of Confirmation
This document is to confirm the arrangements we have made for your class or classes to visit the
Leonis Adobe Museum. Please mail the completed form and a 50% deposit to the Leonis Adobe
Museum. On the day of your field trip, the balance is due upon arrival. The 50% deposit is your
confirmation. If you will be shopping after the tour, please inform all teachers and students
attending prior to your tour date.
Tour Admission:
$4.00 per person. We allow 1 chaperone per 10 children. Chaperones are free – 1 per 10. We
do not allow more than 1 chaperone with a group. Please advise parents of this policy.
Deposits and Payment Policies:
A 50% deposit must be received 15 business days prior to your scheduled tour date with the
remaining balance due. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDERS. Payment arrangements
must be made prior to the tour date.
Cancellation policy:
A cancellation notice must be received by Katy Finley no less than 5 five days prior to the tour
date. A $25.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the deposit amount if the cancellation is
not received. If the museum cancels due to weather, and we are unable to reschedule, then the
entire deposit will be refunded.
Tour Date: __________________________
Name of School: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Teacher(s) phone: _____________ Fax: _____________Email:__________________
Transportation: bus / vehicles (circle one)
Shopping in Gift Shop: yes / no / undecided
Grade level: _________ Total # of students: ________ Total # of adults: ___________
Please let us know if any child had special needs: ____________________________________
Teacher’s signature: _______________________________________ Date: _______________
Tour amount total:____________ 50% deposit: _____________ Balance due:_____________
The deposit is due (15) business days prior to the tour date. 50% deposit due by: ___________
Mail the completed confirmation form and 50% deposit to:
Leonis Adobe Museum
23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302

Leonis Adobe Museum
Regulations and Suggestions
Please Review Prior to Your Arrival
Museum location:
23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
818-222-6511 / fax: 818-222-0862 / email: katy@leonisadobemuseum.org
Parking:
We have plenty of free parking, please review the enclosed map sheet.
Vehicles: Park in the paved parking lot. Any overflow vehicles can park in the unpaved corral.
Buses: Park in the Sagebrush Cantina parking lot (behind restaurant).
Arrival and Departure:
Tour begins promptly at 9:15 a.m. Tour ends at 11:40 a.m. Please allow enough time for the
101 freeway traffic problems. If it is not possible for you to be here prior to 9:15 a.m., please let
us know when making the reservation. We will try to accommodate you if we know ahead of
time. Upon arrival we will divide into groups, one adult is required per 10 students. (Please do
not divide into groups prior to your arrival.) We encourage everyone to shop in our gift shop;
however, if your group is not shopping then the group should be gathered and organized for
departure as soon as the tour is over. Upon tour completion, the museum docents are through
with their duties at 11:40 a.m. The chaperones and teachers are responsible for the children at
the end of the tour until everyone has departed the museum. Please be sure chaperones
understand. Children must be supervised on the grounds, even though some students are
shopping in the gift shop.
Lunches:
Refer to the enclosed map for a nearby park. Homemade hot tortillas with butter will be
offered at the Adobe for snack, (made by the children). On hot days, we recommend the
teachers bring water for the children. Unless specifically arranged in advance, lunch is
not allowed at the museum grounds or park. There will be an additional charge for staff
to stay with the group.
Museum Etiquette:
Teachers and chaperones must stay with groups at all times and are responsible for
student behavior. Please remind all visitors to always walk, and there is no eating other
than the tortillas served. The docents enjoy calling everyone by name. Nametags are
appreciated. We encourage our young visitors to participate in the activities and to ask
questions. The docents need everyone's attention at all times; they have wonderful
information to share. Please remind adults accompanying the tours to allow the students
to explore through participation. All cell phones and beepers must be put on vibrate
upon arrival. If a phone call is necessary, please go outside one of the entrances. Please
share our expectations with the all teachers and chaperones.
Photography:
Children are encouraged to take photos. We ask that you do so in a quiet and timely
manner. Group photos and photos taken by parents may only be taken at the end of the
tour; otherwise it makes it difficult for tours to stay on schedule.
Attire:
Please dress weather appropriate. Most of the tour is outside. Wear comfortable shoes
and be dressed to have a good time.

Directions and Map
From: US-101 NORTH
Take exit #29/VALLEY CIRCLE BLVD toward MULHOLLAND DR
Turn LEFT on VALLEY CIRCLE BLVD
Turn RIGHT on CALABASAS RD
Arrive at 23537 CALABASAS RD, CALABASAS, on the right.
From: US-101 SOUTH
Take exit #29 toward VALLEY CIRCLE BLVD/MULHOLLAND DR
Turn RIGHT on CALABASAS RD
Arrive at 23537 CALABASAS RD, CALABASAS, on the right.