the old mill

The woman there called it a "well-kept secret." This water mill was used as a grist mill by the San Gabriel Mission. A good diorama shows how. The patio is surrounded by pomegranate trees with amazing trunks.

This lovely little building in a gorgeous garden setting is well worth visiting if you love Spanish Colonial architecture and/or history. It is the original grain mill for the San Gabriel Mission and is quite close to Huntington Library and Gardens and is a nice add on to a visit. The displays are somewhat sparse but there is nice California art. Free!

My son and I enjoyed a wonderful evening concert here last summer.. the sounds of the music mixed with the natural setting was most beautiful