Grandma Prisbrey’s Bottle Village Tours

Explore the Village Grandma Prisbrey Built by Hand

4595 Cochran St. Simi Valley, CA 93063

Docent guided tours offer an approx. 1 hour walk through the eccentric third-acre site to see tens of thousands of recycled bottles and unique structures built by hand, by artist Tressa “Grandma“ Prisbrey.  

Tour Highlights and Sights

The Pencil House: A small sculpture built to hold a massive collection of thousands of salvaged pencils and assemblages.

The Doll Head Shrine: A unique display and wall incorporating old doll parts and discarded toys into mortar.

Mosaic Walkways: Paved pathways embedded with-recycled metal, glass, and household castoffs from mid -20th century life weave throughout the length of the site.

The Round House & Shrines: Fantastical and colorful folk-art sculptures made with patterned glass bottles and whimsical assemblages.

Visitor Information

PLEASE NOTE: Bottle Village is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, unpaid volunteer run entity, all fees are strictly used for site-maintenance and preservation usage ONLY. Your generous donations are greatly needed and appreciated.

Location: 4595 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063.

Access: The site is generally closed to regular drop-in public access and can be visited on pre-scheduled tour dates only Donation Fee $20 per person 

Additionally, concurrent individual VIP tours are available, which include, Lemonade and Cookies, (just like Grandma served), and a small souvenir.  $10. extra. Must be booked up to 7 days in advance of scheduled tour date to guarantee. 

IMPORTANT: to book enhanced VIP Tour,  please email: visitbottlevillage@gmail.com

Due to damage sustained from the nearby 1994 Northridge Earthquake, parts of the Village remain fragile. We ask visitors to bring sturdy footwear and no open-toe styles whatsoever.

Please note: There are no restrooms or other services on site at this time. A liability waiver must be signed (digitally) prior to admittance on scheduled date.