Majestic castles and chapels situated on 14 beautiful acres with views overlooking the Ross Valley and Mt. Tamalpais. Perched among scenic walkways on the knoll above Ross Valley, with extraordinary views of Mt. Tamalpais and Bald Hill. The Seminary was founded in 1871 in San Francisco as Presbyterian City College. In 1870 the College received a gift of a 14-acre hilltop in San Anselmo. Money to build the campus was also donated, and on September 21, 1892 the San Anselmo campus was opened. Today, the seminary is home to the University of Redlands Marin Campus. The Seminary is within walking distance of downtown San Anselmo and consists of numerous historical buildings, chapels, Victorian homes, and includes the “castles on the hill”, one which is patterned after the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The picturesque campus is located just 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sunny San Anselmo’s climate, rich history, creek-side location, and strong sense of community make it a memorable place. The railroad played a vital role in San Anselmo’s history. The town was mostly pastoral until 1875, when the North Pacific Railroad completed a line from Sausalito to Tomales, via San Anselmo. The town quickly became the “Hub” of much activity.