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Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!
Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.
Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.
Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.
As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!
At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.
After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie on the Main Lawn. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:20am on Saturday, June 21. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna Currie Originally from Scotland, […]
Descanso has played a pivotal role in the cultivation of some spectacular and beloved roses. Learn about these flowers, how plants are bred, and the history of the roses of Descanso. There will be free activities for all ages, live music, floral displays, demonstrations, and discussions. Free with admission or membership. Schedule Saturday, June 21: […]
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie on the Main Lawn. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:20am on Saturday, June 21. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna Currie Originally from Scotland, […]
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie on the Main Lawn. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:20am on Saturday, June 21. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna Currie Originally from Scotland, […]
Join us for a behind-the-scenes nursery tour to see what it takes to care for and preserve the diverse plants of Descanso Gardens. This tour will focus on the roses of Descanso – in particular how to breed, propagate, and care for them. $5 members, $10 non-members. Registration opens to members on May 5 at […]
Descanso has played a pivotal role in the cultivation of some spectacular and beloved roses. Learn about these flowers, how plants are bred, and the history of the roses of Descanso. There will be free activities for all ages, live music, floral displays, demonstrations, and discussions. Free with admission or membership. Schedule Saturday, June 21: […]
Join Autumn Ayers, Garden Records & Collections Manager of Descanso, on a walk through the Rose Garden. Autumn will discuss the origins and destinations of the incredible blooms of Descanso’s roses. You’ll learn a little history, a little botany, and observe some beautiful flowers. Free with admission or membership, no reservations required.
Experience the gardens in a whole new way through Cultivate, a monthly series that features tours, workshops, live demonstrations, and music throughout the gardens. Our June programming will focus on the animals of Descanso – come learn about the creatures who call Descanso home! This program is generously funded, in part, by Perenchio Foundation. Free […]
Enjoy Brazilian dance, live music, and ancestral traditions with Viver Brasil. Uplifting and joyful, Viver Brasil is a legacy-driven institution deeply rooted in the Afro-Brazilian heritage of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. […]
Experience a peaceful 15 minute guided meditation walk through the Ancient Forest with Mariko Tu on June 7 and 14 at 9, 9:30 or 10am. No registration required, free with […]
Drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session on the Main Lawn, facilitated by Core Power Yoga. All levels are welcome; attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Free with admission, […]
Experience a peaceful 15 minute guided meditation walk through the Ancient Forest with Mariko Tu on June 7 and 14 at 9, 9:30 or 10am. No registration required, free with […]
