Boddy House Botanical Display
Boddy House Botanical Display
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
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Descanso Events
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.
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Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
2 events,
Boddy House Botanical Display
Boddy House Botanical Display
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
2 events,
Boddy House Botanical Display
Boddy House Botanical Display
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
2 events,
Boddy House Botanical Display
Boddy House Botanical Display
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
2 events,
Boddy House Botanical Display
Boddy House Botanical Display
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
2 events,
Rock Garden Raking
Rock Garden Raking
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q and A. No registration required, free with admission. About Jenny Flores Jenny Flores is a plant enthusiast and current gardener at Descanso Gardens. She majored […]
Included with admission or membership
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
5 events,
Guided Nature Meditations
Guided Nature Meditations
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Included with admission or membership
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Camellia Walking Tour
Camellia Walking Tour
Join Camellia Horticulturalist Arian Noorzai on a walking tour to learn about Descanso’s camellia collections and an introduction to rare and exotic camellias. Meets at Center Circle. No advance registration required, free with admission. About Arian Noorzai Arian Noorzai is a first-generation Afghan American whose career in horticulture began while he was studying at the […]
Included with admission or membership
Guided Nature Meditations
Guided Nature Meditations
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Included with admission or membership
Guided Nature Meditations
Guided Nature Meditations
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Included with admission or membership
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
1 event,
Enchanted
Enchanted
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
$18 – $45
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0 events,
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1 event,
Rock Garden Raking
Rock Garden Raking
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q and A. No registration required, free with admission. About Jenny Flores Jenny Flores is a plant enthusiast and current gardener at Descanso Gardens. She majored […]
Included with admission or membership
5 events,
(CANCELED) Sound Baths
(CANCELED) Sound Baths
Please note that all sound baths are canceled on January 11 Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie in the Rose Garden Pavilion on January 11. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:30am on Saturday, January […]
Included with admission or membership
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(CANCELED) Drop-in Yoga
(CANCELED) Drop-in Yoga
Please note that Drop-in Yoga is canceled on January 11 Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session led by Monica Percich on the Main Lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Free with admission, no registration required. About Monica Percich Monica Percich is a community member […]
Included with admission or membership
(CANCELED) Sound Baths
(CANCELED) Sound Baths
Please note that all sound baths are canceled on January 11 Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie in the Rose Garden Pavilion on January 11. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:30am on Saturday, January […]
Included with admission or membership
(CANCELED) Sound Baths
(CANCELED) Sound Baths
Please note that all sound baths are canceled on January 11 Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie in the Rose Garden Pavilion on January 11. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:30am on Saturday, January […]
Included with admission or membership
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(CANCELED) Days of Reverie Tour
(CANCELED) Days of Reverie Tour
Please note that this tour is canceled on January 11 Vojislav Radovanović, accompanied by an artist from the Days of Reverie exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery, will conduct tours of the exhibit and share inspiration, methodology, and meaning behind the artwork that has been created specifically for this exhibit. Included with membership or admission, […]
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Rock Garden Raking
Rock Garden Raking
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q and A. No registration required, free with admission. About Jenny Flores Jenny Flores is a plant enthusiast and current gardener at Descanso Gardens. She majored […]
Included with admission or membership
6 events,
Guided Nature Meditations
Guided Nature Meditations
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Included with admission or membership
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(CANCELED) Drop-in Yoga
(CANCELED) Drop-in Yoga
Please note that Drop-in Yoga on January 18 is canceled Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session led by Victoria Gluchoski on the Main Lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Free with admission, no registration required. About Victoria Gluchoski Victoria Gluchoski has been sharing the […]
Included with admission or membership
Guided Nature Meditations
Guided Nature Meditations
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Included with admission or membership
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(SOLD OUT) Sketchbook–Making Workshop
(SOLD OUT) Sketchbook–Making Workshop
This workshop is sold out. Learn to make a sketchbook from scratch on January 18. Led by artist Julie Crouch, this workshop will guide attendees through designing and making their own simple sketchbooks. Materials will be provided. Students are invited to bring a small travel palette filled with watercolors and a jar for water. $20 […]
$20 – $25
Guided Nature Meditations
Guided Nature Meditations
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Included with admission or membership
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(CANCELED) Intro to Nature Journaling
(CANCELED) Intro to Nature Journaling
Please note that Intro to Nature Journaling is canceled Join us for Intro to Nature Journaling with artist and educator Michelle Antonisse on Saturday, January 18 from 1–3pm. Learn how scientists and artists have used illustrative and descriptive journaling to explore the natural world. We will start with the history, uses, and many styles of […]
$45 – $50
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1 event,
Free Tuesday – Reservation required
Free Tuesday – Reservation required
Enjoy the garden for free! Free Tuesday occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Advance tickets are required and are released on the first day of the month at 10am. Tickets are not available at the door, and must be reserved in advance on our website. Click here for Free Tuesday ticketing information. Please […]
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1 event,
Rock Garden Raking
Rock Garden Raking
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q and A. No registration required, free with admission. About Jenny Flores Jenny Flores is a plant enthusiast and current gardener at Descanso Gardens. She majored […]
Included with admission or membership
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Community Service Day
Community Service Day
Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or older. Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved. Bring gardening gloves and water. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and […]
Free
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Drop-in Yoga
Drop-in Yoga
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session led by Monica Percich on the Main Lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Free with admission, no registration required. About Monica Percich Monica Percich is a community member who teaches yoga. You will come away from yoga feeling […]
Included with admission or membership
Sound Baths
Sound Baths
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie in the Rose Garden Pavilion on January 25. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:30am on Saturday, January 25. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna […]
Included with admission or membership
Sound Baths
Sound Baths
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie in the Rose Garden Pavilion on January 25. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:30am on Saturday, January 25. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna […]
Included with admission or membership
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(SOLD OUT) Paper Mache Workshop
(SOLD OUT) Paper Mache Workshop
Click here for the 1pm class. Please note that the Paper Mache Workshop from 10am–12pm is sold out. Build your own creature inspired by the Days of Reverie exhibit in the Sturt Haaga Gallery. This hands-on workshop, led by visual artist Leslie K. Gray, will cover stress-free, introductory paper mache techniques, such as mixing non-toxic […]
$25 – $30
Sound Baths
Sound Baths
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. Join us for a drop-in sound bath led by Marna Currie in the Rose Garden Pavilion on January 25. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:30am on Saturday, January 25. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna […]
Included with admission or membership
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Paper Mache Workshop
Paper Mache Workshop
Build your own creature inspired by the Days of Reverie exhibit in the Sturt Haaga Gallery. This hands-on workshop, led by visual artist Leslie K. Gray, will cover stress-free, introductory paper mache techniques, such as mixing non-toxic paste, forming structures, and sculpting. Come prepared to get messy! All materials are provided. $25 for members, $30 […]
$25 – $30
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Rock Garden Raking
Rock Garden Raking
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q and A. No registration required, free with admission. About Jenny Flores Jenny Flores is a plant enthusiast and current gardener at Descanso Gardens. She majored […]
Included with admission or membership
1 event,
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Camellia Walking Tour
Camellia Walking Tour
Click here for the February 16 Camellia Walking Tour Join Camellia Horticulturalist Arian Noorzai on a walking tour to learn about Descanso’s camellia collections and an introduction to rare and exotic camellias. Meets at Center Circle. No advance registration required, free with admission. About Arian Noorzai Arian Noorzai is a first-generation Afghan American whose career […]
Included with admission or membership