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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.

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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.

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1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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Event Series 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 11.  […]

Included with admission or membership

Days of Reverie Tour

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 […]

Event Series 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 […]

Included with admission or membership

Drop-in Yoga

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 […]

Included with admission or membership

Sketchbook–Making Workshop

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 […]

$20 – $25

Intro to Nature Journaling

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 […]

$45 – $50
Event Series 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 […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series 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.  […]

Included with admission or membership