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
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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.
Adults
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 […]
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
Included with admission or membership
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 […]
Free