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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 in the Rose Garden Pavilion on April 19. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:20am on Saturday, April 19. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna […]
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 April 19. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:20am on Saturday, April 19. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna […]
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 April 19. Marna will lead the sound baths from 9–9:20am, 9:30–9:50am, and 10–10:20am on Saturday, April 19. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Marna […]
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 […]
Celebrate our blooming flowers with fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family. Free with admission, no registration required.
Descanso Gardens presents Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature, an interdisciplinary exhibition of artworks by women who explore transformations of the body into nature. Curated by Carole Ann Klonarides, the exhibition features wearable garments, photography, sculpture, painting, and works on paper. Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House from March […]
Celebrate our blooming flowers with fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family. Free with admission, no registration required.
Descanso Gardens presents Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature, an interdisciplinary exhibition of artworks by women who explore transformations of the body into nature. Curated by Carole Ann Klonarides, the exhibition features wearable garments, photography, sculpture, painting, and works on paper. Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House from March […]
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
Descanso Gardens presents Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature, an interdisciplinary exhibition of artworks by women who explore transformations of the body into nature. Curated by Carole Ann Klonarides, the exhibition features wearable garments, photography, sculpture, painting, and works on paper. Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House from March […]
Learn about the native plants of Descanso Gardens on a tour led by our Horticulture department. Free with admission, no registration required.
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free with admission, no registration required.
