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.
Join us for an eight-week Wednesday yoga class with Barbara Wood and Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Wednesday from May 15–July 3, 5–6:30pm. Members can register here. Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Rejuvenate […]
Join us for an eight-week Friday yoga class with Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from May 17–July 5, 8:30–10am. Members can register here. Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Rejuvenate your body and […]
Join us for a guided walking tour and see what's in bloom at Descanso. Meets at Center Circle. Free with admission, no registration required.
Enjoy fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family in celebration of our flowers in bloom on May 17 and 18 from 10am–12pm. Free with admission, no registration required.
Join us for a guided walking tour and see what's in bloom at Descanso. Meets at Center Circle. Free with admission, no registration required.
Enjoy fun, spring-themed crafts for the whole family in celebration of our flowers in bloom on May 17 and 18 from 10am–12pm. Free with admission, no registration required.
Surround yourself with other nature-lovers at Descanso Gardens’ Cultivate, a monthly event that brings together live music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more deeply […]
In honor of Memorial Day, Descanso Gardens invites all veterans, active-duty military members, and up to six guests to enjoy a free day in the garden on May 27 from 9am–7pm. Tickets will be available at the Visitor Center on Memorial Day with no advance registration required. Attendees are asked to bring proof of military […]
Join this members-only tour to see horticulture in action! Meet in the Courtyard and walk to the Ruth Borun Nursery and Propagation Center. The nursery serves as the backbone for growing, protecting, and enhancing the Descanso Gardens’ collections. From growing annual plants for the Promenade, to establishing new varieties of native California species, to “backing […]
This class is sold out Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, June 6 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to quick location sketching and each participant is given a small panorama sketchbook and waterproof pen (included in class price). Bring a spirit of curiosity, play […]
Join us for the inaugural weekend of the Descanso Gardens plant expo and sale, June 7-9. This event will focus on everyone’s favorite desert plants: Cactuses and succulents! The expo […]
Join us for the inaugural weekend of the Descanso Gardens plant expo and sale, June 7-9. This event will focus on everyone’s favorite desert plants: Cactuses and succulents! The expo […]
