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All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket.

Hours
9am–5pm daily


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.

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 Perch Monica Percich is a community member who teaches yoga. You will come away from yoga feeling […]

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 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
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.  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
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.  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

Paper Mache Workshop

Click here for the 1pm class 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 […]

$25 – $30

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
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 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

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

Plein Air Watercolor Class

This class is also offered on February 14, February 21, and February 28 Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a […]

$25 – $30

Writing a Sense of Place

Led by Descanso Gardener Andrew Fleming, this workshop will include guidance on creative writing inspired by the natural world in our gardens. Meets at Mulberry Pond. No advance registration required, […]

Free with admission or membership
Event Series Botanic Boutique

Botanic Boutique

Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a no-host bar and meet some of the area’s local artisans at Botanic Boutique, a […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Botanic Boutique

Botanic Boutique

Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a no-host bar and meet some of the area’s local artisans at Botanic Boutique, a […]

Included with admission or membership