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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Click here for the 1pm class. Please note that the Paper Mache Workshop from 10am–12pm is sold out. Build your own creature inspired by the Days of Reverie exhibit in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please note that SoCal Museums Free-for-All on February 2 has been canceled Enjoy a free visit to Descanso Gardens on Sunday, February 2, as part of SoCal Museums Annual Free-for-All. […]
Please note that all Plein Air Watercolor classes are sold out Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a relaxing and […]
