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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.

(POSTPONED) Camellia Tour

Please note that this tour has been postponed to Saturday, Jan. 27 Join us on Jan. 20 from 11am–noon for a walking tour. Learn about Descanso’s historic camellia collections and the little-known stories behind many of the camellias currently in bloom.  Included with admission or membership, no reservations required.

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Sound Baths

Sound Baths

Join us for a sound bath on the Main Lawn on Saturday, Jan. 13 and 27. Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits. No registration required, […]

Included with admission or membership

Community Service Day

Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or […]

Free

Camellia Tour

Join us on Jan. 27 from noon–1pm for a walking tour. Learn about Descanso’s historic camellia collections and the little-known stories behind many of the camellias currently in bloom.  Included with admission or membership, no reservations required.

Included with admission or membership

Sketching on Location

Click here for the Saturday class beginning February 3 Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Friday, February 2 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. […]

$120 – $140

Sketching on Location

Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Saturday, February 3 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while […]

$120 – $140

Writing a Sense of Place

Led by horticulturalist Andrew Fleming, this workshop on February 3 will include guided instruction on creating poetry inspired by the natural world in our gardens. No advance registration required, free […]

Free with admission or membership

(FULL) Community Service Day

Please note that this service day is full. Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. […]

Free
Event Series Botanic Boutique

Botanic Boutique

Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Meet some of the area's local artisans at Botanic Boutique (formerly Botanic Bling), a collective of creative artists and makers. Featuring beautifully handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, stationary and more, Botanic Boutique will take place at Descanso Gardens’ Boddy House from Feb. 10–11, 10am–4pm. Entry to Botanic […]

Included with admission or membership