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Tickets

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

Hours
9am–7pm 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.

Pop-up Yoga Class

Click here for the Jan. 20 Pop-up Yoga Class Start the New Year with a yoga class led by Barbara Wood in the Rose Garden Pavilion. Rejuvenate your body and […]

$20 – $25
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

Pop-up Yoga Class

Start the New Year with a yoga class led by Barbara Wood in the Rose Garden Pavilion. Rejuvenate your body and mind with a 25-minute garden walk and 60-minute yoga […]

$20 – $25

(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, free with admission or membership.

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 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 […]

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
Event Series Guided Nature Meditations

Guided Nature Meditations

Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 13 and 27 at 2pm, 2:30 and 3:30pm. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Guided Nature Meditations

Guided Nature Meditations

Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 13 and 27 at 2pm, 2:30 and 3:30pm. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership.

Included with admission or membership