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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.

Moms, Mimosas and Brunch

Celebrate Mom all weekend long with mimosas and brunch! On Mother's Day weekend we're offering cocktails and brunch on the Boddy House patio. Check out the drinks menu and food menu. No reservations or advance registration required. Boddy House  Food and drinks available from 10am–2pm Drinks only from 2–4pm  

Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Event Series Botanic Boutique

Botanic Boutique

Find the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day weekend! Enjoy a cocktail as you meet the creative artists and makers of Botanic Boutique. Featuring beautifully handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, stationary and more, Botanic Boutique will take place at Descanso Gardens’ Boddy House from May 11–12, 10am–4pm. Click here to see the Mother's Day cocktail menu. Entry to Botanic […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Summer Yoga

Click here for the May 15 (Wednesday) class and here for the May 17 (Friday) class Join us for an eight-week Tuesday yoga class with Barbara Wood in the Rose Pavilion every Tuesday from May 14–July 2, 8:30–10am. Members can register here. Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening […]

$136
Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Gallery Story Time

Join us in the Sturt Haaga Gallery as we explore the themes of the exhibit through books! Held every third Wednesday of the month, Gallery Story Time is great for children ages 2-7 with a caregiver. No registration required, free with admission.

Included with admission or membership

Summer Yoga

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 […]

$136
Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Summer Yoga

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 […]

$136