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.
Ikebana Exhibit
The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3.
(SOLD OUT) Ikebana Workshop
Click here for the 1–3pm workshop, please note that this workshop from 10am–12pm is sold out Learn the Japanese art of ikebana flower arrangement from world-renowned master Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in an intimate, small-class setting. Ikebana is a Japanese flower-arranging art form that prioritizes simplicity, elegance, and a respect for […]
Ikebana Exhibit
The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3.
(SOLD OUT) Ikebana Workshop
Please note that this workshop is sold out. Learn the Japanese art of ikebana flower arrangement from world-renowned master Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in an intimate, small-class setting. Ikebana is a Japanese flower-arranging art form that prioritizes simplicity, elegance, and a respect for nature. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana highlights the […]
Ikebana Exhibit
The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3.
Free Tuesday – Reservation required
Enjoy the garden for free! Free Tuesday occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Advance tickets are required and are released on the first day of the month at 10am. Tickets are not available at the door, and must be reserved in advance on our website. Click here for Free Tuesday ticketing information. Please […]
Invasive Pest Information
Experts from the County of Los Angeles will be on hand in the Courtyard to discuss the goldspotted oak borer, an invasive insect impacting oak woodlands throughout Southern California. No reservations required. Photo © Mike Lewis
Ikebana Exhibit
The Japanese art of ikebana will be on full display this fall in the Boddy House. Every room will feature a different arrangement by a different artist, including Kaz Kitajima from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. No registration required, included with admission or membership. Exhibit runs September 23–November 3.