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.
Vojislav Radovanović, accompanied by an artist from the Days of Reverie exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery, will conduct tours of the exhibit and share inspiration, methodology, and meaning behind the artwork that has been created specifically for this exhibit. Included with membership or admission, no registration required. Space is limited and entry is on […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
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 […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, drop in for a rejuvenating yoga session led by Victoria Gluchoski on the Main Lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring yoga mats. Free with admission, no registration required. About Victoria Gluchoski Victoria Gluchoski has been sharing the joy of yoga across the country for 10 years. From […]
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness. No registration required, free with admission or membership. About Mariko Tu Mariko Tu is a certified meditation teacher and educator specializing in mindfulness and […]
Enjoy a fifteen-minute mini meditation with Mariko Tu on January 4 and 18 at 9, 9:30 and 10am. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and […]
