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Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. Visit for a stroll, a concert or a class — there are so many ways to explore.

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Join the thousands of people who support Descanso Gardens through an annual membership. Members enjoy many benefits, including discounts at the Descanso Café and the Gift Shop, class discounts and members-only events.

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There's always something to see at Descanso Gardens. Whether you love lots of colorful spring bloom, winter camellias or the year-round majesty of our oaks, check out what's in bloom at different times of the year.

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With its variety of settings – from the Oak Lawn to the manicured grounds of the Boddy House – Descanso Gardens is the perfect place for your special event, and it's just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, as well as the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.

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Descanso Gardens celebrates America’s favorite flower on May 20 and 21 at its fourth annual Rose Festival, where roses are the star of the show! Due to record springtime attendance, tickets must be reserved online in advance for the Rose Festival.

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Community Service Day @ Descanso Gardens
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May 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, May 13 is Community Service Day at Descanso Gardens! Join Descanso’s expert horticulture staff care for the garden at this hands-on volunteer day. This is a great opportunity for individuals, friends, and organizations.
 
· All experience levels welcome.
· Ages 16 or older.
· Limited Space Available, RSVP required.
 
RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Monday, May 8. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.
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Categories: Volunteering
{FULL} Paper Flower Workshop with Patssi Valdez @ Descanso Gardens
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May 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please note: This class is FULL.

Join artist Patssi Valdez, featured in our BLOOM! exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery, for a hands-on paper crafting workshop. You will create your own imaginary paper flowers and leaves to decorate your home, or give as spring gifts. Make individual flowers or string them together to make a garland. $25 members/$35 non-members includes supplies. Please bring your own scissors. Meets in Birch. Register online here, in person at the Visitor Center, or by phone at (818) 949-7980.

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Categories: Art and Culture Classes
Weekend Walk @ Descanso Gardens
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May 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
See what’s happening in the gardens on these docent-guided walks that highlight points of seasonal interest. Walks begin at the Center Circle. Included in the price of regular admission, no reservations necessary.
Walks are subject to weather and availability. For more information, please call (818) 949-4200.
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Categories: Nature Walks
Wine and Dine for Mother’s Day @ Descanso Gardens
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May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This Mother’s Day weekend, treat your mom to Patina’s 4-course prix fixe dinner in our beautiful Rose Garden. $100 per person including wine pairing(s). Registration link to come.

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Categories: Food and Wine
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Hours

Open 9 am to 5 pm daily (last entry is 4:30 pm). Closed Christmas Day.

Location

1418 Descanso Drive,
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Admission Fees

General $9. Seniors and Students with ID $6. Children (5-12) $4. Descanso members and children under 5 free.

(818) 949-4200
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