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.

  • Community Service Day

    Get hands-on gardening experience and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. Service may involve a gardening project. All experience levels are welcome Open to […]

    Free
  • Poetry and Wellness Walking Meditation

    This walking meditation led by Joy Lam from Tranquil Lotus Sangha will be a peaceful exploration of the Camellia Forest using the simple act of walking and recited poetry as […]

    Included with admission or membership
  • Tomat-o-Rama

    Tomat-o-Rama

    Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, […]

  • Tomat-o-Rama

    Tomat-o-Rama

    Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, […]

  • Tomat-o-Rama

    Tomat-o-Rama

    Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, […]

  • Pastel Workshop Series

    Come explore pastels in our beautiful Rose Garden with Dilmit Singh. This four-week pastel drawing series is for all levels and will focus on composition – choosing subject matter, placement […]

    $150 – $165