It’s not just about the flowers and the trees. It’s about you and your special connection to nature. As a member, you get year-round free admission, discounts and early access to events, exclusive classes and activities, and many other benefits.
Special Holiday Promotion
Give the gift of membership now through January 2, 2026, and receive a $10 gift certificate to The Store (our gift shop). For purchases after December 17, $10 gift certificates are likely to arrive after Christmas. Please note, the purchaser and recipient cannot be the same person.
For purchases on our website
You or the recipient (you choose) will receive an immediate email with the membership information. The $10 gift certificate will be mailed to the same person as the membership. Give a membership
For purchases at Guest Services
You will receive a lovely gift card to present to the recipient, as well as the $10 gift certificate to The Store.
For purchases by phone
We will mail a lovely gift card and $10 gift certificate to you or the recipient. Please call 818.952.4390.
All members receive
- One year of daytime admission
- 8am early admission
- Presale access and discounts for Carved, Enchanted Forest of Light, and other events
- 10% discount at Jones Coffee at Descanso, The Store, and participating nurseries
- Reciprocal free admission at 300+ gardens through American Horticulture Society’s Reciprocal Admissions program (90-mile exclusion rule applies)
- Access to member-only classes and events
Individual $89
- All general membership benefits
- One year of daytime admission for 1 person
- 1 named cardholder
Dual $99 | Senior Dual $94
- All general membership benefits
- One year of daytime admission for 2 people
- 2 named cardholders
Family $129 | Pays for itself in 2 visits
- All general membership benefits
- One year of daytime admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18
- 2 named cardholders
Dual Plus $179 | NEW! | Pays for itself in 2 visits
- All general membership benefits
- One year of daytime admission for 2 adults and 2 adult guests
- 2 named cardholders
- Invitation to an exclusive event
- 10% discount on daytime admission for guests
- 2 complimentary guest passes (valued at $36)
- Early access to Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens reservations
Family and Friends $229 | Best value!
- All general membership benefits
- One year of daytime admission for 3 adults and 6 children under 18
- 3 named cardholders
- Invitation to an exclusive event
- 10% discount on daytime admission for guests
- 2 complimentary guest passes (valued at $36)
- 4 complimentary train tickets (valued at $20)
- 25% discount on 10- and 20-ride train passports
- Early access to Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens reservations
Nature Lover $500
- All general membership benefits
- One year of daytime admission for 4 adults and 6 children under 18
- 3 named cardholders
- Invitation to an exclusive event
- 20% discount on daytime admission for guests
- 4 complimentary guest passes (valued at $72)
- 4 complimentary train tickets (valued at $20)
- 25% discount on 10- and 20-ride train passports
- Invitation to one Perennial Circle event
- Early access to Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens reservations
Perennial Circle $1,000+
Perennial Circle members enjoy exclusive year-round events, talks, walks, and other special opportunities. Find out more about Perennial Circle levels and benefits.
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Ready to support the Gardens at a higher level?
Elevate your garden experience with membership in Perennial Circle and help ensure the gardens’ natural heritage and beauty now and for future generations.