Please confirm your Selected Date before adding it to the cart.
- Guests can enter any time after the time printed on their ticket and stay until 5pm closing and until 7pm during extended hours in spring and summer, unless otherwise noted.
- Admission is free the third Tuesday of the month (Free Tuesday), advance tickets required.
- Free entry does not apply to special events.
After completing your order you will receive an email with your receipt followed by a separate email with your eTicket(s). Please allow up to 5 minutes to receive both emails. When you arrive, please join the queue to have your tickets scanned.
The ticketholder voluntarily assumes all risk and liability incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued.
Due to our busy spring season we have limited permits from March 1 through May 31. If you do not see your desired date available, select a different date from the drop down calendar.
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Families, couples, commercial photographers, and members of the media are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined below. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time Use Photography Permit:
- Each permit is good on the date it is issued anytime between 9am-2pm
- All permit holders must check in at the Visitor Center and sign the photography agreement
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis
Group Size and Price
- 1-5 people $300
- 6-10 people $400
- 11-15 people $600
- 16-20 people $700
Groups of 21 people or more need to contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291.
Refunds
- There are NO refunds for Photography Permits
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours from the date on the permit.
For more information:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Please enter the number of photo permits you are purchasing in the "Quantity" field below.
Due to our busy spring season we have limited permits from March 1 through May 31. If you do not see your desired date available, select a different date from the drop down calendar.
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Families, couples, commercial photographers, and members of the media are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined below. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time Use Photography Permit:
- Each permit is good on the date it is issued anytime between 9am-2pm
- All permit holders must check in at the Visitor Center and sign the photography agreement
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis
Group Size and Price
- 1-5 people $300
- 6-10 people $400
- 11-15 people $600
- 16-20 people $700
Groups of 21 people or more need to contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291.
Refunds
- There are NO refunds for Photography Permits
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours from the date on the permit.
For more information:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Please enter the number of photo permits you are purchasing in the "Quantity" field below.
Due to our busy spring season we have limited permits from March 1 through May 31. If you do not see your desired date available, select a different date from the drop down calendar.
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Families, couples, commercial photographers, and members of the media are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined below. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time Use Photography Permit:
- Each permit is good on the date it is issued anytime between 9am-2pm
- All permit holders must check in at the Visitor Center and sign the photography agreement
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis
Group Size and Price
- 1-5 people $300
- 6-10 people $400
- 11-15 people $600
- 16-20 people $700
Groups of 21 people or more need to contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291.
Refunds
- There are NO refunds for Photography Permits
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours from the date on the permit.
For more information:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Please enter the number of photo permits you are purchasing in the "Quantity" field below.
Due to our busy spring season we have limited permits from March 1 through May 31. If you do not see your desired date available, select a different date from the drop down calendar.
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Families, couples, commercial photographers, and members of the media are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined below. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time Use Photography Permit:
- Each permit is good on the date it is issued anytime between 9am-2pm
- All permit holders must check in at the Visitor Center and sign the photography agreement
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis
Group Size and Price
- 1-5 people $300
- 6-10 people $400
- 11-15 people $600
- 16-20 people $700
Groups of 21 people or more need to contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291.
Refunds
- There are NO refunds for Photography Permits
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours from the date on the permit.
For more information:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Please enter the number of photo permits you are purchasing in the "Quantity" field below.
Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens. This class is designed as an introduction to quick location sketching and each participant is given a small panorama sketchbook and waterproof pen (included in class price). Bring a spirit of curiosity, play and experimentation.
$40 for members/$45 for non-members
Note from Virginia Hein: Along with the sketchbook and pen that you’ll receive at the Workshop, you may want to bring a few of your own favorite materials. The key is: Keep it light and portable! (Suggested items listed in confirmation email.)
This 90-minute behind-the-scenes tour offers an opportunity to understand what it takes to care for and preserve the diverse plants of Descanso Gardens.
The Ruth Borun Nursery and Propagation Center at Descanso serves as the backbone for growing, protecting, and enhancing the Descanso Gardens’ collections. From growing annual plants for the Promenade, to establishing new varieties of native California species, to “backing up” and saving clones of our historic lilac, camellia, and rose varieties via rooted cuttings, the nursery is constantly active and working on projects of all types. Join this tour to see all that horticulture in action!
About the instructor: Frank Obregon is a long time plant devotee and nurseryman and is currently in charge of overseeing the Descanso nursery facilities and operations. Frank has spent many years working with carnivorous plants and native California plants. He is a proud graduate of Cal Poly Pomona. Frank is currently maintaining and breeding new varieties from our Chrysanthemum, Lilac, and Camelia collections.
Please note that your registration is non-refundable.
Join us for a sound bath and guided meditation in the Boddy House solarium. Bring a spirit of exploration and a desire for wellness. No prior experience required.
Sound baths are listening experiences that provide meditative and restorative benefits.
Additional notes: Students are invited to bring a yoga mat and/or blankets. Chairs will be available.
About the Instructors:
Anna Christine Bowden became a casual meditator in 2012 and a more “serious” meditator in 2017 after suffering from postpartum depression. In 2022 she completed her certification to teach Mindfulness and Meditation through the School of Positive Transformation, and in 2024 she completed her certification to teach school children meditation through the L.A. based non-profit organization, Worthy Beyond Purpose. She is a Buddhist practitioner in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Buddhism as led by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Anna teaches fitness and meditation in L.A. and is passionate about sharing the benefits of meditation, mindfulness and nervous system regulation with her community. Her guided meditations can be found on the free meditation app, Insight Timer. Connect with Anna on social media platforms @inthemomentanna or at annachristinebowden@gmail.com
Lila Bassior is a 500hr E-RYT and Sound Bath Facilitator who hosts classes, events and trainings all over the greater Los Angeles area. Lila loves to share her passions for yoga, sound healing, pranayama, meditation, ayurveda and astrology with students of all ages, experience levels and phases of life. Creating yoga classes that are intelligently sequenced, challenging, fun and accessible, and sound journeys that are grounding, deep and restorative are a great source of joy for her! She is delighted walk alongside anyone who chooses to tread the glorious path of a yoga, and believes that healing is a human right, for everyone. Connect with Lila on all social media platforms @lilabassior or at Lbassior@gmail.com.
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Come celebrate with a pairing of two of life’s greatest pleasures: tea and chocolate!
Certified Tea Sommelier Elizabeth Escobedo will guide you through a tasting of four floral teas: Earl Grey, Jasmine Pearls, White Tea, and a Chamomile-Rose blend, paired with four locally sourced gourmet chocolates. Challenge your senses with new flavor profiles and discover the pairings you like best. Uncover the fascinating history, culture, and the art of pairing the world’s most diverse and best-loved indulgences!
About the Instructor: Elizabeth Escobedo is a Certified Tea Sommelier, IICCT chocolate taster, and
culinary educator who is passionate about bringing unique floral flavors to the
modern table. She founded Elizabella Tea & Co., teaches a Masterclass on Herbs
and Infusions with the UK Tea Academy, and leads engaging tea and food pairing
workshops. She resides in Los Angeles with her family and enjoys travel,
discovering new cuisines, and growing rare rose varieties.
Open to 18 years and older.
$30 members / $35 non members
Advance registration and minimum enrollment required.