Photography

Special Events

Meetings

Photography

With its variety of settings – from a woodsy

oak grove to the manicured grounds of the

Boddy House – Descanso Gardens provides

the perfect environment for your special

event, and it’s just minutes from downtown

Los Angeles, the San Fernando and San

Gabriel Valleys, and Pasadena. Whether

the occasion is a small corporate meeting

or a grand celebration, various indoor and

outdoor locations are available for you

within our 160-acre garden.

Indoor facilities are available for private

rentals from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Outdoor

sites can be rented at the close of public

hours, from 5 to 10 p.m. each night.

Special Events

Descanso offers a variety of beautiful settings to preserve life’s best memories in photographs. Arranging for photography may be the easiest part of planning for a special occasion.

Non-commercial photography includes:

engagement + wedding photos, family portraits, graduation + class pictures, and special occasions.

Hours

Weekend hours are subject to availability. On-site weddings have first priority.

Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 4 pmFriday – Sunday | 9 am – 2 pm

Fees

For photo sessions of two hours or less, number of persons (including photographer):

1 – 10 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30011 – 20 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40021 – 30 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600

Reservations

Please make reservations through the Special Events Office at (818) 949-4291.

Locations & Pricing Reservations

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Whether you’re planning a grand celebration, a small office retreat, or a private memorial service, Descanso Gardens provides the perfect setting for your event. We offer intimate meeting rooms, a grand banquet hall, and the sublime beauty that only nature provides. Find your dream venue along with exceptional service at Descanso Gardens.

Indoor FacilitiesVan de Kamp Hall | Capacity: seated 170 / lecture 225Craftsman-style building. Fully enclosed, climate-controlled, microphone + speakers. 8 am – noon or 1 – 4 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7508 am – 4 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,0005 – 10 pm (Mon. – Thurs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,6005 – 10 pm (Fri. – Sun.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900

Minka | Capacity: 20In the Japanese Garden, reached by a graceful bridge over a small stream. Accommodates up to 20. 8 am – noon or 1 – 4 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5258 am – 4 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650

Birch | Capacity: 50French windows look out on a patio. 8 am – noon or 1 – 4 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5258 am – 4 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6505 – 10 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700

Garden Facilities | Evenings onlyJapanese Garden | Capacity: 60Serene Japanese-style setting with traditional teahouse, raked Zen garden, and koi-filled stream. 5 – 8 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

Rose Pavilion | Capacity: seated 170 / lecture 225Craftsman-style open-air pavilion surrounded by 1,600 rose bushes. 5 – 10 pm (Mon. – Thurs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,3005 – 10 pm (Fri. – Sun.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500

Boddy House | Capacity: 100Historic mansion + gardens. Exclusive use for each event, evenings only, 5 – 10 pm. Flexible spaces accommodate small to large groups, up to 100 guests. Please contact Special Events for more information.

No smoking anywhere on the property.

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a member-supported garden

The Descanso Gardens setting offers a unique opportunity for distinctive presentations and gatherings. We invite you to contact the Special Events Office to learn more.

Equipment Available• Screen, projector carts and podiums• Tables (round and/or rectangular) and chairsTables (round and/or rectangular) and chairsT• Whiteboard, markers and easels

Refreshments• Food and beverages permitted in event area only• Patina Restaurant Group is the exclusive caterer for

Descanso Gardens

Fees• Unless otherwise noted, deposit required upon signing

of contract; balance due one month prior to event,payable to Descanso Gardens Guild

• Includes: set-up, Wi-Fi, free parking and admission toDescanso Gardens

• Liability insurance to be determined; evening eventsrequire an event monitor for an extra fee

• Damage deposit

Contact

Special Events Office | Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (818) 949-4291 phone | (818) 949-4216 faxspecialevents@descansogardens.org