Descanso Gardens
- 1418 Descanso Drive
- La Canada Flintridge, CA
- (213) 842 2934 | F 213 239 2964
- Selena Ramirez
- Contact us
- Ceremony
- Once a large private estate, the gardens feature 165 breathtaking acres including forests of camellias and an international rosarium, offering a wide variety of ceremony settings. One favorite is a classic California setting—a broad, open lawn under widespreading live oaks. A few steps away, Feather Falls is a shady dell where intimate ceremonies are graced by the sounds of gently falling water. The scenic Japanese tea house, with its blue-tiled roof and zen rock garden, is an elegant and serene backdrop for a service, while the timber-and-stone Pavilion and the wrought-iron Gazebo, surrounded by acres of roses, make fragrant open-air venues.
- Receptions
- With shade-dappled lawns, secluded forest clearings and endless acres of flowers, Descanso Gardens offers a unique backdrop featuring nature’s awe-inspiring beauty. From a casual bridal tea to an elaborate rehearsal dinner to an elegant wedding reception, Patina Catering’s exceptional cuisine and personal service will provide the perfect accent to your event, whether you’re hosting a group of 20 or 200.
- Van de Kamp Hall
- This craftsman-style building is conveniently located next to the entrance
of the gardens and includes a spectacular outdoor courtyard flanked by flower
beds and a bubbling natural-rock fountain.
- Capacity 220
- Rose Pavilion
- Located within the International Rosarium amidst 4,000 rose bushes, the
Pavilion also nurtures a gentle stream that flows into an adjacent pond.
- Capacity 180
- Boddy House
- *The 2008 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
- A Regency-style mansion located about a lush oak woodland, the Boddy House creates an ideal setting for smaller weddings, with ceremonies taking place on the lawn or terrace and the reception in one of the home’s elegant rooms.
- Capacity 120
- A Regency-style mansion located about a lush oak woodland, the Boddy House creates an ideal setting for smaller weddings, with ceremonies taking place on the lawn or terrace and the reception in one of the home’s elegant rooms.
- Classrooms A & B
- These craftsman-style rooms are fantastic for a cocktail reception or
bridal shower.
- Capacity 50 each
- Minka
- This lovely, intimate room is located just behind the Japanese tea house.
Minka is an elegant setting for a bridal luncheon or intimate rehearsal
dinner.
- Capacity 20
- Food
- What began as a few intimate dinners in the homes of Patina’s most loyal
patrons has become Patina Catering. The commitment to bring Joachim Splichal’s
unrivaled cuisine paired with impeccable service to catered occasions has made
Patina Catering the premier caterer on the West Coast. From a casual luncheon
for the bridal party to a luxurious five-course wedding reception, our
exceptional culinary team will work with you to create a menu that highlights
your event.
For more information on spaces available at Descanso Gardens, please visit http://www.descansogardens.org/
