Descanso History
This English born horitculturalist designed the California Natives Garden in 1959.
Theodore Payne
Ceramics and trivia!
Christine Crosby
Tulips and grandchildren are on the mind of this gentleman with an “avid beard”
David Bare
The Rose Garden was a wedding venue for lesbian doctors from Seattle Grace Hospital in this popular Shondaland TV show.
Grey's Anatomy
This staff member is on a quest to visit all 50 states, recently checking Nebraska off the list
Shannon Dillon
Before the fencing, we needed a "Does Ranger" in this popular garden location to keep out the deer!
Rose Garden
PreCogs in the Oak Grove, and don't forget Tom Cruise!
Minority Report
Before moving West to California, Manchester Boddy was a door to door salesman for these popular and informative items.
Encyclopedias
A Harvard graduate and former resident of Vermont, this staff member is also a new homeowner.
Lina Swislocki
During this events' opening night, "barhops wandered" at the Hilltop Gardens offering drinks to guests and members
Daphne's Wardrobe
The Wendigo, non-dead creature that roams the earth destroying the good-hearted and those in love, haunts the Japanese Garden in this 90's TV show about magical sisters.
Charmed
A lighthouse from this popular gay summer destination is featured in the new Train Garden displays, unfortunately Descanso squirrels are homophobic and destroyed it's label.
Fire Island, NY
Not to be outdone by the Rose Bowl and their Rose Queen, Descanso held their own floral pageant competition in the 1950's and 60's, crowning this botanic beauty each year.
Descanso Gardens’ Queen of Camellialand.
The two staff members have been friends since the 1980's... thank the gay mafia!
Joan Muraskin and Malcolm Moraine
A new addition to our lot, though there is still "repaving talk"
Valet Parking
The VC transformed in the posh Golden Springs Spa in this beloved rom-com. And we're taking the dog!
Legally Blonde
The land Descanso sits on was once part of one of the original Spanish land grants. What was the name of the 36,000 acre parcel?
Rancho San Rafael
This staff member grew up coming to Descanso, and has fond memories of when you could pay 50 cents to feed the ducks!
Dave Syring
While it's not a "sod sunbath" blankets and yoga mats are ok for this event
Sound baths
The Lakehouse was transformed into a roadside 1960's diner where a dysfunctional family had an unusually happy lunch in this award winning TV show
Mad Men