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Updated December 6th, 2007
Descanso
Hosting
Winter’ Event
Dec. 15-16
Mediterranean Winter is the theme
for Descanso Gardens’ weekend celebration
on Dec. 15-16. The Center
Circle display garden will be filled
with seasonal plants from five
Mediterranean zones: Coastal
California, Southwest Australia, the
Mediterranean coastal basin, Central
Chile and western South Africa.
Highlights of the upcoming twoday
celebration include:
• Holiday Spirit Display and
Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — This new
holiday tradition combines creative
gardening, gift-giving and goodwill.
Local members of the gardening community
have created and donated
dozens of plantings that can be viewed
and purchased at the Boddy House
Terrace. All proceeds go toward supporting
garden operations. A free tram
will be available all weekend to take
you up to the house.
• Enchanted Railroad, 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. — Descanso Gardens’
Enchanted Railroad is specially decorated
for the holidays. It’s a fun way to
see the Gardens from a new perspective.
The ride fee is $3.
• Santa in the Garden, noon to
4:30 p.m. — Santa makes an appearance
in the Gardens’ Rose Pavilion.
Attendees are able to take memorable
pictures at this photo op. It is free with Descanso Gardens admission.
• Boddy House Sneak Peek, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. — A behind-the-scenes
view of the interior of the Boddy
House as the Heritage Exhibit nears
completion. This will be the last
opportunity to see the house until
March 2008 when the exhibit will be
open for touring. A free tram will be
available all weekend for transportation
to the house. Free with Gardens
admission.
• Descanso Gardens Craft Sale,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Descanso
Gardens Guild volunteers will be selling
their handmade crafts to benefit
the Gardens.
Descanso Gardens is at 1418
Descanso Drive. The Gardens are
open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except
Christmas Day. Parking is free.
Admission fees are $7 for adults, $5
for seniors and students, $2 for children
5 to 12, and free for members
and children 5 and younger. Fees for
classes and programs include Gardens
admission.
For information, call (818)
949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org.
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