EVENTS & CLASSES
Robinson Gardens plays host to various fabulous events all year round. Most famous for our annual Garden Tour, the Friends of Robinson Gardens hosts lectures, art classes, book clubs, and many diverse events guaranteed to pique your interest. In addition, the Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation Department offers courses that invite you to explore the garden and discover the beauty within this magical 6.2-acre estate. Please check back as we update our schedule regularly.
We look forward to seeing you in the garden!
EVENTS
Tea, Scones, & Gardens Book Club
Please join us as we dive into Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between - a story about baseball, family, the American Dream, and the fight to turn Los Angeles into a big league city written by lifelong Dodgers fan and sports writer Eric Nusbaum.
Dodger Stadium was built in the mid 1950s as a permanent home for the newly minted LA Dodgers after the team moved from Brooklyn. But before the park could be built, the city would have to face down the neighborhood's families -- including one, the Aréchigas, who refused to yield their home. The ensuing confrontation captivated the nation - and the divisive outcome still echoes through Los Angeles today.
$20 Member | $25 Non-Members
Saturday, March 15th - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Buzz About Bees!
Afraid of bees? Me too!
Come hear how Laura Selwyn Wyatt turned a fear into a love affair. Learn with visual aids how honey bees construct their hives, divvy up their workload, and how we literally couldn’t live without them. Learn fun facts like every bee you see is female! Honey tasting to follow.
$20 Member | $25 Non-Members
Thursday, March 27th - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country with Timothy Corrigan
Join Timothy Corrigan for this lavishly illustrated talk as he takes you on an enchanting trip to France that will leave you inspired with a sense of savoir-vivre. Throughout his illustrious career, Corrigan has established a look that is layered and detailed, while being suitable for the way people live today. In his third book, the award-winning designer shares the joys of decorating and living in his latest Paris apartment and a new château, infectiously inspiring us to bring French chic into our own lives. Interspersed throughout are insights on topics ranging from his favorite places in Paris, hanging art, entertaining with panache, and making rooms work for the way you live.
A lecture curated by Superintendent Diane Sipos.
Includes lectures, lunch, and a copy of Corrigan's Book.
$130 Member | $140 Non-Members
Tuesday, April 29- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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CLASSES
Sound Bowl Healing Meditation
Devon Cunningham invites you to embark on a meditative journey with her that consists of pure relaxation through a sound bowl healing meditation. The sound bowls activate and energize chakras within your body and work with your individual needs and intentions to align and create a deeper connection internally. Sound bowl healing meditation benefits include relieving stress, anxiety, insomnia, and will also enhance your state.
$35 per Person
Friday, March 14 - 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 29 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Beginner Watercolor Class
Join artist Jennifer Cunningham and explore beginner-level illustration and watercolor painting at The Virginia Robinson Gardens. Learn step-by-step instructions on basic drawing and various watercolor techniques to create your painting. Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush or are a seasoned watercolorist, we invite you to take part in this class in our beautiful gardens! We will provide all materials.
$35 Members | $40 Non-Members
Saturday, March 15 - 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Friday, March 28 - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 9 - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Saturday, April 19 - 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sold Out 3/15 Sold Out 3/28
Register 4/9 Sold Out 4/19
Please email [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Beginner Watercolor Class II
Join artist Rachel Berkowitz as she explores beginner watercolor painting. Focus on basic techniques, composition, and color blending. Learn how to nurture your personal painting style. Whether you're new to painting or looking to refresh your skills, join us in the garden for this creative experience.
All materials provided.
$35 Members | $40 Non-Members
Friday, April 25 - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
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Building Resilience
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you develop coping skills to navigate adversity. We will explore the concept of post traumatic growth and learn the tools and techniques to help you bounce back stronger from challenges. Resilience is a key factor in our happiness. This transformative workshop will be taught by Karen Sisman, who is a graduate of Dr. Tal ben Shahar's Happiness Studies Academy and the Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training form the School of Positive Transformation.
$35 per Person
Tuesday, March 18 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Happiness Class
Join us for an interactive wellness program that will include activities in the garden. This mental health workshop explores the idea of “Happiness” using the teachings of Harvard Professor Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Class leader Karen Sisman, a practitioner certified in the psychological and philosophical principles of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar’s “Happiness” study, will speak about mental well-being as we learn to deal with the stresses of daily life. Our level of happiness strengthens our mental state of mind, ultimately allowing us to live better, work better and learn better.
$35 per Person
Tuesday, March 25 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Mindfulness Class
Join us for a mindful walk through the gardens. We will begin by setting our intentions, learning about the importance of mindfulness, and doing a short breathing meditation. Then we will do a walking meditation, mindfully engage four of our five senses, learn about reactive and non-reactive approaches to life through flower observation, and finish with a relational mindfulness practice. This workshop will be taught by Karen Sisman, who is a graduate of the Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training from the School of Positive Transformation and a graduate of Dr. Tal ben Shahar's Happiness Studies Academy.
$35 per Person
Tuesday, April 1 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Gratitude Class
Gratitude is a powerful tool for cultivating happiness. Join Karen Sisman, on a journey of appreciation and gratitude. This workshop will include a deep understanding of the connection between gratitude and happiness, practical techniques for cultivating gratitude in everyday life, a gratitude walk through the garden, and a mindfulness practice. Karen is a graduate of the Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training Program of the School of Positive Transformation and of Dr. Tal ben Shahar’s Happiness Studies Academy.
$35 per Person
Tuesday, April 22 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Docent Led Tours
Explore the sights and sounds of The Virginia Robinson Gardens guided by one of our master storytellers, a.k.a. docents! We offer several different tours: Historical Tours, Behind The Scenes Tours, and Garden Tours. All tours are offered by registration only.
For more information please see our 'Visit' page.