There’s a lot happening at Sunnylands in the coming weeks—a Family Day, tours, wellness activities, workshops, and the return of our popular Music in the Gardens program.
Join us this weekend for Family Day: Curating Canopies, a free event on Sunday, February 15, from 9 am to 2 pm. Local artists and organizations will guide guests through various activities, including tree and bird tours, wood art demonstrations, and fun, hands-on projects.
Music in the Gardens returns to Sunnylands on March 1, with five straight weeks of live entertainment, featuring a different act each Sunday. Parking and attendance are free. See below for the full lineup. Be sure to review our picnic policy and other helpful tips here.
The Nickerson-Rossi Dance company also will be at Sunnylands on Saturday, March 7, with two free performances at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, for the public to enjoy. Spectators will follow the dancers as they move progressively through the West Gardens.
Don’t forget to check out our expert-led wellness activities, happening weekly. We offer bird walks on Thursdays, yoga on Fridays, and tai chi on Saturdays. Please refer to our events calendar for a full list of dates and times. These activities are always free, and guests of all age and experience levels are welcome to join.
Art, wellness, and horticulture workshops are also available. Browse your options below. Costs vary and space is limited so be sure to secure your spot quickly.
March tour tickets will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, February 15, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Spring is an incredible time to tour the historic estate, inside and out.
The Center & Gardens is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, with free parking and admission.
See you around!
March tour tickets available Feb. 15 at 9 a.m.
The 90-minute Historic House Tour takes guests inside the Annenberg home, highlighting the architecture, décor, and hospitality enjoyed by cultural icons for decades. Guided outdoor tours, such as the Open-Air Experience and the Historic Walk, also share the Sunnylands story while featuring the home’s midcentury modern architecture and stunning views of the golf course and grounds.
New exhibition—Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands
The serenity of Sunnylands originates in large part from the careful selection of trees that founders Walter and Leonore Annenberg chose in the mid-1960s, transforming 200 acres of bare desert into a verdant oasis. Through beautiful imagery by photographer David Loftus, this new exhibition invites guests to view trees not just as landscape features but as art, each tree with its own sculptural form and seasonal expression.
Saturdays: Tai Chi in the Gardens
Offered most Saturdays at 10 am, November through April, Tai Chi in the Gardens is an opportunity to practice the beginning positions of the Yang Family 108 Long Form. These free, 60-minute sessions are open to all ages and experience levels. No reservations needed. Sun protection and water are suggested.
Floral Workshop: My Valentine
Palm Springs Flower School and Studio Kate Floral are hosting a Valentine’s Day-themed workshop at Sunnylands. Create a stunning rose arrangement with a vibrant variety of fresh roses in a custom vase. Open to any skill level. For registered participants only. Limited spaces available. All art supplies are included.
Family Day: Curating Canopies
The public is invited to the Sunnylands gardens for a Family Day event celebrating the exhibition, Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands, on Sunday, February 15, 9 am to 2 pm. Guests will have opportunities to explore their creativity through nature and the trees found on the Sunnylands estate. Parking and admission are free. No reservations needed.
Sunnylands Series— Michaeleen Gallagher: Curating Canopy
Join Center & Gardens Director Michaeleen Gallagher at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory on February 17, for a free, in-depth lecture on the Center’s current exhibition, highlighting the estate’s landscape and how it’s been adapted for sustainability while preserving the vision of the original design. This event is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursdays: Free guided Bird Walks
Offered most Thursdays at 8:45 am, November through May, guided Bird Walks are an opportunity to discover various local and migratory bird species in the Sunnylands gardens. These free, 60-minute walks are open to all ages and experience levels. No reservations needed. Sun protection, water, and binoculars are suggested. Meet outside the Center entrance.
New program: Estate Tree Walk Series
Take a 60-minute walk on the Sunnylands estate exploring the notable trees, landscape history, and how olive trees became a food product at Sunnylands. Enjoy an olive oil tasting at the end of your walk. Fee: $26.99 per person. For registered guests only. Available on select Thursdays, now through April. Walks are led by Center & Gardens Director Michaeleen Gallagher and Thom Curry, founder of Temecula Olive Oil.
Fridays: Yoga in the Gardens
Offered most Fridays at 10 am, November through April, Yoga in the Gardens is an opportunity to practice poses ranging from beginner to intermediate. These free, 60-minute sessions are open to all ages and experience levels. Free parking and attendance. No reservations needed. Sun protection and water are suggested.
Wellness Series: Live Easy Meditation
Guided by instructor Lisa Botts, participants will practice wellness exercises in the Sunnylands gardens. Anchored in meditation, breathwork, gentle movement, and sound therapy, this program focuses on stress relief, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Fee: $11.90 per person. For registered participants only. Limited spaces available. This series is offered on various dates throughout the season.
Modernism Week lecture: Rooted in Time
Center & Gardens Director Michaeleen Gallagher will host a presentation February 21 on the balance between historic legacy and sustainability at the Annenberg estate, and the importance of making critical choices about preservation, adaptation, and the future of living collections. Fee: $21.19 per guest. Registration is required. For ages 13 and up. Please note: This event does not take place at Sunnylands.
Sundays at Sunnylands
Offered most Sundays from 9 am to 2:30 pm, November through April, toys and activities, including large building blocks, hula hoops, ribbons, butterfly wings, and more, are available on the lawn for children to enjoy. Tote bags, with blankets, small toys, and activity books, can be borrowed from the reception desk. No reservations needed. Sun protection and water are suggested. Please note, this program will be on pause throughout March due to Music in the Gardens.
Sunnylands Series—David Loftus: The Trees of My Life
Join David Loftus, famed photographer of the new Sunnylands exhibition, Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands, at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory on February 24, for a free, in-depth lecture on how trees inspired Loftus’ work in photography and the creative process behind the photos of the exhibition. This event is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Music in the Gardens begins Sunday, March 1
Sunnylands’ annual Music in the Gardens concert series takes place each Sunday in March with a different musical act every week from 11 am to 1 pm. The series begins Sunday, March 1, with a performance by Jac Jacaruso and Don Reed. Click or tap below for the full schedule. Free parking and attendance. No reservations needed.
March 7: Dance in the Gardens performance
See the talented Nickerson-Rossi Dance company perform a contemporary routine as they weave their way throughout the Sunnylands gardens. There will be two performances on Saturday, March 15. The first will be at 11:30 am, with a repeat performance at 1:30 pm. Parking and admission are free. No reservations needed. Click or tap below for details.
New wellness series: Movement & Mindfulness
Designed for adults, but open to all, this new series focuses on graceful, low-impact movement that nurtures mobility, balance, and a deeper connection to the body. It is a gentle, yet inspiring movement class set in the serene Sunnylands gardens. These 60-minute guided sessions are free and open to the public to join. No reservations needed. Please note, March 12 is the final offering of this program for the season.
Horticulture workshop: Terrarium Building
Join instructor Ian Santos from Los Angeleaves for a hands-on terrarium building workshop and create your own miniature living world under glass. Participants will learn the basics of plant care, layering techniques, and design tips to make their terrarium thrive. Fee: $73.79 per person. For registered participants only. Limited spaces available.
Floral workshop: March Madness
Join Palm Springs Flower School/Studio Kate Floral for a March Madness floral class. Participants will create a riotous floral arrangement in their choice of color (orange, pink, or yellow) from a variety of vibrant florals in a custom vase. Fee: $68.59 per person. For registered participants only. Limited spaces available.
Shop in person or online at the Sunnylands Shop
Browse a variety of great gift options for the Sunnylands enthusiast in your life. Stop by during your next Sunnylands visit or shop online. Items include new Sunnylands hats, mugs, postcards, exhibition catalogs, and more. For online purchases, select shipping or free in-person pickup at the Sunnylands Center.
Beverages, light lunches, and tasty treats at the café
The Sunnylands café offers an appetizing selection of drinks (coffee, herbal teas, and soft drinks) and lunch options (sandwiches, wraps, and salads) as well as sweet treats (ice cream, cookies, muffins, and more). Enjoy stunning garden views from the outdoor patio. Click or tap below for the full menu.
This month's botanical spotlight: Caribbean Agave
Located in the specimen beds near the solar field, the variety of Caribbean Agave at Sunnylands is marginata, and its name refers to the striped margins of its leaf edge. Late in life, it will begin to grow a stem that raises a rosette of leaves off the ground. Its bloom can reach up to 16-feet tall. Browse the gardens at your own pace or try one of five self-guided audio garden walks.