In partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) since 2022, Sunnylands has provided the setting for teacher-centered workshops that promote emotional awareness, trauma healing, and building resilience.

Taking teachers out of their day-to-day classroom environment, this award-winning program promotes a shared recognition that teachers need creative mental health support; and places to be heard and to heal by using a combination of conversation models and hands-on experiences.

The conversation portion of the workshop includes Talking Circles or guided Emotions Education.

• Talking circles are spiritual ceremony, guided by trained tribal healers. The ceremony creates space for teachers to process through feelings without judgment or interference.
• Emotions education reframes our view of emotions from something happening to us, to seeing how they are tools or signals, and much more diverse than happy, sad, or mad. A trained facilitator guides teachers through identifying the thousands of intricate emotions they may experience. Through this process, participants work to listen to their emotions and utilize them as tools to heal.

Utilizing the concept of the Chatham House Rules meeting model, participant privacy is protected, and a safe and supportive atmosphere is created.

Following conversations, the group is given space in the Sunnylands gardens to process and then gather for a shared meal.

The second half of the day brings the group to a hands-on practice of mindfulness art or horticultural therapy activity, such as creating temporary nature sculptures, mini succulent gardens, or lavender sachet bags.

The group then shares final thoughts on how to support one another moving forward so that connections made during the workshop are carried into their professional lives.

For upcoming workshop opportunities, please visit the RCOE website at https://www.rcoe.us/schools-districts/educators.

Please note, these workshops are closed events designed for Riverside County K-12 educators only.

For more information about Sunnylands’ partnership with this program, please contact education@sunnylands.org.

Art Ambassadors provides high school students in the Coachella Valley with a hands-on experience with art, history, architecture, and creativity. The program is free, and participants meet once per month, from October to April, to engage with peers and professionals while exploring art-related careers.

Applications are currently closed.

Join us for a rare view into the Sunnylands collections and archives. In an evening behind-the-scenes, our collections team will share some their favorite objects and stories, as well as share the secrets of storing and caring for historic resources.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will follow in a courtyard reception.

This is an outdoor evening program, please dress comfortable and warm.

Reservations are required. Unregistered guests may not attend.

Tickets may be purchased here.

An adult evening of creativity and socializing is the focus of Art Experience. Length of time varies based on the topic, and themes change annually to reflect our current exhibition or other public programming. All include educational hands-on art exploration for adults. Prices vary.

Information can be found in our events calendar here. For more information, contact the Sunnylands Education Department at education@sunnylands.org.

Boletos para la Caminata histórica tienen un costo de $26 por persona más una tarifa de procesamiento de $1.

Este recorrido se ofrece de noviembre a abril y sigue a un guía en un paseo tranquilo por la propiedad histórica y alrededor de la casa histórica, ofreciendo vistas que eran especiales para Walter y Leonore Annenberg y sus amigos y familiares. Los guías compartirán historias personales de los Annenberg y sus visitantes, información sobre la arquitecturay el diseño interior moderno de mediados de siglo, y la historia de la propiedad como una residencia privada y un centro de retiros de alto nivel.

Anticipe caminar una milla en una hora. Todos los visitantes deben ser mayores de 10 años. Solicitamos que todos los teléfonos móviles sean silenciados durante la caminata. Nota: Este recorrido no provee acceso al interior de la casa histórica.

Las inclemencias del tiempo o retiros en la propiedad pueden ocasionar la suspensión de este recorrido algunos días. Los boletos deben ser comprados con anticipación y están disponibles en línea. Los boletos están disponibles mensualmente a partir de las 9am tiempo pacífico el día 15 del mes anterior. Para verificar la disponibilidad de este recorrido y comprar boletos, presione aquí.

Ofrendas (altars) organizations:

• Animal Samaritans
• Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
• Coachella Valley Certified Farmers’ Market
• Lift to Rise
• Palm Springs Art Museum
• Palm Springs Cemetery District
• Raices Cultura
• S.C.R.A.P. Gallery

Calaveras (giant skulls) artists:

• Her Excellency by Noelani Vargas
• Alebrijes by Monserrath Zamora

Nichos (shadow boxes) artists:

• Mi Templo by Bennie Alvarez. Indio, CA. @tbennieart
• Amor Eterno by Daisy Baez. Thousand Palms, CA. @creepylilthing
• Roses are Dead by Jack Ryan Garcia. Cathedral City, CA. Simbulan1@gmail.com
• Into the Void by Kylie Knight. Palm Springs, CA. @greasextrap
• Mictlān by Frank Lemus. La Quinta, CA. @lemus_frank
• Untitled (Xolotl) by Clara Nieblas. Coachella, CA. @elotepreparado
• Resistencia by Amarah Orantes & Tania Orozco. La Quinta, CA. @brainw3rmz
• Ode to Fight Clouds by Tone Rubio. Indio, CA. @artisttone

Tech-free Totes are available for free and check out anytime. These tote bags contain activities, books, and a blanket to provide families an opportunity to unplug and enjoy the gardens. Bags are assembled for family engagement or adult creative time. Visit our reception desk to check one out!

For more information, contact the Sunnylands Education Department at education@sunnylands.org.

On most Sundays from November through April, Sunnylands invites families to the Center & Gardens, where toys, games, and activities are available to children of all ages. Find colorful blocks, hula hoops, ribbons, butterfly wings, and more.

Ask at the reception desk for our family activity kits, also known as No-Tech Totes, a themed bag and blanket with toys and activity books to help kids and adults spend a few hours disconnected from electronic devices.

This program takes place outdoors. Sun protection, water, and comfortable closed-toed shoes are recommended.

For individual events connected to Sundays at Sunnylands, please search our online events calendar here.

For more information, contact the Education department at 760.202.2254 or education@sunnylands.org.

Sunnylands welcomes Nickerson-Rossi Dance and their company of contemporary dancers in this immersive garden experience. Costumed to emulate the environment dancers move progressively throughout the gardens guiding visitors and exploring the natural space through artistic movement.

This is not a seated performance, visitors should be prepared to move as each phase of the performance progresses. Visitors will be expected to move to avoid contact with dancers during the performance.

Admission is free. Reservations are not required.

Information can be found in our events calendar when made available. For more information, please contact the Education Department at education@sunnylands.org.

In partnership with the City of Rancho Mirage Library, the Sunnylands Series of lectures includes topics related to the historic estate activities, art, architecture, and history. Lectures are scheduled throughout the year to correspond with special programming.

Admission is free. Reservations are not required.

Information can be found in our events calendar when made available. For more information, please contact the Education Department at education@sunnylands.org.