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Pasadena and LA | April 11 - 12, 2026

The Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour is a rarity: a two-day, unhurried wander through some of the area's most thoughtfully tended native landscapes,

Worth making a weekend of, and we are.

Originally built in 1926, the Pasadena Hotel & Pool (they are absolutely justified in calling out the pool separately in the name) has been many things over its century of life, but its current incarnation is a good one.

Proudly positioned on the Rose Parade route along Colorado Boulevard, the renovated lobby channels the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, and a heated rooftop pool surrounds a palm-dotted deck with views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

You have reservations for two on Sat. April 11. Just arrive.

Photo via :Pasadena Hotel

Running since 2004, the Theodore Payne Foundation’s two-day self-guided tour sends you to landscapes across Greater Los Angeles. It’s a living, blooming argument for what California gardens can be, and feels very much like a secret peek into the flower-lives of residences across the LA area.

This year's tour showcases 42 stunning gardens across the region, each demonstrating how native plants create habitat, conserve water, and forge a deeper connection to place.

We’re including tickets for two covering both days, Saturday and Sunday.

Peppered into the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Union is an intimate neighborhood restaurant and wine bar built around a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of Northern Italian cuisine.

It’s all handmade pastas and meatballs, and things like torchetti tangled in pork ragù with ricotta and fried rosemary.

Dinner for two on Saturday night, reservations at 7pm. Includes a $180 food and drink credit.

Photo via Union Pasadena

All arranged, no planning anxiety. Just go.

So how does this work? There’s no need for payment just yet. We’ll double confirm availability with our partners and send you a secure payment link by email. You’ll receive full trip details after booking.

We’re taking questions below.

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