Step into Hidden Garden Gems in Riverside County on March 21

Palm Springs, CA – On Saturday, March 21, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program invites garden enthusiasts to explore four exceptional gardens around Palm Springs. These gardens, rarely open to the public, provide a glimpse into the passion, dedication, and the personal touch that go into creating these landscapes. The participating gardens are:

Casita Real. In the Coachella Valley, this lively oasis features many different “venues” to appreciate nature and the surrounding areas. The gardens are visible and accessible from a every room of the house, a key structure of the ¼-acre property.

Villa Vecchia. In Riverside County, this historic area displays a variety of native and rare plants such as Tamarisk trees, Bombax, and cactus surrounded by Arizona flagstone and native rock. The main feature of this garden is the two-story Spanish-style house.

Villa Rosemarie. In Riverside County, this villa is a serene desert sanctuary featuring locally grown olive trees, date palms, yucca rostrata, and rosemary. The ¾ acre garden is divided into “rooms” providing privacy for guests and features multiple fountains.

Anton-Histed Nature Preserve. In a Desert City, this xeriscape displays a variety of drought-tolerant, native, wildlife-friendly plants that attract monarch butterflies, rabbits, big horn sheep and more. This chemical-free hideaway features rock trails and sitting areas.

The gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for registered guests. Tickets are $10 per person; $5 for members of the Garden Conservancy. Children 12 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visitors are reminded that no pets are allowed. All registrations must be processed online through the Garden Conservancy’s website. Visit gardenconservancy.org/opendays.

Fueling America’s passion for gardens, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days™ program is the only nationwide garden visiting program. In 2025, Open Days marks its 30th year. Over three decades, Open Days has welcomed more than 1.4 million visitors into thousands of inspired private landscapes—from urban rooftops to organic farms, historic estates to suburban sanctuaries—in 41 states.
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About the Garden Conservancy: The Garden Conservancy is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating America’s gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the education and inspiration of the public. It works with partners and communities across America to preserve outstanding gardens, and since 1989 it has helped preserve more than 100 gardens. Its signature program, Open Days, welcomes visitors to private gardens annually, and since 1995, more than 4,000 private gardens have participated, with 1.4 million visitors in states across the country. Through all its programs and outreach, the Conservancy champions the vital role gardens play in our history, culture, and quality of life. For more information, please visit gardenconservancy.org.
For more information, contact: Cliff Weathers, Director of Communications, the Garden Conservancy 845-445-8257 cweathers@gardenconservancy.org.