Tag Archives: japanese gardens

“Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.”

Posted on July 21, 2015 by

We just happened to “bump into” Hoichi Kurisu yesterday at Anderson Gardens. He is a world-renowned landscape designer, having designed Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Portland Japanese Gardens (two of our favorites), as well as many other gardens and meditative … Continue reading →

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…nothing to do with miles

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Very early this morning JB and I went to the Botanical Gardens. It was a cool, crisp, sunny day, 58 degrees, an unusual June morning. As we walked through the Japanese Gardens, I couldn’t help but think of my son’s imminent … Continue reading →

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Karesansui—Sand and Stone Garden

Posted on September 24, 2011 by
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Japanese Gardens- Portland, Oregon

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

We’re in Portland for a family celebration and had a bit of time today to visit the Japanese Gardens. It was really hard to decide which photos to post. The weather, the light, (and might I say, the company) were … Continue reading →

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