GARDENS & PARKLAND

Japanese Garden 100th Anniversary

Join us in 2012 for a series of special programs and events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Japanese Garden, one of Virginia’s most beloved places.

View a video tour of the Japanese Garden.
 

SEPTEMBER

JAPANESE GARDEN 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Friday, September 21, 5:30-8pm, Maymont’s Japanese Garden
Celebrate the centennial of Maymont’s Japanese Garden at a memorable evening event. This grand public celebration will feature Ikebana arrangements created by Ikebana of Richmond, Inc., a Japanese doll collection on loan from Junko Liesfeld, Japanese fish kites, kimonos, paintings of the Japanese Garden by Jeromyah Jones, a Japanese tea set, bonsai from Jim Ford’s collection, and the soothing sounds of Koto and Sangen instruments. A spectacular bamboo sculpture will be created for the event by Midori Tanimune, a member of the Wilmington Delaware chapter of Ikebana International. Japanese delicacies and other cuisine will be provided by A Sharper Palate Catering Company and Kabuto Japanese House of Steaks. $45 per person/$30 children ages 5-12/children 4 and under free. For information or to request an invitation, call 804-358-7166, ext. 310. *Registration is closed.

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OCTOBER

BONSAI EXHIBIT IN THE JAPANESE GARDEN
Saturday, October 13, 10am-4pm, Japanese Garden
Rain date: Sunday, October 14
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Garden as you view the masterpieces of the Richmond Bonsai Society on display in the garden. Bonsai is the Japanese art of training a small tree in a low pot to create a living horticultural masterpiece. Members of the society will be present to share how their masterpieces were created. Free admission. For more information, call 804-358-7166, ext 310.


NOVEMBER

LEAF PEEKING TOUR
Sunday, November 4, 2-3pm, Hampton Street Gate
Tour the Japanese Garden as fall color provides a different impression of one of the most beautiful places in Virginia. Director of Horticulture, Peggy Singlemann, provides fascinating insights into the garden’s development over the past century and the various aspects of Japanese garden design. Meet at the Hampton Street Entrance. $5 per person. Register by November 2; call 804-358-7166, ext. 310.

ONE GREAT MORNING OF RAKING
Saturday, November 17, 9am–12pm, Japanese Garden
Maymont’s Japanese Garden is a favorite place for many Richmonders, but caring for the garden is quite a task. To help with this endeavor, volunteer to help the horticulture staff rake the fallen leaves covering the garden. Please call ahead to let us know you are joining us, and bring your own rake! Call 804-358-7166, ext. 310.

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