Newsletter - Portland Japanese Garden

The Garden Path
A Monthly Publication of the Portland Japanese Garden
July 2011
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Number 7
Behind the Shoji Art Show and Sale
Features New Artists, Old Favorites
Member Preview Reception
July 23–September 5
July 22, 7-9 p.m.
Garden hours • Garden Pavilion
Included with Garden admission
A dazzling collection of ceramics, glass, jewelry,
wood carvings, textiles, and more will be
highlighted at this year’s Behind the Shoji Art
Show and Sale. This one-of-a-kind annual art
show features Asian-inspired original artwork
and unique gifts for sale. All sales proceeds
benefit the Portland Japanese Garden.
The Behind the Shoji Art Show and Sale opens
with an exclusive member’s-only preview
reception on Friday, July 22 from 7-9 p.m.
Make plans now to attend one of the most
anticipated parties at the Garden! Meet some
of the 37 artists participating in the show and
enjoy the opportunity to shop before the show
opens to the public the next day. Reservations
required; space is limited www.japanesegarden.
com/events or call 503-542-0280. Reservations
close July 18.
Calling all members!
The Garden is looking for volunteers to
help with Behind the Shoji by welcoming
visitors and assisting
the Gift Store staff.
Volunteers will participate
in a short orientation and
sign up for shifts Fridays
through Sundays, July
22nd through September
5th in the Garden Pavilion.
Come and join the fantastic
team of volunteers and
get to know a different
side of the Garden.
Contact Betsy Lattig,
tour and volunteer
coordinator, at blattig@
japanesegarden.com for
more infomation.
Karen Miller­‑ textile artist
Inside this Issue
Behind the Shoji
Notes from the CEO
Golden Crane Reception
Tanabata, the Star Festival
Writing Workshop
Sencha/Matcha Tea Tasting
Nobedan Paving Workshop
O-Bon, the Spirit Festival
Chiyo Sanada-calligraphy/sumi-e artist
Featured artists of note include Japanese
woodcarver Masamichi Nitani, ceramicist
David Piper, metal artist Arnon Karamazov,
and woodblock printmaker Walt Padgett. Of
the 37 artists selected for the show, many are
returning favorites and 11 are new.
Artist demonstrations will take place at 11 a.m.
on weekends throughout the show’s run.
For a complete list of the participating artists
and a schedule of demonstrations, please
visit: www.japanesegarden.com/events/
behind-the-shoji.
Teresa Ruch-textile artist
Four Seasons
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Five Senses
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One Extraordinary Experience
Notes from the CEO
Greetings! I hope you are
enjoying your summer. At the
Portland Japanese Garden, our
members play a major role in the
success of our organization by
helping us to sustain our strong
visitor base and by sharing their
passion, love, and admiration of the Garden. Members
are our number one fans–they are our volunteers,
our donors, our advisors and friends. Our members
are truly the heart and soul of the Portland Japanese
Garden, and let me just say “thank you” for all that you
do in support of this amazing institution.
With more than 80 member events each year, there are
many ways to reach out to the community. Last summer
we introduced twilight hours for our supporting
members, which was met with great success, and we will
offer this program again this summer. In addition, our
Behind the Shoji event had one of our biggest crowds
ever last year, with more than 300 members enjoying
the preview reception. With all the spectacular artists
participating this year, we are anticipating another
great turnout!
We would like to thank everyone who participated
in our recent membership survey. We value the time
you took to give us insight into your experiences and
needs as members. Our goal is to work closely with
you to enhance your enjoyment and engagement at the
Garden. In 2012, we plan to continue to offer exciting
programming and benefits to meet the diverse interests
of our members and hope that you will continue to help
us shape the design of these events.
Five years ago we had just over 3,000 members.
Membership continues to grow with our base at more
than 5,200 members strong, and we’re hoping to reach
6,000 by the end of 2011. How do we get there? We invite
our members to become ambassadors of the Garden.
Talk to your friends about your experience at the
Garden, invite them to member-only events, or buy a
gift membership. These are all simple things to increase
our circle of friends and share the beauty that we have
all grown to love so much!
Warm wishes for a healthy, sunny season.
Steve Bloom
Robbie Robinson and Professor Tono, October 1969.
Remembering
Robbie Robinson
The Japanese Garden is saddened by the passing of William
(Robbie) Robinson on Friday, May 27. Known by many as “Mr.
Japanese Garden,” Robinson worked alongside Japanese
Garden designer Professor Takuma Tono to build and create
the Garden from its inception in 1963.
Robinson was a head gardener for the Portland Parks Bureau
and spent his entire career supporting the Japanese Garden.
Through his many years of assistance, Robbie took time to take
photos of the Garden being built, and five years ago donated
some 9,000 historic photos of the Garden’s evolution during
approximately 30 years. An example of his tireless devotion,
Robbie insisted that the Garden could sustain being open
seven days a week and personally manned the admission gate
when the seven-day schedule began.
In recognition of his contributions to the Garden, Robinson
was the recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure given
by Emperor Hirohito of Japan in 1985 for helping foster
“civilization, friendship, and peace” through his work with the
Japanese Garden. He was also awarded the Portland Japanese
Garden Distinguished Service Award in 2006.
“Robbie was instrumental in fulfilling the vision of the
Japanese Garden Society and the City of Portland of having a
world-class Japanese Garden in Portland. His contributions to
the Garden are truly monumental,” said Stephen Bloom, Chief
Executive Officer of the Japanese Garden. “Robbie left us all an
amazing legacy in the Garden and he will be dearly missed.”
Around the Garden
Sencha/Matcha: A Harmonious
Duet of Tea Traditions
July 9
First Seating: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (includes matcha and sencha)
Second Seating: 1–3 p.m. (includes matcha and sencha)
Garden Pavilion
$20 members/$25 non-members
Reservations required, space is limited
www.japanesegarden.com/events or (503) 542-0280
Green tea in its many varieties and forms has been an
important part of the life and culture of Japan for centuries.
As early as the ninth century, tea was introduced to the
Japanese imperial court by Buddhist priests returning from
China. With it came elaborate Chinese customs of ritual
preparation of matcha (powdered green tea). By the 12th
century, tea was being cultivated in Japan, and through the
following centuries, a uniquely Japanese practice called
Chanoyu or Chado, the Way of Tea, developed among
Buddhist priests, samurai and the merchant class.
It wasn’t until the 17th
century that sencha
(green leaf tea),
became popular. This
lesser known form of
tea preparation was
developed by members
of the literati, who
sought to demystify
what they considered
to be the more elaborate rituals involved in preparing and
drinking matcha, that by then had become codified. Today,
both matcha and sencha are practiced as art forms in Japan,
and both types of tea involve elegant and distinctively
different ways of preparation and presentation.
At the Garden, visitors can experience the Way of Tea
(Chado or Chanoyu), monthly public tea presentations in
the Kashintei tea house by Kashintei Kai tea teachers and
their students.
Thanks to members of the tea societies Kashintei Kai of
Portland and Sara no Kai of Tokyo, participants in this very
special tasting will have the rare opportunity to experience
both matcha and sencha in one presentation. Tea will be
presented in two separate seatings–morning and afternoon.
Tea presentations and tasting courtesey of:
Members of Sara no Kai, Tokyo: Sencha
Members of Kashintei Kai, Portland: Matcha
Underwritten in part by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.
Tanabata,
the Star Festival
July 10, 1–3 p.m.
Garden Pavilion
Included with Garden admission
Bring the whole family to join in this year’s celebration
of the traditional Tanabata festival. With the help of
volunteer student teachers from Japan, children and
parents can write their wishes, make paper ornaments, and
decorate bamboo branches to take home for good luck—all
to the gentle music of Tokyo-born guitarist Toshi Onizuka.
Also known as the Star Festival, Tanabata derives from a
Chinese legend about the love between the young princess
Orihime, who was a weaver, and a handsome young
cowherd named Kengyu (represented by the stars Vega
and Altair). As a result of their great love for each other,
the weaver neglected her work weaving cloth for the gods
and the herdsman neglected his cattle. In punishment,
Orihime’s father, the emperor of the heavens, banished the
star-lovers to opposite sides of the Milky Way and stated
that they would only be allowed to meet once a year: on
the seventh day of the seventh month. On this night a flock
of heavenly magpies use their wings to form a bridge that
the weaver can cross to join her lover. The magpies will
only make the bridge if July 7 is a clear night; if it rains, the
lovers must wait another year.
One popular Tanabata custom is to write wishes and poems
on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hang them
on fresh-cut bamboo branches in the hope that the wishes
come true. Some say the bending Tanabata bamboo poles
symbolize the bridge that the lovers will cross for their
brief reunion.
One of the five Go-Sekku seasonal festivals of Japan,
Tanabata is traditionally celebrated on the seventh day
of the seventh month. The Portland Japanese Garden
celebrates Tanabata each year on the Sunday closest to
this date.
Underwritten in part by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.
Around the Garden
Writing Workshop: Painting
the Garden with Words
July 12, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Garden Pavilion and grounds
$20 members/$25 non-members
Reservations required, space is limited
www.japanesegarden.com/events or (503) 542-0280
Join author and editor Jill Kelly, Ph.D., on a midsummer
morning to play with words that describe the beauty of the
Portland Japanese Garden. The workshop will include guided
exercises, writing and self-editing tips, and a luxurious chance
to sit in the Garden and write. Bring a journal or laptop. Learn
more about Jill at www.jillkellyauthor.com.
Photographer Member Hours
July 19, 7–9 p.m.
Photographer Members Only
Garden photographer member hours are held once a month
during eight months of the year when the light is best for
photography. These hours are an exclusive benefit for Garden
photographer members. To learn more about photographer
membership, visit www.japanesegarden.com/membership.
Photo Member Hours for 2011:
July 19
August 14
7–9 p.m.
7–9 p.m.
Twilight Hours for Supporting
and Sponsor Members
July 14, 7-9 p.m.
Pavilion Veranda
Reservations requested at
[email protected] or (503) 796-9180
The Garden is pleased to invite Supporting and Sponsor
Members to experience the Garden in its summer
evening beauty. Members and their guests can enjoy
quiet twilight hours in the Garden and refreshments on
the Pavilion veranda. For more information about these
membership levels, call Sue Dixon at (503) 542-0281.
Nobedan Stone Pavement Workshop
July 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and July 17, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Garden House and grounds
$150 members/$175 non-members
Reservations required, space is limited
www.japanesegarden.com/events or (503) 542-0280
Discover the unique stone pavement design and techniques
utilized in Japan for stone pathways in places such as tea
gardens. The program begins with a lecture and illustrated
presentation by Garden Curator Sadafumi Uchiyama.
Participants will then work side by side with Mr. Uchiyama and
Head Gardener Michael Kondo to construct a nobedan path.
* The Garden Gift Shop will offer The Art of Setting Stones ($16.95) and other
books related to the Japanese Stone Garden for a 20% discount during the
Nobedan Stone Pavement Workshop.
Chado, the Way of Tea
July 16, 1 and 2 p.m.
Presented in the Kashintei Tea House in the Tea Garden
Included with Garden admission
The Kashintei Kai volunteer group presents Chado, The Way
of Tea at the Garden at 1 and 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of
every month, through October.
September 21 6:30–8 a.m.
October 6
6:30–8 a.m.
ProPhoto Supply and Canon are proud
sponsors of the Photo Member Program.
Member Exclusive Events
Membership Benefit Evenings
Every Friday in July, 7-9 p.m.
Join us every Friday evening during the month of July
for a beautiful stroll at dusk in the Garden. The Garden
gift shop will also be opened during these evenings.
Coming in August
O-Bon, the Spirit Festival
August 15, 8-9:30 p.m.
Admission gate and Upper Pond
Members only, free, reservations required, space is limited
(Reservations open July 19)
O-Bon is a Buddhist memorial festival that dates
back more than a thousand years. Over a three-day
period in midsummer, families gather to pray for the
spirits of their ancestors. It is an annual reminder
of the importance of family ties, of respect for
those who have gone before, and of the brevity and
preciousness of our lives together.
Join us for Bon Odori led by Ms. Sahomi Tachibana,
among the most accomplished traditional Japanese
dancer performing outside of Japan and a longtime Portland resident and friend of the Portland
Japanese Garden.
Photo: Bob Schlesinger
A Wonderful Time at the
Golden Crane Reception
On the evening of May 19th more than 170 guests were greeted by
Cathy and Jim Rudd, hosts of the Annual Golden Crane Society
reception. It was a spectacular celebration as the sun shone
brightly, solo guitarist Toshi Onizuka played on the east veranda,
and guests were able to view the conceptual drawings of the
Katherine Frandsen, Ann Widmer, Margaret Hinshaw,
Kurt Widmer and Roger Hinshaw
proposed expansion by architect Kengo Kuma. Balazs Bognar,
lead designer at Kengo Kuma & Associates, discussed the design
philosophy behind the Garden’s expansion plan.
Guests enoyed delicious food and beverages generously donated
by Departure Restaurant, Torii Mor Winery, New Belgium
Brewery, and Sake’One.
Steve Bloom capped off the evening by announcing a Golden
Crane challenge. Longstanding Board and Golden Crane
Member Ray Auel and his wife Jean issued a matching
challenge up to $25,000 for any new Golden Crane Member
or current Golden Crane Member who increases their
gift this year. $9,500 was raised in one night—a magical
evening indeed!
If you are interested in becoming a Golden
Crane Member, and having your gift
Hosts Cathy and Jim Rudd
matched dollar for dollar, please call
Nicola Sysyn at (503) 595-5225.
Stephen and Melissa Babson
Patricia Tarzian, Kristofor Lofgren
and Kenny Schatzman
Hughes Water Gardens Retail Nursery
offers Japanese Garden Members
10% off all regularly priced
purchases through December 31st 2011.
Your garden membership card must be shown.
25289 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin OR 97062
www.hug heswatergardens.com
503-638-1709
The value of your membership is always growing. This month’s
coupon is one in a series of new benefits for Members. Watch
for more great deals in the summer months.
Volunteer Profile: Char Gray
Senior Staff
Senior Member, Volunteer
Guide, and Plant Sale Volunteer
Chief Executive Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Bloom
Carolyn A. Berry, Chief Executive Chair
Deputy Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Ching
Executive Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maureen Porter
Curator of Culture, Art, & Education. . . . Diane Durston
Garden Curator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sadafumi Uchiyama
Director of Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Brauer
Director of Strategic Advancement . . . . . . Nicola Sysyn
Director of Marketing & Visitor Services. . Jennifer Amie
Director of External Communications. . Melissa Wilmot
Board of Directors
Member Since: 2002
Volunteer Since: 2004
Age: 79
Occupation: Retired RN/Co-owner
of a home health care agency
Favorite Art: Impressionist,
Abstract, and Ethnic
2011–2013
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Alterman
President-elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gwyneth Gamble Booth
Vice Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen Dozono
Cathy Rudd
Bill Hughes
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Lovett
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Voboril
Immediate Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed McVicker
Members
Bruce Brenn
Judy Hummelt
Dr. John Campbell
Michiko Kornhauser
Lynn Connor
Doug Macy
Dede DeJager
Verne Naito
Michael Ellena
Carol Otis
Katherine Frandsen
Mary Ruble
Andrew Haruyama
Kelly Saito
Margaret Hinshaw
Drake Snodgrass
Jerry Hudson
Dorie Vollum
The Garden Path
Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Keith Agnew
[email protected]
Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Caraeff
[email protected]
Favorite Book(s): Generally
non-fiction or biographies,
however currently enjoying the
Stieg Larsson Trilogy.
Favorite Band(s)/Music Genre: Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood,” Dave Brubeck’s “Take
Five,” & Pink Martini, plus all good jazz.
Favorite Color: Yellow and rusty orange
Favorite Event at the Garden: Moonviewing
Favorite Place in the Garden: Moon Bridge and Strolling Ponds
Things you love about the Garden: The tranquil beauty and changing colors.
Why you joined the Garden: As a Guide I spend time in a beautiful setting and meet
people from around the world.
Thanks to All Who are Helping to Bring Back the Koi
The Garden aims to raise a total of $55,000 over the next two years to repopulate
the ponds with new koi. So far, our members have generously donated $33,581.35.
If you would like to help us purchase additional koi to fill our ponds, support the
project with a gift by calling Sue Dixon at (503) 542-0281 or visit our website at
www.japanesegarden.com/koi. Thank you to our most recent donors to this effort:
Anonymous
The Autzen Foundation
Chris Dart
Anna Foleen
Susan Gabay
Giesy, Brauer
& Metzger Families
In memory of
Charlie Lovett
Brain Gomes
Doris Hirath
Joy Ingalls
Lianne Lennert
Joyce Loeb
Lee McConnel
Ken Miyasako
Theda Pansevicius
Herbert Salomon
Thank you also to our donors below who have named koi. These were released
into the Garden’s koi ponds on May 7.
Haiku by Peter Kendall
With no sun to catch
the spring pine is nonetheless
fully prepared
Donor Name
Alan Baucom
Mora Chartrand & Linda Grant
William Findlay
Joyce Loeb
Merrie Greenwood & Violet Hayashi
Diane Ritchie
Alice Sumida
Patricia Tarzian
Koi Name
Robbie-san
Basho
Sterling
Peace
HAPA: GuynDon
Bodhidharma
Mark
Golden Mary
The Golden Crane Society
Individuals
$25,000+
Jean & Ray Auel
Carolyn A. Berry
Margueritte Hirschbuhl Drake
David Easly
Alice Sumida
$10,000-$24,999
Mary Clark
Lynne Hoffman
Samuel T. & Mary K. Naito Foundation
Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini
Kelly T. & Melissa Takasumi Saito
Patricia Tarzian
$5,000-$9,999
Gwyneth & Brian Booth
Mike Christ
John Gray Charitable Fund of The Oregon
Community Foundation
Robert W. Franz
Tom & Susan Hamman
Esther Jantzen Moore
Wayne Quimby & Michael Roberts
Ritz Family Foundation
Cap & Saeko Saheki
Staff of the Portland Japanese Garden
The Tono Family
Dorie & Larry Vollum
$2,500-$4,999
Anonymous
Dean & Susan Alterman
Stephen Bloom & Michael Blankenship
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Campbell
Mora Chartrand & Linda Grant
Dede & Joe DeJager
Sandra & Jeffrey Grubb
Judith & Hank Hummelt
Jerry & Ann Hudson
William L. & Sallie A. Jager
Sheila Edwards-Lienhart & Ross M. Lienhart
Douglas & Theresa Lovett
J. Douglas Macy
Vasek & Travers Hill Polak
Dr. and Mrs. Ottomar Rudolf
Mildred & Morris Schnitzer Charitable Fund
of The Oregon Community Foundation
Russell & Rebecca Teasdale
John & Susan Turner
$1,500-$2,499
Anonymous (7)
Thomas P. Anderson & Jack B. Blumberg
Robert Aughenbaugh & Flora Sussley
Bruce & Cindy Brenn
Ibby Brooke
Richard L. Brown & Thomas Mark
Worth & Barbara Caldwell
Mary Candy Cassarno
Patty & Bob Collins
Truman & Kristin Collins
William Cook & Gwil Evans
Anne & James Crumpacker
Gerald & Sandra Drummond
Andrea Eggers
Ericksen Foundation
Mary Fellows & John Russell
Bill Findlay
Katherine & Mark Frandsen
Jerry & Barbara Giesy
John Hall & Margaret Chula
Ron & Jenny Herman
Michel & Vicki Hersen
Margaret & Roger Hinshaw
John & Linda Hisatomi
Beth & Gerald R. Hulsman
Joshua & Kerstin Husbands
Golden Crane
Legacy Members
Golden Crane Legacy Members have
named the Garden as the ultimate
beneficiary of a planned gift.
We are grateful to the following
people for letting us know of their
plans to support the Garden in this
special way:
Barbara Bell
Diane Benjamin
Steve Bloom & Michael Blankenship
Mora L. Chartrand & Linda L. Grant
Bill Findlay
Susan Halton
Jerry & Ann Hudson
Duke Mankertz*
Beverly Merrill*
Carmen Wong-Blair
If you would like to include
the Garden in your estate plans,
or if you have already done so
and would like to be listed as a
Legacy Member, please contact
Nicola Sysyn at (503) 595-5225 or
[email protected].
*Deceased
Kay Kitagawa & Andy Johnson-Laird
Jerry Jones of the So Hum Foundation
Jane R. Kendall Family Fund of The Oregon
Community Foundation
Peter J. Kendall
Yoshio & Nikki Kurosaki & The Kurosaki
Family Fund of The Oregon Jewish
Community Foundation
Kathleen & Curtis Marble
Sandy & Greg Mico
Verne Naito
Paul D. O’Brien
Masaru & Kazuko Ogura
Ms. Jeanne Reynolds
Dee & Tom Ross
Ms. Dori Schnitzer
Ms. Susan Schnitzer
Steve Smith & Dennis Johnson
Joe & Shelley Voboril
Suwako Watanabe
Corporations/Foundations
$50,000+
Meyer Memorial Trust
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation
Miller Charitable Fund of The Oregon
Community Foundation
Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation
$10,000-$24,999
Bank of America
Zuber Polymers. LLC
MEDIAmerica, Inc.
Oregon Cultural Trust
Torii Mor Vineyard & Winery
$5,000-$9,999
The Benson Hotel
Columbia Sportswear
DHX Advertising
Departure
Walter Clay Hill and Family Foundation
PGE Foundation
Phillip Murthe Fund of The Oregon
Community Foundation
NW Natural
Printing Today
Pro Photo Supply/Canon
RACC (Regional Arts & Culture Council)
Wessinger Foundation
$25,000-$49,999
City of Portland
The Collins Foundation
The Portland Japanese Garden designates all memorial gifts to its Foundation
in order to support the organization in perpetuity. In addition, the Garden's
foundation includes endowment funds created through the generous gifts
of our friends. We are proud to acknowledge the following funds:
Jack & Lynne Hoffman Donor Advised Fund
Akira & Saeko Saheki Endowment Fund
If you are interested in contributing to our endowment, please contact
Nicola Sysyn at (503) 595-5225.
Memorial Gifts & Donations
Tribute Gifts
In honor of Eunice Abrahamsen and
her fine lecture on lanterns
Herb Salomon & Marcia Lieberson
In honor of Lynne Hoffman
Dede DeJager
In honor of the Lovett Family, Doug
Theresa, Charlie, Kathryn and Peter
Michael Phillips
In honor of Ted Sieckman and
his 8 years of service on the Board
Herb Salomon & Marcia Lieberson
Annual Fund
& Additional Gifts
Anonymous
Daniel Ballas
Joe Bender
Joshua Boggs
Terri DeMent
Karen & Frank Halvorsen
Richard Johnson
William David Jones
Leonard & Leslie Kuhl
James Lacombe
Ronald L. Miller
Whitney Miller
Ellen Nusblatt
Andrea Ostine
Susan Schwartz & Michael Marciniak
Sharron Sisti
Debra Weiss
Patricia Wheeler
Standard Corporate
& Foundation Donors
Northwest Tree Specialists
OMIC International
Osamu Woodworking
Oswego Garden Club
Oregon Decorative Rock
Pistils Nursery
The Portico Group
Portland Garden Club
Portland Nursery
R. B. Pamplin Corporation
Sherman Clay/Moe’s Piano
Tektronix Foundation
Terry’s Diesel Repair
THA Architecture
The Standard
Tomodachi Committee JASO
Transacres Bursery
Treecology, Inc.
Urasenke Portland Dokokai
Washington Trust Bank
West Coast Bank
Zupan’s Markets
Albina Community Bank
Arts of Earth
The Autzen Foundation
Bamboo Sushi
Beaverton Arts Foundation
Bonhams & Butterfields
Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery
Cedar Mill Garden Club
Chef Naoko
Cistus Nursery
Compensation Systems Northwest
Conoco Philips Co. Matching Gift
Country Gardens Garden Club
Creative Woodworking NW, Inc.
Direct One Networking, Inc.
Drachen Foundation
Eastfork Nursery
Elephants Delicatessen
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Exxon Mobil Foundation Matching
Grant Program
Fast Signs NW Glisan
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
Friends of Trees
Geffen Mesher & Co., P.C.
Ikebana International, Chapter #47
Iseli Nursery, Inc.
JEZ Foundation
Kashintei Kai
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Marineopolis USA, Inc.
Exclusive vineyard of the
Mark Spencer Hotel
Portland Japanese Garden
New Belgium Brewery
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July
Members-only Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 8–10 a.m.
Summer Public Hours:
(April 1–September 30)
Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mondays: noon–7 p.m.
Summer Public Tours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.
Monday: 1 p.m. & 2:30
Summer Gift Store Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mondays: noon–7 p.m.
Helpful Numbers:
Main Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 223-1321
Membership Services . . . . . . . (503) 796-9180
Garden Gift Store . . . . . . . . . . (503) 223-5055
Event Reservations . . . . . . . . . (503) 542-0280
Street Address:
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Portland, OR 97205
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Extended Evening Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Independence Day (Special Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Extended Evening Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Sencha/Matcha: A Harmonious Duet of Tea* . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.
Tanabata, the Star Festival* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 p.m.
Writing Workshop: Painting the Garden with Words* . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Twilight Hours for Supporting and Sponsor Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Extended Evening Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Nobedan Stone Pavement Workshop* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.–3 p.m. & 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Presentations of Chado, the Way of Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1&2 p.m.
Photographer Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Extended Evening Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Behind the Shoji Opening Member Preview Reception* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Behind the Shoji Art Show and Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Extended Evening Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
August
8/14 8/15
8/20
Photographer Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
O-Bon, the Spirit Festival* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9:30 p.m.
Presentations of Chado, the Way of Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1&2 p.m.
*Reservations required. Registration fees are non-refundable. Dates and times subject to change.
For more information and to make reservations or payment arrangements, call or visit:
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(503) 542-0280
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