About the Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden opened in 1979 with funds donated by the family of Mrs. John G. Ordway. Mr. Masami Matsuda, a ninth-generation Master Gardener, designed the garden in the chisen-kaiya (strolling pond) style as a gift from Sister City Nagasaki. The Garden stays true to its Japanese traditions, using the elements of rock, water and plants to create a tranquil environment that guests are invited to experience from many angles.
The Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden is the second Japanese garden to grace Como Park. The first was created in 1904 and disappeared from the Park Commission reports in 1909. The four white granite lanterns in the current garden are originals of the 1904 tea garden.
beau jardin japonais, toujours des endroits tranquilles.
ReplyDeleteHope it was a wonderful day, Kate.
ReplyDeletevery lovely collage of photos. very zen like effect.
ReplyDeleteA good friend took me here many years ago. It was such a beautiful spot.
ReplyDeleteHow neat to have this in your town. I love Japanese gardens. They really are the masters of zen.
ReplyDeleteIt's been many years since I visited Como Park, but I remember it as a wonderful place for kids (and adults) to spend an afternoon...
ReplyDeleteI don't recall this garden as it was created long after we left the Twin Cities. Looks like a beautiful spot, though.
Finally found where you were hanging out. Nice shots. I take it wasn't named after Perry 'como'. hahaha
ReplyDeleteA Japanese garden always seems right. It is a place of serenity.
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of the sister city; one can learn so much from another culture.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Great photos of the Japanese garden! Domo arigato! I'm holding my client appreciation lunch there this Saturday!
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