Published: March 31st 2005March 31st 2005
To usher in the spring...
I first discovered the Classical Chinese Garden during November. Even then, it stood out as an oasis amidst all of it's concrete surroundings. I knew it would be a place to return to in all seasons.
Today I attended an event in downtown Portland on behalf of the foundation I work for. Since the weather was clear and dry, I decided to walk through Chinatown to see what was in bloom.
Inhabiting a single city block, the Ming-style Chinese Garden is an urban garden built around it's unifying center, Zither Lake. Over 500 tons of stone were shipped to Portland from Suzhou, China. One of my favorite features is the pebble mosaic courtyards and walkways which provide a visual connection throughout the garden.
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Poetic phrases and literary inscriptions are an essential element of Chinese classical gardens.
Scholar's Study
Or the Celestial House of Permeating Fragrance (as the brochure translates the label from Chinese).
Tower of Cosmic Reflections
The teahouse as viewed from across the lake.
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Beautiful!
Wow! That is amazing. What a wonderful way to usher in the spring! It is still snowy on and off here and the trees haven't bloomed yet. It's coming! - Heather
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