In the Garden Gift Store O-Tsukimi, Moonviewing Member Event: Garden Update Haiku Ryusei-Ha Ikebana Volunteer Luncheon Free Admission to the Portland Classical Chinese Garden Free Day Art in the Garden: The Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane

White mums, yellow mums and even the moon— Autumn ending

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October 17-25 Jonathan Ley

A Monthly Publication of the Portland Japanese Garden

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Volume 8 v

October 2009

The Garden Path

Inside this Issue

Kiku Matsuri The Chrysanthemum Festival

Garden Hours East Veranda of Garden Pavilion Free with Garden Admission

There is a gentle sadness that drifts across the gardens and lingers over rice fields in the autumn breeze in Japan. A brief moment of awareness comes to pass in the garden every fall—summer is gone and the approach of winter is inevitable—made all the more poignant with the knowledge of how quickly life fades away. Each passing season is celebrated for the special beauty it holds in Japan. Autumn brings with it one last brilliant moment of color to share with the earth—the flamboyant red of the maples and the gold, rust, lavender and white hues of the chrysanthemum, the flower that symbolizes an entire nation. Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Festival, comes again this year to the East Veranda of the Garden Pavilion, where diagonal rows of the giant incurve mums are arrayed in traditional fashion in celebration of this flower-viewing festival. It is the fifth of the five seasonal Go-Sekku festivals in the traditional Japanese calendar. The chrysanthemum is the official flower of Japan. It has been cultivated there since the 8th century when it was introduced from China. The imperial family crest bears the symbol of the 16-petaled chrysanthemum, which has long been a symbol of longevity, dignity, and nobility. continued

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Kiku Matsuri continued from page 1 Lecture/Demonstration

Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition

October 18, 2pm Garden Pavilion Free with Garden Admission

Diane Durston, the Garden’s Curator of Culture, Art, and Education, explains the history of the festival, and Virginia Harmon, the Garden’s Director of Grounds Maintenance, discusses the cultivation and care of these exquisite autumn favorites and demonstrates potting techniques.

October 24-25, Garden Hours Garden Pavilion Free with Garden Admission

This popular annual event is featured inside the Pavilion on October 24-25 as the finale to this year’s Kiku Matsuri. Teachers and students of five of the different schools of Ikebana practiced in Portland (Ikenobo, Ohara, Ryusei-ha, Saga Goryu, and Sogetsu Schools) display creative new and traditional designs using chrysanthemums.

In the Garden Gift Store October has us looking at the moon and seeing rabbits in the Garden Gift Store! In honor of our O-Tsukimi celebration, better known as Moonviewing, we’ll stay open late and have a special table at the Pavilion on the evenings of October, 2, 3, and 4. Look for the rabbit motif on note cards, bento boxes, dishes, and more. We’ll have CDs available about Moonviewing including one by Mitsuki Dazai, the featured koto artist at the event. If you were lucky enough to secure a spot in the weekend bamboo fence-building workshop this month, we have lots of tools and how-to books so you can take what you learn home and start building your own fence. Mention this article, and receive an extra 10% off of related supplies through the end of October. The Ryusei-ha School of Ikebana is here the same weekend, October 1011 with a breathtaking exhibition of fall floral arrangements. Stop by the Garden Gift Store and receive an extra 10% off of kenzan, vessels, and ikebana books. This offer runs only Saturday, October 10 through end of day Sunday, October 11.

Shop the Garden Online: shop.japanesegarden.com The reference books mentioned above and a good number of garden and ikebana tools are available 24/7 at our online gallery. We’ve added new items in many categories to the website recently and plan to add more each month, so take a look to see what’s new. Member discounts are available online as well as in store.

Become a Golden Crane Legacy Member Golden Crane Legacy Members help the Portland Japanese Garden through special and important financial support. These donors name the Garden as the ultimate beneficiary of a planned gift. Such gifts can include a bequest and/or charitable income gifts such as charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable remainder annuity trusts, or gifts of life insurance. 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 Director of Strategic Advancement Nicola Sysyn at [email protected] or (503) 595-5225. www.japanesegarden.com/donations/gift-planning

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October in the Garden O-Tsukimi, Moonviewing October 2, 3, and 4 5:30-8pm $25 Members/$35 Non-Members Reservations required at [email protected] or (503) 542-0280

There is no better place in Portland to share the romance and mystery of the full moon in autumn than from the city overlook at the Portland Japanese Garden Pavilion, cup of saké in hand, gazing at the harvest moon as it rises above the city. Event held rain or shine. Photographers: Flash photography and tripods are not allowed. www.japanesegarden.com/events/moonviewing

Ryusei-ha: Exploring the Beauty of Nature through Flowers October 10-11, 10am-4pm Demonstrations both days at 2pm Garden Pavilion Free with Garden Admission

The study of ikebana is the study of ourselves in nature. When arranging ikebana, we can communicate with the living plants. Ikebana sets our hearts at rest. On the weekend of October 10-11, the Garden is pleased to host an autumn exhibition of the Ryusei-ha School of Ikebana, featuring the work of both students and teachers of the Portland branch of this school, which is headquartered in Tokyo.

Member Event: Garden Update with Executive Director Steve Bloom Saturday, October 17, 1-3pm Garden Pavilion Free to Members Seating is Limited Reservations required at [email protected] or (503) 542-0280

Come have a conversation with Executive Director Steve Bloom about the Garden! Steve has recently returned from a six-month fellowship in Japan. Hear about his work as a Council on Foreign Relations Fellow and how it fits into the Garden’s future plans. Learn about the Garden’s strategic plan and master site plan for a possible expansion. Steve will make a one-hour presentation, with plenty of time left over for questions and answers. Tea and cookies will be served.

Haiku by Peter Kendall Rustle of the leaves The October wind lifting the crow from its perch Scattered cloud at daybreak Fullness of the autumn moon In the western sky

Although students in this school must demonstrate mastery of traditional forms, they also create free style installations that blur the boundaries between flower arrangement and sculpture. Some prefer not to use artificially made containers, but, instead, use natural materials as containers. Portland has been fortunate to have a branch of this school, headed by Reiko Granade. Based on tradition, yet very contemporary, the Portland branch of Ryusei-ha School seeks to give students an appreciation of nature which will enrich their lives. Students gain not only an understanding of the beauty found in plant material (expressed in their designs) but also achieve an increased sensitivity within, to the beauty of life itself. Their annual exhibition at the Garden this year features demonstrations by local teachers on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. To learn more about the Ryusei-ha School in Portland, visit the Ikebana International Chapter 47 web site at www.ikebanachapter47.com/Portland_Ikebana_Chapter_47/ Ikebana_Schools.html or visit the web site of the Ryusei-ha headquarters in Tokyo at www.ryuseiha.net/english/index.html\ http://www.japanesegarden.com/events/ikebana

Coming in November Art in the Garden: The Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane

A Year of Thanks: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon October 27 (please note date change) 11:30am-1pm Garden Pavilion Reservations please by October 15 to [email protected] or (503) 223-9233

November 7–22, Garden Hours Garden Pavilion Free with Garden Admission

Throughout the year, volunteers ensure the Garden’s success through their contributions to cultural festivals, art exhibitions and sales, horticultural support, and education through leading tours. In honor of their efforts, the Garden will host our annual volunteer luncheon on October 27 celebrating the many volunteers needed to accomplish so much. Invitations have been mailed. Please RSVP to Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Moss by October 15th at smoss@ japanesegarden.com or (503) 223-9233.

The 2009 Art in the Garden series continues at the Portland Japanese Garden with a special exhibition of The Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane, featuring exquisitely designed, handcrafted wood and stone tray gardens by one of the world’s leading experts on Japanese gardens. Keane is the author of Japanese Garden Design, one of the most popular books on this topic in the English language. He will be in Portland for the opening weekend of the exhibition on November 7 and 8, during which time he will give talks about his Bontei as well as a presentation on Japanese tea gardens in conjunction with the debut of his soon-to-be-released book on this subject.

Entry to the Portland Classical Chinese Garden

Opening Reception and Gallery Talk Bontei Tray Gardens November 7, 4:30pm Garden Pavilion $25 Members/$35 Non-Members Reservations required at [email protected] or (503) 542-0280

Free to Portland Japanese Garden Members November 1—30, 2009 10am-5pm, Daily NW 3rd & Everett (503) 228-8131 www.portlandchinesegarden.org

Meet the artist at an informal reception as he discusses the ideas and inspiration that led him to create his Bontei Tray Gardens.

Portland Japanese Garden (PJG) members are invited to visit the Portland Classical Chinese Garden (PCCG) free of charge during the month of November 2009. In exchange, the PJG opens its doors free to PCCG members during November as well. This exciting collaboration gives members of both gardens a chance to learn more about these Portland treasures and to see fall transition into winter.

Lecture and Book Signing The Japanese Tea Garden November 8, 4:30pm Garden Pavilion $30 Members/$40 Non-Members Reservations required at [email protected] or (503) 542-0280

• Each membership card good for two free admissions • 10% gift store discount valid at both gardens • Presentation of membership card required at both gardens for entry

Keane’s Bontei exhibition at the Garden coincides with the Fall 2009 release of his latest book, The Japanese Tea Garden (Stonebridge Press), in which he describes the history, design, and aesthetics of tea gardens from T’ang China to the present day. With over 100 stunning photographs, floor plans, and illustrations, this is the most extensive book on this genre ever published in English. The Japanese Tea Garden is a rich resource for garden lovers, landscape designers, and architects–and anyone who admires the striking aesthetic of the Japanese garden. A booksigning with the artist follows the lecture.

Free Day November 11, 10am-4pm Free and Open to the Public

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite their friends, family, and fellow community members to visit the Garden on this Free Admission Day. Garden guides will be stationed throughout the Garden to help answer questions and speak about the Garden’s history, culture, and traditions. Come enjoy the Garden in the glory of fall.

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One Extraordinary Experience

The Golden Crane Society Individuals $50,000+ Lynne Hoffman

$25,000-$49,999 Jean & Ray Auel Carolyn A. Berry

$10,000-$24,999 Worth & Barbara Caldwell Melissa & Kelly Saito

$5,000-$9,999 John Gray Charitable Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Margueritte Hirschbuhl Drake Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Robert W. Franz Esther Jantzen Moore Wayne Quimby & Michael Roberts Staff of the Portland Japanese Garden Mildred & Morris Schnitzer Charitable Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

$2,500-$4,999 Dean & Susan Alterman Anonymous Stephen Bloom & Michael Blankenship Gwyneth Gamble Booth & Brian Booth Sandra & Jeffrey Grubb John Hall & Margaret Chula John & Linda Hisatomi Samuel T. Naito Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust Cap & Saeko Saheki

$1,500-$2,499 Anonymous (5) Thomas P. Anderson & Jack B. Blumberg Bruce & Cindy Brenn

Mrs. John R. Brooke Richard L. Brown & Thomas Mark Candy Cassarno Patty & Bob Collins Mary Clark Dede & Joe DeJager Sharon & Francois Elmaleh Ericksen Foundation Mary Fellows & John Russell Bill Findlay Jerry & Barbara Giesy Margaret & Roger Hinshaw John & Linda Hisatomi Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hudson Judy & Hank Hummelt William L. & Sallie A. Jager Kay Kitagawa & Andy Johnson-Laird Kristayani & Jerry Jones Fund of The Oregon Community 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 Marilyn McIver Verne Naito Masaru & Kazuko Ogura John & Jan Pihas Marge C. Riley Dee & Tom Ross Carol & Bob Schwartz Steve Smith & Dennis Johnson Patricia Tarzian John & Susan Turner Louise Yale & Victor Fernando Lopes

Corporations/ Foundations

Department Heads $25,000-$49,999 City of Portland James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation Carl J. & Alma Johnson Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Miller Charitable Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Kurt & Lois Olsen Unrestricted Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation John & Netta B. Parke Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Spirit Mountain Community Fund

$10,000-$24,999 The Collins Foundation DHX Advertising Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLC Mediamerica, Inc. Oregon Cultural Trust Spirit Mountain Community Fund

$5,000-$9,999 Azumano Travel Bank of America Charitable Foundation GeoDesign Inc. Walter Clay Hill and Family Foundation The Japan Foundation Jurrens Family Foundation Phillip Murthe Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Printing Today Pro Photo Supply/Canon The Swigert Foundation Torii Mor Vineyard & Winery Wessinger Foundation William G. Gilmore Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

$50,000+

In memory of Susie Hoffman Gary & Ingrid Larson

Annual Fund & Additional Gifts Eunice Abrahamsen Alan Baucom Anna Bredahl Connie & Carl Clark Arthur & Winnifred Danner Marjorie Dykeman Abigail M. Geid & Thomas P. Carr Ruth Ann & Mike Graham Kay & Michael Kaplan J. Sue Lydic & Jennifer Griffin Gene Maier Norman Mittleider Oriental Art Study Society Cecelia Paul & Henry Reinert Jim Power

Carolyn A. Berry, Executive Director Chair

Deputy Director.............................................. Cheryl Ching Executive Assistant....................................Maureen Porter Curator of Culture, Art, & Education........Diane Durston Director of Finance....................................... Diane Brauer Director of Strategic Advancement............. Nicola Sysyn Director of Marketing & Operations..................Kerry Cobb Retail Manager/Buyer..................................Paula Wheeler Garden Curator..............................Sadafumi Uchiyama Head Gardener........................................... Michael Kondo Director of Grounds Maintenance.........Virginia Harmon

Board of Directors 2009–2011 President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed McVicker President-elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Alterman Vice Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen Azumano Dozono Jerry Hudson Bill Hughes Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Saito Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Haruyama Immediate Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Hall Members Ray Auel Judy Hummelt Gwyneth Gamble Booth Doug Lovett Bruce Brenn Verne Naito Lynn Connor Masaru Ogura Dede DeJager John Pihas Michael Ellena Dee Ross David Evans Ted Sieckman Margaret Hinshaw Suwako Watanabe John Hisatomi

Meyer Memorial Trust

Memorial Gifts & Donations Tribute Gifts

Executive Director......................................... Steve Bloom

Craig & Ari Sills Kathy Sparacio & William Lewis David Tenney Diana L. Tracy Richard & Linda Ward Carolyn & Martin Winch

Standard Corporate & Foundation Donors Albina Community Bank Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery Bullseye Glass Co. Cedar Mills Garden Club Country Gardens Garden Club Eastfork Nursery Eastmoreland Garden Club, Unit 1 ExxonMobil Foundation Garden Writers Association Inc. Geffen Mesher & Co., P.C. Ikebana International, Chapter #47 Iseli Nursery, Inc. The Jackson Foundation

Kashintei Kai KPFF Consulting Engineers Marineopolis USA, Inc. The Eva Olson Michael Fund of the Lutheran Community Foundation Northwest Tree Specialists OMIC International Oswego Garden Club Oregon Decorative Rock PDX Magazine The Portico Group Portland Garden Club R. B. Pamplin Corporation The Autzen Foundation The Jean Vollum Fund The Laura Russo Gallery, Inc. The Standard Tommy Luke Flowers Tomodachi Committee Urasenke Portland Dokokai West Coast Bank

Editor: Kerry Cobb, [email protected] | Designer: Rene Choy, [email protected]

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.

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Winter Hours begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garden closes at 4pm O-Tsukimi, Moonviewing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-8pm Photo Member Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8am Bamboo Fence Building Workshop* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-3pm Ryusei-ha Ikebana Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-4pm Kiku Matsuri, Chrysanthemum Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garden Hours Tea Ceremony Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pm & 2pm Steve Bloom: Garden Update* (Member event) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3pm Chrysanthemum Festival Talk and Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . 10am-4pm Volunteer Luncheon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30am-1pm

November (503) 223-1321 (503) 796-9180 (503) 223-5055 (503) 542-0280

Physical Address: 611 SW Kingston Avenue Portland, OR 97205

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11/7-22 Art in the Garden: The Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garden Hours 11/7 Art in the Garden: Opening Reception and Gallery Talk* . . . . . . . 4:30pm 11/8 Art in the Garden: Artist’s Lecture and Book Signing* . . . . . . . . . 4:30pm 11/11 Free Admission Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-4pm 11/26 Thanksgiving Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garden Closed *Reservations required. Registration fees are non-refundable. Dates & times subject to change. For more information and to make reservations or payment arrangements, call or visit:

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