Hina Matsuri, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, is a special time to pray for the growth and happiness of girls. It is also called Momo no Sekku, or “Peach Blossom Festival. Visitors can appreciate a traditional display of dolls representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. The event will also feature storytelling, songs, and an ikebana workshop for young Garden guests.
Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.
Come stroll Portland Japanese Garden with our Chief Curator, Sadafumi (Sada) Uchiyama. Uchiyama is a fourth-generation Japanese gardener and landscape architect who has been at the Garden for over 15 years, playing a key role in the construction of the Cultural Village, Entry Garden, and establishment of the International Japanese Garden Training Center and Japan Institute.
arolyn Alter, Head Teacher of the Ohara School of Ikebana’s Oregon Chapter, will bring the beauty of kado (the way of flowers) to Portland Japanese Garden this spring by teaching a workshop series consisting of four sessions. Students will receive a creative outlet, a respite from the fast speed of life, as well as the chance to connect with nature, nurture their spirit, and learn about an aspect of Japanese culture.
Connect with nature from the comfort of your home. Join watercolor artist, Elizabeth Higgins, each week to learn new techniques that can bring your nature sketches to life with color. She will guide you in layering colors, practicing brush strokes, matching details, and more. No previous nature drawing necessary; just bring your love of learning and creativity.
Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind.
Join us for an exclusive evening of wine tasting with Torii Mor Winery, the official winery of Portland Japanese Garden. Grown and produced on 10 acres in the Dundee Hills, Torii Mor produces high quality Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay year after year. Learn about wine making, tasting, and pairing with a representative from Torii Mor while enjoying a selection of complementary bites from a local caterer.
Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.
Join arborist Casey Clapp of podcast Completely Arbortrary to explore our collection and spotlight his (unabashed) favorite type of trees.
Experience a two-hour guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing (also known as Forest Therapy) offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea.
Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Oregon Koto-Kai.
