The Hammond Museum & Garden is not the first Japanese garden I have ever visited, but it is the first one I intentionally visited in the United States.
I first visited back in 2011 in the early spring and again in August of 2018. The garden was the creation of Natalie Hays Hammond, an artist who had traveled extensively an built the Hammond Museum and Garden in 1957.
I first visited back in 2011 in the early spring and again in August of 2018. The garden was the creation of Natalie Hays Hammond, an artist who had traveled extensively an built the Hammond Museum and Garden in 1957.
The garden is an extensive stroll garden and consists of features found in Hill and Pond, Stroll, and Tea gardens. There is a large pond with an island, small dry-landscape Zen-feature, a bamboo grove, cherry trees, and a variety of lanterns and other sculptress within.
Many mature gardens from this time period often fall into disrepair. However, the Hammond Museum and Garden maintains an ongoing effort to revitalize and care for the garden. Volunteers play a key role in helping the garden maintain the spirit of its original intent. Additionally, their mission to educate people about Japanese culture via events and exhibits makes the Museum and Garden the perfect place to start your own adventure into discovering the joys of Japanese gardens.
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