Organization

Watercolor Class at Hakone Gardens - 2nd, 4th Mondays

Presented by Hakone Gardens at Hakone Gardens

July 7, 2010 - Ongoing

Explore and practice watercolor techniques, materials, and artful handling of various subjects in this ongoing series with instructor Kay Duffy. Each session includes a brief lecture, demonstration and critique. Emphasis is on individual assistance, improving your painting and design skills and having fun. Students chose class subjects and may bring other work for critique. Meet in the Crafts area.

Zazen Meditation - Sundays

Presented by Rinzai Hakone Zendo at Hakone Gardens

February 5-November 25, 2012

Are you interested in Zen? Come and experience zazen meditation.

Rinzai Hakone Zendo offers zazen meditation classes on Sundays at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga, CA. New students are welcome. Please contact us to reserve your seat.

Hakone Matsuri - Festival

Presented by Hakone Gardens at Hakone Gardens

May 15, 2011

Hakone Foundation and Hakone Gardens Supporting Committee are holding the 12th annual Hakone Matsuri at the traditional Japanese Gardens in Saratoga, Hakone Gardens. The Hakone Matsuri is a fun-filled one-day festival of Japanese culture, arts and performances with a variety of hand-made foods including famous Hakone Yakitori and Chuka Noodles and Gyoza.

Chinese New Year Celebration - Hakone Gardens

Presented by Hakone Gardens at Hakone Gardens

March 5, 2011

Hakone Gardens celebrates The Year of the Rabbit at this event. The program features storytelling, Chinese instrumental performances, a Lion Dance, Chinese Opera, a Youth Ensemble, a Tai Chi Master, Lunar Customs and Flower Arrangement, a cooking demonstration, a tour of Hakone, plus Chinese foods and refreshments.

Autumn Opera in the Gardens

Presented by Hakone Gardens at Hakone Gardens

September 10, 2010

Hakone Gardens is hosting another magical evening of open-air opera. It will feature arias and duets in the gardens, performed by some of the best-known singers from Opera San Jose -- Christopher Bengochea, Tenor; Cathleen Candia, Mezzo Soprano; Khori Dastoor, Soprano; and Adam Meza, Bass-Baritone.. A buffet reception will follow the performance with artists in attendance.

Japanese Maple Aesthetics And Arboriculture

Presented by Hakone Gardens at Hakone Gardens

April 17, 2010

This provides an introduction to the character uses, culture, and pruning of Japanese Maples. Learn about the growing environment, physiology, life cycle, varieties, design uses, buying, planting, culture, and problems of Japanese Maples. Learn holistic integration of aesthetics, sound horticulture, and problem solving, especially how to prioritize seemingly contradictory information.

Meet in the Cultural Exchange Center. There will be a lecture, as well as hands-on practice with cut

Pruning Japanese Gardens in Spring

Presented by Hakone Gardens at Hakone Gardens

March 20, 2010

Learn aesthetics and pruning techniques for woody plants used in Japanese-style gardens. Learn species-specific pruning techniques, when and where to use them in Japanese-style garden designs, such as dry gardens, stroll gardens, hill and pond gardens, tea gardens, and courtyard gardens. Learn about Japanese garden design through the lens of aesthetic pruning.

Instructor Peter Bowyer, landscape contractor, specializes in scenic creations for people who want to bring nature into their