Between Lake and Mountain Lies True Meaning

Lan Su Chinese Garden – $9.50 – Open 10 to 5 – Located at NW 3rd Avenue in Portland.

• The Chinese Garden includes more than 500 tons of rock from China.
• 65 Artisans from Suzhou,China lived in Portland for 10 months to assemble and complete the structures in the Chinese Garden.
• The Chinese Garden features more than 300 plant species found in traditional Chinese gardens (Camellia collection, Clematis, Chinese paper bush, Winter daphne, Forsythia, Magnolia, Chinese Plum, Quince to name a few).

(Photos by RSheridan)

Gardens as to Smell and Water as to Rock – many elements to choose from.

• Courtyard of Tranquility
• Hall of Brocade Clouds (the family room), includes the Terrace
• Fish Pavilion
• Reflections in Clear Ripples (lounge, music, painting, and/or games room)
• Flowers Bathing in Spring Rain
• Scholar’s Courtyard (place for reflection and inspiration – check…