SHINZEN FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
Shinzen Friendship Garden is an independent 501(c) 3 charitable organization and relies on contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to cover the cost of its operations. Your contributions allow us to deliver on our mission to create and grow a North American Japanese Garden that engages and inspires it’s community.
Events happening at Shinzen Garden!
Join us for an immersive hands-on workshop led by Steve DaSilva, a Certified Aesthetic Pruner with over 20 years of experience in shaping and caring for Japanese maples. This workshop will guide participants through the art and techniques of pruning Japanese maples to enhance their natural beauty while promoting healthy growth.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some pruning experience, this workshop will cover the essential principles of aesthetic pruning, including timing, proper tool usage, and techniques to maintain balance and proportion in your trees. Steve’s expert guidance will help you transform your maples into living works of art.
Participants are encouraged to bring photos or questions about their own trees for discussion.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Decemember 7, 2024 | 10:30 am
Bring the family to a magical holiday morning at Shinzen Garden for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa! Enjoy warm cocoa and delicious cookies as Santa reads a festive holiday story to the little ones. Capture the memories with a special photo opportunity with Santa himself, and let your creativity shine at our arts and crafts station. This joyful event is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit while surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Shinzen Garden.
Don’t miss this fun-filled morning of holiday cheer!
Garden Hours:
OPEN: Wed – Sun: 10am – 5pm
CLOSED: Mon – Tue
Garden Admission*
Under 4yrs: Free
4-14yrs: $1/ea.
15yrs-Adult: $5/ea.
Seniors 62+: $1/ea.
Students: $1/ea.
Family: $7 (2-5 people)
*Woodward Park entry/car/parking: $5; $3 for Seniors; $7 during National Holidays. Credit Cards are accepted.
Please note that Woodward Park has implemented a new parking fee payment system. Parking KIOSKs are located throughout the Woodward Park and Shinzen Garden parking lot.
Learn more HERE
Clark Bonsai Hours
Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm*.
*When temperatures exceed 95 degrees, the bonsai collection hours are 10am -1pm. Unfortunately, the bonsai museum will be closed when it’s raining, the air quality is considered unhealthy for all groups or when docents are unavailable.
Please Contact Us to confirm the museum hours or request an appointment to tour the museum outside of the posted hours.
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