Free Garden Tour on April 26
Join us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents […]
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Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States
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Kokedama Workshop May
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesStep into the garden and discover the calming art of Kokedama, the Japanese technique of creating living “moss balls” that blend nature and design. In this hands-on workshop at Shinzen […]
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May Botanical Watercolor
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSlow down, look closely, and let nature guide your brush. In this botanical watercolor class at Shinzen Garden on May 16, 2026, participants will explore the delicate beauty of leaves, […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club May Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesMAY 2026 BOOK SELECTION Heaven by: Mieko Kawakami With profound tenderness and sensitivity, Japanese literary superstar Mieko Kawakami turns her unique gaze onto the causes and effects of violence. Raw but revelatory, this novel stands as a dazzling confirmation of Kawakami's standing as one of her country's most insightful and compelling novelists. In Heaven, […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration on May 17 – 11:00 am Seating
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:00 am. This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration on May 17 – 1:30 Seating
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30 pm. This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene […]
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June Botanical Watercolor
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesBring color, movement, and a touch of elegance to your painting practice in this botanical watercolor class inspired by the peacocks of Shinzen Garden on June 20, 2026. Guided by […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club June Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJUNE 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Guest Cat by: Takashi Hiraide A bestseller in France and winner of Japan's Kiyama Shohei Literary Award, The Guest Cat, by the acclaimed poet Takashi Hiraide, is a subtly moving and exceptionally beautiful novel about the transient nature of life and idiosyncratic but deeply felt ways of living. A […]
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Blumes and Tea
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Blumes and Tea, a delightful workshop held in the serene setting of Shinzen Garden. Registered attendees will enjoy sipping traditional Japanese tea […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJULY 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kitchen by: Banana Yoshimoto With the publication of Kitchen, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto […]
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Toro Nagashi 2026
In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 41st annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 15, 2026 Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the […]
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Kokedama Workshop Sept
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesStep into the garden and discover the calming art of Kokedama, the Japanese technique of creating living “moss balls” that blend nature and design. In this hands-on workshop at Shinzen […]
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September Koi Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesLet your brush flow like water in this botanical watercolor class inspired by the koi of Shinzen Garden on September 26, 2026. Participants will learn watercolor techniques while capturing the […]
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October Botanical Watercolor
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSlow down, look closely, and let nature guide your brush. In this botanical watercolor class at Shinzen Garden on October 24, 2026, participants will explore the delicate beauty of leaves, […]
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Blumes and Tea
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Blumes & Tea, a delightful workshop held in the serene setting of Shinzen Garden. Registered attendees will enjoy sipping traditional Japanese tea […]