Creative Writing Workshop Whispers of the Bamboo: Reflective Writing Workshop This creative writing workshop will focus on journaling, memoir writing and mindfulness-based storytelling. Participants will engage in guided reflections and […]
VOLUNTEER SATURDAY ON JULY 19, 2025 HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HEAT Join us July 19, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with […]
JULY BOOK SELECTION Facing the Mountain: An inspiring Story of Japanese American Patriots in World War II By Daniel James Brown In the days and months after Pearl Harbor, the lives of Japanese Americans across the continent and Hawaii were changed forever. In this unforgettable chronicle of war-time America and the battlefields of Europe, Daniel […]
Join us at Shinzen Garden for the 80th Commemoration Ceremony of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings—a solemn tribute to peace, remembrance, and resilience. Through reflection, music, and community, we honor the lives lost and renew our commitment to a more compassionate world. All are welcome to share in this moment of unity and hope.
Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 10:30 am. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)
Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 pm. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)
In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 40th annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 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 […]
AUGUST 2025 BOOK SELECTION Before the Coffee Gets Cold by: Tashikazu Kawaguchi In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. Local legend says that this shop offers something else besides coffee--the chance to travel back in time. Over the […]
Join us September 20, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]
SEPTEMBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by: Keigo Higashino From exactly midnight until daybreak, the Namiya General Store advice box will be reopening for one night only. When three delinquents hole up in an abandoned general store after their most recent robbery, to their great surprise, a letter drops through […]
Fresno Koi Show hosted by the Central California Koi Society September 27 & 28, 2025 inside the Woodward Park Group Activities Area The Fresno Koi Show is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the Nation. Local and out-of-area hobbyists and enthusiasts exhibit their prized koi fish and share their passion and knowledge […]
Dive into the graceful beauty of koi fish with Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor, an inspiring watercolor workshop as we explore the graceful beauty of koi fish! In this […]
As the seasons change, so do the needs of your pine trees. Join us for Akifuku Sentei (秋ふく剪定), a specialized workshop on the fall thinning of pines, where you'll learn […]
Discover the art of capturing breathtaking garden landscapes in our Garden Views: Landscape Photography workshop. Perfect for beginners to seasoned pros, this hands-on class at Shinzen Garden will focus on […]
Open to writers of all levels, this workshop will encourage creative expression through short stories, personal essays, and poetic musings. Using Shinzen Garden’s natural beauty as inspiration, participants will develop […]
Join us October 18, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]
Capture the beauty of autumn in our “Falling for Watercolor” class at Shinzen Garden on Saturday, October 18th. Surrounded by vibrant seasonal colors, you’ll learn techniques for blending warm tones […]
OCTOBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION Epitaph for a Peach by: David Mas Masumoto A lyrical, sensuous and thoroughly engrossing memoir of one critical year in the life of an organic peach farmer, Epitaph for a Peach is "a delightful narrative...with poetic flair and a sense of humor" (Library Journal). David Mas Masumoto is a third-generation farmer, […]
RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one open mic event to welcome emerging and community writers. […]
Experience 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, October 19, 2025 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 […]
Experience 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, October 19, 2025 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 […]
Immerse yourself in the golden hues of autumn during “Golden Fields and Falling Leaves”, a watercolor class at Shinzen Garden. This workshop will guide you in capturing the warm tones, […]
Let’s Create with Canon! We’re so excited — Canon is bringing 80 camera and lens combos for people to use during the workshop! It’s the perfect chance to explore new gear, […]
Discover the art of Momiji-zukuri, the refined technique of pruning Japanese maples, in this hands-on workshop led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner Steve DaSilva. With over 20 years of experience, Steve […]
Celebrate the colors of the season with “Autumn Hues”, a watercolor class at Shinzen Garden on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Surrounded by the rich reds, golds, and oranges of fall, […]