In The News   Hakone Newsletter January 2005 (0.9M PDF) Hakone Newsletter January 2004 (1.8M PDF) Hakone Newsletter August 2003 (1.6M PDF) 22 Jan 2003 - Japanese Traditions are Lenox's Cup of Tea by Shari Kaplan for Saratoga News. "Along with his love for the Japanese tea ceremony, Hakone Foundation President Stewart Lenox also loves Japanese-style landscaping and architecture, like those found at Hakone Gardens."   25 Dec 2002 - Japanese Serenity in Saratoga by Alice Joyce for San Francisco Chronicle. "Established in the early 20th century as a summer residence for the Stine family, Hakone was built in the manner of a Japanese garden retreat."   19 Jun 2002 - Art of Ikebana Makes Flowers Come Alive by Shari Kaplan for Saratoga News. "Kathy Toy shares her love and knowledge of Ikebana - the ancient Japanese art of flower-arranging - by teaching classes and workshops at Saratoga's Hakone Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way."   11 Apr 2002 - Saratoga's Hakone Gardens are one-of-a-kind by Gerry Wong for AsianWeek. "Hakone Gardens has, for many years, been Saratoga CA's hidden jewel - a secret garden enjoyed by the San Jose suburb's 5,000 inhabitants for its tranquil setting."   06 Feb 2002 - Hakone Zen Classes Help Students 'tune in' by Shari Kaplan for Saratoga News. "On early Sunday mornings at Hakone Gardens, everything around the Moon Viewing Hill is fresh, quiet and peaceful. Overlooking the lush landscaping is the Upper House - referred to as Zen-Do on these occasions - a secluded building where incense burns, silent forms dot the floor and a warm voice helps them to sit straight, sit still and breath deeply." News Archive 06 Sep 2001 - Celebrating Peace with Japanese Art...Mark Treaty's 50th Anniversary by Jesse Hamlin for San Francisco Chronicle   30 Aug 2000 - Why we're supporting Hakone Gardens and why we hope you'll join us by Dan Pulcrano for Saratoga News   04 Aug 2000 - Tranquility Reigns Over Saratoga's Hakone Gardens Japanese estate "a hidden jewel of Bay Area" by Cathryn Domrose for San Francisco Chronicle   19 Jul 2000 - Hakone exhibits the varied art of Japan by Shari Kaplan for Saratoga News   10 Mar 1999 - Former Prime Minister heads delegation for visit to Hakone by Steve Enders for Saratoga News   24 Feb 1999 - Hakone director envisions a regional destination spot by Steve Enders for Saratoga News In Print Hakone Gardens By Tanso Ishihara and Gloria Wickman Published by Kawara Shoten, Kyoto, Japan 1974 (limited editions-1,000 copies)   West Coast Garden Walks - Gardens from San Diego to Vancouver By Alice Joyce Published by Michael Kesend, New York 2000   Japanese-Style Gardens of the Pacific West Coast By Kendall H. Brown Published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., New York 1999   Ortho Books - Creating Japanese Gardens By Alvin Horton Published by Meredith Publishing, Iowa 2003   Spiritual Gardening - Creating Sacred Space Outdoors By Peg Streep Published by Time-Life Inc., Virginia 1999 (out of print)
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