Seattle Rhododendron Society

Seattle Chinese Garden Tour!

Sunday May  20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

 Seattle Chinese Garden

6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle
, WA 98106

Members and non-members welcome!

In May we have arranged for a docent tour of the new Chinese Garden in West Seattle, close to South Seattle Community College. The garden opens at noon and we can meet with the docent at 12:30 PM. The courtyard is called Knowing the Spring Courtyard and it is the first completed formal structure.

The plan for the 4.6 acre garden began in the 1980’s after a sister city relationship was formed with Chongquing in China’s Sichuan Province. It is located on a hilly ridge that resembles Chongquing. Master craftsmen from the Chongqing Ancient Style Construction Company came to build the garden bringing all the woodwork, tile, windows, stone pillar bases and traditional tools. The garden has been planned and under construction for many years and when completed will be the largest Chinese garden outside of China.

Admission is free to Seattle residents, 6.00 for adults, 5.00 for seniors 62 and older as well as students!

Join us Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 12:30 P. M. at Seattle Chinese Garden! If we finish early we can tour the SSCC Arboretum next door!

If you have questions, contact Diane Thompson, Vice President and Program Chair. Land line: 425-481-9075

Email: paulanddiane@earthlink.net

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For more information e-mail us at seattlerhodo@comcast.net or call 425-481-9075.

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