A blog of Chinese art, culture and design

Years ago we leveled a parking lot and planted traditional and symbolic botanical specimens to create our interpretation of a classical Chinese garden featuring myriads of collectible stones. It is a hidden oasis tucked behind our Winnetka gallery. Recent additions to our collection of mysterious stones include an organic moon-shaped fountain that was originally a post anchor, and a wall of old roof tiles installed to mimic the natural bamboo surrounding the garden walls. Ancient fu dogs, a lifesize mythical dragon said to have protected a 19th century village from rising rivers, an auspicious limestone fortune fish and stone troughs planted with prehistoric looking succulents make our intimate garden an inspiring space to visit. The scene changes daily as blossoms and pieces come and go. There is always something new.

Pagoda Red’s Scholars’ Garden
902 Green Bay Road
Winnetka
847.784.8881

Tuesday – Saturday, 10 – 5

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