Oct 092015
 

In June of 2015 the beautiful, eight-acre DeVos Japanese Garden was opened at the Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I visited in mid-July after a day of refreshing rain.

in appreciation of all who contributed to this contemplative space

in appreciation of all who contributed to this contemplative space

the streaming water flows into the rock carved water basin as an opportunity for purification

the streaming water flows into the rock carved water basin as an opportunity for purification

this tree spirals like a wave reminding me of the ocean

this tree spirals like a wave reminding me of the ocean

the smoothness of the stones and basin contrasts with the rough texture of the surrounding rocks

the smoothness of the stones and basin contrasts with the rough texture of the surrounding rocks

the hydrangea and lantern accent the path

the hydrangea and lantern accent the path

the island in the pond reachable by boat takes our minds to a serene place

the island in the pond reachable by boat takes our minds to a serene place

as water pours over the rocks the sound removes the need to talk only listen

as water pours over the rocks the sound removes the need to talk only listen

a Japanese thread-leaf maple tree beside a waterfall tumbling over rocks gives us a sense of timeless beauty

a Japanese thread-leaf maple tree beside a waterfall tumbling over rocks gives us a sense of timeless beauty

a long view across the pond reveals the tea house, bridge and sculpture as the water reflects the tranquil rocks, trees and sky

a long view across the pond reveals the tea house, bridge and sculpture as the water reflects the tranquil rocks, trees and sky

contemplation of near and far, solid and reflection

contemplation of near and far, solid and reflection

elegant lotus blossoms

elegant lotus blossoms

baby and great grandfather

baby and great grandfather

inside the garden a zen garden provides a stark contrast of minimalism

inside the garden a zen garden provides a stark contrast of minimalism

zen garden seating of stone harmonizes with the garden and provides a place to be quiet and mindful

zen garden seating of stone harmonizes with the garden and provides a place to be quiet and mindful

contrast the fleeting beauty of flowers with the old stones and flowing water of time

contrast the fleeting beauty of flowers with the old stones and flowing water of time

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