

Ikebana International
Sacramento Chapter #26
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Upcoming Events
- Mon, Apr 21SacramentoCOME SHARE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ENJOY WATCHING OUR CHAPTER MEMBERS CREATE BEAUTIFUL IKEBANA ARRANGEMENTS. WE WILL BE SELLING TICKETS TO RAFFLE ALL ARRANGEMENTS CREATED DURING THIS EVENT.
- Sat, May 17SacramentoSeeking Vendors, Artisans, Makers and Community Members who want to have fun, meet new people and sell. Reserve your table early by emailing: SGACcommunitysale@gmail.com or contacting: 916-457-2721.
- Mon, May 19SacramentoCreate a lasting arrangement with dried hydrangeas, flax, aspidistra, bird of paradise leaves, papyrus, etc.. Barbara Gordon, Sogetsu Ikebana Teacher will show us how to create a beautiful arrangement to take home during this hands on workshop.
- Mon, Jun 16SacramentoYoshiko began Ohara Ikebana in 1989 with Mrs. Fujimoto, who has been her instructor since the beginning. Yoshiko received her Assoc. 1st Degree of the Master Course in 2023 and belongs to Ohara Ikebana School Northern CA Chap. S.F. and Sacto. I.I. and I.T.F. We are honored to have her present.
JAPANESE GARDEN IN MICKE GROVE
Mon, Oct 16
|Lodi
This beautiful Japanese Garden had its beginnings in 1959 through the guidance of “Duke” Yoshimura. Please join us in exploring this beautiful garden located in Lodi, CA


Time & Location
Oct 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lodi, 11793 Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA 95240, USA
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About The Event
There are three religions that have influenced the garden. Shintoism is expressed in the use of stones, Buddhism is visible in the use of lanterns and Taoism is manifested in the islands. There are 11 lanterns in the garden, all being stone except for one which is concrete. The five-story pagoda lantern situated on the north hill was donated by Lodi’s sister city; Kofu, Japan. Each story is representative of fire, water, earth, air and atmosphere. The long rod on the top has nine rings and has a kinship to Buddha. The flame-shaped tip denotes protection against fire. Koi fish in the pond have been known to live for 200 years. The fish, with ring markings on its scales designating age, can grow to three feet in length. Colors range from red, blue, white, brown, black and yellow. The garden’s angle bridge represents Chinese belief that evil spirits travel in a low straight line, therefore unable to follow across this bridge. The red arch bridge, meanwhile, is of typical Japanese design and includes eight bronze lotus flower bud finials.
There is no charge to enter, however there is a $5 charge per car for parking