How Do You Create A Japanese Tea Garden?
To experience and appreciate the essence of a Japanese tea garden you must understand a Japanese culture that links us with nature. However you can mimic the beauty and essence of a Japanese tea garden right in your own yard by incorporating key design elements to create a peaceful sanctuary in just one weekend. Select a small structure with a roof to act as a quiet sanctuary where you can have tea by yourself or with friends. Ready made gazebos or garden party canopies, available in many styles and price ranges, would work very well for your roofed sanctuary. Construct at least two walls for your sanctuary using curtains or bamboo blinds to protect you from wind, rain or snow while still enjoying the solitude of nature. Provide seating and a table for tea. This can be traditional Japanese-style seating with mats, or you can include chairs and a small table if you’re going for a more westernized version of a Japanese Tea Garden. Create a narrow, winding path to your sanctuary that mimi
