Member Events


Garden Photographer Members Hours

Photo Members Only

Our Photographer Member hours are held each month during eight months of the year when the light is best for photography. These hours are for Garden Photographer Members only. Learn more about Photographer Membership and join or renew today!

2013 Photo Hours:

March 28
7-8:30 a.m.
April 25 7-8:30 a.m.
May 22 7-8:30 a.m.
June 25 7-9 p.m.
July 18 7-9 p.m.
August 15 7-9 p.m.
September 25 7-8:30 a.m.
October 30 7-8:30 a.m.

Member Tea & Tour: Sake Social

Thursday, May 16, 2013
5-7 p.m.
Pavilion Veranda
Reservations required, space is limited

Join fellow members for a special evening at the Garden with Joto Sake.  Sample sake, mingle with fellow members and go on a special tour of the Garden.


Family Tea & Tour

Saturday, June 8, 2013
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pavilion Veranda
Reservations required, space is
limited
Reserve online or call (503) 542-0280 

Let the summer start right for your family at our Family Tea & Tour.  Bring your family for a special koi themed art project for ages 3 and up, a special tour of the Garden, and healthy snacks.  Come see how your family can enjoy the Garden for the summer!

Member Tea & Tour: Isamu Noguchi Tour

Wednesday, July 17, 2013
10 a.m.- Noon
Pavilion Veranda
Reservations required, space is limited
Reservations open June 25 @ 8 a.m.

Tea and light refreshments will be served on the east veranda and Diane Durston, the Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art, and Education will give a tour of the current art exhibition on world renowned Japanese designer and sculptor, Isamu Noguchi.


Extended Evening Member Hours

Fridays in July
7-9 p.m.
Membership Benefit

Join us for a beautiful stroll at dusk in the Garden.


Twilight Hours for Supporting and Sponsor Members

June 13, July 11, August 8, 2013
7-9 p.m.
Supporting & Sponsor Members Only
Reservations requested
membership@japanesegarden.com or (503) 542-0281

The Garden is pleased to invite Supporting and Sponsor Members to experience the Garden in its evening beauty.  Join us for refreshments on the Pavilion veranda.  Bring your guests to enjoy the quiet twilight hours in the Garden.