Garden of Pine Wind
Garden designer David Slawson has created a masterpiece in the Japanese tradition, but with an Arkansas twist. See the classical oriental techniques for using stone, water, and plants applied to an artistic interpretation of the landscapes of The Natural State. Enjoy fine examples of the architecture of Asia as you savor the panoramic view of the upper gardens from the native stone and eastern red cedar Sunrise Bridge and the spectacular scenery framed by the traditional masonry arch of the Joy Manning Scott Full Moon Bridge. Other highlights include three streams that arise from sources modeled after the natural springs that inspired America's first federal reserve in 1932. Each is landscaped with cascades and falls built of native Ozark and Ouachita Mountain sandstone that illustrate Dr. Slawson's mastery of the age-old Eastern art of ornamental stone placement. With meadows and pools adorned with azaleas and cherries and a half-mile of accessible trails landscaped with hydrangeas, hollies, and a host of other plants from forests of Asia, there's always something to captivate you in Matzu kaze-en, the Garden of the Pine Wind.