“I’ve just spent the afternoon reading your illuminating book, and I must tell you how utterly entranced I was.  It is not a subject that I have been interested in or cared about, but your words evoked both intense interest and gratifying appreciation.  What a master lesson in aesthetics — and in being fully human.”

“Congratulations on winning the Gardenista competition. The book is gorgeous and your garden breathtaking.  I’ve always felt that when Tea is transplanted (so to speak) it needs to adapt to its new “soil” and culture while keeping the spirit of the original. Your garden embodies the idea of adaptation so beautifully. It is firmly rooted. I especially liked seeing it in such well-defined seasons. Your win was well deserved.”

“For anyone who has considered taking on the challenge of transplanting Japanese culture to a new setting, here is a great example, with hints on gardens, tea ceremony, and flower arranging.”
Marc Peter Keane author of The Japanese Garden and Japanese Garden Design

“Sublime! Wonderful book about a wonderful garden.”

“Your book is absolutely lovely, from beginning to end. I intend to spend some part of every day savoring each page, but for now, let me just say, ‘Brava!’

“I read your book from cover to cover yesterday, and ended up with such a peaceful feeling , it was like a meditation. Serene visuals, the tone of your calm intentionality toward peace in every step of building the space came through. The pacing, layout, and even the green pages between sections were all perfect. That book and garden are truly your voice. This project ( the book itself) is a fully realized creation. It gives the reader a vacation to the beauty, calmness and serenity you have created.”