This was one of my top gardens at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. I loved all the conifers and the serene setting. This garden was created by TreeLine Designz International as a retreat for a legendary martial arts master. In their words: The courtyard garden uses bonsai, bamboo, bulbous plants and other species to create a soothing place for meditation. Natural stone sculptures, lanterns and benches, and handmade metal prayer wheels accentuate spiritual elements of this garden. There were so many beautiful elements. The bonsai trees are always captivating and I often pause a moment when I walk by them. One of my favorite plants was the pine with the wavy needles (Pinus parviflora I think). It looked soft and touchable, giving off the feeling of movement with those waves. I really like seeing all the contrasts that the designers created with foliage…few flowers needed here!
Rainyleaf 
This is a great garden especially with the Bonsai Japanese Maple.. What exactly is the purpose of “rotating” in the rotating jar?
Art? Whimsy? Drama???
Very fine reasons. Thanks!
The rotating jar is a prayer wheel which was hand made in WA by a local artist.
I love the foliage here in this garden….
Thank you very much:-)
Elaine, this was my favorite too! I went back to it several times and could just see myself there meditating! Great choice!
You can have that beautiful meditation garden in your yard:-)