Perspectives From Japan, a talk with Steven Pitsenbarger

Date: Thursday, February 16th

Time: 11am-12pm

Location: County Fair Building Auditorium

Suggested donation of $10-25. Free for GGGP members. All must RSVP.

Join Steven Pitsenbarger, garden supervisor at the Japanese Tea Garden as he describes his recent visitation and study of several iconic gardens of Japan. Steven will share his expert lens on the feelings these gardens evoked, and how these designs fit into the realm of Japanese landscaping. He will also discuss how this visit adjusts our understanding of where the Garden of Golden Gate Park’s Japanese Tea Garden fits within this venerable art form.

Steven Pitsenbarger is the garden supervisor at San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden, where he has worked since 2007. Steven is also the garden’s historian, presenting and publishing articles on the subject for garden enthusiasts and professional organizations. Steven currently serves on the board of directors for the North American Japanese Garden Association as well as the Mill Valley Historical Society.

Please RSVP for your ticket. Please reach out to programs@sfbg.org for any questions regarding the event.