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Hidden Gem Near NYC/NJ | Serene Japanese Garden in Upstate NY ⛩️🍃

After seeing your love for Japanese architecture in my James Rose Center post, I'm sharing my secret spot—**Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden**. Tucked away in upstate mountains, this intimate garden was designed by **Natalie Hammond**, a 20th-century artist & stage designer inspired by her global travels. **A Humble Entrance, A Magical Reveal** 🚪✨ The unassuming **red Western door** opens to: - **Gallery Space**: Featured **Laura Cannamela's paper art** + photography/sculptures during our visit. - **Transitional Courtyard**: With tea service 🍵→ leads to **two narrow gates**... then... **The Garden: Mini Kyoto in NY** 🌸🎋 At first glance: - A **still pond** with late-summer lotus blooms 🌊 - **Mini rock garden** (karesansui) ⛰️ - Stone paths flanked by **maple trees** (not yet red!), **smokebushes**, and **bamboo groves** 🎍 Deeper in: - A **sudden open field** with rolling hills 💚 - **Eerie sculpture**: A metal disc with a downcast face, hung between torii-like beams 👺🌀 **Why It Stays With You** Though small (**30-min visit**), its **thoughtful details** make it a rare escape from NYC chaos. Pro tips: 1️⃣ Stop by **"Balanced Rock"** nearby (a hilariously underwhelming "attraction") 🤣 2️⃣ Don’t miss the **gift shop’s giant frog kite**—delightfully weird! 🐸🎏 **📍 Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden** **🕙 11AM-5PM** (Closed Mon-Tue) | **🎟️ $12** (Student discounts) | **🅿️ Small lot** #NYC #UpstateNY #JapaneseGarden #ZenVibes #WeekendEscape #HiddenNY #NJspots

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Hidden Gem Near NYC/NJ | Serene Japanese Garden in Upstate NY ⛩️🍃

After seeing your love for Japanese architecture in my James Rose Center post, I'm sharing my secret spot—Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden . Tucked away in upstate mountains, this intimate garden was designed by Natalie Hammond , a 20th-century artist & stage designer inspired by her global travels. A Humble Entrance, A Magical Reveal 🚪✨ The unassuming red Western door opens to: - Gallery Space : Featured Laura Cannamela's paper art + photography/sculptures during our visit. - Transitional Courtyard : With tea service 🍵→ leads to two narrow gates ... then... The Garden: Mini Kyoto in NY 🌸🎋 At first glance: - A still pond with late-summer lotus blooms 🌊 - Mini rock garden (karesansui) ⛰️ - Stone paths flanked by maple trees (not yet red!), smokebushes , and bamboo groves 🎍 Deeper in: - A sudden open field with rolling hills 💚 - Eerie sculpture : A metal disc with a downcast face, hung between torii-like beams 👺🌀 Why It Stays With You Though small (30-min visit ), its thoughtful details make it a rare escape from NYC chaos. Pro tips: 1️⃣ Stop by "Balanced Rock" nearby (a hilariously underwhelming "attraction") 🤣 2️⃣ Don’t miss the gift shop’s giant frog kite —delightfully weird! 🐸🎏 📍 Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden 🕙 11AM-5PM (Closed Mon-Tue) | 🎟️ $12 (Student discounts) | 🅿️ Small lot #NYC #UpstateNY #JapaneseGarden #ZenVibes #WeekendEscape #HiddenNY #NJspots

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