Friday, July 31, 2009

Chicago Botanic Garden - a panoramic view.


Kathy & I took a day trip to this Gem in the Cook County Forest Preserve. The Japanese garden is one of the 23 gardens on the 365 acre site. Sansho-En, the garden of three islands, is a tribute to simple beauty and form. Click on the image to see a (much) larger view.

Forest Bathing | Shinrin Yoku

Forest bathing is the practice of creating calm for your mind, body, and life through nature. By training the 5 senses we derive a range of ...