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Anderson Gardens

 
Anderson Gardens is a 12-acre formal Japanese Garden. The site encompasses the Guest House, Tea House, Azumaya, the Blue Iris Gift Shop and several Sukiya style buildings, as well as the main garden. It also includes the recent addition of The Garden of Reflection, which contains the Event Pavilion, 3 large cast bronze angle sculptures, conversation areas, new viewing dock, and more strolling paths. Anderson Japanese Gardens was rate the #2 Japanese Garden in North America and Europe by the Roth Journal of Japanese Gardening. Contruction of the Anderson Gardens began in 1978. The gardens have been designed and built by Hoichi Kurisu. On June 1, 1998, John and Linda Anderson donated their garden to a newly formed tax-exempt not-for-profit corporation which qualifies as a public charity as a supporting organization of the Rockford Rotary Charitable Association. Anderson Gardens has its own full time staff including an Executive Director, Tour Director, Garden maintenance personnel, together with seasonal employees working as guides, additional Garden maintenance and staffing a Garden Gift Shop. The overwhelming majority of its budget comes from charitable contributions and is expected to include endowment income as it accumulates an endowment fund.

Rockford Rotary is proud to be part of this unique attraction in Rockford. Further information about Anderson Gardens is available at the Anderson Gardens website at www.andersongardens.org.