In a recent article in Country Living Magazine, Portland Japanese Garden was named among five U.S. gardens “worth planning a vacation around.” Charlyne Mattox, author of the piece, writes, “Frequently ranked among the world’s finest Japanese gardens outside Japan, this 12.5-acre sanctuary is designed to inspire a sense of peace and reflection.” To read the rest of what Mattox had to say about the Garden and to learn the fantastic company it keeps in this short list, read the article on Country Living’s website.