This post is linked to Weekend Reflections hosted by James and Shadow Shot Sunday hosted by Tracy
This quiet and serene Japanese Garden is on Chappy Island, Martha's Vineyard.
Mitoi doesn't translate from the Japanese. The man who designed it spent so much time in his garden that he referred to it as his "toy." He named it as it is spelled today.
The garden was donated to the Trustees of Reservations, a Massachusetts group formed to secure heritage places throughout the State. It is maintained by volunteers.
wow,amazing garden...i will surely love this place...wish i am in there looks so quite and peaceful for a people who needs to run away from the busy city. visit my skywatch friday
Posted by: blue | October 01, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Lovely reflections. My son lives on the Vineyard, but it's been a while since I've been to Chappy.
I enjoy the pictures of your travels.
☼ Sunny
Posted by: Sunny | October 01, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Such beautiful reflections, Sallie! I do love the watery ones! Delightful autumn captures! Have a lovely weekend!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | October 01, 2010 at 08:34 AM
what a lovely place, so peaceful! I'd like to stroll there!
Posted by: Malyss | October 01, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Peaceful watery reflections - very inviting.
Posted by: jabblog uk | October 01, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Your description of quiet and serene is perfect! These are feel good pics.
Loving the last one. :)
Posted by: Carletta | October 01, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Great reflections and so peaceful!
Posted by: jeannette StG | October 01, 2010 at 11:34 AM
It doesn't get much better than reflections at a Japanese garden. So beautiful!
Posted by: Jmaes | October 01, 2010 at 01:47 PM
What a wonderful tour you are giving us of the eastern part of the country. I have spent too little time on the east coast.
Our Roadtrek is now back in the driveway, awaiting a thorough cleaning and its next adventure.
Posted by: Martha Z | October 01, 2010 at 02:29 PM
A little slice of Heaven, I think. :)
Posted by: EG Wow | October 01, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Beautiful gardens and reflections. Looks like a lovely place to visit. Wonderful photos, have a great weekend.
Posted by: Eileen | October 01, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Hey, I wish he was for real, just the kind of doctor I need! I got such a kick out of that when a friend sent it to me, I had to share it. Actually, my doctor is pretty much the same way and I do get a kick out of him because he doesn't try to sell me on all this crap that most of them do!
Sylvia
Posted by: sylvia | October 01, 2010 at 08:53 PM
What a lovely, relaxing place!
Posted by: Lady Fi | October 01, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Are there any Oldsmobiles belonging to a certain well-known political family resting at the bottom of the pond?
Posted by: «Louis la Vache» | October 01, 2010 at 11:24 PM
These gatrdens are stunningly beautiful! The water setting and reflection in the first and last photos are very lovely!
Posted by: Gemma@Greyscale | October 02, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Marvellous places and beautiful photos!
Have a nice weekend:)
Posted by: joo | October 02, 2010 at 01:02 AM
It´s so quiet and peaceful:)
Have a nice weekend
Elisa, Argentina
Posted by: Elisa | October 02, 2010 at 03:09 AM
The soft reflective colors make it look like a monet painting, Sallie. It is a lovely and peaceful garden.
Posted by: Pam | October 02, 2010 at 04:37 AM
japanese gardens are so lovely. Volunteers are doing a good job. You have some difficult names to pronounce over there. I guess siilar to our native name places too.
Posted by: diane | October 02, 2010 at 05:52 AM
This looks absolutely calm... feels like heaven!!
The last photo with the reflections... loved it best!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Arti | October 02, 2010 at 06:57 AM
I love Japanese gardens too. (The Portland one is my favorite.) They are always so serene. I really love the last picture.
Posted by: Margot | October 02, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Japanese gardens are exquisite, aren't they? There's a wonderful Japanese Garden at the University of British Columbia.
All your photos are lovely. The upper righthand one in the collage is my favorite. It combines the beauty of the plantings with the serenity of the water.
Posted by: Kay, Alberta, Canada | October 02, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Beautiful photos! That looks like the type of garden I'd love to spend time in!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
Posted by: Tracy | October 03, 2010 at 01:21 AM
Fabulous photos ...and I would love to know how to pronounce the name of the island.
Posted by: Marilyn | October 03, 2010 at 01:59 AM
Such lovely scenery. I cuold spend a lot of time there :)
Posted by: Nikki-ann | October 03, 2010 at 03:32 AM
beautiful place, but how do I pronounce the name?
Posted by: ann chin | October 03, 2010 at 04:32 AM
I love the Japanese garden and your shots. Lovely, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: anka | October 03, 2010 at 09:08 AM
beautiful photos, so many fascinating shadows!
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | October 03, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Sallie, thanks for the comment you left in my blog.
You are so kind :)
Have a nice week
Elisa, Argentina
Posted by: Elisa | October 03, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Sallie, thank you so much for emailing the link on pronunciation, I certainly appreciated you doing that. One of my ancestors came from New Bedford, North America according to documents here in NZ, I think is would have been the New Bedford in Massachusetts as he was a ships steward. Some family members say that he was Native American. I am not able to prove this ..or disprove it. It would be so very interesting to know!
I certainly appreciate you visiting my blog.
Posted by: Marilyn | October 04, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Another place I have always wanted to see! You are so lucky! sandie
Posted by: sandie czosek | October 04, 2010 at 06:34 PM