Photo of three postcards from the Portland Japanese Garden. The first, left, is an invitation to the opening of the garden's Cultural Crossing expansion from 2017. The second, middle, is a thank you for support throughout the garden's closure for COVID in 2020 and wildfires in early 2021.
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Picture Post: You never know what big news will come from the Annual Meeting of the Membership at The Portland Japanese Garden, and Steve Bloom, the garden’s CEO, announcing his retirement after 20 years was huge.

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While I’ve only been a member since 2016, having gone through some of the garden’s best times and worst times, Steve has absolutely been a key part in making the garden in to what it is today: one of the most important cultural assets in the world. The garden will miss you, Steve, but you’ve more than earned your retirement. Best of luck on your next project: renovating one of Japan’s many akiya.

Photo of three postcards from the Portland Japanese Garden. The first, left, is an invitation to the opening of the garden's Cultural Crossing expansion from 2017. The second, middle, is a thank you for support throughout the garden's closure for COVID in 2020 and wildfires in early 2021.

Taken on May 07, 2024 @ 12:12.

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Stephen Weber
Geek, otaku, and public transport advocate. Knows where their coffee is.

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