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The James Rose Center for Landscape Architectural Research and Design

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James C. Rose was one of the most colorful figures in twentieth century landscape design.

Before he died he set in motion an idea which had been in his mind for forty years; the establishment of a landscape research and design study center.

10/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for For the Birds: The Music of Nature. 🐦

With rescheduled weekends and plenty of rain later, the music went on! Carol Shansky (flute) and Suzanne Chen (bassoon) filled the house with birdsong in their own voices, and birder Marc Chelemer showed us the real birds behind each piece: what they look like, how they sound, and where to find them.

A grateful thank-you to our performers, to Marc, and to all of you who came out (and came back!).

07/30/2026

If you've visited the Center this summer, you've undoubtedly noticed that the primary pond in the East Garden is in need of repair, and as we are a National Historic Site, replacing the pond liner is no small task! The good news is that our amazing were up to the challenge. They've diligently measured and catalogued every stone surrounding the pond, insuring Rose's original layout will be replaced exactly as intended. Thank you to the team! (Now it's time to move some heavy rocks...)

06/18/2026

It's baaaaack! Our 2026 are officially on the scene and back with . (And they're starting by rating rocks?).

06/16/2026

We had a wonderful opening reception for artist Eric Santoli Eric Alexander Santoli on Sunday! Thank you for everyone who came, especially those of you who were at the Center for the first time!

Eric’s work will be on display through July 12.

06/12/2026

Tomorrow is for errands. Sunday is for this!

Join us at the James Rose Center this Sunday, June 14 from 2–4 pm for the opening reception of Eric Santoli's exhibition — original works painted right here on the grounds this spring, now on view and available.

Come meet Eric, see the paintings, and spend an afternoon in the garden.

Free. Registration link in bio.

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06/12/2026

James Rose called his sculptural arrangement of rocks within this landscape "Rock Ikebana." And on June 16th at 10:30am, we're hosting an Ikebana workshop on the grounds with Yiwei Zhang (Kaylee) at — a chance to work with natural materials and create your own arrangement to take home!

No experience necessary. Space is limited.

Link in bio to register.

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06/11/2026

James Rose called his sculptural arrangement of rocks within this landscape "Rock Ikebana." And on June 16th at 10:30am, we're hosting an Ikebana workshop on the grounds with — a chance to work with natural materials and create your own arrangement to take home!

No experience necessary. Space is limited.

Link in bio to register.

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06/10/2026

Meet Our Interns: Violet Reichel! 🌿

We're thrilled to introduce Violet, a rising junior at Syracuse University School of Architecture . She arrived at the Center this summer with a deep curiosity about historic preservation and a design philosophy that feels right at home here.

Getting to Know Violet:

🌎 Dream Design Location: Mexico City! Violet is drawn to the way contemporary design meets older courtyard traditions there — colorful, grounded, and intentional.

🍃 Ideal Outdoor Space: Peaceful. Expansive. Immersive.

🏠 Favorite Center Discovery: The way the roof frames the sky and trees, casting a subtle blue-green light into the space. Quiet and intentional — she noticed exactly the right thing.

🎵 Summer Vibes: Lana Del Rey and Addison Rae

💄 Always Prepared: Lip gloss

🎬 Garden Inspiration: Spirited Away — we would absolutely visit that garden.

Violet came to the Center inspired by Rose's belief that good design is never truly finished — that it should stay flexible, experimental, and alive. As she puts it, "good design is not static, it grows." Rose would have agreed completely.

Garden tours continue Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.

06/04/2026

There is a quality of attention that Ikebana asks of you — a slowing down, a willingness to see a single stem or branch as something worth considering carefully.

James Rose called his sculptural arrangement of rocks within this landscape "Rock Ikebana." The sensibility has always been here.

On June 16th at 10:30am, we're hosting an Ikebana workshop on the grounds — a chance to work with natural materials, create your own arrangement to take home, and perhaps find a quieter way of seeing that stays with you.

No experience necessary. Space is limited.

Link in bio to register.
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06/02/2026

What does the Center look like through an artist's eyes?

Ridgewood artist Eric Santoli has been sketching and painting at the James Rose Center this spring — and on June 13, you're invited to see what he found here. Join us for an opening reception from 3 to 5 pm, meet Eric, and explore four weeks of original works and art prints created in and inspired by this landscape.

The exhibition runs June 13–July 12. Works and prints are available for purchase.

Free admission. Register at the link in bio.

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Address

506 E Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ
07450

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

(201) 446-6017

Website

http://www.jamesrosecenter.org/

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