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Middlebury’s Chinese Scholar’s Garden: A Harmony of Nature and Culture

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The Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Middlebury exemplifies the college's commitment to environmental harmony and cultural respect. Centrally located between residence halls, it features benches for contemplation and a bridge that embodies traditional Chinese architecture. The garden includes a dry rock garden symbolizing mountains, local stone varieties, and vegetation inspired by Sichuan styles and New England flora, creating a multi-sensory experience. This garden serves as a stepping stone towards cultural appreciation and diversity in landscaping on campus. **Relevant

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Middlebury’s Chinese Scholar’s Garden: A Harmony of Nature and Culture

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  1. Middlebury’s Chinese Scholar’s Garden

  2. What is a Chinese Scholar’s Garden?

  3. Why at Middlebury? • Exemplifies the renowned environmental programs by promoting a harmonious relationship between man and nature 2. Showcases that we are truly an international institution by supporting the respect and learning of other cultures

  4. Proposed Location • Centrally located between the Atwater residence halls and the parking lot -- good meeting point amongst the three. • Small scale; humble, unobtrusive nature of the garden.

  5. Features • Benches • Can offer a resting place for private contemplation or also gathering spot for students. • Bridge • The bridge is a common architectural feature in Chinese gardens. Borrowed view of Vermont hills. Ideal for traversing muddy part of Atwater green. • Dry Rock Garden • Stones represent mountains. Middlebury has an abundance of local varieties of stone that can be used. • Various Vegetation • Sichuan style vegetation: wilder aspect so not as much upkeep.

  6. Creating a Borrowed View

  7. Vegetation • Sichuan-style horticulture in combination with New England vegetation • Plants chosen based on their ability to evoke the senses. Bamboo Wintergreen

  8. Conclusion • Artistic appreciation of the aesthetics of Chinese gardens • Stepping stone for other cultural gardens around campus

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