Inspired by “A Bit of Japan is seen in the Eaves”, a handmade photo album that Junzo Yoshimura made during the time he lived and worked at the Raymond Farm in New Hope PA, (1939-1940). This exciting new program will take visitors on a trip to the New Hope Pennsylvania to find “a bit of Japan ” in its architecture and landscape. This trip brings guests to Nakashima Studios and the Raymond Farm. The tours are led by the curators and highlight the immaculate use of Japanese influence in each site’s architecture and landscape design.
Raymond Farm Center and Nakashima Woodworkers, New Hope PA
Tour Guide: William Whitaker
Shofuso’s architect, Junzo Yoshimura’s mentor, Noemi and Antonin Raymond settled at Raymond Farm in 1939, and modified a 18th century Quaker farmhouse with Japanese architectural elements. In 1943, the Raymonds vouched for George Nakashima and his family from the internment camp. A few years later, Nakashima established Nakashima Woodworkers in New Hope near Raymond Farm. George Nakashima designed and built this studio and residence with his knowledge and experience working at the Raymond’s architectural firm with Junzo Yoshimura in Japan.
Details
Saturday October 9, 2021
This is a full day event with transportation and a Bento box lunch included with the price of admission
Bento lunch options: fish, chicken, veg or any special dietary restrictions
$200/$150 JASGP Members
Docomomo US members use the code docomomo21 to register at the member rate
Itinerary
9:00 am Registration at Shofuso
9:30 am Depart Shofuso
10:30 am Arrive at Raymond Farm Center
10:45 am Raymond Farm Tour
12:30 pm Lunch at Raymond Farm (bento boxes from Maido)
1:15 pm Depart for Nakashima Studios
1:30 pm Tour of Nakashima Studios
3:00 pm Return bus departs
4:00 pm Arrive back at Shofuso
Refund policy: 50% refund if cancellation is notified by email 2 weeks before the date of the tour (October 16). No show = no refund.
Covid Policy: Masks are required on the bus and in the indoor site locations (proof of vaccination may be required depending on the city requirements and recommendations)
