Inspiration Destination: Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL

Years ago, I went on a study abroad trip where two of the stops were Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan. While there, I was able to venture through numerous gardens: some inside castle walls, some outside of shrines and famous monuments, and some just on the side of a neighborhood street. Needless to say, I was extremely excited to discover and visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Il. I’m happy to say, I was not disappointed.