Famed feng shui oasis offers two April tours to support Shriners Hospital
Huei Young opens her enchanting Davis garden for fundraising tours this month. Debbie Arrington
Find some peaceful inspiration while helping a local charity at Huei’s Garden, the one-of-a-kind feng shui garden oasis in Davis.
Huei Young, who created her Davis oasis at 234 Luz Place, is now accepting reservations for two fundraising tours of her private garden, April 12 and 26.
On both Saturdays, Huei’s Garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Suggested donation is $25 per person. Proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. Reservations are limited; email Huei to check for availability at hueis.garden@yahoo.com or call 916-453-2018.
“Shriners Children’s (Hospital) is a special place,” Young says. “It has been a gift for so many children and families. I work hard every day on my garden so people can enjoy and help the children.”
Through her tours, Young has raised more than $100,000 for local charities. She also welcomes garden clubs and is now scheduling spring tours in addition to her April events.
Young’s garden is constantly evolving. See a slide show of her garden here: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/huei+young/FMfcgzGsmWpscWVDwcHllHSFCJPWFlbV?projector=1
Feng shui – the way of wind and water – is the art of finding harmony and balance through nature. Over the decades, “Huei’s Garden” has been shaped by both wind (a storm toppled a huge redwood across the backyard) and water (ponds and fountains flow throughout the landscape). It harnesses positive energy at every twist while inviting guests to relax and reflect.
Internationally known, her private garden – as well as the public Huei’s City Garden she started on the greenbelt adjacent to her mid-century modern home – have been featured on television, in magazines and books as well as local newspapers and blogs.
For reservations or more information, email Young at hueis.garden@yahoo.com.
Details and photos: www.hueis-garden.com.
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