Our New Home - Rhinebeck, New York

“ Rhinbeck is a historic and charming town in New York’s Hudson Valley, known for its well- preserved architecture, cultural attractions, scenic beauty.” It is a popular destination for weekend trips or getaway from NYC and beyond!

Our “New Home” has been done by renovated since beginning of October, ready for occupancy anytime. We took a special trip to our new home before we officially move there. We found out that it is actually convenient by Amtrak train from Penn station to the Rhinebeck station (1hour and 40 minutes). Besides, the scenery along the way of banks of Hudson River is gorgeous and it’s starting changing beautiful fall colors! It’s a pleasant train ride, although the weather was not that great!  (10/8/2025)

Fall Bloom Orchids

September’s class was my last lessons at Sogetsu MainLine Branch. I said goodbye to my dear classmates, I felt a little sad to leave this class, after all we have been together for 11 years under Hata Sensei’s guidance. But after I have moved to Rhinebeck, New York, near my children, I will still have Hata Sensei to be my teacher! I will join her class at Pound Ridge, NY. I am so excited and lucky. I am still can learning Ikebana! Time goes by so quickly! The moving day is just around the corner. In November, we will be continuing our new chapter of golden years with totally different place and surroundings.

7 flowers, the last two buds blooming in two day

9/15/2025 Cat. Hawaiian Passion “Carmela”

Encyclia (Green Hornet) keep blooming,
 bud after bud, last a long time 9/13/2025