Jarvis Living Art

2005 Rand McNally Best of the Road…
…The Asheville area boasts several world-class gardens, most notably those at Biltmore and at the North Carolina Arboretum. One of these is Jarvis Japanese Gardens near Mars Hill. The five-acre garden incorporates the traditional elements of water, stones, and plants. Pathways wind around five koi-filled, lotus- and lily-covered ponds, past a large bonsai collec

tion, and among a riot of colorful flowers, shrubs, and exotic trees such as a Chinese pistachio and a dwarf cherry from Mt. Fuji. Jarvis is glad to show visitors around when he’s available. Madison Monthly July 2005
For an Arts Council Benefit at Jarvis Gardens..The richness is so apparent at every turn, from the Koi pond to the lotus ponds to the exotic collection of Asian plants. And the best part is the collection of fragrances that permeate as you stroll this magnificent landscape. Western North Carolina Woman August 2003
Jack Jarvis – story by Sandi Tomlin-Sutker
…But Jack has created much more than a beautiful landscape. His sensitivity to the land itself and the creatures that inhabit it led him to embrace organic methods. And that has resulted in a rich diversity on his four acres...
…Jack Jarvis is truly an artist; he has created an enduring and evolving work. He is a gentle man, one who obviously loves creating and sharing.