Zen House
personal meditation space
creative group activities
private rental for practitioners
Self-guided zen Saturdays
Available for events
Theme
The Zen house has been created as a unique tranquil warm peaceful retreat from busy lives.
A place for small groups of people to bond and explore their creativity.
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Designed to slow down, reconnect with oneself, and embrace the beauty of imperfection and simplicity, all within a nurturing loving space.
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It is more than a place, it's a gentle way of being. Rooted in the Japanese Zen and Danish ideal of Hygge, this space honors simplicity, beauty, nature, quiet connection, mindfulness and coziness. ​​​
Environment
Located on small acreage surrounded by nature in a peaceful suburban neighboorhood
The Zen House is a beautifully renovated 1955 homestead. The house is a quaint mid-century ranch, surrounded by perennial gardens. It sits up on a hill away from the street, tucked in amongst mature trees. Out back the deck overlooks a quaint lotus lily filled pond home to gentle creatures. The house blends original mid-century charm with modern Asian decor. Cool and quiet in the summer. Winter warmth provided by sunny windows, radiant floors and a quiet pellet stove. A hot stone dry/wet sauna is available for use. It overlooks the backyard zen garden & pond.
The land and home are completely organic and bio-diverse. The space has been designed to provide variety of wellness and mindfully based experiences.
Activities and Uses
The Zen House space is available for various uses:
1. Personal meditation and renewal space: We all need a break from busy lives and noisy spaces. We welcome you to rent our space solely to get away and rejuvenate for a while. Either solo or in small groups, you can rent the space by the half or full day.
2. Quiet work & creation space: rent by the half or full day as a fully functional office and creative space. High-speed internet, pleasant lighting, comfortable desk and seating. Open well light area for creative arts with a large table for space to spread out.
3. Small group activity or meeting space. Large table with seating for 6-8 people. Kitchen available for simple meals. Comfortable seating for discussions. Outdoor seating in a pleasant quiet private space.
4. Private practitioner rental : Space is perfect for various practitioners and educators of the healing arts to rent to use with their clientele.
5. Event Rentals: House and/property is available for larger organized events.
6. Self-guided Zen Saturdays: see next section--->
Self-Guided Zen Saturdays
Gentle flow of relaxation, tea, mindful activities at your own pace.
On select Saturdays, guests can register for their own self-guided zen experience. Host will establish the personalized space for a gentle flow of relaxation, tea, and mindful activities.
Everything will be toughtfully prepared ahead to create the zen experience.
Space will be available indoor and out for yoga, meditation, etc.
This experience is available for a single person or group up to 4.
Zen activities include: tea ceremony, journaling, puzzles, simple crafts, quiet mediation, sauna, yoga/qi gong, nature observation, and Samon (raking of zen sand garden).
Zen Guidelines
The Zen house is an unique environment and we request certain rules to be followed:
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Keep the space Zen and return it to the same condition as you find it.
Guest have two cleaning options:
1. Clean and return the space to its original state. A list of self-cleaning expectations will be sent to guests.
2. Opt for a cleaning service for an hands-off departure. Fee schedule for service will be sent to guests.
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The Sauna is for healthy responsible adults. A list of rules and requirements will be sent to guests.
No synthetic body products/perfumes. You are welcome to use all-natural body care products. Essential Oils are welcome.
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Honoring the Zen stillness, we request all voices/audio be soft and respectful. Mindful speech and thoughtful words are the ideal.
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Harmony and empathy. Cultivate an atmosphere of warmth and understanding where our interactions are infused with gentle awareness.
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Presence over devices. To fully embrace the zen experience, please be mindful and limit your electronic devices to necessary work. ​
