Miniature Zen garden with sand, a small stone pagoda, green moss patches, and a wooden rake.

Zen Sand Garden

Karesansui

Stimulate creativity and promote tranquility and mindfulness through the repetitive act of raking sand. We will arrange a miniature garden of sand, rocks, plants, and Zen figurines.

Come enjoy the calm and inner peace of Zen sand gardening, and then bring it home to enjoy! 

Age 14+

Miniature Zen garden with sand, five black stones, two patches of green moss, a small gray stone lantern, and a tiny rake, all within a wooden frame on a wooden surface.
Person assembling a miniature Zen garden with sand, stones, and small decorative objects on a white surface.
Miniature zen garden with white sand, two small green bushes, one dark gray and one light gray stone, and a white stick.

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