F.A.Q.

The site is in Healdsburg and, yes, it is possible to visit. The site is just north of the Simi Winery on the west side of Healdsburg Avenue on the north side of town. At present, the site is an open meadow. We ask that you not walk onto the property itself but you are free to view it from the roadside. Please be careful to park off the roadway and watch for traffic – drivers won’t expect parked cars or pedestrians in that area.

We are currently taking Reservation Deposits on available residences. These deposits equal 10% of the entrance fee for the specific residence being reserved. This deposit is completely risk free, fully-repayable with interest and provides additional benefits and opportunities as an Enso Circle member.

At this point, a specific date isn’t on the calendar. We do hope to be open in 2023 but there are lots of things that can impact the schedule. As a Priority Program member, you would be kept up-to-speed as our plans crystalize.

Daily sittings, classes, practice groups, lectures and workshops will be available, although there will be no obligation to practice. There will be a meditation hall and retired Zen teachers will live in the community. In addition, it is anticipated that willing participants besides staff members (residents, for instance) will be trained in the practice of Contemplative Care.

Supporting a spirit of inclusion is a core value of this community. Therefore, everyone is welcome without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a Kendal community, Enso Village will also operate in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Enso Village (incorporated as Kendal at Sonoma a Zen-Inspired Community LLC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that will own the land.

The acreage of which Enso Village is a part is being referred to by the City of Healdsburg as the North Entry Area Plan. There are a number of uses anticipated for the overall parcel including a boutique hotel, restaurant and workforce housing.

Wildfires are always a concern and recent experiences in our region are bringing special focus to reducing risk for new construction. At Enso Village, we are committed to following safety standards in accordance with state and local health and safety regulations. It is our intention to meet or exceed the highest levels of security for our residents and staff. From the beginning, our development plans have included detailed fire protection features and emergency operations planning that are essential to ensuring the safety of our community. In addition, with a focus on calm preparation and prevention, Kendal brings nearly 50 years of operational excellence and an added depth of resources related to safety assurance for Enso Village once we open our doors.

Many residents who have long-term care insurance and require assisted living, memory support or skilled nursing services may be able to apply their insurance benefits to services at Enso Village. Residents can contact their insurance representatives directly to further explore how their long-term care insurance benefits may be applied.