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The First Fall Planting: A Collaborative Success Something truly special is taking root at Ensō Village—it is the inaugural fall planting in the Kitchen Garden. This moment, celebrated with dirt-stained…

Susan O’Connell, Visionary of Ensō Village Acknowledging the Unease of Unfamiliarity For the most part, we ignore our bodies, unless they scream for our attention. Awareness of bodily sensations is…

Malika Bouhdili, Head of Spiritual Life Finding Meaning in Transitions I’ve moved fifteen times in my life, and each time, I wish I had brought more mindful attention to the…

This Dharma talk was originally presented during Enso Village’s one-day sit at Green Gulch Farms in August 2023, when Enso future residents and members of the Enso team had a…

Erin Partridge, PhD, ATR-BC Head of Inspirement and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Oak Titmouse with its beak open in the hot summer weather. The beautiful land around Enso Village and…

Many older adults talk about aging gracefully. But Zoketsu Norman Fischer, who spoke at a recent virtual event, believes the discussion should evolve to focus on aging gratefully. “Through our…

An important part of living mindfully is looking at our lives and clearly observing what is needed for our wellbeing. This not only includes caring for ourselves in the moment,…

In some ways, Rod Henmi, Director of Design at HKIT Architects and one of the lead designers for Enso Village, felt that he had come full circle when he discovered…

You may think aging in place is the best plan for you. But have you looked at all the options? A Life Plan Community may be your best choice for…