Zenretreat.com

22/11/2024

Rare immediate availability due to cancellation!

Availability for one or two guests from November 23 to December 2.

Choose any or all of these dates as long as you meet the five-night minimum stay requirement.

First come first serve, contact us at: shoganjizenretreat@gmail.com

29/07/2024

Sandalwood oil from home...

ZEN HEART, Japan grown Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) root heartwood essential oil distillation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This singular, very old Santalum album ( Indian sandalwood ) tree was situated in a 600 year old Zen garden in semitropical Kyushu, southern Japan. Surrounded by Japanese red cedar and giant bamboo forest, as well as yuzu and persimmon trees, all of which contribute to the unique expression of terroir exhibited through this very special tree...

https://www.aromasublime.com/shop?category=%E2%80%A2+SANDALWOOD+essential+oils

ZEN HEART, Japan grown Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) root heartwood essential oil distillation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This singular, very old Santalum album ( Indian sandalwood ) tree was situated in a 600 year old Zen garden in semitropical Kyushu, southern Japan. Surrounded by Japanese red cedar and giant bamboo forest, as well as yuzu and persimmon trees, all of which contribute to the unique expression of terroir exhibited through this very special tree. A rare collector-grade superlative sandalwood showcasing a very special terroir and little-known sandalwood history and tradition inside Japan. Sandalwood trees don't grow particularly well in Japan, but there is a history in southern Japan, of Zen temples successfully growing a few trees originally brought from India going back hundreds of years. These rare trees are highly coveted for crafting the finest incense for the Japanese market and is rarely sold outside of Japan. The trees do not grow as tall as they do in a fully tropical climate. Perhaps as a result of the climate challenges, sandalwood trees grown in Japan produce an exceptionally dense and unique Sandalwood aroma.

https://www.aromasublime.com/shop/zen-heart-rare-japanese-sacred-sandalwood-root-essential-oil-100-year-old-tree

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08/06/2024

Rare, genuine old sandalwood essential oil from our beloved Zen Retreat!

"A rare collector-grade superlative sandalwood showcasing a very special terroir and little-known sandalwood history and tradition inside Japan. Sandalwood trees don't grow particularly well in Japan, but there is a history in southern Japan of temples successfully growing a few trees going back hundreds of years. The trees do not grow as tall as they do in a fully tropical climate. Perhaps as a result of the climate challenges, trees produce an exceptionally dense Sandalwood aroma reflecting the special terroir."

ZEN ONE - Japanese Sandalwood essential oil, Japan. genuine Zen temple sacred sandalwood. 100% • vintage: January 2020 in-house low-temperature hydro-distillation lasting 8 days in Tony’s copper still. One single tree, over 100-years-old, from 600-year-old Zen temple garden.• species: Santalum...

08/06/2024

Rare, immediate availability due to cancellation!

One guest only, June 12-18, 6 nights stay.

Please let us know ASAP if you're interested!

20/05/2024

The 600 year old Zen temple where we harvested the original Zen One sandalwood. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Who knew that Santalum album was ever grown in Japan? Only possible in the semi tropical south of Japan, growing a little Indian sandalwood has been a long standing tradition at Zen temples, and coveted for the crafting of fine incense.

We were gifted this singular 100 year old tree and in 2019 used it to make essential oil rather than incense.

This oil is still available. An absolutely epic rare aromatic gem.

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04/05/2024

Immediate availability due to cancellation!

MAY 11-19 / 8 nights

One guest only.

10/04/2024

Immediate availability for five night stay due to cancellation!

April 11-16. One guest only.

26/03/2024

New April availability!
(due to cancellation)

APRIL 21 - MAY 7
Choose your preferred dates.

April is our busiest time of year and is normally booked 2 to 3 months in advance. We've got some rare April availability on such short notice due to a cancellation.

First come first serve!!

25/12/2023

BOOKING Availability starting March 1, 2024 !

(Jan and February closed)

We're already starting to book up for spring!

Confirm your reservation now to avoid disappointment.