
The community will also boast a large, onsite Greens-inspired vegetarian restaurant, a demonstration kitchen, indoor pool and gym, meditation hall, onsite farm for growing fresh produce for the restaurant and much more.ĭuring her remarks, Mayor Mitchell stressed the need for more senior housing and welcomed the new community as an important and critical addition to Healdsburg. When complete, Enso Village will comprise of 221 much needed residences for seniors on approximately 16 acres of land located in what is called the North Village.

This was offered as a way to take part in the ceremony of blessing the ground from which Enso will spring to life. They were invited to place the soil in the box – interacting with and touching the earth during the blessing and then place the box in a special place in their current home. As part of the ceremony, which was led by Susan O'Connell, the Spiritual Director of Enso Village and Lind Ruth Cutts, Senior Dharma Teacher for the San Francisco Zen Center, guests who joined virtually received a special box with soil from the property. Unlike a traditional ground-breaking, with silver shovels and ceremonially turning soil, the Ground Blessing event was meant to bless and thank the ground on which the new Enso Village will eventually rest. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - This past Saturday, Enso Village co-sponsors San Francisco Zen Center and The Kendal Corporation together with City Mayor Evelyn Mitchell and City Manager Jeff Kay, welcomed approximately 200 guests – virtually – during a special "Ground Blessing" ceremony celebrating the official start of construction for Enso Village. Whatever beliefs or backgrounds are involved, there’s a place for you.HEALDSBURG, Calif., Oct.

Throughout the facility, Enso Village and the staff are committed to providing a spirit of compassion, mutual respect, and a strong spirit of connection that encompasses all residents. Meals are designed with nutrition, taste, and health needs in mind.Įven the areas set aside for those with memory care or who prefer assisted living are designed with care and the needs of the residents in mind. There are also beautiful gardens to enjoy, along with places to settle in for meditation and contemplation. The only real requirements are that those seeking to become part of the community have a desire to age mindfully and live a life that’s joyful and beautiful in a sustainably-designed setting.Ĭaregivers are on hand to provide whatever assistance the residents require. Along with Zen practice, there’s room at the table for all faiths and philosophical persuasions.

One of the key things to understand about Enso Village is that all are welcome here. Created as an intentional community where there’s an emphasis on contemplative care, healthy life choices, and the ability to practice an environmentally aware and friendly stewardship, Enso Village offers residents a chance to enjoy all that a Zen-Inspired Life Plan Community provides. For those who are 60 or older and want to live in a setting designed for mindful aging, Enso Village in Healdsburg, CA is one of the best options around.
