Sanctuary: A Zen Meditation Retreat

This Zen-like meditation space is a sanctuary of calm and serenity. Shrubbery, vines, and trees create a lush, green backdrop, while a gentle water feature adds soothing sounds. Stone Buddhas, a simple fire bowl and a lovely stone pagoda lantern serve as focal points, enhancing the sense of tranquility. The calming color palette of grays and greens, combined with the rounded smoothness of Mexican river rock, creates a harmonious and peaceful environment. The decking, placed at an angle, accentuates the longer dimensions of this delightful outdoor room, providing a quiet foundation for meditation. This thoughtfully designed space invites relaxation and introspection, offering a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Design Features:

• Decor: Stone Buddhas, recirculation drip fed water features, pagoda lantern, Mexican river rock, Trex composite decking placed at an angle to accentuate the longer dimensions of the room, fire bowl

• Environmental:

  • Stormwater management systems - below and overground - for slowing, retaining, distributing and re-using water, permeable paving systems

  • Lighting - remote and dimmable wi-fi app controlled low voltage path, architectural and landscape accent lighting

  • Low maintenance/water-use - native and xeric plantings with drip and run-off retention irrigation system, artificial turf

  • Natural, sustainable and recycled decking and paving materials