What most impressed Greenbrier, however, was how far along the Zen Center was in considering the notion of a CCRC, and how this was a unique opportunity to bring a groundbreaking approach to aging to senior living. With that advice in mind, the Zen Center then reached out to Greenbrier, which helped with business and marketing research. While Kendal was intrigued by the concept of incorporating Sōtō zen principles into a senior living environment, the nonprofit suggested the Zen Center develop the business model for the community. The Zen Center first approached Kendal about partnering on a CCRC three years ago, O’Connell said. The network of zen practice and retreat centers has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, something Kendal and Greenbrier discovered as their relationship with the Zen Center evolved.
San Francisco Zen Center Spiritual Director Zesho Susan O’Connellįounded in 1962, the San Francisco Zen Center has grown to become the largest Sōtō zen organization in the West.
The idea of us being completely silent is not as true as much as being present in all involvements. There are 17 active trade partners working on the site in variety of disciplines, and so far the project has utilized 4 million pounds of rebar, 100,000 lineal feet of post-tension cable, and 22,946 cubic yards of concrete.People don’t understand how much fun zen people have. Over 198,000 work hours have been completed on the project to date, with an estimated project completion scheduled in October 2023. Residents will also have access to classes, workshops, retreats, and the opportunity to garden and cook together. Residents will be invited to practice meditation in the centrally located meditation hall with Senior Zen Center practitioners, who will be in residence. Amenities will include a variety of dining options, performance venue, fitness center, salon, Hydrotherapy spa, heated indoor pool, walking paths, and electric car charging stations. Located on 16 acres in Sonoma County, California, Enso Village will feature 221 independent living units, 30 assisted living units, and 24 memory care units. Rick Pusch, Superintendent, The Weitz Company The Weitz Company is excited to be a part of bringing the Enso Village Community to life and changing the landscape of what Senior Living can offer to their residents. Rick Pusch, Superintendent, was available on site during the topping off ceremony to give tours to residents, and a special lunch was provided to the work crew and attendees of the ceremony. As part of the ceremony, future residents of Enso Village were invited to sign the beam before it was raised on to the structure itself, adding a special significance to the event.
This ceremony celebrated the completion and “topping off” of phase 1 of the concrete structure. Healdsburg, CA – A topping off ceremony was held on Jat the construction site of Enso Village, a Zen-Inspired Community. Topping Off Ceremony offered future residents and workers on site a chance to celebrate progress on the project to date and marked the completion of the concrete structure on phase 1 of the project.
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