The Ritual of the Outdoor Bath
Why we keep a soaking tub out under the open sky, what the Japanese call the practice, and how to take a bath the slow way.
日記 · Journal
Notes from the
North Coast.
Seasons and trails, the ritual of the bath, what grows on our table — a slow record of life at Zen Garden and the coast around it.
A Year on the North Coast: When to Come to Manzanita
There is no wrong season on this stretch of the Oregon Coast — only different ones. A month-by-month guide to deciding when the beach, the bay, and the garden will be exactly what you came for.
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Walking Neahkahnie: The Best Half-Day on the Coast
A practical, honest guide to the headland trail that frames our southern view — which trailhead to choose, what to bring, and where the view pays you back.
What “Local and Organic” Actually Means at Our Table
Anyone can print the words on a menu. Here is what they look like on a plate at Zen Garden — and how we cook a breakfast that fits whatever you eat.