Tag Archive for: Japanese Garden

A Rewarding Journey Through Couples Massage Therapy

Do you ever feel like life is moving on turbo speed, and all you want is some time to slow down and connect with the important people in your life?  Whether you’re busy with work, kids, family or any of … Read the rest

Unveiling the Secret Garden: The Cedar Enzyme Bath Experience

Originating from ancient Japanese tradition, the Cedar Enzyme Bath is a therapeutic practice that harnesses the natural detoxification properties of cedar and enzymes. This unique bath has been celebrated for its ability to promote deep relaxation while facilitating the body’s … Read the rest

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Osmosis Spring Garden During Social Distancing

By Michael Alliger, Master Pruner

In these times of human distancing it’s such relief to walk in nature or in a garden; to walk amongst trees with no apprehension. Feeling safe and offering no threat. Recently the thought occurred that

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Michael Alliger, Master Pruner

The Art of Watering

By Michael Alliger, Master Pruner

Summer’s here in Sonoma County California and the rains have stopped.  This means it’s time to water.  Since water is increasingly precious it’s important to use it to best effect.  My pruning mentor Dennis Makishima

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Nurturing Osmosis’s Japanese Garden – Winter/Spring 2019

By Michael Alliger, Master Pruner

Here in west Sonoma County, California, 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, March is the turning point of the seasons. In the Osmosis garden, winter work is nearly finished with the anticipation of spring’s soft
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Tag Archive for: Japanese Garden

RSVP For Our Horticultural Garden Tours with Michael Alliger and Michael Stusser

A guided tour of the Osmosis meditation garden will be conducted by Osmosis founder Michael Stusser and tree pruning expert Michael Alliger.

Wednesday, April 24 · 9:30am – 12pm PDT

Tuesday, May 7 · 9:30am – 12pm PDT

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About this event

A 2.5 hour-long guided tour of the Osmosis meditation garden will be conducted by Osmosis founder Michael Stusser and tree pruning expert Michael Alliger. This garden makes extensive use of stone, water and deer resistant plants to express the tranquil feeling of a Japanese style design.

Visitors will be treated to an in-depth look at the underlying Zen themes built into the rock arrangements and pond layout, as well as information about the planting themes and plant materials. The garden has been built over a period of many years and was designed by the preeminent landscape designer, Robert Ketchell, of Britain.

Tour includes Cedar Enzyme Footbaths, tea and snacks.

Admission: $25. Book a service for that day and get $25 off any service. Space is limited to 12, make your reservations in advance. 707-823-8231

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