Enso Village

Our very own Christian Ramsey, CDM, CFPP shares in this McKnight's Senior Living article, “Kendal strives to make the most inclusive local program possible through active collaboration with resident dining committees. Additionally, creating efficiencies in back-of-house operations allows time and money to be freed and redirected toward continued program improvements such as building local partnerships with farms and local food manufacturers, creative menu options, and implementing dining expansions and renovations.” Read more. Kendal at Ithaca , Enso Village, Barclay Friends.

Enso Village is delighted to welcome David Smart as the new Executive Director, starting in January 2025! Bringing a wealth of experience and a people-centered approach, David’s vision aligns beautifully with Enso Village’s mission and values. His leadership marks an inspiring new chapter in enriching the resident-focused community and fostering a culture of respect and growth. Welcome to Enso Village and the Healdsburg community, David! ------------------------- #zen #inspired #seniorliving San Francisco Zen Center The Kendal Corporation

It was an honor to host Enso Verde priority members for a taste of life visit at Enso Village and they are welcome back any time! The Kendal Corporation San Francisco Zen Center

During my last visit to Enso Village, I had an opportunity to meet Chef Patrick. He is the new baker for the community and brings a strong passion for breads and pastries. He has big plans to expand the program under Kyle Evans, CDM, CFPP leadership. I am excited to see how they work together to bring a variety of baked goods to community. Check out his fresh ciabatta bread. #ccrc #farmtotable #culinary #seniorliving

The first fall planting at Ensō Village’s Kitchen Garden is more than a gardening milestone—it’s a celebration of community, sustainability, and shared purpose. As the garden grows, so too does the anticipation of the flavors and nourishment it will bring, a true testament to what can be achieved when hearts and hands come together. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gj-CDg7f

Enso Village Celebrates New Beginnings | Annual Report. Ensó Village celebrated a myriad of milestones in the past few years as the teams from San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal refined the vision of Zen Inspired Living and delivered the beautiful campus to the first generation of residents. The first milestone was the creation of the partnership between these two organizations and the establishment of a Board of Directors, which provided the guidance and support needed to open this first-of-its-kind community.

It was a great day at the opening of Enso Village in Sonoma, our #landscapearchitecture project with higher sustainability and environmentally-responsive aspects than many, thanks to Enso project sponsor The Kendal Corporation and team members. Senior housing is leading the way on housing design in many respects including how Enso residents have more greenspace, herb/vegetable plots and outdoor accessibility to support health and wellbeing. Credit a solid team, HKIT Architects,   The Weitz Company  Mithun KPFF Consulting Engineers  Perkins Eastman  Thornton Tomasetti Lefler Engineering,  BWF Gates + Associates

On July 31, Enso Village hosted their opening ceremony! The ceremony included a live Enso painting demonstration by Kaz Tanahashi. "An Enso is a 'circle' made with a brush in one continuous stroke, initiated by an inhale and completed on the exhale, expressing the present moment." It is such an appropriate name and symbol for this Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, sustainability and contemplative life and care for adults 60 years old and over. I am proud to be on the Enso Village Board.

On Wednesday, Ensō Village held its opening ceremony and with it immeasurable gratitude towards all who dedicated endless effort to make this dream a reality. In a day filled with emotions, there are countless visionaries, designers, architects, artists, and partners who played an extraordinary role in this achievement. Yet, it is the residents that make this community so exceptional and continue to unfold its potential. ------------------ San Francisco Zen Center The Kendal Corporation Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce City of Healdsburg Mithun HKIT Architects The Weitz Company #zen #inspired #seniorliving

At the heart of two new Kendal communities are the timeless values and philosophies of Quakerism and Zen Buddhism, two paradigms that to some may seem worlds apart but find many synergies within the development of Enso Village in Healdsburg, California, and now planned for Ensō Verde outside Los Angeles. This article features a summary of a presentation by David Jones and Susan O'Connell who recently led an engaging discussion on how this fusion has succeeded and has offered opportunities for continued learning and growth. #zen #quaker #seniorliving