Craft Your Own Mini Zen Garden Workshop in Singapore’s Secret Rooftop Oasis
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages
Overview
Discover serenity above Singapore’s city streets by creating your own mini Zen garden in a secret rooftop oasis. Learn timeless Japanese design principles and take home a living bonsai garden that brings peace to your everyday life.
Mini Zen Garden
For all ages • 1.5ht • Your garden at home too small to zen? Come build a mini one with us!
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About This Adventure
Join a unique workshop to create your own mini Zen garden under the guidance of a professional landscaper. Set in a serene rooftop garden, you'll learn Japanese design principles while enjoying nature. Take home your living garden, complete with a bonsai, and enjoy the meditative joy of raking sand into new designs.
Join a unique workshop to create your own mini Zen garden under the guidance of a professional landscaper. Set in a serene rooftop garden, you'll learn Japanese design principles while enjoying nature. Take home your living garden, complete with a bonsai, and enjoy the meditative joy of raking sand into new designs.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early to Settle In
Plan to arrive a few minutes early to get comfortable with the serene rooftop setting before the workshop begins.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Dress casually and comfortably to enjoy hands-on gardening without worrying about your outfit.
Mindful Sand Raking
Bring your focus to the sand raking — it’s a meditative part of the garden creation that enhances relaxation.
Care for Your Bonsai
Ask questions on bonsai care before leaving so your living garden thrives at home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Honeybees buzzing amid rooftop flora.
- Occasional visits by native birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin.
History
The workshop’s design roots trace back to centuries-old Japanese Zen garden traditions emphasizing simplicity and meditation.
Conservation
The rooftop garden promotes urban biodiversity and sustainability by incorporating beekeeping and native plants.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothing
Allows ease of movement during the hands-on garden-building session.
year-round specific
Sun Hat
Useful for shade while outdoors on the rooftop in Singapore's tropical sun.
summer specific
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the workshop, especially on warm days.
year-round specific
Notebook and Pen
Ideal for jotting down design principles and bonsai care tips.
year-round specific