Transform Your Life from Pushing Through Survival to Serenity—with Calm Clarity and Purpose.
Life Coaching Retreat
Surround yourself with serenity.
Step away from the daily rush and into a space designed for deep rest, reflection, and renewal. Plus, add-on private immersive experiences that are designed to help you reconnect with yourself and experience the serenity and beauty of Japanese culture.
Welcome to Zen House Kominka
a real Japanese folk house in Oregon
A 90-year-old traditional Japanese folk house received its second life after it was disassembled in Aichi, Japan, and then brought to Enterprise, Oregon.
Stepping into a Kominka, you will instantly feel a sense of rejuvenation in this unique space. Our Kominka seamlessly blends the solidity of tradition with the convenience of modern living.
Every corner of a Kominka showcases exceptional attention to detail, meticulously executed by Japanese professional designers and artisan carpenters who infuse their expertise into every aspect of the building.
Discover the timeless charm of Kominka. Immerse yourself in a world of rustic beauty and modern comfort as you enjoy your vacation. Embrace the serenity of Japan's architectural heritage and create cherished memories in this elegantly preserved dwelling.
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Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with unique offerings brought to you by founder and certified Tea Master, Kiyomi Koike, who shares authentic tea ceremonies, Japanese foods, and kimonos. Each practice is rooted in serenity as you use these intentional practices to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
Experiences can include
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Guided meditations
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Tea ceremonies
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Kimono try-ons
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Japanese dinner and/or cooking class
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Speaking Japanese
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Mochi making
Inquire for other unique ideas.
“A truly incredible experience. The effort put into bringing the history of this beautiful place to life as well as the feeling of peace and comfort that you feel when you enter is worth both the money spent, and the time to get there.”
Aaron, Oregon
An Impossible Dream Come True
The Story of Our Kominka
This Kominka is more than just a place to stay. It's a reminder of what can happen when we set our limited beliefs aside and start seeing challenges as opportunities rather than barriers.
I first connected with Kominka Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and relocating Japanese folk homes, when they invited me to perform a tea ceremony at their Lostine Kominka on a beautiful summer day. At the time, the structure was still under construction—just pillars on a plywood floor with a roof. Yet, with tatami mats, shoji screens, a byobu, and ikebana flowers, the space was already infused with Kominka’s unique charm. The serenity left a deep impression on me.
Kominka Collective has two headquarters: one in Lostine, Oregon (just 15 minutes from us) and one in Aichi, Japan (only 4 minutes from where I was born and raised). It feels serendipitous that these two places—both remote—became the organization’s bases, out of all possible locations in Japan and the U.S.
One year later, another twist of fate brought us together again. A buyer for a Kominka studio in Portland, OR, had to back out, and Kominka Collective reached out to us. At the time, we were in the midst of a Japanese-style tea room project that had started as a tiny home but had taken an unexpected turn, leading to a significant loss. Their offer came at the perfect time.
The Kominka studio is an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), built in a modular fashion to streamline the U.S. permit process. It originally had no power or plumbing, but we expanded it by incorporating an entire second-story of a Kominka house which was rescued just before demolition. This project beautifully integrates modern design with sheer tradition, proving what’s possible when vision and passion come together.
It is my hope that during your stay, you will feel inspired by the craftsmanship and surrounding beauty to reconnect with yourself and your aspirations. What dream have you been postponing?
Watch how Zen House Kominka was built blending the traditional Japanese carpentry and western building methods.
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