Welcome to the web site of Merete’s Zen Garden. Here, you will find information on different activities within therapy and Zen offered by this company.
Merete’s Zen Garden is establishing on the premises of what used to be a nursery for plants. In 2006 the building of a centre for inner growth, retreats and therapy started. The center has recived economic support from both the commune Norddal and Innovasjon Norge, which I am very greatful for.
The centre is situated in the municipality of Norddal, well known for its beautiful fjord and mountain scenery. The uniqueness of this fjord landscape has given it a place in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. When visting Merete's Zen Garden you should also explore the area around while here. For more information check dgt.no
Many seeds have been planted, some are just starting to grow. The plans include a Japanese Zen garden. The spacious site has both an old and a new greenhouse. The old one will house an indoor garden. An orchard with different fruit trees and berries is also in the build-up.
There is no answer on how to live life. Adolescence, culture, environment and life’s challenges are shaping us. However, it is possible to give ourselves a push in a new direction, if the desire for change in our life is really strong.
Here, in Merete’s Zen Garden, we offer the possibility to take part in activities to help in the process of finding back to who you are. To develop your own identity. A place to refresh, a place to flourish.
The activities offered are based on and inspired by both eastern and western philosophy and psychology schools. They are designed to benefit the person as a whole, both mind, body and spirit.
Program in Valldal:
Introductor course in Jin Shin Do by Britt Sneltvedt 1-2/10 kl. 10 - 17.00.
Balsam for body and soul Wednesdays: meditation, yoga, dance and relaxing.
Time: 13 and 27/9.11 and 25/10, 8 and 22/11.
Read more about the activities here.
Sessions in Life Coaching are also awailable.
Meditation Walks will be arranged to different places in this area.
In Ålesund, Moa:
Therapy / coaching as per arrangement.
Balsam Night for body and soul every other Tuesesday.