Zen Garden Workshop in Westwood, NJ

$89

Private groups only · 10–200 guests

No public dates yet. Join the waitlist and we’ll email you when one opens.

What It Is

A miniature desktop garden — sand raked into lines, stones placed, a live plant settled in one corner. It is the calmest session on the list and the one people keep playing with afterwards.

Good to Know

Skill levelNo prior experience required.
Beginner-friendly
Guidance styleInstructor-led from the first step to the last.
Step-by-step
Attention span
90 minutes
Kid friendly
Ages 6+
Good for introvertsCamera optional, low talk, hands always busy.
Best in class
Creative freedomNo two results are ever alike.
Fully expressive
Social energy
Quiet & focused
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Mess factor
Medium — soil, mat included
Nature connectionReal moss, preserved so it never needs watering.
Moss & preserved plants
Educational value
Mindfulness & breathwork
Elderly friendly
Excellent — seated, no heat

Total Time

90 minutes live workshop.

Pacing

Calm, structured flow from design to finish.

Private

10 or more guests people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.

Mobile

Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.

In-Person Cancellations

In-person workshop bookings can be cancelled up to 2 days before the session date. If you cancel within this window, you are eligible for a refund. In case of an emergency, you may reschedule your booking with notice.

Private In-Person Policy

Private in-person classes can be cancelled up to 7 days before the session date. If you cancel within this period, a refund will be issued. If your group size changes, contact KraftStories and they will do their best to accommodate added or removed participants. In the event of an emergency, rescheduling is possible with notice.

Your Workshop Journey

Place the planting

Place the planting

Set the succulent and the moss first. Everything else gets arranged around them.

Rake the sand

Rake the sand

Level it, then draw the lines. This is the part people keep doing afterwards.

Add the pieces

Add the pieces

Bridge, stones and stamp go in last, wherever they balance the tray.

Keep it on your desk

Keep it on your desk

It takes a minute to reset, which is rather the point of it.

Everything Waiting on the Table

Everything Waiting on the Table

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Zen Garden Workshop

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Zen Garden Workshop
Zen garden kit: white tray, wooden stamps, black stones, moss and a miniature rake

What You Get

All materials provided

Live air plant and preserved moss

Raking patterns taught live

Private groups only

Lives on a desk afterwards

90 minutes in Westwood, NJ

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