| Takara-en: The Treasure Garden |
| It's a little bit quiet, a little bit out of the way, a little bit romantic ... and a lot wonderful. Takara-en: The Treasure Garden, is under development -- and probably always will be. A Japanese teahouse is coming in the summer/fall of 2006, and it will be the perfect spot for your wedding, with tea or saki ceremonies available, performed by a certified minister who had practiced Buddhism for more than 30 years. Come get married, or renew your vows, under the sublime spruces of Takara-en. UPDATE: As of Nov. 2005, the rock/meditation garden is complete, and so is the main cabin, which will be available for your honeymoon with a full kitchen, jacuzzi bathtub and comfortable loft bedroom. 218.283.8346 or tartanpony@yahoo.com www.tartanpony.com; www.tartanpony.homestead.com |
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| In the winter of 2004, with just the driveway laid. More to come when the snow finally melts! |
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| Driving up to Takara-en |
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| The goal is to build a genuine teahouse, such as the one depicted here, in which ceremonies can be conducted. For more information, call Takara-en at 218.283.8346 or email: TartanPony@yahoo.com. |
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| Me, at what became the cabin's front door. |
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| The main cabin site, winter 2004. |
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| Sacred rocks? Takara-en is three acres of trees, moss and wild blueberries covering several granite ridges. Area wildlife includes deer, martins, woodpeckers, bear, wolves and foxes. |
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| Main cabin under construction. |
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| Takara-En is on the Canadian, northern Minnesota border, a smooth stone's throw from Rainy Lake. We can arrange your wedding reception, a boat or carriage ride after the ceremony, and anything else necessary to creating your perfect day. |
| A handmade bench in the meditation garden. |
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