Exclusive Experiences
Bringing the Art of Bonsai to All
Teambuilding
The Seven Reflections of Bonsai and Strengthening Your Corporate Team
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- Boost Employee Morale
Team members benefit from an enjoyable group experience.
- Build Relationships
Team members will see each other in a new way. Work relationships form, collaboration improves.
-Encourage Creativity
Foster free-flowing conversations within a team of individuals more inclined to voice their out-of-the-box ideas and generate innovation.
-Increase Zen focus
Employees learn how to be fully present, aware, open; allowing outside distractions and interruptions to pass in order to stay focused and productive.
-Create Connections
Bring together people from all levels and departments of the company, leading to a more collaborative and collegial work environment.
-Reduce Stress
Provide your employees with a break that fosters a refreshed ability to work at their best in challenging situations.
-Strengthen Teams
Engaging in Seven Reflections on Bonsai whilst
working with bonsai improves problem-solving ability, enhances communication skills, and develops a sense of camaraderie among team members.
-Engage & Retain
Work with bonsai is also working with one's self. Your team will each leave with a beautiful tree they created and will be self-actualized, stronger, and more confident.
Daniel will partner with your company to provide an engaging, creative experience; immersing and captivating your team in a mindful, supportive environment that will awaken their zen focus. Attendees emerge refreshed, refocused, and ready to move forward with their new skills, with a beautiful new tree in hand!
Bonsai at Your Event or Venue
A fun, memorable experience for your guests.
Daniel will lead a private class at your home or venue, guiding your guests as they create beautiful bonsai they can take home!
Why not make your event a step above the rest?
Daniel can teach up to 20 people per session, providing trees, tools, pots, soil and wire--everything your guests need to make their own bonsai.
Classes are inspirational, mindful and fun social nexuses!
All workshops include tree, pot, soil, wire and instruction for a pre-arranged number of students. Classes are limited to the Southern California area for the time being.
For an additional fee, Daniel can provide copies of his amazing interactive book, "What Can a 1,000 Year Old Tree Teach Us About Life, Love, Loss, and Joy?"
Schools, Facilities and Clubs
The Benefits of Bonsai for Youth
Improved well-being, strengthened zen focus, connecting to nature, creative expression, stronger communication and collaboration skills within a workshop at your school or facility!
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The history of bonsai.
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Daniel's personal bonsai journey.
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Mindfulness, focus and the mind/body connection.
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Choosing a tree.
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Learning about the species of tree.
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Removing trees from containers.
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Preparing the pot.
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Combing out and trimming the roots
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Securing the tree in the pot, and working the soil into the roots
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Trimming, Styling, and wiring into shape.
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How to properly water, the next steps of care, and keeping health the #1 priority.
Research* has found that interacting with nature helps children develop resilience, promotes social-emotional well being and provides practical learning experience.
The practice of bonsai - styling, potting, and watering - promotes physical and mental development, and can help children gain confidence, responsibility, and self-reliance.
Workshop Objectives:
- Learn about Japanese Culture and Horticulture
Students will learn about a facet of Japanese art and philosophy, and gain hands-on experience practicing an ancient artform. Students will leave with a better understanding of the horticultural necessities of caring for a living bonsai
tree.
-Encourage Creativity
Students will look for the bonsai within their tree, and use their imagination and creative skills to plan its styling and bring their plan to fruition.
-Increase Zen Focus
Students learn how to be fully present, aware, open; allowing outside distractions and interruptions to pass in order to stay focused on the moment.
-Create Connections & Improve Communication
Students working in class learn from Daniel and even from each other. Students will practice their communication skills as they ask questions and work with each other.
-Reduce Stress
Provide students with a break that helps build a the ability to do their best in challenging situations, Students will learn a skill they can return to when anxiety or stress becomes overwhelming.
Students must be over the age of 8 and able to safely handle sharp bonsai tools.
Available Workshops
Basic Workshop:
Up to 20 students, 2 hours, 30 minutes
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Tree, pot, tools and wire provided.
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Students take a small tree from raw material "pre-bonsai" to potted bonsai.
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School or facility staff must be present with students.
Workshop with Bonus Book to Take Home:
Up to 20 students, 2 hours, 30 minutes
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Tree, pot, tools and wire provided.
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Students take a small tree from raw material "pre-bonsai" to potted bonsai.
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Students receive a copy of Daniel's workbook "What can a 1,000 Year Old Tree Teach Us About Life, Love, Loss and Joy?"
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School or facility staff must be present with students.
Robert, CA
I feel like I had the best day today!! Thank you so much Daniel ❤️🔥🙌 incredible experience.
Chris B., CA
Such a blast, thanks again! Looking forward to a long happy healthy life for my new little bud 🌳😎
Ana W., CA
It was an awesome class and a great time 🙌🌲