Zen Living Arts & Wellness Center — Local services in Astoria

Jen's store is amazing and magical but did you also know - she teaches? Jen agreed to lead our meditation sangha when our teacher of many years retired. Here is what I wrote to her: Just wanted to say that I am so grateful you agreed to lead our sangha. This gathering has been a light in the darkness for years now and continues to be a spiritual beacon. I know we all feel this Jen, and in a time when we wonder how to make a difference, know that your knowledge, planning, sharing and leadership are making more of a difference than you can...

What a rare and wonderful find in Astoria. This little shop is chock full of transformative gifts and healing crystals, rocks and singing bowls. It’s a great place to buy a housewarming gift like a bonsai and smudge sticks for cleaning old energy. I met the owner, Jen, on a sunny Saturday and was immediately taken with her radiant energy and generous knowledge of the crystals and how to use them in the home. She told me she will soon be offering reiki and I will definitely be making appointments for my achy back and arthritis when I am in town....

Zen Living Arts Wellness Center (aka Jen's Zen Den) is a lovely, welcoming, comforting space on the ground floor of the Cannery Lofts, near Pier 39 in Astoria, with a beautiful view of the Columbia River and the Riverwalk. Jen's metaphysical gift shop is exceptionally well curated, and the merchandise is expertly displayed in the well-designed space. It is the perfect place to find that unique gift, or something special for yourself. I look forward to the planned next phase of Jen's business that will include energy therapy...