Hearth & Haven was founded by Kim Bress and Lacey Vancheri. Kim is a chaplain, a Zen priest and a former monk. At Tassajara Zen Center, Kim immersed herself in the art of Japanese gardening, learning to cultivate balance and tranquility through the landscape. Lacey is a military intelligence veteran who later studied the art of bonsai and tropical plant care at the renowned Sunshine Miniature Trees in Dallas, Tx. Both of their life paths have instilled a deep appreciation for precision, beauty, and the power of intentional practice.
When they met, their shared love for plants and design naturally intertwined. Together, they craft terrariums and plant arrangements that reflect the principles of Zen — simplicity, connection, and the delicate balance of nature. Their work is a meditation on the interconnectedness of all things, a reminder that even a dew drop can reflect the entire moon in the sky.
In the Mountains and Rivers Sutra, Eihei Dogen reminds us that nature is not separate from our everyday life; each stone, leaf, and stream is a teacher. This teaching informs everything we create at Hearth & Haven. Each piece is crafted with intention, serving as a vessel for nature’s quiet wisdom, and bringing a touch of stillness and beauty into everyday spaces.
