Growing bonsai is a meditative art rooted in ancient traditions. Beginners should select appropriate trees, use specialized soil, and practice careful pruning.

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree – it’s an art, a craft, and an ancient meditative practice.

(Here, too, the plant life nods to the brand’s Asian roots, including bonsai trees and Japanese and Canadian maples, while ikebana arrangements are scattered throughout the property.) The rooms ...