Zen retreat in an urban setting; unique mid-century modern meets Japan in a great neighborhood full of architectural gems. Updated 1950's architect-built passive-solar artist retreat house is surrounded by trees and Japanese Gardens. Casual comfort but far from sterile. Complete tranquility 10 min from downtown Mpls and very close to both U of MN campus. Lively, friendly neighborhood in walking distance to grocery store, gift shops, wine shop, yoga studio, coffee shops and great restaurants. This eco-friendly urban oasis features a huge wall of windows overlooking Japanese gardens and a wall of trees providing complete privacy, passive solar, recycled black slate floors, recycled marble floors in kitchen + bath, radiant in-floor heat, whole-house AC, high-end stainless steel appliances, cement countertops, massive post and beam construction, all wood ceiling and walls. A guest favorite is the high-end world class ultra high-resolution audio system in the living room with huge CD and vinyl collection. The second bedroom doubles as Media Room with 55" 4K HDR Ultra HDTV system. Throughout the house there is much original art work (no generic crap!), sculpture and hand-made pottery. We want to surround you with beauty and meaning while immersing your soul in urban nature! Eclectic blend of Japanese and Southwestern Native American aesthetic. Very private, quiet and tranquil setting nestled in among the trees. Complete seclusion with the summer foliage, unique to an urban setting, in an eclectic vibrant neighborhood voted 'Best Architecture in the Twin Cities'. 100% of the electricity for this home is provided by renewable sources. All organic cotton sheets and towels provided. This is a retreat space within city limits.