The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary & Japanese Gardens is an enlightening destination on the Fox River in beautiful Saint Charles, Illinois. The Koi are the focus of the Sanctuary set within a Nature Spa of holistic wellness inspired by Japanese aesthetics that promotes healing and connecting with nature. We are the premier destination for those seeking Japanese wellness practices Love & Light... M **** This is a PRIVATE Ryokan .. a Japanese Room with a Spa atmosphere within the space. This is a working farm so the owners and our Great Pyrenees do stay on the property. This is an authentic BB , an airbnb where you will see me as I work here and manage the two acres and work in my design studio. The home is a farm style designed home, with Restoration Hardware, Magnolia Farms paint selections and wabi wabi decor. *** The Koi Sanctuary has been selected for a major photo film shoot for a Home & Garden Design Catalog. We are honored that they have selected our property and the interior of the home will be filmed also this September. Since Airbnb changed all listing classifications on May 1st it has caused confusion. We have not changed who we are or what we provide to our guests. Please know the entire 6,000 square foot property is NOT for your stay alone. Although you will have much privacy… this is an experience of staying here within the beauty and stillness of nature at the Koi Whisperer Sanctuary and experiencing our Zen Living by design lifestyle brand we created. Breakfast is served each morning with authentic Japanese Green Tea & Infused Water in our Kitchen. ++ NO COOKING OR FOOD PREPARATION ON THE PREMISES. SNACKS AND TAKE OUT FOOD IS PERMITTED. **Smoking cigarettes, Drugs or Marijuana is not allowed in our airbnb , the Mindfulness Center or Japanese Gardens. Cigarette smoking is allowed ONLY on the front driveway entrance. Burning fires of any kind is not allowed outside, by the river or inside. Fireplaces are lit by the Host only. We welcome your arrival at the Japanese Courtyard front entrance. Guest verification with the Host of a valid photo ID, DL or Passport is required. Our outdoor slate patios including the Enso (Circle) deck cantilevering over the Koi pond and Japanese Gardens and relaxing outside the Buddha Tea House on the Fox River are all for your enlightening experience within nature. You are welcome to bring a water Kayak or Canoe to enjoy the Fox River! You have the entire space privately for you. The Ryokan, the Mindfulness Center and the Kitchenette as well as the entire outdoor areas are for your experiences. M will meet you in the courtyard and give you a quick tour to your Ryokan. Being an Airbnb with breakfast, M will set up the area early each morning for you with a variety of breakfast selections including fresh fruit and croissants. ** This is private for two guests and no other fiends or family members can visit you during your stay. We look forward to having you stay with us! Love & Light... M M will meet you upon your arrival and give you a tour of the Ryokan Spa, home and property. M is an always available to be reached by cell phone, text or through Airbnb message. This is a working Koi farm and property and M and family stay on the property. *A valid photo ID, DL or Passport is required to be shown upon arrival. Located on a wooded, riverfront, private 2 acre property with Koi ponds, Natural ponds, River access all set within a Nationally recognized Japanese Garden and Certified Wildlife Habitat. With outdoor settings including a Greenhouse, a Japanese Tea House on the Fox River and Koi Ponds this location and space is renown for film and photo shoots from guests around the world that have stayed with us. A Nature destination where you will experience the wildlife that calls this sanctuary home. Our renown Downtown St. Charles area is just 4.5 miles away!! With incredible dining, shopping and a lifestyle and vibe you will love to experience. Just a little further South on 3rd Street is the Downtown area of Geneva where shopping in little quaint houses has become famous not to mention the delicious fresh ice cream and chocolates at Graham's! Nature + Urban = Staying with Us! We can't wait to welcome you Home. We are located 4.5 miles from downtown St. Charles and approximately 8 miles to downtown Geneva. We are conveniently located West of O'Hare International Airport. There are bike paths walking distance from us and we are a mile away from Target. & Jewel Grocery store. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of being within this nature sanctuary and wellness ryokan spa. Inquiries are welcome … message us and we will be happy to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you again. Love & Light… M