VERNAL
Awakening
Tilting Towards the Sun
March 9-13, 2026
Spring is leafing out. Wild vegetables from land and sea are growing plentiful.
Spring is gaining momentum and provides so many fresh, wild flavors. We will forage tsukushi horsetail from the hills and the tender shoots of watercress from streams and funori from the sea. We'll gather dried silvergrass that has overwintered in the fields and gather for a special seasonal masterclass on crafting simple, elegant Japanese brooms.
Vernal EQUINOX
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We open the windows during the day and build fires in the hearth at night as we make multi-course meals to celebrate the season of abundant gifts from the wild.
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Make your way to Karatsu, in the Northwest corner of Kyushu, a little over an hour by train from the Fukuoka airport or shinkansen station. Join us at the Mirukashi salon high on a hilltop in the heart of Japan’s countryside for a lively welcome dinner full of fresh seasonal flavors.
We'll start the day on a foraging excursion to pick tsukushi horsetail. Back in Mirukashi we'll gather in the kitchen and cover a few Japanese cuisine fundamentals, including how to make dashi, as we prepare a delicious lunch that celebrates this season of reawakening.
Travel & Welcome
Foraging & Cooking
day 1
day 2 Morning
We’ll head out to harvest dried silvergrass that has overwintered in the fields and process them in preparation to make hand brooms for our homes. When we use tools we love, especially those we've made with our own hands, the tasks of daily life are transformed into the art of living.
Field Brooms
DAy 3 Morning
Following a contemporary tea ceremony service at the salon, we'll join Hanako in her pottery studio and learn about her unique perspective on the art and craft of Japanese tableware. This evening we'll head out for a private, female-forward food, craft, and design centered dinner.
Atelier Visit
Day 2 afternoon
How We'll Spend Our Time
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We'll enjoy a masterclass on Japanese brooms with Yuki san, a natural materials craftswoman. She will demonstrate techniques and styles, and guide you as you craft your own field brooms. This evening we'll enjoy a private dinner at an intimate countryside restaurant.
We'll gather in Mirukashi for a second cooking session focused on preparing the perfect Japanese style picnic. We'll make bouzushi (sushi) with hirame, an elegant late winter fish, then pack up our picnic with a few sides and and some simple wagashi, confections,
Bouzushi
day 3 Afternoon
day 4 Morning
Pack your swag and enjoy one last morning at your hotel by the sea before you hug your new best friends goodbye. You are now an honored member of the Mirukashi Collective, a group of culturally curious gastronomes who have formed lasting bonds while spending time in Mirukashi.
Hugs & Goodbyes
DAy 5
We''ll head out to lunch in the early spring landscape. We'll enjoy a tea service en plein air with matcha and sweets. After lunch we'll gather wild seaweed and then you'll have a chance to freshen up at your hotel before our final farewell dinner in Mirukashi.
En Plein Air
Day 4 Afternoon
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4 star oceanside hotel featuring spectacular views from every room. Watch the sun rise over the bay, take a stroll along the sandy beach by a forest of ancient pine trees, visit the gym or relax in the sauna, onsen spa, or rooftop thermal pool.
Seaside Hotel
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How It Works
Salon sessions are $3550 (USD) per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with balance due 60 days before the session.
Pricing
Four nights in a private room plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.
What's included
Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.
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Seating is limited.
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Salon sessions are limited to 7 people to ensure a relaxed and intimate experience.
Bookings are accepted in the order requested.
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