Hidden Gem

Zen Village Spiritual Wellness Center

Zen Village is tucked into a shady grove off of Main Highway in Coconut Grove near Ransom Everglades High School. This Buddhist center is a relaxing oasis offering classes on Buddhism, Chinese caligraphy, flower arranging, meditation, tea master ceremonies and tips for living a healthy, balanced life. A gift shop on the premises sells Tibetan singing bowls, Mala beads, Buddhas, prayer wheels, meditation cushions, books, CDs and more. Zen Village is located at 3570 Main Highway in Coconut Grove, Florida 33133. For more information, visit the website or call 305-567-0165.

What’s New

Full Bodied Wine & Spa
CocoWalk, Coconut Grove’s popular open air mall and people watching place, has a cool new boutique. Full Bodied Wine & Spa features beauty treatments with wine-based products along with fine wines to taste and purchase for a truly relaxing spa experience. A full-service hair salon as well as facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and body treatments are offered. The spa’s lovely white interior sets off a unique array of wine accessories and gifts, including German crystal wine glasses, beautiful gift candles, perfumes and glass collectibles. This is a place where retail therapy, body care and the pleasures of the vine are artfully combined. Full Bodied Wine & Spa is located on the first floor of CocoWalk, just opposite Bice Bistro.

Don’t miss…

Asian Culture Festival - March 7-8, 2009
This annual festival at the Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead features Asian crafts, art, and exotic music and dance, highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. Children can participate in the Asian passport activity, and receive a special gift upon completion. This is one of Miami's most enjoyable ethnic festivals - well worth the drive to South Miami Dade. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Miami's Hottest Jazz Fest

Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival - March 28-29, 2009
In just four years, Jazz in the Gardens has become one of the best jazz festivals in South Florida, raising the bar each year with its star-studded line-up. Over 25,000 people are expected to enjoy this year’s diverse mix of music genres, ranging from Jazz to R&B and Soul sounds. This year’s event at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens will feature performances by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Anthony Hamilton, Kenny G., Common, Erykah Badu, Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Will Downing, Roy Ayers, Angelique Kidjo & Jonathan Butler. Visit the website for tickets.