Welcome To
OUR CASA
Experience artfully designed shipping containers built in the Adelaide Hills. Dancing Zen is where tranquility meets urban movement. Our bespoke containers with luxury amenities is a one of a kind experience, conveniently located in Fulham Gardens, South Australia. When you walk through the gate you will be transfixed and transformed by the Zen garden and immediately feel like you are a million miles from home.
Dancing Zen est. 2019
HONOURING FAMILY & TRANSFORMATION
OUR FAMILY
Dancing Zen has been the home away from home to International Travellers, Medical Professionals, Sharmans, Performers, Masterchefs, Athletes and Transformation Enthusiasts. Her energy is a direct result of the guests and clients who share the space. Each person leaves a bit of themselves and her power is growing stronger every day.
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
Sustainable and luxurious, minimalist and expressive — at the same time. This is what life is all about.
CULTIVATING ENERGY
Being in Dancing Zen is like plugging in for the extra energy you need. Comfort, Inspiration, Safety, Efficiency.
DETAILS
Queen Bedroom Container with Ensuite
Lounge Container with Office Setup, Kitchen and luxury appliances
Large Deck and Outdoor Area
BEDROOM & ENSUITE
Queen bed, zen style, low to the ground
Superior quality linen and memory foam pillows
Gaze up to see the moon from your bed
Continuous hot water with full size shower
Fully insulated with air conditioning and fixed radiant heater
Directional lighting for night reading with charging stations
Neon love sign
Sonos sound system
Robe for long hanging clothes
Fast Wifi
KITCHEN
Smeg Fridge with Freezer Section
Deluxe Dishwasher and Microwave Oven
Induction Hotplate
Delonghi POD Espresso Machine
Italian Bialetti Espresso Coffee Pot
Smeg Kettle and Toaster
Ninja Airfryer and Blender
LIVING / OFFICE
Office desk with large computer screen
Height adjustable and comfortable office chair
Ringlight and portable speaker ready for content creation
Comfortable occasional chair and footstool for relaxing
48-inch TV with Sonos Beam Soundbar
Netflix and Stan
Fast Wifi
Fully air conditioned
Outdoor Entertaining
ZEN GARDENS
UNDER THE MOON
WATER
Black crystal quartz from Barossa quarry for raking design.
UNDER THE STARS
FIRE
The firepit completes this space when you can have morning tea, and evening snuggles. In Japanese culture fire is a representation of energy, force, drive and passion.
DECK
Overlooking the Zen garden
Hanging egg chair for swinging
Perfect for content creation backdrop
Oak table and stools for indoor or outdoor dining
External fan and heating for an all year round experience
LANDSCAPE
Artistic elements for inspiration and serenity
Sun Goddess — The power and force of the light of the sun
Koru — Maori symbol of creation
Bridge — A symbol of communication and union. Passage to reality for travel or crossing
Crescent moon water feature — Symbolising changing seasons and releasing what no longer serves you
Rune Art
Tiwaz — Justice, Sacrifice, Sovereignty
Othala — Greater Peace, Legacy, Homeland
Algiz — Protection, Higher Self, Divinity
Our Guests
LOVE DANCING ZEN
"As A Creative, This Space Was The Perfect Container To Work, Rest And Play In. The Quality, Attention To Detail And Quirkiness Made It Feel Like An Immersive Experience, Not Just Somewhere To Stay.
Showering Under The Stars, Meditating Under The Disco Ball, And Yoga On The Deck Listening To Flowing Water Were A Few Of The Unique Standouts."
Amy
"Highly Recommend Melissa's Gorgeous Airbnb! The Space Is So Peaceful With Everything We Needed. Our Two Cavoodles Loved The Outdoor Space Which Was Extremely Dog Friendly And Safe For Them To Wander Around On Their Own. We Loved Our Stay So Much That We Extended By 2 Nights!"
Rarm
"Such A Gem Of A Find For My Creative Getaway To Work On My Business. The Property Is Exceptionally Unique And So Well Thought Through. Loved All Of It."
Barbara
Meet The Hosts
MELISSA & COCO
A Creative Visionary, Melissa can see a finished work at the very beginning of the process. A professional choreographer for 20 years, Melissa is used to seeing the finished product in her mind before it has started.
Melissa became houseless after her partner left in 2018. Recovering from cancer treatment, Melissa was unable to work a conventional 9-5 job. Pushing 50 with little energy, Melissa had to find another way to exist in the world. Thanks to an inheritance from her Nonna and support from her Mum and Dad, she built Dancing Zen to have a space to create and rebuild.
Dancing Zen
DEFINITION: A MOVING MEDITATION
Dancing Zen was designed to provide a one of a kind, luxury getaway for business travellers who want to be near the beach but a short ride to the city. It’s for the couple who want time out and the artists who want to be inspired.
Melissa Stefano, Creative Visionary and Contessa Francesca, Interior Designer set out to create a space that transcends the standard container experience, focusing on how to inspire relaxation, playfulness, focus and creativity.
Stefano’s vision is to create a space to unblock artists, provide privacy and playfulness for entrepreneurs and intimacy for couples in love.
Whether you stay at Dancing Zen just because it is beautiful or because of the energy the space projects, know it is no mistake you landed here and we thank you for bringing your love into Dancing Zen.
ACCESSIBILITY
We wanted so much to provide an equal space for everyone. I can personally promise you wheelchair access to the deck is 100% possible because I have installed a ramp. Unfortunately there is a ridge getting into the containers and wheelchairs won’t make it in, just because of the size of the containers.