named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
108 Steps Maintenance and Development
Volunteer-led seasonal preparation and improvement of the symbolic 108 steps at the Catskill site, including winterization and trail development
DIY Pond Projects
Volunteer initiative to create a pond at the base of the 108 steps, involving excavation, weeding, and ecological stewardship in the natural environment
Miso Making Event
Interactive gathering where participants prepare organic miso from soybeans, koji, and salt, taking home fermented miso for personal use and health
Natural Plant Dye Workshop
Hands-on workshop at Honzo Haven Farm in the Catskills where participants collect plants and create natural, non-toxic dyes while engaging in art and healing with nature
Ume Koji Syrup Workshop
Workshop teaching participants to make fermented plum syrup using rice malt koji, emphasizing digestive health, immunity, and traditional Japanese wellness practices
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Creation of natural ecosystem features at Honzo HavenDeveloping natural landscape elements including the creation of a pond at the base of the 108 Steps through weeding, digging, and soil excavation, and maintaining rice fields and organic vegetable and herb gardens as part of the cultural center’s experiential and self-healing environment.
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Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
- Providing wellness and preventive health education programsOffering seminars, conferences, and programs focused on self-healing and preventive medicine through practices such as Do-In-Koh exercise, forest bathing, Tai-chi, and education on the seven elements of a healthy life, emphasizing balance in the body’s natural rhythms and sensory engagement.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Stewardship and maintenance of the 108 Steps site in the CatskillsConducting volunteer-led site maintenance and improvement activities at the 108 Steps in the Catskills, including cleaning debris from steps, winterizing stair railings with protective coverings and weights, spreading gravel and placing stones to stabilize and mark pathways, mowing weeds, improving waterway flow, and installing protective wiring around fruit trees to prevent deer damage.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Construction and development of Honzo Haven Cultural CenterDeveloping a cultural center in the Catskill Mountains through volunteer labor, including construction of a building with plumbing and electrical systems based on approved architectural plans, site preparation, and landscaping with bamboo, pine, Japanese plum, cherry trees, and flower gardens. Activities include clearing roads and construction sites after heavy equipment use and ongoing site improvements.
- Hosting experiential workshops in traditional and natural practicesConducting in-person educational workshops in natural traditions, including fermentation (e.g., miso-making and ume koji syrup production), natural plant dye creation using foraged plants and non-toxic processes, medicinal cooking, juicing camps, and other hands-on activities where participants create and take home products. Materials, tools, handbooks, and refreshments are provided.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$12K75%
Investment income$4K25%
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$402K
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Net assets$402K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +186.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- KATSUJI KOBAYASHI — Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Catskills Partner — Location of the 108 steps where volunteer maintenance activities take place.
- Fiber craft Studio Threefold Educational Center Partner — Partner organization providing instructional staff for the natural plant dye workshop.
- Honzokaku Natural Remedies Center Partner — Hosted the miso-making event at its facility.
- NPO Honzo Haven Network — All proceeds from the workshop support NPO Honzo Haven.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Stewardship as Moving Meditationmethodology: mindful-engagement-with-natureBy involving volunteers in seasonal land care using simple tools and local materials, we support holistic healing, because mindful engagement with nature through physical work functions as a form of moving meditation that integrates ecological and personal renewal.
- Experiential and Nature-Based Healingmethodology: nature_based_healingBy engaging the senses through hands-on, nature-immersed practices, we foster self-healing for emotional, physical, and psychological imbalances, because direct sensory and environmental connection deepens personal embodiment and internal regulatory capacity.
- Preventive Lifestyle Educationmethodology: preventive-medicine-through-lifestyle-educationBy teaching a structured seven-element framework for healthy living in a controlled environment, we prevent illness and support graceful aging, because aligning daily habits with the body's natural rhythms enhances long-term physiological resilience.
- Traditional Fermented Foods for Wellnessmethodology: fermentation-based_wellnessBy using fermentation with koji to prepare traditional foods, we enhance nutritional bioavailability and promote wellness, because culturally rooted food practices support both digestive health and metabolic balance.