05/27/2026
Sangre de Cristo Mountains meet Japanese origami architecture!
The "Zen Garden House" in Crestone, CO is unlike anything you've ever seen: concrete, steel, and glass folded into a living work of art on 29 acres.
The Basics
2 bed / 2 bath | 1,615 sq ft | Built 2006
29.29 acres (20 contiguous + 10 across the street to protect views/privacy)
The Home
This is a striking, architecturally designed home by New York architect David Jay Weiner, built around a Japanese origami aesthetic with concrete, steel, and glass.
Key features
Floor-to-ceiling windows on the east and south faces with dramatic Sangre de Cristo mountain views;
Enclosed Zen garden with Japanese tatami mat flooring, designed for yoga, meditation, or sleeping;
Polished concrete floors with in-floor radiant heat;
Wood-burning fireplace in the great room;
Primary suite with corner windows, soaking tub, and a viewing window;
315 sq ft covered deck
Off-Grid & Eco Features
Passive solar heating + propane + radiant floor + wood;
Well water + septic;
Off-grid capable;
Energy-efficient construction and windows.
Golf course, tennis court, trails, 14er peaks, playgrounds, cafe, restaurants, post office, parks, local festivals, the Great Sand Dunes, multiple hot springs - all accessible within 10-60min drive.
Listing Price $639,000
3D tour link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=purP3TjZmy9
https://www.homes.com/property/790-birch-rd-crestone-co/ywtgq6s9gx2de/
Listed for sale at $639000. Welcome to the "Zen Garden House", a showcase in sleek Japanese aesthetic, by contemporary New York architect David Jay ...
