Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Kikiyaya Zen Gardens is a unique private residence and landscape project located just outside Kampot City, Cambodia. Established in 2024 by Veronique Renard, it represents the evolution of a garden concept she originally began in the Netherlands over a decade ago.
The property spans 4,400 square meters and is designed with a "Khmer Roman Franco Sino Japandi" architectural style. It serves as both a home and a creative project, often documented through ASMR and construction videos on social media.
Unique Scenery: The gardens feature a "borrowed scenery" technique, utilizing the backdrop of an adjacent ancient Muslim burial ground with old tropical trees. It offers uninterrupted views of nearby rice paddies, salt flats, and the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc.
Architectural Structures: The estate consists of six permanent structures, including the main house (Kyūden Kitsune), a private guesthouse (Chīsana Kitsune), and two distinctive gatehouses (Monbangoya).
Landscape Features: The grounds include a Karesansui (Japanese dry rock garden), a moss garden, and an Engawa (Japanese-style veranda), blending traditional Japanese garden aesthetics with the tropical Cambodian environment.
Atmosphere: According to the owner's documentation, the space is designed for tranquility and mindfulness, with much of the development focused on creating a serene, Zen-like atmosphere through meticulous rock and water work.
Kikiyaya Zen Gardens is a unique private residence and landscape project located just outside Kampot City, Cambodia. Established in 2024 by Veronique Renard, it represents the evolution of a garden concept she originally began in the Netherlands over a decade ago.
The property spans 4,400 square meters and is designed with a "Khmer Roman Franco Sino Japandi" architectural style. It serves as both a home and a creative project, often documented through ASMR and construction videos on social media.
Unique Scenery: The gardens feature a "borrowed scenery" technique, utilizing the backdrop of an adjacent ancient Muslim burial ground with old tropical trees. It offers uninterrupted views of nearby rice paddies, salt flats, and the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc.
Architectural Structures: The estate consists of six permanent structures, including the main house (Kyūden Kitsune), a private guesthouse (Chīsana Kitsune), and two distinctive gatehouses (Monbangoya).
Landscape Features: The grounds include a Karesansui (Japanese dry rock garden), a moss garden, and an Engawa (Japanese-style veranda), blending traditional Japanese garden aesthetics with the tropical Cambodian environment.
Atmosphere: According to the owner's documentation, the space is designed for tranquility and mindfulness, with much of the development focused on creating a serene, Zen-like atmosphere through meticulous rock and water work.
