The People behind the BONSAI XPERIENCE
Meet our team
A collaboration of two spirited minds committed to bringing the joy and passion of Bonsai to a wider audience.
Founder & CEO
Tony Fajarillo (aka Bonsaiko) is a Seattle‑area bonsai artist, educator and community leader. He has taught classes at BNW and the Pacific Bonsai Museum, served as past president of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and is recognised as a leading voice in the region’s thriving bonsai scene.
The Bonsai Xperience
Tony & Ben
Founder & President
Bonsai B-En, the name is a play on my name and the “En” which means garden. It also doubles as my Initials “B” & “N”. (Nguyen is my last name). Coincidentally my Vietnamese name is Binh which means peaceful and calm or when used in context also means vessel or pot. The red Japanese character means “tree”. Ben’s passion for Bonsai started from his father and from his obsessive thirst for Bonsai techniques and knowledge for the hobby.
About The Bonsai X
At The Bonsai X, we believe every tree carries its own innate intelligence—a quiet wisdom shaped by time, resilience, and the natural rhythm of life. When we work with bonsai, we aren’t just shaping branches or wiring trunks. We are entering into a relationship with a living being that teaches us patience, awareness, and the beauty of slow growth.
Our mission is to help people reconnect with that intelligence.
Through each Bonsai Xperience, we guide you into a space where the busyness of everyday life pauses, and the present moment becomes your teacher. This is a practice rooted not in perfection or rigid technique, but in mindfulness: moving with intention, listening deeply, and allowing nature to show you what it already knows.
Whether you’re creating your first mini-tree or refining your artistic vision, bonsai invites you to tap into clarity, creativity, fulfillment, peace, and joy. It reminds us that growth—both in the tree and within ourselves—happens one mindful moment at a time.
The Bonsai X exists to make that journey accessible, meaningful, and fun.
Here, bonsai is more than an art form. It’s an experience of connection—between you, the tree, and the quiet intelligence that lives in all of nature.
Xperience the Art of Bonsai
Join us on a journey through the rich history and culture of bonsai, where nature meets artistry. Explore techniques, styles, and the passion behind this ancient practice.
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