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Once the estate of Silicon Valley mogul Larry Ellison, Sensei Porcupine Creek opened in November 2022 as a 230-acre wellness oasis. The 22 rooms and villas are decorated with a contact of Japanese minimalism, whereas the landscaping overflows with dark green palms and pink bougainvillea. The grounds are dotted with artworks, like the large pet sculpture by Yoshitomo Nara that greets friends on the street to the resort’s entrance. As we neared the lighthouse, I marveled at the stark beauty of the freshly painted red-and-white tower rising from the sea. Pettee pointed out the patio and two remark decks, every…