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Japanese Tea House

Public Tea Gatherings

Private Tea Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Medium Gatherings
Large Gatherings

We are proud to offer the intimate experience of traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony in our Jo Shin An (Hut of the Nurturing Heart), an authentic Japanese Tea House. We offer open hearth teas to the public, hosted in the Urasenke tradition by Natsuko West.

The Way of Tea celebrates a philosophy of compassion and aesthetic refinement. Tea is a perfect way to honor any seasonal or personal activity, such as a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or as a means of recognizing family, friends and employees. The peaceful atmosphere of a Tea Gathering can help build rapport within a group, by focusing the mind and opening the hearts of people experiencing it together.

Plan to include a Tea Gathering as part of your next celebration or group event.

Public Tea Gatherings

Open Hearth Chanoyu gatherings are offered to the public, and resort guests. Often the Open Hearth gatherings have a theme, and are offered every week on Saturday at 3:00 P.M. and at 4:30 P.M.

 

Upcoming Open Hearth Tea Gathering Themes

 

Themes vary at different times of year. The changing seasons are suggested by the choices in the flowers, scroll, and serving utensils.

 

AUGUST

Wind in the Pine Tea

 

SEPTEMBER

Moon on the Pond Tea

 

OCTOBER

Autumn Leaf Tea

 

NOVEMBER

Gratitude Tea: A Tea of Giving Thanks

 

DECEMBER

Warm Hearth Tea

 

Public Tea Gatherings: $25 per guest

 

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Due to the preparation involved, 24 hour advance reservation is requested.

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Private Tea Gatherings

Gatherings for up to 6 guests are in the Tea House. Please allow 48 hours notice when scheduling a private tea. Scheduling is dependent on host availability.

Small Gatherings

Allow 60 to 90 minutes.

Up to 4 guests: $120
5 guests: $150
6 guests: $180

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Medium Gatherings

Gatherings for 8-12 guests are in the Clouds Studio of the Sages Arts Center. Allow 90 minutes.

$90 set-up charge plus $30 per person, up to 13 guests.

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Large Gatherings

Tea Presentations: While Japanese Tea is usually experienced in an intimate setting, group presentations for up to 30 people can be arranged, depending on host availability. Please allow 90 to 120 minutes.

For groups of 13-30 people, several participants are asked to function as guests for the event and are seated on traditional Japanese tatami mats. Everyone receives a sweet and bowl of tea; time for questions is included. Presentations are held in the Sages Arts Center.

$120 set-up charge plus $30 per person, up to 30 guests.

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