8/12 August Second Sunday + Tea Talks and Tasting
08/12/2018 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM PT
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Second Sunday Open Days
Even though the Storrier Stearns garden is a perfect backdrop for cultural events, festivals and celebrations, Japanese gardens are designed primarily for quiet contemplation and introspection. Our Second Sundays will offer visitors the serenity that has characterized Japanese gardens for centuries, a respite from a hectic world. Chairs and benches will be scattered around the garden and tables will be available for picnics and conversation. Highlighting the summer months will be Tea Talks and Tasting (reserved separately.)
Tea ceremonies in the teahouse with Mikko will return October 14
Tea Talks and Tasting
Explore the Classic Teas of Japan
With Tea Specialist Patti Harrison
Second Sundays in August and September
August 12
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Registration required
Garden admission $7.50
Tea Workshop $10.00
(Members receive free garden admission for two)
Join us for a workshop in the gallery space of the house to learn about the living traditions of Japanese tea. Our tea specialist, Patti Harrison will give a brief history of Japanese tea and you will taste 3-4 teas along with the sweets that are traditional tea confectionary. The format is informal, relaxed and fun (and air conditioned!)
We will discuss the principal of “Ichi-go Ichi-e” (One Time One Gathering), which reminds us to enjoy each other’s company in each fleeting moment. (Maximum 15 people)
- Reservations close the day before at 5pm
- The garden is open to the public 10am to 4pm on the second and last Sundays of each month. Closed the last Sunday of December.
- Picnics welcome!
- Admission with online reservation $7.50. At the gate $10
- Members receive free admission for two.
- Children 12 and under free.
- Sorry, no pets allowed.
- The garden is wheelchair accessible
- Open rain or shine. We are not able to issue refunds