“Worship does not mean offering flowers. / It means offering your heart / To the vast / mystery / Of the universe. / It means letting your heart pulse / With the life of the / universe. / Without thought and without reservation. / It means being so in love / That you are / Willing to dissolve / And be recreated in every moment”
To me, worship means to be of service. I will meet you, as you are, and offer the entirety of my being to our time together. I will hold a quiet space, heart pulsing with the life of the universe, so that we may both become willing to dissolve and be recreated in every moment. This is my promise.
For those who haven’t experienced a Tea Ceremony before, I like to describe it as a form of moving meditation. Not that kind of meditation - you know, where you have to sit perfectly still and not move or sneeze and your legs fall asleep instantly. This is NOT that kind of meditation. Here, all you need to be able to do is hold a bowl and breathe. You do not need to have any prior experience of any kind, just a willingness to sit quietly, be present, and enjoy a peaceful moment with a beautiful bowl of Tea.
What Happens At A Tea Ceremony?
The Tea Ceremony I offer is rooted in the cycles of Nature and the ancient traditions of Tea’s birthplace, China. During the Ceremony, we’ll sit in silence with gentle music, drinking Tea with intention. This allows us to become more open and present to the moment we find ourselves in. Our heartbeats will slow, our jaws will relax, and our minds will naturally begin to slow down. Even if you simply find an hour of peaceful reflection away from the busy cacophony of life, that is a gift in itself. For many, the experience of Tea Ceremony offers so much more.
Tea as plant medicine: Cultivating the Sacred in the Ordinary
a moving meditation focused on presence
Answers to frequently asked questions about Lineage, Tradition, Living Teas, Caffeine, and Cost can all be found here
Community Tea Ceremonies
*Book this offering if you’re wanting to experience Tea in wider Community*
Come join me in the Ceremony of Tea on Sunday mornings at 9am at the Wild - A Tea Room. No prior experience with Tea or Ceremony is necessary and all are welcome. This offering is a great way to get a feeling for what Tea Ceremony is all about.
We will begin with a silent Tea meditation, followed by time for sharing and connection. Each Ceremony typically lasts about an hour and has a requested minimum donation of $30 per person. Any donations above and beyond that will go into our scholarship fund to help increase access for those community members who are not as abundantly resourced.
What people are saying about Community Tea…
“The power of community tea is something that can only be understood by going to experience it for yourself! It’s kept me coming back over and over through all the seasons and I always leave changed.
Cat holds space skilfully and has created the tranquil atmosphere needed for true connection to nature, the self, or whatever it is that you need.”
Tea Journey™
*Book this offering if you’re wanting to experience Tea on your own/with a private group*
Through my own lifelong connection with nature, and many years of sitting with and serving Tea to others, I’ve discovered that deepening our natural bond with the world around us can lead to profound, transformative experiences. I've noticed that people who return for Tea again and again often find this connection happening on its own. That’s why I created Tea Journey™, to offer something extra to those who want to explore this deeper connection beyond our regular Community Tea Sits.
Tea Journey™ is a one-on-one (or private group) Tea Ceremony, located either at The Wild (my tearoom in Calgary Alberta) or out in the wide world. We will begin with a silent Tea meditation, followed by time for sharing and connection. Each Ceremony typically lasts about an hour, and pricing tiers are below.
“Every time I’ve sat down for each “Tea Journey” something new always comes up into my awareness. I totally enjoy all the gentle unfoldings of this process and absolutely LOVE “The Wild - A Tea Room” and it being so cozy every session.
Thank you Cat for all that you do, which makes the whole experience so wonderful for me!”
What people are saying about Tea JOURNEY…
Money is Energy.
While I deeply believe that the Medicine of Nature should be free to all who come seeking it, it is also important to recognise that we all currently reside within the system of Capitalism and its structures are deeply embedded in our current societal paradigm.
While I am open to discussing options for trade (as would have been standard in the more traditional and reciprocal gift-economy approach) the currency that is “the dollar” is still required to pay for things like rent, groceries, gas and increasingly, Tea. The following tiers reflect this awareness while also maintaining the integrity of the practices we are offering. Please select the appropriate tier when booking. All prices are in CAD an include tax.
$100.00
Trunk
This rate helps us make our work accessible to those at lower income levels. This rate applies if you have investments, a retirement plan, access to economic abundance and/or generational wealth.
$50.00
Branch
Our standard rate allows us to sustain our work. This rate applies if you’re employed in the Global North, and you are able to provide for your needs in a consistent way.
$30.00
Leaf
This rate applies if you’re relatively less economically advantaged in the ways listed under our “standard rate” or if our base cost is simply and honestly out of reach for you.