JAPANESE GARDEN

in the Washington Park Arboretum

Tea Events

Photo by Mary Nagan

Chado, the Way of Tea

Experience Chado, the Way of Tea, in the tranquil setting of the Wind in the Pines Teahouse in the heart of the Seattle Japanese Garden. You will be refreshed and inspired with a bowl of invigorating green tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

Tickets for tea and sweets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance at the ticket booth or by calling 206-684-4725. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event when available. Presentations last approximately 45 minutes, and are organized by the Urasenke Foundation, Seattle Branch.

Sunday public teas are more intimate and interactive.

Fall 2008 Tea Schedule

Saturday, September 27th
1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Sundays, October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Noon, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Please refer to the calendar on the Urasenke website for a more complete offering of public tea events at other venues.

Fall Roji Tours

Learn the form and function of the roji garden surrounding the Shoseian tea house. Tours are complimentary with garden admission and last approximately 30 minutes.

September 8th, 15th, 24th & 29th

October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th