Camellia Teas of Ottawa



Tea Gathering Rate 2012 $25 per person, per Gathering UPDATED February 6, 2012 In the small and tranquil space of the Tearoom, in the company of others who share an interest in learning about the tradition and history of Chanoyu, Camellia Teas guests enjoy the quiet and peace of the Camellia Tearooms each week. Each Gathering is uniquely enriching, customized tothe interests and experiences of each guest. The introductory topic and utensils change each time, as does the host's combination art objects. The art of creating a unique and special Gathering is one of the great pleasures of Chanoyu. At each Tea Gathering, guests learn about the steps necessary to fully participate (or for those more experienced, a deeper review and introduction to more elements). We discuss the history and purpose of Chanoyu as well as etiquette and philosophy related to the Way of Tea. By reservation only, up to five guests enjoy this unique, relaxing experience of Chanoyu here at Camellia House (Mooney's Bay area). With your confirmed reservation, detailed directions are sent to you. ABOUT THE OUTDOOR TEAHOUSE The Summer Tea House is open from June 2011 onwards, until we reach -20C! Please note that as TSUBAKI-AN (Camellia-Teahouse, the Camellia plant is the name of the tree/shrub from which matcha and all green teas are grown) is outdoors, not air-conditioned or heated. If you have difficulty with humidity, heat or little bugs, or dislike chilly weather, I invite you to take your Tea Gathering indoors in one of our spaces inside Camellia House.	2012 WINTER SCHEDULE MONDAY EVENINGS Enjoy Chanoyu after dinner, after sunset Monday, February 20, 2012 (7:30 - 9:00 pm) Summer Tearoom - indoors - with a small an intimate bronze hibatchi Monday, February 27, 2012 (7:30 - 9:00 pm) Floating Tearoom, in the Gallery, with the comfort of stools for guests. KIMONO SESSION: if you would like to wear your kimono, contact us for details! Monday, March 5, 2012 (7:30 - 9:00 pm) Winter Tearoom - indoors - by the warmth of the Okiro! Monday, March 12, 2012 (7:30 - 9:00 pm) Summer Tearoom - indoors - with a small an intimate bronze hibatchi Monday, March 19, 2012 (7:30 - 9:00 pm) Floating Tearoom, in the Gallery, with the comfort of stools for guests. KIMONO SESSION: if you would like to wear your kimono, contact us for details! THURSDAY AFTERNOONS Enjoy Tea in the afternoon sunlight! Thursday, March 1, 2012 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) Floating Tearoom, in the Gallery. Enjoy this Tea gathering in comfort with chairs. Thursday, March 15, 2012 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) Winter Tearoom - indoors - beautiful afternoon light and a warm bowl of tea - in gentle company, a lovely way to spend a December afternoon! Thursday, March 29, 2012 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) Summer Tearoom - indoors - with a small an intimate bronze hibatchi TO RESERVE: info[at]camelliateas.net required COST: $25/session (per guest). This includes all cultural and historical instruction on aspects of Chanoyu, orientation so you can participate, as well as high-grade matcha imported from Kyoto and a small traditional sweet.
OMOTESENKE is the form of Tea we practice at Camellia House. Here is an introduction of what you do to participate in a gathering as a guest: http://www.omotesenke.jp/english/chanoyu/5_1_2.html As you look at the photos, they will change automatically with subtitles about what is happening. If you'd like, you can also use the drop down menu for the photos to look at them that way too.
Upcoming Tea Events and News - Click here for NEXT TEA details.	Mastery of the Way of Tea requires thorough understanding of the moral and spiritual principles underlying it, erudition in terms of its literary, historical, and artistic foundations, and the ability to pull all these together rin one's training and actualize them in one's practice.” -- Soshitsu Sen 15th