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May 2016: Como Park Tea House and Reservation open

12/25/2015

 
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For those who are interested to experience a real Japanese Tea House, it is time to register. The spots fill up so quickly. Send us a message if you decide to come.
A little back ground of the event. Built in the style of a traditional Japanese tea house, the Como Ordway Memorial Tea House is made primarily of materials indigenous to Minnesota, and expresses pure Japanese taste. Its aesthetic intent addresses not a spirit of deficiency but of poverty freedom from external concern and awareness of essential inward values. Equally important is the spirit of tranquility. Together they reveal beauty in imperfection and insufficiency.

For the Japanese people, a tea house and garden represent a mountain sanctuary within the city. The tea house and gardens are our mountain sanctuary. Through participation, guests set themselves apart from the cares of the world.

One approaches the tea house and its gardens by way of a gate, leaving the outside world behind. Only participants of the tea ceremony enter the inner secluded garden. This is not a large landscape scene. Dramatic views or unusually fragrant plants are not included. Simple, natural arrangements of trees and green leafy plants are desirable, as is foliage that makes a sound in the breeze.

All the hosts of the tea ceremony volunteer their special skills. At least one certified tea instructor is present with a staff of other volunteers, who have studied tea for many years. The tea ceremony they perform has been taught in Japan from generation to generation by the Urasenke branch of the Sen family. We are most fortunate to have the support of these devoted individuals. (As of now, I am a Vice President of Urasenke branch in Minnesota).

The tea ceremony at the Como Ordway Japanese Garden lasts 45 minutes, and includes an explanation of the ceremony itself. As many guests are not able to seat on the floor, we make a modification and now guests are seated on the chair.

Tea of the month – Sweet Mint Tea, Jin Chain Oolong
Partial Except from Como Park website with modification. 
Dani
7/29/2016 02:50:40 pm

We just learned about this and are very interested. Have we missed it for this year? If there are spots left can we please register for 2 spots? My daughter and would like to attend the tea ceremony. Thank you.

Titima To
7/29/2016 06:20:30 pm

Dani - Como controls the registration and I was told it is already full for 2016. It is a popular event and you must register early for the event. I am sorry that I cannot help you this year.

Eve toomey
12/11/2016 04:27:46 pm

I know tea ceremonies are full for 2016. When do you recommend I check back to book for 2017

Titima To
12/11/2016 04:33:19 pm

Please check Como website around April. Usually, we begin our event in May. I usually work at the park in September but all sessions are the same. Every tea hosts are knowledgeable.


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