Fireside Chat: Thailand International Exchange with Ashley Cavender

Ashley Cavender (she/her) serves as the Equitable Nutrition and Food Access Director at the Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council (ARCD), where she leads initiatives connecting people to dignified local food access. While spearheading initiatives rooted in community resilience across NE Tennessee. Her work focuses on strengthening farm-to-community relationships through programs that emphasize “food as medicine,” equity, and farmer […]

Silent Meditation

Silent Meditation

Silent group meditation Fridays at 12:00pm. Open space for anyone looking to practice silent meditation with basic instructions for any beginners. How to register: Register through this donation button, or drop-in. https://square.link/u/rsQey2gI Cost: Sliding scale donation to support teahouse nonprofit (2.00-8.00), all are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Food/drink purchases encouraged. https://square.link/u/rsQey2gI Location: Classroom/meditation space, 2nd level Organizer Bradley […]

Fiber Arts Meetup

Fiber Arts Meetup

Fiber Arts Meetup Do you crochet, knit, sew, cross stitch, or otherwise create any kind of fiber art that you can fit in a bag and carry with you? Then you are warmly invited to come and enjoy a session of sipping and crafting with us! Open to all skill levels in any portable fiber […]

Art Collage Meetup

Grab a cuppa and come unwind with some group collage art making. Donations welcome, as all supplies provided (you are welcome to bring your own if you wish) during this fun, creative, hang out time. We will have a variety of materials to play and create with, as well as glue, scissors, etc... Suggested materials […]

¿Habla Español? Spanish Language Club

¿Habla Español? Spanish Language Club

*NOTE: First Fridays will be at a local restaurant outside the teahouse.* Please check here or text instructor for location the week of First Fridays.   Conversational Spanish with Laura and friends. This is an opportunity to practice Spanish with several native Spanish speaking people, and form a community with activities like potlucks, game nights, […]

Art Pop-up: Rebecca Burns

Becca Burns is a young Johnson City native artist, whose art is primarily pen illustrations, watercolor peices, and oil paintings. She is an impressionist and art nouveau style lover at heart. Her main works include open-air landscapes and symbolism-filled portraits. She has a variety of originals, prints, stickers, and artist gift sets for sale. Drop-in […]

Buddhist Meditation: Letting go of Expectations

Letting Go of Expectations Half-Day Course Saturday October 25| 2:00pm-5:00pm When reality does not match up to what we hoped would happen it is easy for disappointment to set in. Our own and others unrealistic expectations can set us up for anger, and discouragement, chip away at our relationships and set us up for a […]

Sword Fighting Class: Broadsword

Want to learn sword fighting? Then come join AHHF as we delve into the basics of the Highland Broadsword. This class aims to cover swordsmanship that was popular amongst prizefighters, stage gladiators, and highland clansmen alike. No previous sword experience required! **Gear will be provided, all that is needed is comfortable clothing and something to […]

Drawing and Tea Social

Drawing and Tea Social

Game Room

  *NOTE:Holiday hours will affect meetup. No Drawing and Tea Social on 12/20, 12/27, or 1/3/25* We support and appreciate each other's artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges, sketchbook tours, art mentoring and more. When: Saturdays at 4:30 - 5-30p Location: Game Room, 1st floor What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you would […]

Silent Book Club JC

Silent Book Club JC

Last Sunday of each month from 2-4pm, unless otherwise noted Join us for the Johnson City Silent Book Club‘s monthly meetup - in-person at the Philosopher's Teahouse Bring any book you want (or - they have an extensive donated library to pluck an impulsive choice from!) and order something to eat or drink. The format: […]