Chess Club

Chess Club

Make new friends and play chess! This group meets weekly in the main room. All levels welcome. Materials Required: None Location: Main Room Cost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged. How to register:Drop-in. Instructor Contact Information: Joegumina@hotmail.com Add to Google Calendar

Intro to American Sign Language *SOLD OUT*

Have you considered learning sign language? Join Debbie's introduction to American Sign Language class, where you will acquire the basic skills to communicate using sign language. Debbie, a certified teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing with experience teaching children in Philadelphia and Florida, will instruct you on basic signs, the alphabet, and how […]

Tuesday Tunes: Gman Blues

The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, TN

GmanBlues, otherwise known as Coach Greg Goulds, is a deep dive into the history of the blues itself. Whether you seek a cure-all for heartbreak, a reminder of the good times, or one hell of a good story, Gman Blues provides a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with depth and feeling many acts just can’t replicate. As […]

Silent Meditation

Ana Pana Breathwork Meditation

*NOTE: Earlier time for 11/28/25 at 11:00am* Guided group meditation Fridays at 12. Open space for anyone looking to practice silent or guided meditation. Open to all. Beginners welcome. We will be focusing on ana pana/natural respiration/nostril breathing. Lots of silence, but some gentle guidance into the practice How to register: Register through this donation […]

Poetry Writer’s Workshop

Poetry Writer’s Workshop

*This group is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Kayla at nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com Second group has been added on 3rd Saturday of each month.* This bi-weekly sharing circle is open to poets of all levels.  Participants are encouraged to share their poetry in a friendly, constructive, and welcoming […]

¿Habla Español? Spanish Language Club

¿Hablas 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. Friday November 7th, we will meet at El Charolais near Food Lion in Johnson City: 3102 Bristol Highway. Conversational Spanish with Laura and friends. This is an opportunity to practice […]

Found and Forward: A 4-Week Journey Back to Yourself

PROGRAM: FOUND & FORWARD: A 4-Week Journey Back to Yourself Dates & Times: Saturday, November 1, 10:30-11:30am (60 minutes) Saturday, November 8, 10:30-11:30am (60 minutes) Saturday, November 15, 10:30-11:30am (60 minutes) Saturday, November 29, 10:30-11:30am (60 minutes) Program Description: FOUND & FORWARD is a transformational 4-week workshop series for people who have lost themselves—to caregiving, […]

Author reading and signing with Lisa Bromfield

The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, TN

Author Lisa Bromfield will be joining us at the teahouse to talk about her book The Magic Inside You around the fireplace. About her book: What if the pain you’ve carried wasn’t here to break you—but to lead you back to yourself? In The Magic Inside You, Reiki practitioner and psychic, Lisa Bromfield shares the raw, […]

Drawing and Tea Social

Drawing and Tea Social

  *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 […]

Live Music: Song, Stories, and Community with Charis and Friends

The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, TN

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a time of homecomings and happy reunions. This evening, the tea house will be filled with music from two of Johnson City’s own—Charis Carter and Oleg Timofeev—who happen to be in town at the same time. Together, they’ll share a colorful mix of Russian folk songs, pop […]