• Meditations for Craving and Addiction (half day retreat, registration required)

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

    Craving and Addiction: Half-Day Retreat with Modern Buddhism Teacher Jill Cagney 1:00pm-4:00pm Everyone experiences the pain associated with craving and attachment, and many people suffer from some type of addiction. Through exploring Buddha’s profound teachings and meditations we can learn how to overcome compulsive ways of thinking and acting that compel us to seek satisfaction from deceptive sources. Whether […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: 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: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you […]

  • Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp (hosted by Create Appalachia, registration required)

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

    Create Appalachia Announces Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp Create Appalachia is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp, a hands-on business development program designed specifically for artists, makers, designers, performers, culinary entrepreneurs, digital creators, and other creative professionals. Supported by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, the […]

  • 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 * 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 atmosphere.  Attendees often discuss poetic themes, share resources and book recommendations, […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: 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: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you […]

  • Steeped in Stories Author Meetup

    Steeped in Stories Author Meetup
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Monthly meet up for local authors on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: The goal is to be in community and encourage fellow authors on their current projects. We'll do group feedback, discuss local events and collaborations, and have various discussion topics on the craft of writing, and the business of selling, books. Feel free to drop […]

  • Vegan Potluck

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

    Calling all vegans and/or vegan curious! Join us for a community potluck. Please bring ONLY vegan dishes to share. Materials required:  Vegan covered dish or dessert to share. Please list ALL ingredients on notecard to set next to dishes. Ice water provided.  Please bring your own cutlery and plates to minimize waste. Cost: Beverage purchase […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: 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: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you […]

  • Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp (hosted by Create Appalachia, registration required)

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

    Create Appalachia Announces Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp Create Appalachia is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp, a hands-on business development program designed specifically for artists, makers, designers, performers, culinary entrepreneurs, digital creators, and other creative professionals. Supported by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, the […]

  • 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: […]

  • Business Book Club

    Business Book Club
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Welcome to our Business Book Club! The last Sunday of every month, we will meet at The Philosopher's House at 6pm to discuss the current month's book. We will end promptly at 7pm (teahouse closing time)  but feel free to come at 5:30pm get to know each other before hand. We want any one who […]