• September Sound Bath (registration required)

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

    SEPTEMBER SOUND BATH Join Soprano Moira Murphy for a midweek centering session through this unique sound bath experience. Combining guided meditation with soprano vocals and drone and percussion instruments from around the world, Moira creates an ethereal soundscape to encourage relaxation and spiritual introspection. Music will range across improvisations, chants of 12th century mystic Hildegard […]

  • Author reading and signing: Uprooted: A Memoir of Belonging and Becoming by Sarah Beth Long

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

    After Trump’s 2016 election, a woman starts a regenerative farm in the Appalachian Mountains―an act of resistance against environmental collapse. But when her engagement unravels under the weight of undiagnosed bipolar disorder and generational trauma, the solitude meant to fuel her activism becomes a crucible for everything she’s spent years avoiding. A DNA test revealing […]

  • Citizen’s Climate Lobby NE TN social

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

    The Citizen's Climate Lobby of NE TN would like to invite you to come meet others who are concerned about the environment and extreme weather events. A social gathering with the intention of getting to know each other. Cost: Food/drink purchases encouraged to support nonprofit venue. Location: Classroom/meditation space, 2nd floor Contact:  Shellly at shellstahl@hotmail.com […]

  • 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 […]

  • Author reading/signing with Edgar Ongtengco

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

    Edgar Alan O. presents his sixth book, his third poem book of the series, FIFTY NIFTIEST POEMS. A physician, a pianist, a violinist, a writer, his inspirations come from his Christian faith, Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, Tennessee, and from his beloved par-ents, Armando and Nora. His first book, KARMA, is a collaboration with […]

  • Author reading/signing: Alicia Bynum, “Rivers and Roads”

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

    Join us for this special author reading and signing with author Alicia Bynum!  Rivers and Roads  The story follows Millie, a woman navigating the heavy weight of family complexities and a sudden mental health crisis at home. Accompanied by her two loyal dogs, she leaves her Appalachian hometown on a journey from East Coast to […]

  • Sidehustle Fall cookie decorating class (free!)

    🍂 Fall Cookie Decorating Drop-In with the Junior League of Johnson City Come decorate, connect, and get to know the Junior League of Johnson City! Join us for a cozy fall afternoon at The Philosopher’s House on Sunday, September 20 from 4–6 PM for our Fall Cookie Decorating Drop-In. Stop by anytime during the event, decorate […]

  • Fall Equinox Celebration Special Event

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

    Celebrate the Fall Equinox with us! Join us for an evening together, honoring the changing season, focused on shared experiences, healing arts, learning, and community connection. One low ticket price (supporting the teahouse nonprofit) gets you into a variety of performances, workshops, and art/craft time. After the scheduled offerings, we will gather in the courtyard […]

  • Courtyard Stargazing Fall Equinox hang out

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

    This drop-in event follows our ticketed Fall Equinox event taking place from 4:30-7:30pm. Join us for one, or both!  Courtyard Stargazing (no ticket needed): Live music, S’mores, BYOW and snacks community event outdoors in the deck/courtyard area. Bring your own wine and finger food if you wish (optional) and we will have the S'mores fixings out […]

  • How to let go of the past: Half-day retreat

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

    How to Let Go of the Past: Half-Day Retreat Johnson City TN With Modern Buddhism Teacher Kadam Sharon Lovich, Resident Teacher from the Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Meditation Center, Asheville NC Often we live in the present through the lens of the past and this keeps us stuck in old habits and ways of relating to […]