Temple Garden Tea House

 

Visit our Ecoasis Reception Tea house and experience the profound correlation between consciousness and tea. Connect with nature and discover what hidden magic the Tweed Valley has for you.
Enjoy a private Tea Appreciation ceremony individually or with a group. Combine with a treatment or attend one of our Events.

OPEN TO IN HOUSE GUESTS
& DAY VISITORS

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What happens in a Tea Ceremony

There is a profound correlation between Tea & Life that is revealed through the process of sampling the finest grades of High Mountain Oolong in the ancient Chinese tea ritual of "Gong Fu Cha” (Tea kung Fu).
Connect with yourself through the process of sampling a range of traditional medicinal teas.
Listen to the sounds of nature sooth your soul wash your worries away.

Like all martial arts, Tea Kung Fu is a doorway to higher states of consciousness. In the company of good friends and the spiritual influence of Mt Wollumbin, this ceremony will take you on a journey through your inner world, awakening your senses and subtle bliss states.

  • Cha Dao, “The Way of Tea,” is an ancient Chinese practice where tea becomes a meditation. Through traditional tea ceremony ritual, a profound connection between tea and consciousness is revealed.

    This guided experience gently enhances sensory awareness and overall wellbeing. Participants are invited to sample a range of premium, rare teas, thoughtfully selected and tailored to individual needs and personal health intentions.

    More than simply drinking tea, Cha Dao is about sitting with nature, stillness, and each other — returning to presence through quiet ritual

    Suited to individuals and small groups
    Book your Private sitting or attend one of our events.

  • Tea & Chi Gong

    A seasonal morning practice combining the meditative ritual of tea with the gentle, flowing movements of Chi Gong.

    Guided by the principles of Cha Dao (The Way of Tea) and traditional movement practices, this class offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance. Through mindful tea preparation and embodied movement, participants are invited to cultivate vitality, clarity, and calm while aligning with the natural rhythm of the seasons.

    This practice is especially supportive during times when life speeds up and the body is asking us to pause, listen, and re-align.

    Join us for this seasonal Tea & Chi Gong gathering—a quiet morning to nourish presence, restore energy, and begin the day in harmony.

    Book your place via the events link.

  • REPLENISH RETREAT
    Tea & Treatment – Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month

    A restorative half-day retreat designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit through the healing traditions of tea and embodied practice.

    Guided by ancient wisdom, this experience invites you to slow down and restore balance, cultivating Yin replenishment in the midst of our often Yang-driven lifestyles. Through ritual, movement, and deep listening practices, the body harmonises with the season while nourishing the Jin Ye — the body’s deep internal fluids, supporting resilience through seasonal transitions.

    The retreat includes:
    • Cha Dao Tea Ceremony to align with seasonal energy
    • Embodiment & Inner Kung Fu practices
    • Frequency Healing Treatment
    • Seasonal tea snacks

    Held in the peaceful surroundings of the tea house, this intimate experience is designed for small groups of 4–8 people, creating a personal and nourishing atmosphere. Perfect for friends, small gatherings, or individuals wishing to reconnect with themselves and others.

    “Extend your retreat with an overnight stay and wake up fully restored.”

    Book your place via the events link.

  • Tea Tidings

    Do you have a story to tell?

    Tea Tidings is a special gathering we host twice each year at the tea house, bringing people together through the timeless ritual of tea and storytelling.

    Set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the tea house and pavilion, each event features an inspirational guest speaker sharing their story, insights, or wisdom while guests enjoy a large communal tea sitting of 50–80 people.

    Rooted in the spirit of Cha Dao, Tea Tidings offers a space to listen, reflect, and connect in community—where tea becomes a bridge between people and shared experience.

  • Online Tea Lessons

    A series of guided online classes exploring the art and practice of traditional tea preparation.

    Held live on Zoom, participants are invited to join with their tea set and prepare tea together in a shared learning space. This series offers a comprehensive introduction to the Gong Fu Cha method, focusing on practical techniques and the deeper understanding of tea.

    Each session explores a different variety of tea, with step-by-step guidance on preparation, including steeping times, quantity, water temperature, storage methods, and the health properties of each tea.

    Designed to enrich your personal tea practice, these lessons invite you to discover the subtle dimensions of tea and its traditional role as a gentle medicine for the body.

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  • Turn off your phone, tune in to the sounds of birdlife and take in the beauty of nature that this blissful retreat has to offer.

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  • It was moving to witness my friend feel so welcomed and spiritually nourished in such a serene, accessible setting. Ecoasis truly honours every guest with care, presence, and grace."

    — Kelly

  • "The Tea Ceremony—surrounded by nature, immersed in stillness, and able to connect deeply with the moment."

    — Rachel

Book your tea ceremony through our appointment scheduler, or use the contact form to send us a message.

We welcome enquiries for individual visits, small group gatherings, and community events at the Temple Garden Tea House.

Join us for a Cha Dao tea ceremony and discover how tea can become a companion on the path of life—a space to slow down, reconnect, and share the quiet ritual of tea together.