Full Moon Tea ceremony
at Wonderland + Sea
Saturday, October 28th | 9AM
1 hour Tea ceremony
Join us on the morning of Saturday, October 28th, for a Tea Ceremony at Wonderland + Sea in Manasquan. This ceremony is an invitation to connect deeply with nature, yourself, and the community around you.
In this ceremony, we will be practicing the Chinese ritual of Cha Dao, which translates to "the way of Tea". This ancient practice invites us to live in harmony with nature, regard the lineage of both the practice + the leaf, and embrace a slower pace of life. Through this practice, we will explore the profound connection between Tea and our own beings.
We will be drinking Tea in the leaves in a bowl style. This method invites us to further our connection to nature by witnessing the dance of Tea leaves as they gently unfold in the water, offering their medicine.
Come and experience the beauty, wisdom and rich traditions of a Tea Ceremony. This gathering is an opportunity to slow down, quiet the mind, and cultivate a deeper connection within yourself and with nature. Through the power of Tea, we can discover moments of tranquility and presence, inviting a profound experience of reconnection and a greater appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things.
Note: the Tea that will be served is wild/organic – this means it is direct from plant to person who picked + prepared the Tea to our Tea table. This also brings an additional element of community connection to our gathering.
limited availability | ten seats total
This will be a special practice where we will gather + sit with Tea under the Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse energy
cONNECT WITH the Moon’s Energy
we will be gathering under the beginning of the Full Moon which asks us to reflect on + celebrate what has been illuminated in this past moon cycle. And, under the beginning of the Lunar Eclipse which assists us in completing a journey in our life — offering space to slow down, process emotion, and embrace endings.
ALIGN WITH THE SEASON
we will be gathering in the energy of Autumn which is in beautiful alignment with the moon as it invites us to release what is no longer needed + compost as we move/integrate forward. This is a beautiful time to embody our own personal seasons as we adventure through this transitional Autumn season.
$44
when: Sunday, October 28th | 9:00 AM EST
where: Wonderland + Sea | 132 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ
What does this include?
60-minute Ceremonial Tea Sit
Tea provided
Tea bowl provided
BONUS | An Energetic Support PDF (to additionally support your nervous system)
faqs
What is a Tea Ceremony?
The type of Tea Ceremony we'll be practicing is called Cha Dao (meaning “the way of Tea”). This is an ancient Chinese practice that invites those who practice to “live life in a harmonious way with nature, respecting the lineage, slowing down when sitting for Tea, meditating with Tea, recognizing the chi (life force energy) exchange as well as the sacred mystery that every bowl of Tea offers.”[1]
In our ceremony we will be taking time to honor those this practice originates from as well as the land from which the Tea leaves were grown and the humans who harvested and dried them. Embracing the much larger community that shares in this sacred ceremony each time it is practiced.
What do I need do in a Tea Ceremony?
There is nothing for you to do but show up and be served Tea.
This ceremony is a form of silent meditation – I will guide us in the beginning and invite you to explore finding your own natural rhythm as sip each bowl of Tea side-by-side.
Note: It is said when a Tea Ceremony begins everything is perfect. This is a space to practice releasing the binary of “right” and “wrong” – there's an invitation here to relate differently to things that may arise within you like perfectionism. To move from brain to the whole body. To trust yourself and let your intuition guide you.
What do I need to bring?
Just your beautiful self and an openness to meet yourself where you're at in this experience.
I will provide all the components needed for the ceremony – this is an opportunity to show up and simply receive.
Note: You may want to wear comfortable clothing as we will be sitting on the floor – if you are unable to sit on the floor for any reason please let me know and I will make sure we provide what you need to honor your body best.
Does the Tea we'll be drinking have caffeine in it?
Yes, all Tea has natural caffeine; however the wild Tea we will use in our ceremony is different than a highly concentrated Tea bag that you might be used to. The equivalent of this type of natural caffeine would be like eating a piece of chocolate.
Are Tea leaves edible?
They are. Since we will be drinking Tea in the leaves-in-a-bowl style, you may find yourself with a leaf or two in some of your sips. Invitation to trust yourself if you feel drawn to taste or digest a leaf.
Do you offer refunds/what is your cancellation policy?
We do not offer refunds at this time. All registration is final sale. Invitation to take the time to honor your yes or no for attending + add this event to your calendar once you register.
Courtney Koester
YOUR tea CEREMONIAList
Courtney is a Tea-loving, road-trip-mix-making, philosophical soul. A Sagittarius Sun/Moon/Rising, 5/1 Sacral Generator, and Enneagram 7 — in a nutshell, a human who loves to explore life both internally + externally.
As a relational leader, her mission focuses on creating space and inviting rehumanization into the conversation – specifically within the context of business.
From her roots in documentary filmmaking + photography she learned the power of the human story and cultivation of brave spaces where people can show up in full expression + be seen. Now, as a certified holistic life coach with a focus on rehumanizing business, she continues to champion and co-create space that invite deeper connection + humanity to the table.
photography by Sabrina Norrie
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