Art of Mindful Tea Blending & Nature Walk takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 am. to 1 p.m., at Greatwoods Zen, 2631 Buckleigh Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina.
There’s no admission charge, but donations are greatly appreciated to support the continuation of this work. Suggested donation of $15 to $45. Learn more and register here.
This special day of mindfulness invites you to step away from the pace of everyday life and return to a slower, more attentive rhythm—guided by breath, nature, and the quiet wisdom of plants.
The group will begin by gathering in circle with a short meditation to arrive in the body and settle into presence. After brief introductions, you’ll move into a silent, mindful walk through nature, allowing the senses to open and awareness to gently deepen. As you walk, you’ll practice listening—to the wind, the earth beneath our feet, and the subtle ways the natural world communicates.
Returning from the walk, you’ll enter a guided sensory meditation with a selection of herbal allies. Through touch, scent, and direct experience, each participant will be invited to intuitively choose the herbs that feel most resonant, creating a personal tea blend.
Together, the group will craft their teas and sit in a simple tea ceremony as the herbs steep. The facilitator will share about the medicinal and traditional qualities of the plants, and the long-standing role of herbal tea as both nourishment and gentle medicine. As you sip, the event will close in reflection and gratitude for the plant world and the practice of slowing down enough to listen.
What to Expect:
- Short sitting meditation to arrive and ground
- Silent, mindful nature walk
- Guided sensory meditation with herbs
- Intuitive tea blending (you’ll create your own blend to enjoy)
- Tea ceremony and shared reflection
- No prior experience is needed. You are welcome exactly as you are—come with curiosity and a willingness to slow down.
Facilitator:
Shawn McStravick, founder of Anam Cara Path, is known for her gentle and intuitive presence, creating spaces where people feel safe to slow down, listen, and reconnect with themselves. In this gathering, she shares her love of plant wisdom and mindful ritual through an accessible, grounded approach.
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