​❍ Contemplations of a Poet ❍

​An evening of tea and poetry, with the voices of Ryōkan and Rumi. One speaks of solitude and simplicity, the other of love and longing. Together they open a space for reflection, listening, and deep rest.

​✧ Evening Flow ✧

​𓏸 Tea Ceremony to arrive into presence

​𓏸 Poetry readings with passages from Ryōkan and Rumi, read together over conversation and reflection

​𓏸 Listening and Journaling: Taking the time to rest via beautifully spoken poetry and meditative reflections that create a doorway for introspection via journaling

​𓏸 Closing: Rest in the quiet of the studio, taking time to melt in the return of deep presence

​☽ About the Poets ☽

​Ryōkan (1758–1831)

​A Japanese Zen monk and hermit, Ryōkan lived a life of simplicity in the mountains. His poems are playful, humble, and deeply intimate with nature, reminding us of the beauty in ordinary moments.

​Rumi (1207–1273)

​A Persian mystic and poet, Rumi’s verses overflow with longing, love, and devotion to the divine. His words continue to resonate across cultures, speaking to the universal human search for meaning and unity.

​​Please note:

• ​​Doors open at 6:30pm. Please be on time as we cannot accept late arrivals.

• ​​1 reservation = 1 person 👤

• ​​We have a strict no cancellation / no reschedule policy. Please consider this before booking 🚫📅.

• ​​No parties larger than 4, no exceptions. If we see large groups at the tea lounge, we reserve the right to ask you and your party to leave ❌👥.

• ​​If we do not meet minimum reservations we may have to cancel this evening. In that case we will refund or credit