The purpose of the retreat is for you to completely relax, let go of worldly concerns, and connect more deeply with who you truly are and with what breathes and sustains you.

Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

Welcome to "The Path of the Mystic: A Way of Being for Our Times" – a transformative journey through the mystical traditions that have illuminated the human experience across cultures and epochs. In this 8-week class, we embark on an exhilarating exploration of the wisdom, practices, and insights of mystics from ancient Greece and Egypt to the vibrant tapestry of India, the profound spirituality of the Middle East, and the spirituality behind the diverse paths of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Paganism.

Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

Kikuno will be performing bondemae, an abbreviated tea ceremony, served on a tray. Simple and informal, the bondemae or tray ceremony is a perfect and meditative way to enjoy a delicious bowl of matcha and enter a place of peace within you.

Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

In Peace Awareness: A Way of Tea, Paul Kaye is inviting you to join him in a tea gathering where Paul will be serving a special tea (and a healthy sweet treat) each week, Gongfu Style.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner harmony with meditation, qigong, and a crystal sound journey featuring crystal bowls, crystal chimes, a crystal lyre, and crystal pyramids.