A top-down view of a table setting with nine small ceramic cups, a brown teapot, a glazed wooden spatula, and a small glass jar with green foliage on a textured tablecloth with natural and muted tones.

Tea Ceremony

in nipaluna/hobart

Weekly Tea Sessions

In the Mountain Studio at Zoë Dojo, Fern Tree.

Helena has been a student of Cha Dao, or the way of tea, for over 8 years and continues to learn and cultivate herself through personal practice, study and sharing in group ceremonial sessions in Hobart.

Tea as a practice of self-cultivation offers a pathway to not only explore the art of tea and tea preparation, but to deepen ones relationship with themselves and the natural world, learn how to listen to the elements, build heartfelt connection to community and come home to the stillness of a unified mind and body.

It is a practice of refinement, sensitivity and equanimity.

Each session is intentionally kept small to maintain intimacy and limited to 7 attendees.

Experience Tea Ceremony

Close-up of a small textured ceramic pot with a spiral incense coil inside, placed on a wooden surface with a bunch of white flowers nearby, and stacks of green speckled bowls in the background.

Attending a tea ceremony with Helena is often the highlight of my week. From the moment I arrive, I’m able to take a deep exhale and feel completely held by the beautiful, warm, comfortable, intimate, and grounded space she creates. It’s not often I experience the kind of clarity and co-regulation that comes through during her ceremonies, and I always walk away feeling completely rejuvenated and centered. I’m so grateful for this offering.

—Paige Johnson
Helena brings such a calm and peaceful presence to tea ceremony. I always feel deeply held in ceremony with her. Her knowledge and understanding of the deeper layers of tea are felt in the way she so naturally and intuitively facilitates, creating a space that feels both grounding and deeply nourishing.

—Rebekah Woodward
Rain falling on the large windows, mist and cloud rolling low over the mountain, the warm fire crackling in the corner, and Helena gently offering hot tea to a small number of appreciate guests. This is a beautiful place to simply ‘be’ in the world and let noise fade away. Thankyou Helena for providing the perfect setting to reconnect with what’s important!

—Nathan Gore

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Community Tea Ceremony & Discussion

Tuesday 7:30am

Tea Ceremony and meditation held by Helena in Fern Tree, followed by optional group discussion and reflection.

Share fine teas brewed using various tea preparation methods including sidehandle pots, leaves in a bowl and gong-fu.

Duration: 1 - 1.5hr

Price: $25/session or $35/weekly pass

Location: 10 Stephenson Place, Fern Tree

Capacity: 7 spaces only

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Silent Tea Ceremony

Thursday 7:30am

Bowl Tea Ceremony and meditation held by Helena in Fern Tree.

These sessions are conducted in total silence, including arrivals and departures. A rare opportunity to pratice noble silence and self-cultivation through community meditation with tea.

Duration: 1hr

Price: $25/session or $35/weekly pass

Location: 10 Stephenson Place, Fern Tree

Capacity: 7 spaces only

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A cozy interior with a textured beige rug, a wooden wall, a blanket-covered bed, and a table with a teapot emitting steam, surrounded by cups, a vase of white flowers, and some small potted plants.

Private Tea Ceremonies

Available upon request

Tea Ceremony is a wonderful accompaniment through both everyday and special moments in life.

Tea can be shared to celebrate birthdays, blessing ways, milestones or times of transition and honouring. Helena is available to facilitate one-on-one or group sessions upon request.

Duration: 1.5-2hr

Price & location: Varies

Location: Varies

Capacity: 1-9 spaces

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