A small notice in a local newsletter gave little detail other than an outside tea ceremony would be held in Asian inspired gardens. I jumped at the chance to feel like I was half way around the world for the day.

Upon arrival, I checked in at the makeshift Visitor’s Center which was a simple folding table and chair in the parking lot. The tea ceremony was located up the hill beneath the shade of weeping willow trees and in the cross paths of a light, refreshing lake breeze.

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