2016 Mother's Day Tea CeremonyNEW

Mother's Day tea ceremony guests experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by the local chapter of the Urasenke tea school. Visitors will learn about the history and principles ofchanoyu�(tea ceremony), drink a bowl of matcha (green tea), and taste a beautiful seasonal sweet.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

About Shofuso
Shofuso is a 1.2 acre Japanese garden listed as the third best Japanese garden in North America by Sukiya Living, and named the "Best Hidden Tourist Attraction" by Philadelphia Magazine.

Because Shofuso reflects conditions of seventeenth-century Japan, it is not accessible to wheelchairs or scooters.� Shofuso is not easily accessible to users of walkers, canes, or prosthetics, and such devices may require a soft protective covering to preserve our historic flooring. We are not handicap accessible.

Shoes are not allowed in the house, but socks or stockings are required. Shoes are required in the garden.

Tours of the house are free but dependent on docent availability.� Groups of 10 or more require a reservation. For more information, see our Group & School Tours page.