Anam Cara Path

Art of Mindful Tea Blending & Nature Walk
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Greatwoods Zen, 2631 Buckleigh Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
Join Shawn at Greatwoods Zen Community for this special day of mindfulness that invites you to step away from the pace of everyday life and return to a slower, more attentive rhythm that is guided by breath, nature and the quiet wisdom of plants.
We will begin by gathering in circle with a short meditation to arrive in the body and settle into presence. After brief introductions, we’ll move into a silent, mindful walk through nature, allowing the senses to open and awareness to gently deepen. As we walk, we practice listening to the wind, the earth beneath our feet and the subtle ways the natural world communicates.
Returning from the walk, we’ll enter a guided sensory meditation with a selection of herbal allies. Through touch, scent, and direct experience, each participant will be invited to intuitively choose the herbs that feel most resonant, creating a personal tea blend.
Together, we will craft our teas and sit in a simple tea ceremony as the herbs steep. We’ll share about the medicinal and traditional qualities of the plants, and the long-standing role of herbal tea as both nourishment and gentle medicine. As we sip, we’ll close in reflection and gratitude for the plant world and the practice of slowing down enough to listen.
What to Expect

Short sitting meditation to arrive and ground
Silent, mindful nature walk
Guided sensory meditation with herbs
Intuitive tea blending (you’ll create your own blend to enjoy)
Tea ceremony and shared reflection

No prior experience is needed. You are welcome exactly as you are ~ come with curiosity and a willingness to slow down. All herbs and materials provided. Please dress accordingly for a walk in the woods.
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Facilitator
Shawn McStravick, founder of Anam Cara Path, is known for her gentle and intuitive presence, creating spaces where people feel safe to slow down, listen, and reconnect with themselves. In this gathering, she shares her love of plant wisdom and mindful ritual through an accessible, grounded approach.
Donation (Dana)
This gathering is offered in the spirit of community and accessibility. While the event is supported by a host stipend, donations are warmly welcomed to support the continuation of this work and the sharing of plant wisdom (suggested between $15-45).
