CreativiTEA
quarterly gatherings for cultivating creativity — with the support of tea
“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.”
–Rumi
For centuries, creatives have credited tea with being a supportive source of inspiration, a contemplative complement to their art-making. Meanwhile, Sarasvatī, goddess of creativity, art, and wisdom, was named after a once-flowing river in India. Together, we'll traverse her streams with tea as our guide, trusting the current to carry us somewhere we’re meant to discover.
Tea is thoughtfully selected in alignment with the season, and I will be serving it throughout our time together — each pour an invitation to practice the art of receiving, allowing both the tea and inspiration to flow. As I tend to the ritual of tea serving, you will have the opportunity to tend to your creative self.
In this three-hour playshop, we will:
Simmer the mind with mindfulness practices, including movement and meditation
Steep in seasonal themes and ancient mythology
Brew something new with playful prompts and creative exercises
What to bring:
Yoga mat
A journal or notebook
Your favorite pen
Optional: markers, color pencils, etc.
Meet the new season — or halfway point between seasons — with intention
8 rituals a year. 2 venues:
Open to all
Breathe Together Yoga
Los Gatos, California
on equinoxes + solstices
Sundays 1 to 4pm
Upcoming gatherings:
September 20, 2026 ~ Autumn Equinox*
*Earlybird pricing ends Sept. 10thDecember 20, 2026 ~ Winter Solstice
Space is limited to
10 femmes
private residence
Los Altos Hills, California
on cross-quarter holidays
Saturdays 10am to 2pm
Upcoming gatherings:
November 14, 2026
February 13, 2027
May 15, 2027
August 14, 2027
About the Cross-Quarterly Gatherings in Los Altos
Marianne (left), a registered dietitian at Stanford, will be providing her beautiful home surrounded by nature and an abundance of delicious brunch snacks. Her backyard includes a hot tub and cold plunge, and there will be optional time for soaking included in our time together. This seasonal container is limited to 10 femmes (while the workshops at Breathe Together Yoga are open to all).
To register for the next ritual half-day retreat in Los Altos, fill out the form:
This intimate container is limited to 10 women and priced at $88*, which includes tea, a beautiful brunch spread (coffee included!), and art materials.
*If this is a barrier to attending, scholarships are available. Please inquire below.
“We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to have spent time with all of you in introspection and surrounded by such love and light while still embracing unavoidable darkness. We felt incredibly welcomed and honored.”
— D, past participant
