Camellia Teas of Ottawa

Camellia Teas of Ottawa was founded by Rebecca Cragg (nee Benoit) in 2005 after her return from living in Japan from 1998 - 2005. This group celebrates Tea (Ceremony) cultures from around the world and always welcomes new members. For more information, or to receive our monthly Tea Ceremony E-invite, contact Rebecca at ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca Also affiliated with the Stepping Stones Art Gallery, MONTHLY TEAS and ART EXHIBITS are held are her private residence in Mooney's Bay, Ottawa, ON Canada

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

TEA REPORT: November 4, 2006

CAMELLIA TEA REPORT
Saturday, November 4, 2006
Sittings were held at 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00 pm

Over 30 guests enjoyed our 6 sittings in the Winter and Summer Tearooms! This Tea we celebrate the Debut of two new Camellia Hosts (TEMAE): Ms. Masae Sato and Ms. Seiko Goto, both of the Urasenke School of Tea.

Rebecca and Matthew (photo, far right)would like to express their gratitude to the Camellia Team as always for a smoothly-run event.

Special thanks to Ms. Roberta Dillon (pictured above, second from left with HAKOBI Ms. Saki Muto and Ms. Kyoko Kato) for her elegant and charming reception of guests!


  • Click here to see photos from The Nov 4, 2006 Tea!


    • ART EXHIBITS: Stepping Stones Art Gallery
    The Photography Exhibit with Tracey Pitman of Snapkat Photography was a great success and we look forward to welcoming Tracey and husband Tari back to the Gallery in January 2007 for a Kimono Fashion Shoot!

    Tracey’s poster prints and cards remain on sale in the gallery until December 31st, and a portion of all her sales will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

    See more of Tracey's work at: www.snapkatphotography.com

    EXCLUSIVE CONCERT! Ana Miura performed at The Stepping Stones Art Gallery on Saturday, November 4th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
    Award-winning singer-songwriter Ana Miura performed 2 wonderful sets, entertaining us with her stories of Tea, and how she became involved with the Camellia Teas of Ottawa.

    Camellia House hosts, Rebecca & Matthew were greatly surprised and delighted by the singing of Happy Birthday by Ana and all the gallery guests. Thanks to all for such wonderful gifts!

    Ana’s CDs of beautiful folk music are on sale at $10 each. Contact steppingstonesartgallery[at]yahoo.ca for more information or visit http://www.anamiura.com/ for more information on Ana!

    See you on December 2 - 3, 2006 for the next Camellia Tea.

    posted by Rebecca Lyn Cragg @ 12:26 PM