Bronx, NY, February 9, 2012— Warm body and soul at this workshop with tea connoisseur Linda Villano of SerendipiTea. Come discover a great variety of types and styles of tea from many different countries, experiencing the main categories of tea by seeing, touching, smelling and tasting. And you'll learn about different steeping methods, including water temperature, ratios and timing. Participants receive tea samples and a complimentary copy of the book SerendipiTea: A Guide to the Varieties, Origins, and Rituals of Tea by Tomislav Podreka, co-founder of SerendipiTea.
What: Winter Tea Temptations
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Time: 2−3:30PM
Place: Wave Hill at West 249 Street and Independence Avenue in the Bronx, New York
Registration: Required. Visit www.wavehill.org, call 718.549.3200 x305 or stop by the Perkins Visitor Center on your next visit.
Fee: $20 Member/$30 Non-member. Fees include admission to the grounds.
Contact: Mary Weitzman at 718.549.3200 x320 or maryw@wavehill.org
Martha Gellens at 718.549.3200 x232 or marthag@wavehill.org
A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.
Hours: Open all year, Tuesday–Sunday and many major holidays: 9am–4:30pm. Closes 5:30pm, April 15–October 14
Admission: $8 adults, $4 students & seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Tuesday, Saturday until noon in February. Free to Members, children under 6
Directions: Getting here is easy! Located only 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transport you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, the W. 242 St. stop on the #1 subway line, and to and from our free offsite parking lot. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org.
Target Free Days: Target sponsors free Tuesday and Saturday morning admission to Wave Hill, providing public access to the arts in our community.