Tea Studies in China

Through Tea Destiny 緣分 (Yuan Fen) and serendipity…

An opportunity to continue my studies with Tea arose through a last minute opening on a Trip to China this November 1st, led by one of my tea teachers, Jade Brunel.

A dear ally & angel donor, has offered her generous support to ensure this trip happens--and we are extending the invitation to contribute to those who feel called.

How to Contribute

A Tax-deductible gift to the Soldner Center may be made HERE or by clicking the button below.

100% all gifts received by October 15 will be designated for the trip expenses. (click on "Madelyn Soldner's Tea Retreat Fund" after inserting your gift amount) The amount at this time to cover the trip and travel costs is about $5,500 remaining.

No amount is too small of a contribution--the energetic vote of support through whatever amount you feel inspired to offer (even $20) is a resource of great substance that gives courage, strength and hope for this opportunity!

My intention for this opportunity

I hope to bring back what I learn from this experience of meeting the Tea Plant Camellia Sinensis and the people who have tended to her for thousands of years in her place of origin in Southern China, to the Aspen valley to continue to cultivate a community of practicing presence, ceremony and reverence through Tea together.

It is my intention to continue to bridge the beautiful connection between the Legacy of my grandparent's Paul and Ginny Soldner in the Valley with Tea Ceremony.

My grandfather Paul's innovative work with Raku ceramics--inspired by Japanese Tea Ceremony -- alongside Ginny's love and explorations of consciousness and spirituality through her painting -- all comes full circle through the Tea Ceremony, as an art form in its own right, where both ceramics and spirituality are united.

Thank you for considering contributing to this opportunity,
May it continue.

With Gratitude, many Blessings, and a deep bow,

Madelyn