WONDERland Workshops-Tea Mastery
Matthias Payton is a true artist of tastes and smells. He founded Jasper & Gold as the gift he wants to share with the world. He has spent years researching how to properly steep tea while extracting flavor from natural botanical ingredients to maximize flavor, nutrients, and quality.
Begin your experience with a delicious herbal infusion over a relaxing tea tasting while you learn about the surprising depth of story and artistry that goes into selecting herbs for tea. Matthias will delve into his craft and process for balancing smells and flavors and how each infusion he has created comes from a story, a memory, or a special intention.
Then try it yourself! Whether you want to feel like an herbal artist or a mad alchemist, pack your own infusion from a selection of beautiful, dried herbs and ingredients. You can take your infusion home and share it with a friend or enjoy a special moment tasting and smelling something uniquely your own.
Instructor: Matthias Payton from Jasper & Gold
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Indoor restrooms and a water fountain will be available in the Academy Pavilion.
- The Park has two food and beverage facilities. The Bark Bar will serve beer and wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks. Market 317, located in Academy Pavilion, is an elevated grab and go style café that will offer delicious wraps, sandwiches, charcuterie boards and more.
- Guests can bring their own food into the Park, but outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
TICKETS:
While free to attend, spaces is limited. Registration is required for each participant.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
- Our Tea Workshop will be held in the Academy Pavilion within Downtown Cary Park, along S. Academy St. Upon entering the Park, follow posted park directional signs that lead to the Academy Pavilion and Plaza.
- The closest Park entrance to the Academy Pavilion is from S. Academy St.
PARKING:
- There is an accessible parking deck located behind the Cary Regional Library (113 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511). Additionally, parking is available in the parking lot on Charlie Gaddy Lane (Old Library Site), at designated street parking throughout Downtown, and at the Town Hall Parking Deck (121 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513).
- A rideshare drop-off location for the Park is available on S. Walker St. near The Walker Apartment building.
- Make the most of the free GoCary bus service to easily access the Park. All eight GoCary bus routes conveniently connect at the Cary Depot, which is less than half a mile from the Park. If you prefer not to walk, simply board either bus Route 5 – Kildaire Farm or Route 6 – Buck Jones at the Cary Depot and hop off at the S Academy St at Downtown Cary Park bus stop, right in front of the park entrance. To plan your trip or access the GoCary Ride Guide please visit GoCary.org.
WEATHER/CANCELLATIONS:
If we need to postpone or cancel due to inclement weather, low attendance, or instructor cancellation, we will communicate through Eventbrite email. Downtown Cary Park has the right to cancel programs onsite if severe weather impacts the program or poses a safety risk.
QUESTIONS?:
- Contact Guest Services at 919-469-4000 or downtownparkevents@carync.gov
- Guest Services is open Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
INCLUSION SERVICES:
Downtown Cary Park strives to provide a positive experience for all guests. Our goal is to accommodate you and meet your individual needs. Please reach out to adam.bell@carync.gov for more information.