• Where tea becomes a teacher, and presence becomes a gift.

    "Attending a tea ceremony at Drishti House was truly a profound experience. Our host, Flowing River, carried out the ceremony with such warmth and intention, creating an atmosphere that felt both sacred and deeply inviting. The practice of being fully present with the tea—feeling its warmth, tasting its subtle nuances, and breathing in its earthy aroma—became a powerful meditation in itself. Surrounded by the lush, tranquil beauty of the property, I felt as if I had stepped into a timeless place, one where the rushing pace of the outside world faded away."

    Ashley B.
  • Immerse in the Magic of Tea

    Incredibly beautiful space to go and immerse in the magic of tea and togetherness. If you’re looking for a unique experience that will bring you back to center, bring you into joy and presence, this is it. Thank you Drishti House for creating such a cool space for community to gather and experience something special.

    Pontea 04/2025
  • Life Changing Experience

    My husband, best friend, and her husband were visiting so we decided to try something new and join this tea ceremony. We had no idea the amazing experience we would have with the team and Flowing River. It was a life changing experience, meditative, and took us on a journey that opened our hearts and minds. Thank you, thank you!

    Skye G. 07/2025
  • Magical and Transformative

    What a beautiful, mystical, transformative tea ceremony experience with Drishti House at their magical tea house nestled in the lush, tropical landscape of Montecito.

    We were taken deep into meditative presence with River’s mindful facilitation & the Pu-erh tea was exquisitely smooth and grounding, even for my uber caffeine sensitive constitution.

    Looking forward to my next visit! ✨🙏✨

    Michelle A. 05/2025
  • Powerful Experience

    Drishti House is a place as truly beautiful as the souls who created it. I received a tea ceremony there, which turned out to be a powerful experience of what tea could do for inner work. And I’m saying this as someone with lots of experience working with tea as my profession. In all, my stay at Drishti House was not just very fun, but fruitful.

    Charlene J. 07/2025
  • Experience was a 10/10

    I highly recommend visiting the Drishti House. It’s tucked away in the beautiful and lush hills of Montecito. We did the creative writing workshop and breathwork. Each experience was a 10/10. This is a relaxing retreat that will recenter you.

    Kristina K. 07/2025
  • A Beautifully Grounding Experience

    From the moment I stepped into the space, I could feel a shift--an invitation to slow down, breathe, and truly savor the moment. The ceremony was beautifully curated, blending tradition with a sense of personal exploration.

    If you're looking for a ceremony that reconnects you to yourself and the present moment, Drishti offers something truly special. I left feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired to bring more slowness and ritual into my everyday life.

    Tera M. 03/2025
  • Intentional and Purposeful

    It was our first time at a tea ceremony and it won't be our last! It was a quiet, calming, meditative experience. There's something about sipping the tea slowly, and being in every moment that makes it quite transformative. My partner and I both felt lighter, happier and more present after the ceremony. I joked that I want us to do tea ceremonies every day because we both felt such a difference afterwards. The property is gorgeous and we loved learning all about tea!

    Natalie N. 05/2025
  • Profound

    It was such a lovely Sunday morning experiencing Bowl Tea Ceremony with River at Drishti House. The tea space was intimate and canopied under trees and sounds of nature. I received profound insights and clarity from some personal things I’ve been navigating. We also were given some tea snacks after which was a nice surprise.

    The property is beautiful and was happy to learn there are tea trees planted on the property. I look forward to attending another tea ceremony and event at Drishti House in Montecito. Thank you!

    Kristine L. 03/2025
  • Beautiful Experience

    The setting was filled with so much warmth and care. The tea gathering was fun and rich with insight and intention—I learned so much. And of course, the tea tasting itself was a beautiful experience. I highly recommend attending one of their sessions if you're looking for something meaningful and nourishing!

    Yuna L. 07/2025
  • Tea Was Delicious

    The tea ceremony with Flowing River was relaxing and meditative and brought me into a deep state of calm. The tea was delicious and the building in which the ceremony took place, the tea house, was cozy and had beautiful stone work. I enjoyed the whole experience from the moment I walked through the garden gate. After the ceremony I felt energized and grounded, too. Thank you!

    Kris S. 04/2025
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