Refuge Teahouse: A Place for Creative & Spiritual Ecology

Experience nature connection, mindfulness, and traditional knowledge.

Hands-on, in-person arts and culture education programs in Glenmoore, PA

Empowerment through nature reconnection

The Refuge aspires to create resilient communities of care through classes, workshops, events, and internships for adults in which connection with nature becomes a meaningful part of everyday life.

Join us!

Our Location: Glenmoore, PA

Merwood Homestead is located in northern Chester County, only a 45 minute drive from Center City Philadelphia

Gift your time

volunteer opportunities available

Invest in the future of your community and neighbors by giving of your time and energy.

Upcoming events

November 2026

Venue
Merwood Homestead,

Glenmoore PA

Join us for a one day workshop with herbalist April learning how to harvest roots.

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February 15

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March 15

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Awaken your mind-body connection

Ground yourself in nature—roll up your sleeves, and maybe even get a little dirty
at one of our hands-on classes or workshops.

  • Chinese tea arts and off-grid traditional cooking

    Chinese tea arts and off-grid traditional cooking

  • Mindfulness and meditation

    Mindfulness and meditation

  • Off-grid natural building

    Off-grid natural building

  • Guided hikes and foraging

    Guided hikes and foraging

Upcoming class & workshops

January 15

Venue
New York, NY

Color your world with flora, fauna, and earth pigments!

Natural paints and finishes workshop

Sept. 13 -14, 2025

Register

Support the growth of our natural community, donate

Help us build a space where individuals can rediscover their wholeness and their connection to the natural world.

Your contribution, no matter the size, directly supports the development of our site, the creation of enriching programs, and our ability to empower nature connection accessibility for all.

Give a donation

Keep the mission on track, become a Board Member

We are seeking passionate individuals with leadership skills and a deep belief in our mission to join our advisory board.

Board members play a vital role in providing oversight, ensuring mission alignment, and helping secure funding.

If your values resonate with ours and you have relevant expertise, reach out. We’d love to talk.

Let's talk about it