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Welcome
Welcome to the webpage for Washington and Lee University's new Japanese Tea Room. This architectural treasure
was built in the Watson Pavilion on campus, where it serves as a classroom laboratory for the study of
Chadō, or the Way of Tea,
and a center for cultural activity relating to the arts of Japan.
The Reeves Center and Watson
Pavilion are open Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM. The Watson Pavilion currently
has on display Silk Road to Clipper Ship, a loan exhibit from the University
of Michigan Museum of Art on display through April 4, 2008. While school is
in session, the Watson Pavilion has a student receptionist please see hours
( below) please note these hours change each semester.
When a receptionist is not available in the Watson, please go to the Reeves
Center (located directly in front of the Watson Pavilion). Please call ahead
to confirm the hours of the Watson Pavilion. Tel. 540-458-8476.
TEA GALA AND GRAND OPENING
The Opening of the Reeves Center Tearoom took place February 2, 2007 in conjunction with a meeting of the Board of Trustees. Minister Akitaka Saiki, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. joined President Ruscio and Rector Phillip Norwood in giving the opening remarks to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Minister Akitaka Saiki,
Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan in Washington
Minister Akitaka Saiki and
President Ruscio
From the left: Seiji
Suzuki, Larry Tiscornia, Glenn Pereira
A community Tea Gala on Saturday February 3, 2007 drew over 150 guests to take part in receiving a traditional sweet and bowl of whisked tea.
Students serving tea to
guests from the community
