The Philosopher's House

09/10/2026

Good morning everyone… Amber had a last-minute emergency and cannot host the Death Café tonight. Please stay tuned for updates on a reschedule! Thank you so much for your understanding.

09/09/2026

We are so excited to have local author Dr. Sarah Long joining us at the Tea house tomorrow 9/10/26 for a reading and signing of her recently published memoir! More about this event: After Trump’s 2016 election, a woman starts a regenerative farm in the Appalachian Mountains―an act of resistance against environmental collapse. But when her engagement unravels under the weight of undiagnosed bipolar disorder and generational trauma, the solitude meant to fuel her activism becomes a crucible for everything she’s spent years avoiding. A DNA test revealing biological siblings sends her deep into the mountain hollers, chasing family secrets and long-lost kin. What she finds is Georgina Mae―her birth mother―whose struggles with addiction and survival echo her own. As she pieces together the past, she must confront the truth: some reunions carry a cost, and some answers are buried with those no longer here to give them. Interwoven with myth and memory, Uprooted is a lyrical meditation on family, identity, inherited trauma, and the strength it takes to grow something new from broken ground. Uprooted was shortlisted for the prestigious Bridport Prize.

Join us for this very special book reading and signing by author Sarah Long! She will have her new book Uprooted available for purchase as well.

How to register: No registration needed, drop-in

Cost: Food/beverage purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit space. Sarah will have books for purchase if you would like to take one home.

Location: Living room/Fireplace, 1st floor

Dr. Sarah Long is an author, full professor at Appalachian State University, and therapeutic writing consultant. Her award-winning memoir Uprooted: A Memoir of Belonging and Becoming is a lyrical meditation on family, identity, inherited trauma, and the strength it takes to grow something new from broken ground. She is the founder of the Writing Cure (www.thewritingcure.com) and offers customized expressive and therapeutic writing courses and consulting to human-centered organizations and individuals struggling with the harder parts of being human.

09/07/2026

Thank you to Karlota and the Tipton-Ash Gallery for having us back out to serve tea and scones for this very special artist reception!

Gees Bend quilters have an incredible legacy… Originally creating beauty in an impoverished area during enslavement. Their unique quilting tradition has been passed down generation after generation and is alive and well today.

One artist who is part of this tradition, is on display here in Johnson City. Make some time to come learn more about the quilters of Gees Bend and see Aundra McCoy's colorful and intricate work.

09/04/2026

Coming soon....a social gathering with our local chapter of Citizen's Climate Lobby!

We hope to see you on the 12th at noon for our September Social at The Philosopher's House.

09/03/2026

Our Farm to Table Fundraiser last year was such an amazing, beautiful event. We hope you can join us this year on October 17th, 6pm at Serenity Knoll Farm to support our nonprofit, enjoy a 4-course meal focused on local farms and growers, and delight in the spirit of the fall season! More info below.