TAPS Togethers: Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio

This event is open to military adult and child survivors.

TAPS families are invited to meet and connect with other survivors while enjoying a stroll through The Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio.

What began as a pit created from its years as a limestone quarry and cement factory, the Japanese Tea Garden is now a beloved jewel in San Antonio's cultural landscape. In 1916, Park Commissioner Ray Lambert looked out over the rocky void and envisioned something beautiful: a Japanese style garden complete with a waterfall and koi pond. Lambert's design for a Texas version of a tea garden was sparked by the Japanese art and fashion that were highly popular throughout the American West in the early 20th century.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Location: San Antonio, Texas 78212

Registration is required: Once you receive your registration confirmation, you will receive additional details for this event.

Parking: Parking is free at the Japanese Tea Gardens.

Upon Arrival: You will meet up with other survivors in the Tea Garden's entrance at the Torii Gate by 1:45 p.m.

Attire: Casual attire. We encourage you to wear any TAPS attire you may have and/or a photo button of your loved one as this will allow you to more easily locate one another at the event.

What to Bring: Please bring water and a curious attitude.

Cost: Admission to the Japanese Tea Garden is free. Parking is also free.

Notes: 

This event is partially wheelchair accessible - lower gardens are accessible only by stairs. 

We encourage you to download the interactve map for an immsersive experience at the gardens.

While we are promoting this event, it is not directly organized or hosted by TAPS. Therefore, TAPS will not have a presence at the event. This is simply an opportunity for our survivors to meet up, connect and build community within their local areas.

Please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org with any questions.