Newly Sprouted Bodhi Leaves early Autumn 2025 @ Jade Valley

Jade Valley Main Buildings at front of property

Front Garden - Western View @ Jade Valley

JADE VALLEY - a rare, yet accessible Location

Jade Valley is an amazing destination: a private retreat and Nature sanctuary, a place to fully unplug - literally and figuratively - from the daily grind of busy modern Lifestyles, a place where one can immerse in the simple beauty of Nature, a place for Zen Meditation Practice, a place for Classical Asian Tea Culture, and a place of deep Healing.

MJ Greenmountain is a Zen and Tea teacher/student, practitioner, a Spiritual Guide, and and the main driving force behind all of Jade Valley’s activities and offerings. As an “Elder” in the Tea community, MJ is more of an ‘underground’ phenomenon - forgoing the typical barrage of overt publicity for a more reclusive (traditional) approach to engaging with others. Both experienced, seasoned Tea folks, as well as new-comers find MJ to be welcoming, humble, informative, and inspirational.

Jade Valley is located just 8 minutes from downtown Nevada City (6 minutes from Dorsey exit / 49 Freeway) on breathtaking acreage, with a stand-alone Tea House to receive guests, and idyllic outdoor locations for Tea and Meditation in a quiet, spacious, park-like setting.

Jade Valley Tea Arts is a privately run Nature Retreat location where we host many kinds of different cultural events and experiences, and the setting and property are strictly held as private space for invited guests only. We are continually holding classes, workshops, ceremonies, retreats, and events in Tea, Zen Meditation, Japanese Cuisine, and spiritual studies. Our place is digi-free, so it allows for full immersion into the moment, without the usual distractions of calls, emails, social media, etc.

PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO ANY BOOKINGS

TEA OPTIONS
~Traditional Gong Fu Tea Ceremony
Includes rare tea service, usage of Vintage/antique tea wares,
aloeswood incense, ambient music. Relaxing and informative.

~ Zen & Tea Micro-Session
Upgraded tea & incense selection; Meditative, Rejuvinative, Uplifting.

~ZEN & TEA MINI RETREAT with Japanese Meal
Includes very rare aged Puerh Tea, Zen overview and basic history, simple meditation training for a Nature sitting in a beautiful private outdoor setting, by a rushing stream, a glimpse of our very own Tea Plantation, and ending with an exquisite traditional Japanese meal. This experience is a deeply inspirational realignment with your Divine Source. It’s a taste of what our multi-day Healing Retreats have to offer.

~ASIAN TEA CLASS
Includes use of antique Chinese and Japanese tea wares for drinking high level 'collectors only' teas from Taiwan, China and Japan, in a private tea house doubling as an antique showroom. Subject focus follows guest interests, covers a wide range of material.

All Tea service is done in a stand alone, on-site private tea house.
Meditation is done out in Nature on the Jade Valley property (about 12 acres total area), weather permitting.

All meals have Vegetarian, Vegan or FISH options and are traditional Japanese style preparation.

Most ingredients come from organic local farms or our garden, using seasonal vegetables, and only wild-caught fish.

The HERMITAGE @ JADE VALLEY (limited short-stay availabity only)

(via Aibnb- 6 years Super Host status ) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25082720 (amenities are all a la carte - see site for details)

Inside the Hermitage @ Jade Valley (single apartment, private detached unit with 3/4 bath, kitchenette, queen bed and queen futon)

**Kitchenette and dining area in the Hermitage**

RETREAT SUITE @ JADE VALLEY https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17686779 CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE due to long-term tenant. For reference only.

Inside the Retreat Suite @ Jade Valley (private deck & entry, attached 3/4 bath, queen bed, food prep area w/small fridge).

JAde ValLEY Programs

Jade Valley hosts an array of private programs, including education in Classical Tea Arts, Zen Meditation and Practices, Permaculture & Regenerative Agriculture, and Music. Custom Private Retreats, and Healing Retreats (see separate page for more details) for individuals, couples and small groups are also available.

Jade Valley sometimes hosts outside teachers, masters, and practitioners who need such a location for their very special private event. Please contact us for more information if you feel your event may be a good fit for our location.