A Meaningful Indigenous Tea Blending & Lunch Gathering in Fort Langley

If you’re searching for something more meaningful than another brunch reservation or bouquet of flowers, ROOTED might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s an Indigenous‑led tea blending workshop and seasonal lunch in Fort Langley that invites you to slow down, share a table, and connect through story, plant knowledge, and food.

Held at Tradish: The Ancestor Café in historic Fort Langley, ROOTED is guided by chef Sarah Meconse Mierau, founder of Tradish and a proud member of the Sayisi Dene First Nation. In a small‑group setting, you’ll learn about traditional plant teachings, blend your own tea to take home, and enjoy a nourishing Indigenous lunch shaped by the season.

Why ROOTED is a meaningful Mother’s Day gift

Many of us are craving gifts that feel thoughtful and experience‑based, especially when it comes to Mother’s Day. Instead of more “stuff”, ROOTED offers intentional time together: a quiet afternoon to listen, learn, and share a meal with the women who matter most in your life.

  • You’re not just giving an outing; you’re giving space for conversation and reflection around a shared table.
  • You’re supporting an Indigenous‑owned business, and learning directly from Chef Sarah’s lived experience and foodways.
  • You leave with a custom tea blend you created together, a tactile reminder of the day every time the kettle boils.

ROOTED is ideal as a Mother’s Day gift experience, but it also works beautifully for aunties, grandmothers, chosen family, and the people who’ve held space for you in quiet ways over the years.

If you’re gifting ROOTED, you can book seats for a specific date or treat it like a gift certificate by booking now and confirming details together later, so there’s something meaningful to tuck into a card.

What to expect at the gathering

ROOTED is intentionally small, slow, and guided, with everything taken care of so you and your guests can simply arrive and be present.

Here’s how the experience typically flows:

  • Indigenous‑guided tea blending workshop: Learn about native and medicinal plants, their uses, and stories, then create your own tea blend using traditional plant teachings.
  • Seasonal Indigenous lunch at Tradish: Sit down to a nourishing meal prepared by Chef Sarah and her team at The Ancestor Café, where food is rooted in plant medicine and Indigenous nourishment.
  • Storytelling and conversation: Throughout the gathering, Sarah shares about food sovereignty, family, and resilience, inviting questions and conversation at a relaxed pace.
  • Take‑home tea blend: You’ll leave with your custom blend and new insight into the plants and teachings that shaped it.

The experience lasts around 2.5–3 hours, which makes it easy to pair with a stroll through Fort Langley’s village or a visit to the National Historic Site before or after.

Making a day of it in Fort Langley

Part of what makes ROOTED special is where it’s held. Fort Langley is a riverfront village known for its heritage buildings, small shops, and walkable streets, a favourite “day trip” destination about 45 minutes outside Vancouver.

You might:

  • Wander the historic main street before your workshop, stopping into local shops and cafes.
  • Visit Fort Langley National Historic Site to explore the region’s layered histories.
  • Take a riverside walk, then settle into Tradish: The Ancestor Café for the ROOTED gathering.

Planning it as a full day out turns ROOTED into an anchor for a meaningful, slow‑paced getaway with Mom or your favourite people.

Private groups, corporate teams, and by‑request

In addition to seasonal public dates, ROOTED can be requested by private groups, workplaces, or retreats looking for a guided Indigenous culinary experience.

  • Private bookings are ideal for teams seeking a reflective, relationship‑building experience rooted in place and culture.
  • The gathering is typically hosted at Tradish: The Ancestor Café in Fort Langley, with a mobile option available for approved venues.
  • Chew On This Tasty Tours coordinates the experience end‑to‑end, including timing, flow, and dietary considerations, so hosts can focus on their guests.

If you have a particular date, group, or purpose in mind, you can reach out to explore custom possibilities and off‑site options.

How to book or gift ROOTED

ROOTED is offered by Chew On This Tasty Tours as part of a collection of curated culinary experiences across British Columbia, designed to connect guests with local kitchens, makers, and communities.

To:

  • Reserve seats for an upcoming date
  • Inquire about a private or corporate gathering
  • Purchase ROOTED as a meaningful Mother’s Day or milestone gift

you can visit the ROOTED page on Chew On This Tasty Tours or get in touch directly for availability and details.

Come hungry for connection, and leave with a story—in your cup, at your table, and in the way you remember this time together.

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