June
- 10
- Victorian Tea
- 3:00 p.m.
- Garvan Woodland Gardens
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Take a step back to a time of romance and elegance at the annual Garvan Woodland Gardens Victorian Tea. Don your lacy gloves, wide-brimmed hat, and other Victorian finery for an afternoon of music and fine tea fare. Sample a traditional menu of crumpets, cucumber tartines, jam cakes, and more, served with Jasmine, Palm Court, and Queen Catherine teas. For reservations, visit www.garvangardens.com.
- 14 & 15
- Father’s Day Tea
- 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Tea Cozy Cottage
- Mariemont, Ohio
- Set aside some special time to let Dad know how much he means to you. Instead off dainty tea sandwiches and sweets, Tea Cozy Cottage prepares a substantial four-course tea full of Dad's favorites (in the past these have included “Dagwood” sandwiches and BLT quiche) incorporated to fit a tea menu. For more information, call 513.532.8299 or visit www.teacozycottage.com.
- 24
- Tea with the First Ladies
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park
- Luray, Virginia
- Historian Babs Melton, director of the Museum of American
Presidents, takes tea sippers on a journey through the history of two of America's
most spirited women, Lou Hoover and Eleanor Roosevelt. Desserts from the First Ladies'
recipe collections and a variety of teas are served. For more information, call
800.778.2851, or visit www.visitshenandoah.com.
July
- 2, 9
- Dillon House Victorian Tea
- 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Fremont, Ohio
- The elegance of the nineteenth century is re-created for guests at the historic Dillon House, built in 1873. Costumed waitstaff, live music, and delicious teas, sweets, and savories are highlights of the leisurely afternoon. Guests also are invited to tour the Dillon House or amble through the Spiegel Grove estate of nineteenth U.S. president, Rutherford B. Hayes. The July 9 event is dedicated to children, with a special visit from Abraham Lincoln. For reservations or for more information, call 800-998-7737, or visit www.rbhayes.org.
- 9
- Tea of the Month Club
- 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy
Broad Run, Virginia
- Enjoy a woodland tea party set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bull Run Mountains. Conservancy guides will lead a short hike and will educate participants about a new variety of local flora. The group will then brew and drink tea made from leaves, flowers, and other botanical ingredients. For reservations, call 703-753-2631, or visit www.fobr.org.
- 12
- Summertime Cream Tea
- 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Molly Brown House Museum
Denver, Colorado
- Spend an afternoon touring the Molly Brown House Museum, and explore “No Pink Tea,” the summer exhibition about the daring Mrs. Brown’s political activism at the first Democratic National Convention. After the tour, enjoy a cool glass of iced tea and traditional Victorian snacks in the house’s ballroom. For more information or to make reservations, call 303-832-4092 ext. 16, or visit www.mollybrown.org.
- 19
- Molly’s Birthday Bash
- 2:30 p.m.
Molly Brown House Museum
Denver, Colorado
- You are invited to celebrate Molly Brown’s birthday. Try your hand at traditional Victorian lawn games, and enjoy a slice of birthday cake. Stroll through the museum, and explore “No Pink Tea,” the Molly Brown House summer exhibition about Mrs. Brown’s foray into the political world during the 1908 Democratic National Convention. For more information or to make reservations, call 303-832-4092 ext. 16, or visit www.mollybrown.org.
August
- 1
- Girlfriends Night Out
- 6:00 p.m.
Apple Blossom Tea Room
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Join your girlfriends for a night of camaraderie, fun, and relaxation. A full evening tea will be served by candlelight in the Apple Blossom Tea Room’s calming and feminine atmosphere. After the tea service, reconnect with the women who are special to you over a glass of wine or sparkling cider and a few rounds of the teatime bingo game TEAGO. For more information, call 717-334-0904, or visit www.appleblossom-tearoom.com.
- 7, 14
- Tea with the Queen
- 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Waterside Theatre
Manteo, North Carolina
- Meet actors portraying Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for a special presentation of sumptuous desserts, refreshing iced tea, and delightful antics. The afternoon also includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre. Advance reservations are required. For tickets or for more information, call 252-473-3414, or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
- 8-10
- An Occasion for Tea
- Fairmont Empress Hotel
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria and TeaTime magazines cordially invite you to the tea experience of your dreams during the Empress Hotel’s 100th anniversary. In one luxurious weekend, you’ll sip expertly-blended tea, drink in knowledge from the world’s foremost tea experts, and savor the opulence of tea time in the grandest of tearooms. Register for the event and book your Empress Hotel room by May 1 to be entered to win a private tea with Tricia Foley, Dorothea Johnson, Phyllis Hoffman, editor-in-chief of Victoria, and Barbara Cockerham, editor of Victoria and TeaTime.
- 12
- Introductory Chinese Tea Tasting
- 7:00 p.m.
Gong Fu Tea
Des Moines, Iowa
- Take pleasure in an introductory tasting for connoisseurs and neophytes alike with a five-sample flight of Chinese teas—white, green, oolong, black, and Pu-erh. The event also includes light snacks to cleanse the palate and a personal cupping set to take home at the end of the evening. For more information, call 515-288-3388, or visit www.gongfu-tea.com.
- 12
- Princess Tea
- 3:00 p.m.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Little princes and princesses are the honored guests at this majestic tea. Don a crown or tiara, dress in your best royal finery, and enjoy specialty teas, gourmet scones, finger sandwiches, and an array of scrumptious desserts. For more information or to make reservations, call 800-366-4664, or visit www.garvangardens.com.
- 30
- Japanese Tea Ceremony
- 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m
Japanese Garden, Missouri Botanical Gardens
St. Louis, Missouri
- Uncover the mystique and learn the intricacies of the centuries-old Japanese tea ceremony, part of the Japanese Festival planned for Labor Day weekend, August 30 through September 1. Along with the celebrated tea ceremony, festivalgoers are invited to enjoy rakugo Japanese comedy, taiko drumming, and candlelight walks through the garden. For more information, call 800-642-8842, or visit www.mobot.org.
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