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What’s Included

• Welcome afternoon tea at a private club that overlooks the city
• Accommodations* and full Southern breakfast at Elyton Hotel (4 days/3 nights)
• Full-day, hands-on afternoon-tea baking class in the Hoffman Media Test Kitchens
• Presentations by the TeaTime editorial and stylist teams
• Tasting of US-grown teas
• Lectures by TeaTime contributing editor Bruce Richardson
• Exclusive private tour of the Wedgwood Collection (the largest in the US) at Birmingham Museum of Art
• Two lunches
• Final afternoon tea
• Transportation to all group activities via executive coach
• Plus other bespoke experiences and surprises

*Accommodations are shared with another participant. Please let us know the name of your roommate when you register.

What’s Not Included

• Airfare/travel to/from Birmingham, Alabama
• Airport transfers
• Dinners
• Any costs for activities on your own

What’s Included

• Welcome afternoon tea at a private club that overlooks the city
• Accommodations and full Southern breakfast at Elyton Hotel* (4 days/3 nights)
• Full-day, hands-on afternoon-tea baking class in the Hoffman Media Test Kitchens
• Presentations by the TeaTime editorial and stylist teams
• Tasting of US-grown teas
• Lectures by TeaTime contributing editor Bruce Richardson
• Exclusive private tour of the Wedgwood Collection (the largest in the US) at Birmingham Museum of Art
• Two lunches
• Final afternoon tea
• Transportation to all group activities via executive coach
• Plus other bespoke experiences and surprises

*Travel companion is included only for the hotel stay and breakfast daily.

What’s Not Included

• Airfare/travel to/from Birmingham, Alabama
• Airport transfers
• Dinners
• Any costs for activities on your own

What’s Included

• Welcome afternoon tea at a private club that overlooks the city
• Full-day, hands-on afternoon-tea baking class in the Hoffman Media Test Kitchens
• Presentations by the TeaTime editorial and stylist teams
• Tasting of US-grown teas
• Lectures by TeaTime contributing editor Bruce Richardson
• Exclusive private tour of the Wedgwood Collection (the largest in the US) at Birmingham Museum of Art
• Two lunches
• Final afternoon tea
• Transportation to all group activities via executive coach
• Plus other bespoke experiences and surprises

What’s Not Included

• Airfare/travel to/from Birmingham, Alabama
• Airport transfers
• Hotel accommodations
• Breakfasts
• Dinners
• Any costs for activities on your own

Accommodations in Birmingham
The iconic, four diamond Elyton Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city’s financial center, just a few blocks from TeaTime’s headquarters. Cultural and historic attractions as well as an array of restaurants are nearby, too.

Booking
To ask questions or initiate registration, email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com. Messages will be answered in the order received, and a TeaTime staff member will take your payment by phone.

To be confirmed, the retreat cost (100%) is due within 48 hours of booking. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Payment by check or money order is also possible. Trip prices are in US dollars.

Travel to and from Birmingham
Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Birmingham and to the Elyton Hotel on Friday, November 10, 2023, by 3:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time), when participants will board the coach for the opening afternoon tea. Guests are responsible for getting themselves from the Elyton Hotel to the airport or their next destination on Monday, November 13, 2023.

Costs
Unless otherwise indicated, the price of the retreat includes hotel accommodations (4 days/3 nights), daily breakfast, private coach transfers to group activities, and group meals and activities as specified. It does not include airfare, ground transportation to or from the airport, activities during your free time, and dinners.

Single occupancy, double occupancy, participant + travel companion, and commuter rates are available.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of TeaTime.

Cancellation
Since the retreat is nonrefundable, we suggest buying trip insurance. If you don’t purchase insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might have otherwise been covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners in Birmingham to plan and execute a safe retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

Is breakfast included?
Unless you register as a commuter, this retreat package includes a full Southern breakfast at the Elyton Hotel daily.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the group activities. What can they do?
We offer a “participant + travel companion” package for this very reason! This package allows you to participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores Birmingham on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations and a full Southern breakfast are included for your companion.

Are children able to attend this retreat?
All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this retreat.

What should I plan to wear?
We suggest wearing semi-formal attire (hats optional) for the Friday welcome afternoon tea. For the hands-on baking class on Saturday, comfortable shoes and casual clothing are quite appropriate. (Aprons will be furnished.) On Sunday, smart casual attire will be fine.

How much physical activity can I expect?
Although we will have a private coach to transport us to most of our activities, some walking and standing will be required for the tour of the Wedgwood Collection. You will also be standing for much of Saturday’s hands-on baking class. 

If I book a double-occupancy package, will you assign me a roommate?
If you wish to register for a double-occupancy package, you must indicate your roommate’s name when you register. We will not make roommate assignments.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?
We will do our best to arrange for double-occupancy rooms with two beds. Please advise us when registering that you prefer two beds.

Will we have any free time?
You will have free time each evening to explore Birmingham on your own. We will also equip you with our list of favorite restaurants, local sights, general tips, and more.