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Delightful & Delicious!
Seatings at Noon and 2:30 pm
Reservations Required & Hats Encouraged!
Enjoy a quick pick-me-up, or a gentle unwinding on the historic M/V LOTUS.
Gather family & friends. Take a break. Relax, revitalize, and celebrate each other!
This is a public event by reservation. Second Sunday most seasons.
If you would like a Private Tea Party – read about event option #1 – Celebrations!
- Spring & Summer Teas begin in May with a special Mother’s Day Tea on May 14, 2023 and continue every Second Sunday through August.
- Autumn Teas are held on the Second Sunday in September and October.
- Winter Holiday Teas – Full 2023 – Thank you for your interest. We are booked up.
- 12th Night” Tea – Tentatively Jan 6, 2024 This Winter we hope to hold a daytime Winter Tea on a SATURDAY. We will post more information during the month of December. Stay tuned!
- More About Sunday Tea Any Time of Year We serve tea upstairs on the covered Boat Deck, or if the weather makes that uncomfortable – in our cozy Pilot House, downstairs in the Saloon, or in the Master Stateroom.
- Attire: casual or dressy as you prefer. We suggest that you bring a wrap or sweater. in the spring & summer. And, a warm coat or outdoor layers in the fall & winter. And a Hat! We love hats! Utilitarian or Fancy, Fun, or Frivolous, Modern or Historic – Hats are encouraged!
Enjoy your tea table for 90 minutes. It will feel like you have lingered the afternoon away
Menu:
Savory & Sweets: includes a bottomless pot of tea. We serve delicious savory small plates or tea sandwiches and soup, followed by a variety of sweets, such as tea breads, small cakes and cookies, chocolates, fruits and nuts.
Adults: $55.00 per person;
Tween Tea: $45.00 for ages 8-12
Wee Tea: $20.00 per child under 7 years.
Sweets Only: $37.00 per person (NOT Avail on Mother’s Day): includes a bottomless pot of tea. We serve a variety of sweets such as tea breads, scones or crumpets, small cakes, a slice of pie, cookies, chocolates, and seasonal fruits and nuts.
Some gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan items may be available upon request.
Please ask the steward when you make your reservation.
We cannot, however, guarantee against food allergens.
Simple Tea: $15.00 per person includes a “picnic cup” of hot tea and a sampler of tea biscuits. Available during regular weekend Open House tours (no reservation needed), though may not be available during Sunday Tea.
Holiday Winter Tea: Savory & Sweets: $55.00 per person, includes a bottomless pot of tea. We will serve delicious Grilled English cheddar cheese sandwiches on sourdough toast with red pepper soup, followed by a variety of sweets, such as apple crumble, lemon cookies, raspberry tarts, pinwheels, small cakes, chocolates, fruits and nuts – and tiramisu to follow! You can add a small glass of seasonal botanical beer from Propolis Brewery, or a glass of wine from Eaglemont Winery for $7.00.
Add a refreshing glass of a cold beverage for $7.00:
- Bubbly: pink or white
- Pear cider non alcholol
- Seasonal juices
Add small pot of coffee at $7.00 additional.Adult
Donation amounts listed below, include the PayPal/Credit Card Convenience Fee.
Reservations for “Spending the night Aboard in 1909” or planning your perfect Celebration Aboard…
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Updated Nov 1, 2023