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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. Saturday/Sunday most seasons.
We will accommodate walk-in if we can.
If you would like a PRIVATE Tea Party (for groups of 10-27) – read about event option #1 – Celebrations!
- Spring & Summer Teas begin in May with a special Mother’s Day Tea in May and continue every Second Sunday through September.
- Autumn Teas are on “hold” for September and October.
- Winter Holiday Teas –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!
- “12th Night” Tea – Tentatively afternoon of Jan 4, 2025
- 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:
Holiday/Winter Tea: Savory & Sweets: $75.00 per person, includes a bottomless pot of tea. Menu TBD.
Add a refreshing beverage for $7.00:
- Bubbly: pink or white
- Pear cider non alcholol
- Seasonal juices
Add small pot of coffee at $7.00 additional.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY TEAS:
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: $65.00 per person;
Tween Tea: $45.00 for ages 8-12
Wee Tea: $22.00 per child under 6-7 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.
Sometimes, gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan items may be available. This request must be made at the time of making your reservation..
We cannot, 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.
Reservations for “Spending the night Aboard in 1909” or planning your perfect Celebration Aboard…
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Updated Dec 01, 2024