At a glance
- Length
- One and one-half to two hours
- Group size
- A minimum of 20 participants, no more than 24
- Reservations
- Required. The teas are only held on certain dates
- Who
- Open to non-members and members alike
- What to wear
- Informal contemporary clothing is acceptable wear. Don't forget your hat!
- Where
- The Donelson House
About afternoon tea
For an Afternoon Tea, traditionally, loose tea is served in a teapot with milk and sugar. This was accompanied by various sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastry. The food was often served in a tiered stand.
Originally, the afternoon tea was a light meal taken between 3-5PM as an everyday event. With changes in social customs and working hours “Afternoon Tea” is now served only for special or formal occasions.
Tea at the Donelson House
Donelson House Teas are social events, lasting from one and one-half to two hours. As with the traditional English Afternoon Tea, a light meal is served, generally consisting of finger sandwiches, scones, vegetable trays, and desserts. No one has ever gone home hungry from a Donelson House Tea. Teas are open to non-members and members alike. Informal contemporary clothing is acceptable wear, although getting dressed up is part of the fun. Don't forget your hat!
How to reserve
Reservations are required for Donelson House Teas. A minimum number of 20 participants is required and due to space limitations in the Donelson house no more than 24 participants can be accommodated. Special teas may be arranged for private parties.
For reservations or more information about upcoming Teas contact Stephanie at 720-514-1833 or teas@spvhs.org.