Blooming Hill Lavender Farm – Aug. 3

Blooming Hill Lavender Farm 19929 Telegraph Springs Rd., Purcelville, VA

The Club is returning to Blooming Hill in Virginia -- which should be a shorter drive for our Virginia members. This farmette is owned by Cyndie and Peter Rinek with a garden of over 1,000 lavender plants in nearly 100 different varieties, along with a gift shop. The menu for the tea: Classic chicken salad […]

Sweet Remembrances Tearoom – Aug. 22

Sweet Remembrances Tea Room 118 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Nancy Reppert, owner of Sweet Remembrances, and her sister, Susanna Reppert Brill, owner of Rosemary House next door, have been long-time members of the Royal-tea Club. This is a favorite tearoom -- some claim Nancy's scones are the best ever. Our tea will include: Salad, Six savories, Scones with jam and cream, Dessert, and Endless […]

Sweet Remembrances Tearoom – Aug. 24

Sweet Remembrances Tea Room 118 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Nancy Reppert, owner of Sweet Remembrances, and her sister, Susanna Reppert Brill, owner of Rosemary House next door, have been long-time members of the Royal-tea Club. This is a favorite tearoom -- some claim Nancy's scones are the best ever. Our tea will include: Salad, Six savories, Scones with jam and cream, Dessert, and Endless […]

Sugarplums and Tea – Sept. 7, 11 a.m.

Sugarplums and Tea 403 Bank Barn Lane, Lancaster, PA

We visited this tearoom several years ago, and thought it was time for a return. Our Courtyard Tea includes: Fruit cup with scone, Four savories, Trio of sweets, and Endless pot of tea. The tearoom is near many of the shopping centers on Route 30. Mobility: There are no steps at the front entrance with […]

Sugarplums and Tea – Sept. 7, 2 p.m.

Sugarplums and Tea 403 Bank Barn Lane, Lancaster, PA

We visited this tearoom several years ago, and thought it was time for a return. Our Courtyard Tea includes: Fruit cup with scone, Four savories, Trio of sweets, and Endless pot of tea. The tearoom is near many of the shopping centers on Route 30. Mobility: There are no steps at the front entrance with […]

The Village Teahouse – Oct. 12

The Village Teahouse 1919 West Point Pike, West Point, PA

This tearoom is a two-hour drive from York in the town of West Point, Pa. (not New York). Our menu will include Quiche Salad, Scone, Sandwiches, and Sweets. The Mid-Atlantic Tea Business Association had tea here and there is a review on Sweet Remembrance's blog. It should be a lovely October drive to visit the […]

D.C. Elegance — Cathedral, Mansion, Garden

BUS TRIP BROCHURE We arrive at approximately 10 a.m. to explore the National Cathedral with its dramatic art and architecture during a guided tour tailored for first-time visitors. We will have a 30-minute guided tour of the nave on the main level and those interested can view the crypt on the lower level after the […]

Hickory Bridge Farm – Nov. 5

Hickory Bridge Farm 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA, United States

Come have tea in a historic barn in orchard country, just nine miles west of Gettysburg, It's a beautiful drive through Adams County to Hickory Bridge Farm restaurant and Bed 'n Breakfast. Teas have returned to the farm after a hiatus. The Autumn Tea starts with an appetizer served from an antique sleigh, then guests […]

Hickory Bridge Farm – Nov. 6

Hickory Bridge Farm 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA, United States

Come have tea in a historic barn in orchard country, just nine miles west of Gettysburg, It's a beautiful drive through Adams County to Hickory Bridge Farm restaurant and Bed 'n Breakfast. Teas have returned to the farm after a hiatus. The Autumn Tea starts with an appetizer served from an antique sleigh, then guests […]

Kate Pearl Tea Room – Nov. 23

Kate Pearl Tea Room 111 Stone Ave., Westminster, MD

In the historic Winchester House in Westminster, we have visited this tearoom previously. It is named Kate Pearl for the owner's grandmother and was formerly known as Gypsy's Tearoom. We will be served The Royal Tea which includes: Appetizer, Fruit beverage, Soup, Salad, Scones, Tea sandwiches and savories, Assorted sweets, and Sorbet. Enjoy a pleasant […]

London and Chelsea Flower Show Overseas Trip – May 15-24, 2025

This trip includes: airport transfer, roundtrip airfare, lodging, eight breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, London Retro Bus, Westminster Abbey, London Underground, London Theatre or Afternoon Tea (choice on tour), Tower of London, Greenwich Culinary Walking Tour, Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, afternoon tea at Kew, and RHS Chelsea Flower Garden. The overall activity level of […]