The Royal-tea Club

Blooming Hill Lavender Farm - Aug. 3
2024-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Blooming Hill Lavender Farm, 19929 Telegraph Springs Rd., Purcelville, VA, 20132
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 with grapes, walnuts, and cranberries,
One savory lavender scone dressed with pepper jelly and Devon cream,
One sweet lavender scone dressed with lemon curd and Devon cream,
One petit four,
Lavender-infused Blooming Hill ice cream with chocolate square, and
Endless pots of tea chosen by Blooming Hill.

Our tea will be served outside, rain or shine, and the bathroom facilities are clean Port-a-Johns.
Mobility: Five steps onto the porch (with railing).
*Cost: $45, club members; $50, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: July 23
*Please include tea name in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

Annual Luncheon - July 20
2024-07-20 12:00 - 15:00 | New Fairview Church, 1873 NEW FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD, York, PA, 17403, United States
Hear ye, hear ye! You are cordially invited to a Victorian Tea Party (a.k.a. the Royal-tea Club Annual Luncheon). With this year’s Victorian theme, dust off your fanciest hat and beautiful gloves to enjoy lunch, tea, music, and friends. We may even have a few prizes for the fanciest hat, craziest hat, most original, and so on.
The ever-popular book sale featuring gently-read books and silent auction will be back. It’s the perfect pack up all those books and favorite knick-knacks to bring with you.
Again, this year we will have a catered lunch that will be portion-controlled so there will be enough for all attendees.
Our meal will include:

Sandwich,
Salad,
Dessert,
Hot water for tea (bring your prettiest teacup),
Teabags,
Iced tea, and
Lemon, sugar, and milk.

Lunch will begin promptly at noon, but we will have helpers beginning at 11 a.m. to unload and cart books and auction items into the hall.
Mobility: The front-door entrance is step free.
*Cost: $25, club members; $30, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: July 11
*Please include tea name in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

Forney House Tearoom - June 30
2024-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
This is one of the Club’s favorite tearooms. We had a Christmas tea here in December and are returning for a summer tea. The food is delicious, the staff courteous and friendly, and the ambiance charming.
Parking is available in the lot to the rear of the property or on the street.
Mobility: Stairway up to the porch; electric chair lift available.
*Cost: $43, club members; $48, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: June 18
*Please include tea name and date in memo section of your check.
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Forney House Tearoom - June 29
2024-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
This is one of the Club’s favorite tearooms. We had a Christmas tea here in December and are returning for a summer tea. The food is delicious, the staff courteous and friendly, and the ambiance charming.
Parking is available in the lot to the rear of the property or on the street.
Mobility: Stairway up to the porch; electric chair lift available.
*Cost: $43, club members; $48, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: June 18
*Please include tea name and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATOIONS

Forney House Tearoom - June 28
2024-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States

Chef de Crepe
2024-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Chef de Crepe, 2017 Market St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011
The Cheverez Family opened its cozy creperie in 2019 with a pop-up, followed by a food truck, and finally opened a restaurant in 2020 in Mechanicsburg, moving two years later to a larger location in Camp Hill. The business and its menu have been inspired by trips to Paris. Afternoon tea is a new venture for the family, but the generous portions will not leave anyone hungry.
Mobility: No steps, with parking on the street and to the rear of the building.
*Cost: $53, club members; $58, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: June 3
*Please include tea name and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

Chef de Crepe - June 13
2024-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Chef de Crepe, 2017 Market St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011

Manchester Tea & Tarts - May 18
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Manchester Teas and Tarts, 264 W. Market St., Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
The owner of this tea room is from England and serves a traditional English tea. It is located in a historical building in the college town of Elizabethtown. Consider driving by the campus on Colleges Avenue when you visit this tearoom.
Mobility: The back entrance does not have steps.
*Cost: $44, club members; $49, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: May 3
*Please include tea and date in memo section of the check.
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SOLD OUT-TranquilaTEA - May 4, 1:30 p.m.
2024-05-04 13:30 - 16:00 | TranquilaTEA, 117 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA, 17268
This tearoom opened in 2004 and is owned by the mother-daughter team of Nancy Brown and Leann Watkins.
Our Queen’s Tea will consist of endless pots of tea, chef’s choice of soup or salad, scones, assorted tea sandwiches, and dessert.
Mobility: There is half-flight of steps into the tearoom.
*Cost: $43.50, club members; $48.50, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: April 19
*Please include tea, time, and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

TranquilaTEA - May 4, 11 a.m.
2024-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | TranquilaTEA, 117 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA, 17268

Mimi's Tea Cottage - April 20
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Mimi’s Tea Cottage, 30 S. High St., West Chester, PA, 19380
This is a new tearoom that opened in August 2023. We will be having the Beaumont Tea that includes:

Soup or savory,
Scone,
Four tea sandwiches
Four tea desserts, and
Endless pot of tea.

The tearoom is about 1-1/2 hours east of York in the Borough of West Chester.
NOTE: No seating before 12:45 p.m.
Mobility: There is an entrance ramp.
Parking: The parking garage is four doors from the tearoom on the same side of the street. Bring your parking ticket with you since you will need to pay for parking on the way back to your car.
*Cost: $42, club members; $47, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: April 13
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

Theme Tea: Needle Arts at Higinbotham's Tea Room - April 6
2024-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Higinbotham’s Tea Room, 102 Lincoln Highway West, New Oxford, PA, 17350, United States
Bring your needle arts projects (knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, etc.) to show members or to seek advice.
If you are not into needle arts (like Donna!) feel free to attend. You are welcome to stay and watch or leave after the tea.
The five-course tea is served in the dining room, library, and sunroom. The food is prepared daily and all homemade.
Higinbotham’s is one of the oldest homes in New Oxford and winner of the 2009 Historic Gettysburg Historical Preservation Award. The 1823 Federal-style building remains largely unchanged from its original form.
Built by banker John N. Hersh, the beautiful home has ceilings that rise to 12 feet, magnificent windows, working fireplaces, and a state-certified kitchen.
Mobility: There is one step onto the porch and another slightly taller step into the tea room.
*Cost: $36, club members; $41, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: March 28
When making your reservation, please include your preferred date.
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

Theme Tea: Needle Arts at Higinbotham's Tea Room - April 4
2024-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Higinbotham’s Tea Room, 102 Lincoln Highway West, New Oxford, PA, 17350, United States

Infusions Tea Room - March 26
2024-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Infusion Restaurant, 432 Market St., Mount Joy, 17552
The tearoom is run by the high school students of the Career and Technology School. Our menu is:

Soup,
Salad,
Quiche, and
Three-tier tray with scones, tea sandwiches, and pastries.

A bake shop on site features a variety of food made by the students. The students always do a wonderful job both preparing and serving the tea.
Mobility: There are no steps into the tea room.
**Cost: $20, club members; $25, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: March 18
*Note: As you face the school, the tearoom is on the far left side.
**Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

CANCELLED-Bus Trip: Highlights of Charleston and Savannah
2024-03-23 00:00 - 2024-03-30 23:59 | PA

Bus Trip: Philadelphia Flower Show & Afternoon Tea - March 7, 2024
2024-03-07 06:30 - 19:00 | PA
BUS TRIP BROCHURE
Travel by deluxe motorcoach to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, arriving at 9:30 a.m.. This year’s “United by Flowers” theme “will illustrate the beauty and power of ﬂowers to transform, inspire, delight, and connect us to one another.”
After enjoying the flower show, we will depart at 2:30 p.m. for a short ride to The Dandelion, where restaurateur Stephen Starr brings London’s culinary revolution to Philadelphia. Relax with a delightful afternoon tea beginning at 3 p.m. that includes, an English cheese board, homemade scones, sandwiches, mini pastries, and a choice of tea.

*Cost: $165, club members; $175, guests/non-members
Mobility: If you have concerns about your mobility and the trip, please call the bus company at 717-657-9658
Reservations/questions by phone: 717-657-9658
Reservations online: Online Reservation
Departures:
6:30 a.m. Weis Markets, Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
8:15 a.m. Queensgate Shopping Center (rear of theatre), Springwood Road, York
Return (approximate):
6 p.m., York
6:45 p.m., Harrisburg
*The check will be made out to the bus company and must be sent to them with the form below or make a reservation online: www.Lowees.com. (There is a 3% fee for credit card use)
Bus Trip Brochure

The Forney House - Dec. 15
2023-12-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
We have been to this tearoom before and had numerous requests to do a Christmas tea here. Our teas have included excellent food served by a gracious hostess and staff always an excellent event.
Note: There are three dates for this tea, you must include the date for which you are making your reservation.
Mobility: There are eight steps to the porch of the tearoom; however, there is a motorized chair lift for those who need assistance. Please call the tearoom to make arrangements to use the chair lift prior to our visit.
Parking: The tea room has its own small-ish parking lot and on-street parking is available.
*Cost: $41, club members; $46, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Nov. 30
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservations

The Forney House - Dec. 9
2023-12-09 12:00 - 14:30 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States

The Forney House - Dec. 8
2023-12-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States

Bus Trip: Holiday Lights of Asheville, N.C., featuring the Biltmore Estate
2023-12-03 - 2023-12-06 | PA
Sunday, Dec. 3
7:00 AM Depart Weis Markets, Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
7:30 AM Depart Queensgate Plaza, (rear of theatre), Springwood Rd., York
Rest and meal stops to North Carolina are on your own, with an approximate 5 PM arrival at the Doubletree, Biltmore Village, NC. After check in, enjoy the evening on your own.
Monday, Dec. 4
After a hot breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the Biltmore Estate, a Vanderbilt mansion that’s America’s largest privately owned home. Biltmore’s grand spaces will be lavishly decorated with trees and Christmas finery, and its many fireplaces will be adorned with greenery, ribbons, and flowers. Admission and the self-guided tour of the grounds, conservatory, and the Biltmore Village shops is included.
An Afternoon Tea at the Inn on Biltmore Estate in also included. The Dining Room’s unique take on this elegant experience features Newby Teas, one of the world’s finest tea purveyors. Tea features fresh-baked scones with clotted cream, honey, and preserves, artfully prepared sweet and savory canapés, and tea sandwiches. Resort elegant attire, such as slacks, dress shirt, or dress, is recommended and encouraged.
After tea, explore the Antler Hill Village and stop at the Olde World Christmas Shoppe. In the evening, there an optional tour available (additional fee) of Biltmore at Night, or choose an evening on your own. Restaurants and shopping are within a short walk of the hotel and the hotel has a restaurant on site. (B, L included)
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Enjoy a hot breakfast at the hotel before we depart for the Omni Grove Park Inn, where we will explore the resort and the gingerbread displays by the International Gingerbread Competition. There will be an elegant luncheon buffet on site, as well. Then, we are off to The Cove and Billy Graham’s Chatlos Memorial Chapel, at this mountain venue, fully decorated for the season.
At dusk, we’ll visit the North Carolina Arboretum for their beautiful light display. (B, L included)
Wednesday, Dec. 6
After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out and depart for home at 9 AM. Rest / meal stops en route will be on your own with an 8:00 PM approximate arrival to York and approximately 8:45 PM arrival to Harrisburg. (B)
Overview
Trip cost: $999 double occupancy; $1,299, single occupancy. Includes: Motorcoach transportation, three (3) nights accommodations, three (3) breakfasts, two (2) luncheons (including the tea luncheon at the Biltmore), Biltmore Estates day admission, the Omni Gingerbread Displays, the Cove Tour, NC Arboretum lights, baggage handling, meal taxes, and gratuities for the baggage handlers and waitstaff of included meals. Note: Biltmore Night time admission is $125 additional fee.
Terms & Conditions
Deposit Requirements An initial deposit of $250 per person is required to confirm reservations. Travel Insurance must be purchased at the time of booking (which will cover pre-existing conditions). Full payment must be received by Oct. 3, 2023.
Cancellation Deposit is refundable until Oct. 3, 2023 After that, there are no refunds without travel insurance.
Baggage Portage of baggage is included and based on a maximum of one (1) piece of standard baggage per person plus one (1) carry on.
Items Not Included Our tours do not include items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service, telephone charges, or other hotel extras. All passengers are responsible for settling any such costs incurred before checking out of the hotel or returning home.
Gratuities Tips for baggage handling and wait staff for included meals are included. Gratuities for the motorcoach driver, local guide, and tour escorts are not included.
Taxes Our prices include all government taxes as levied as of the date of this tour flyer. In the event that additional taxes are introduced by governing bodies or existing taxes increased, we will have to pass on all such additional charges to the individual passengers concerned.
Insurance We strongly recommend that all passengers be adequately insured for medical expenses, baggage loss or damage, and trip cancellation or interruption. This is the responsibility of individual tour participants. For travel insurance rates, call 717-657-9658 or email ckelly@lowees.com (we will need your date of birth for rates). Insurance must be purchased on the day of the reservation.
Mobility For information about the amount of walking and other mobility questions, contact Lowee’s at 717-657-9658 or email ckelly@lowees.com.
Hotel
Doubletree Biltmore Village, 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803; 828-274-1800. Amenities include: WiFi, indoor pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and coffee maker.
Download trip brochure and sign up form.

SOLD OUT -- The Front Porch Tea Room - Nov. 17
2023-11-17 12:00 - 14:30 | The Front Porch Tea Room, 25 W. Market St., Hallam, PA, 17406
We have not been to this tearoom in the Borough of Hallam in eastern York County for several years. Michelle has taken over this tea gem from previous owner, Bonnie Helm.
Our menu includes:

Scones,
Salad,
Soup,
Savories, and
Choice of dessert.

When making your reservation, please include your preferred date.
Mobility: The bathroom is upstairs in this tearoom, but there is a Rutter’s (Route 30 and Market Street) less than a mile away that has accessible bathrooms.
*Cost: $43.50, club members; $48.50, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Nov. 7
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservations

The Front Porch Tea Room - Nov. 16
2023-11-16 12:00 - 14:30 | The Front Porch Tea Room, 25 W. Market St., Hallam, PA, 17406

Friendly Farms - Nov. 4
2023-11-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Friendly Farms, 17434 Froeston Road, Upperco, MD, 21155
This event is a little different. Not a tearoom but a renovated special events room where we’ll have a tea buffet.
Menu includes:

Shrimp salad
Chicken salad
Turkey breast, ham, and roast beef,
Fresh fruit
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Assorted cookie and brownie tray
Coffee, iced tea (sweet and unsweetened), hot tea – feel free to bring your own tea bags if you prefer

Notes: We can gather starting at 11:30 a.m. NO doggie bags allowed.
Mobility: There are no steps and our tea is in the lower level.
*Cost: $36, club members; $41, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Oct. 1
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservations

The Tea Trolley - Oct. 21
2023-10-21 13:30 - 16:00 | The Tea Trolley, 104 Main St., Delta, PA, 17314, United States
We have been to this tearoom several times and have enjoyed good food and pleasant surroundings. Delta was settled by slate miners and many homes still have slate roofs. Come visit this Pennsylvania town on the border of Maryland.
Our full tea will include:

Soup,
Scone,
Savories, and
Dessert.

Mobility: There are no steps into the tea room, but make sure to note if you are unable to walk up/down stairs (some members will need to be seated on the second floor).
*Cost: $32, club members; $37, guests
Reservation deadline: Oct. 14
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservation

Kate Pearl Tea Room - Oct. 6
2023-10-06 12:00 - 15:30 | Kate Pearl Tea Room, 111 Stone Ave., Westminster, MD, 21157
This is the former Gypsy’s Tea Room located in an historic building in Westminster, Md. Kate Pearl is named for the owner’s grandmother.
October’s theme is Harry Potter with full afternoon tea including

Soup or salad (chef’s choice),
Scones,
Fresh fruit,
Tea sandwiches and savories,
Assorted sweets, and
Sorbet

Mobility: There are no steps into the tea room, but make sure to note if you are unable to walk up/down stairs (some members will need to be seated on the second floor).
When making your reservation, please also include your preferred date.
*Cost: $41.50, club members; $46.50, guests
Reservation deadline: Sept. 14
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservations

Kate Pearl Tea Room - Oct. 5
2023-10-05 12:00 - 15:30 | Kate Pearl Tea Room, 111 Stone Ave., Westminster, MD, 21157

Bus Trip: Winterthur Museum & Wee Fancy Tea, Wednesday, Sept. 20
2023-09-20 07:15 - 17:45 | PA
BUS TRIP BROCHURE
We arrive at 10 a.m. at the Winterthur Museum, nestled in the heart of Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley. It is known for its magnificent collection of American decorative arts with items displayed throughout Francis du Pont’s former home and showcased in permanent and rotating gallery spaces. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to view the Anne Lowe exhibit, who designed the wedding dress worn by Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy in 1953. This is the largest exhibition of her work to date, featuring 40 iconic gowns, many that have never been on public display and will illuminate her evolution as a designer from the 1920s to the 1960s.
We arrive at 1:30 p.m. at Wee Fancy Tea, run by a mother-daughter team with roots in Yorkshire, England. Committed to serving an English-style tea, everything is made fresh. We will be indulged with a Queen’s Tea that includes four tea sandwiches (roast beef, chicken salad, cucumber and egg salad); four different dessert scones with Devonshire cream and homemade preserves; and unlimited tea.
*Cost: $110, club members; $120, guests/non-members
Mobility: Trip goers will be required to walk to and from locations and at the museum. If you have concerns about your mobility and the trip, please call the bus company at 717-657-9658
Reservations/questions by phone: 717-657-9658
Reservations online: Online Reservation
Departures:
7:15 a.m. Weis Markets, Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA
8:15 a.m. Queensgate Shopping Center (rear of theatre), Springwood Rd., York, PA
Return (approximate):
5 p.m., York
5:45 p.m., Harrisburg
*The check will be made out to the bus company and must be sent to them with the form below or make a reservation online: www.Lowees.com. (There is a 3% fee for credit card use).

SOLD OUT A Tea Affair, Aug. 26
2023-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Irish Eyes Tea Room, 8 Sturgis Lane, Lititz, PA, 17343, United States
The club visited this tea room in 2021 so it seemed time for another visit. A Tea Affair has a separate gift shop at 34 E. Main St. Visit the shop or stroll to the nearby Wilbur Chocolate store as well as other locally owned shops.
Mobility: There are no steps into the tea room.
Parking: There is a lot beside the tea room on Sturgis Lane and also on-street parking.
When making your reservation, please include your preferred date.
Cost: $45.50, club members; $50.50, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Aug. 17
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservations

SOLD OUT A Tea Affair, Aug. 24
2023-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Irish Eyes Tea Room, 8 Sturgis Lane, Lititz, PA, 17343, United States

Sweet Remembrances Tea Room, Aug. 12
2023-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Sweet Remembrances Tea Room, 118 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, United States
Nancy Reppert, tearoom owner, is vacationing in Ireland this year. Come join her for an Irish Tea. Then visit The Rosemary House gift shop next door. There you will find teas, spices, and garden items.
These businesses have been loyal supporters of the tea club for many years. This is also the site for the PA Tea Festival in September.
When making your reservation, please include your preferred date.
Mobility: The main entrance has three steps and the handicapped door is on the side of the building.
Parking: On-street parking is free. Also, there is a is a small parking lot behind the tearoom. On Saturday only, you may park in the PNC Bank parking lot diagonally across the street.
Cost: $50, club members; $55, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Aug. 1
*Please include tea and date in memo section of your check.
Reservations
