The Royal-tea Club

TranquilaTEA - Sat., June 27
2026-06-27 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | TranquilaTEA, 117 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA, 17268
This tearoom was founded in 2004 by the mother/daughter duo, Laura Watkins and Nancy Browning. Located in the historic town of Waynesboro, this 1800s era pink building with green shutters and awning also has a gift shop with books and tea accessories. Our Queen’s tea includes:

Soup or salad (chef’s choice),
Scone,
Tea sandwiches,
Dessert, and
Endless pot of tea

June is a lovely month for a ride to this charming town for tea.
Parking: On-street metered parking; a free parking lot is one block behind the tearoom at 25 N. Potomac St., behind Trinity apartments, off Schier’s Way.
Mobility: There are five steps up to the tearoom, and one step up to bathroom and second tearoom. area.
Cost: $46.50, club members; $51.50, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: June 16
*There is a seating prior to our tea and the staff need time to reset the tables and prepare for us. There are lovely shops along the street for you to visit if you arrive early or bring a book to read or a project to knit.
Please include tea name and date in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

UPSTAIRS SEATING ONLY: Kate Pearl Tearoom - Thurs., July 9
2026-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Kate Pearl Tea Room, 111 Stone Ave., Westminster, MD, 21157
Kate Pearl Tearoom in the Historic William Winchester House, is an English-style tearoom that is named for the owner’s great-great-grandmother. “We see afternoon tea as a way to connect generations, to honor traditions, and to feel respite from the chaos of everyday life. A place to unwind, to be pampered and to luxuriate in finery.”
The full afternoon tea includes:

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

Westminster is a lovely town to visit and shop.
Parking: The tearoom has a parking lot.
Mobility: For the July 9 tea, seatings are in a room with one step down or up a flight of stairs; for the July 11, no steps into one room, one step down, or up a flight of stairs. Please note your mobility needs when make a reservation (For example, one step is fine, but not upstairs OR I can do any of these seating arrangements).
Cost: $46, club members; $51 guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: July 1
Please include tea name and date in memo section of your check.
TEA ETIQUETTE:
Please arrive at the tea room no earlier than 15 minutes before the time of the tea (or as noted in the tea description). This gives servers and the kitchen the chance to make the room as lovely and ready as possible. If you get to the tea more than 15 minutes before our scheduled seating, go shopping or walking or bring a book, knitting, or any other ways to pass the time in your car.
RESERVATIONS

Kate Pearl Tearoom - Sat., July 11
2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:00 | PA

Annual Club Luncheon & Silent Auction - Sat., Aug. 8
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | PA
We’ll announce the theme and speaker later (keep your eyes peeled). But we do have a menu for the buffet from which our caterer will serve us:

Ham,
Pineapple sauce,
Scalloped potatoes,
Green beans almandine,
Cole slaw,
Fruit cup,
Rolls & butter,
Iced tea and hot tea (hot water) – teabags available but feel free to bring your own teabag.

If you prefer a vegetarian option, which is ratatoulle, you must let Donna Lerew know when you make your reservation.
Bring your used book to sell and items for the silent auction. Doors open at 11 am. There will be people available to assist with unloading your items.
Parking: No steps at the front entrance.
Mobility: A large parking lot.
Cost: $25, club members; $30, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Aug. 1
Please include tea name in memo section of your check.
RESERVATIONS

SOLD OUT: Irish Eyes Tea Room - Thurs., Aug. 27
2026-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Irish Eyes Tea Room, 8 Sturgis Lane, Lititz, PA, 17343, United States
Lauren Haggerty, the owner of Irish Eyes, says, “Steeped in tradition. Blended with heart. Tea is a ritual of connection, comfort, and joy. Nestled in the heart of Lititz, the tea room and gift shop offer a welcoming space to slow down, gather, and savor the moment. Sip slowly and stay a while.”
Our menu includes:

House-made scones,
Finger sandwiches,
Sweets designed to feel both indulgent and familiar, and
A variety of teas.

Parking: There is a parking lot in front of the tearoom as well as parking space at the medical center and on Main Street.
Mobility: One step from road to sidewalk but no steps into the tearoom.
Cost: $45, club members; $50, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Aug. 18
Please include tea name and date in memo section of your check.
TEA ETIQUETTE:
Please arrive at the tea room no earlier than 15 minutes before the time of the tea (or as noted in the tea description). This gives servers and the kitchen the chance to make the room as lovely and ready as possible. If you get to the tea more than 15 minutes before our scheduled seating, go shopping or walking or bring a book, knitting, or any other ways to pass the time in your car.
RESERVATIONS

Irish Eyes Tea Room - Sat., Aug. 29
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Irish Eyes Tea Room, 8 Sturgis Lane, Lititz, PA, 17343, United States

Forney House Tearoom and B&B -- Thurs., Sept. 24
2026-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
The Forney House is one of the Club’s favorite tearooms. Unfortunately, it is for sale, so this may be the last chance you have to visit this tearoom. Diane’s food is always delicious and she offers a wide variety of teas. Built in 1905, this restored house is listed in the Historic Register of Historic places.
Perhaps one of our members is interested in buying the property and continuing the practice of serving afternoon tea. The Club would be happy to support you by coming to tea.
Parking: There is parking on the street and a small parking lot behind tearoom.
Mobility: There are eight steps up to the porch and one step into the tearoom, but no steps in the tearoom. For those unable to do steps, there is an electric chair up to the porch. Notify the tearoom staff when you arrive for assistance.
Cost: $46, club members; $51, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Sept. 14
Please include tea name AND date in memo section of your check.
TEA ETIQUETTE:
Please arrive at the tea room no earlier than 15 minutes before the time of the tea (or as noted in the tea description). This gives servers and the kitchen the chance to make the room as lovely and ready as possible. If you get to the tea more than 15 minutes before our scheduled seating, go shopping or walking or bring a book, knitting, or any other ways to pass the time in your car.
RESERVATIONS

Forney House Tearoom and B&B -- Sat., Sept. 26
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | PA

Forney House Tearoom and B&B -- Sun., Sept. 27
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | PA

The Tea Trolley -- Sat., Oct. 17
2026-10-17 13:30 - 15:30 | The Tea Trolley, 104 Main St., Delta, PA, 17314, United States
This tearoom is in a Victorian house on the PA-MD line. We visited this tearoom last November and loved the soup. October is a lovely month to drive to Delta and enjoy the changing leaves. Our menu includes: scone, soup, savories, sweets, and bottomless pots of tea.
Parking: There is a parking lot behind the tearoom with overflow parking across the street.
Mobility: There are no steps into the tearoom. Please indicate when making your reservations if your mobility only allows for downstairs seating.
Cost: $36, club members; $41, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Oct. 8
Please include tea name in memo section of your check.
TEA ETIQUETTE:
Please arrive at the tea room no earlier than 15 minutes before the time of the tea (or as noted in the tea description). This gives servers and the kitchen the chance to make the room as lovely and ready as possible. If you get to the tea more than 15 minutes before our scheduled seating, go shopping or walking or bring a book, knitting, or any other ways to pass the time in your car.
RESERVATIONS

Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant -- Wed., Nov. 4
2026-11-04 12:30 - 14:30 | Hickory Bridge Farm, 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA, 17353, United States
This quaint country restaurant and retreat is located nine miles west of Gettysburg in a restored 1850s barn. The surrounding area is orchard country with a Knouse processing facility nearby. The food is delicious and plentiful. Music will be provided during the tea. So take a nice fall drive through the countryside and enjoy a tea in this 19th Century barn.
Parking: There is a parking lot.
Mobility: There are no steps but take care with the uneven floorboards.
Cost: $50, club members; $55, guests/non-members
Reservation deadline: Oct. 27
Please include tea name AND date in memo section of your check.
TEA ETIQUETTE:
Please arrive at the tea room no earlier than 15 minutes before the time of the tea (or as noted in the tea description). This gives servers and the kitchen the chance to make the room as lovely and ready as possible. If you get to the tea more than 15 minutes before our scheduled seating, go shopping or walking or bring a book, knitting, or any other ways to pass the time in your car.
RESERVATIONS

Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant -- Thurs., Nov. 5
2026-11-05 12:30 - 14:30 | Hickory Bridge Farm, 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA, 17353, United States
