The Royal-tea Club

Forney House, Saturday, June 4
2022-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
Our first club visit to this Hanover tearoom was in November. 2021. Club members praised the food and the warm ambience. Come back and enjoy tea in the summer. Choose either a Saturday or Friday date.
Cost: $37, members; $42, non-members
Reservation deadline: May 28
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The Greenfield Restaurant
2022-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Greenfield Restaurant, 595 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
John Moeller, chef/owner of The Greenfield Restaurant, is a Lancaster native and graduated from Johnson and Wales College as a chef and lived and worked in Paris for several years.
He was the White House chef during the Bush and Clinton presidencies and wrote the book, Dining at the White House, which will be available for purchase at the restaurant, and he will talk about his time in the White House.
Come and enjoy tea made by the former White House chef!
Cost: $35, member; $40, non-member
Reservation deadline: May 6
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Hickory Bridge Farm
2022-04-27 12:30 - 14:30 | Hickory Bridge Farm, 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA, 17353, United States
This tea will be in an old restored barn which is the Hickory Bridge Restaurant. Your first stop is at an antique sleigh for appetizers and then tea in the dining room. Orrtanna is southwest of Gettysburg in orchard country with Knouse Food plant nearby. The drive through the orchards should be beautiful in the spring.
Cost: $38, members; $43, non-members
Reservation deadline: April 20
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Infusion Restaurant
2022-04-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Infusion Restaurant, 432 Market St., Mount Joy, 17552
This is our first event of 2022 – the club’s18th year. A committee met in East Berlin, Pa., in February of 2005 and planned the first tea event in March at The Victorian Parlor in Spring Grove, Pa. Join us for tea as we continue with club events.
Infusions is the student-run restaurant at the Mount Joy campus for the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center. Tea is served every Tuesday during the school term. We have been to this site several times and the students do a marvelous job preparing and serving the tea.
Cost: $20, member, $25, non-members
Reservation deadline: March 21

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Reading Theme Tea: Emig Mansion
2021-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Emig Mansion, 3342 N. George St., York, PA, 17402, United States
There is a new owner of this tearoom (and B&B) that is located in a beautiful mansion. The tea includes soup, salad, scones, sandwiches, dessert and Rose Black Tea.
A discussion of The Tea Girl on Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See will be led by Karen Dull, a librarian with the Harford County (Md.) Library, where she’s worked for 18 years. This book is available through your local library or bookstore. Members are encouraged to read the book before the tea, but even if they have not read the book, they are welcome.
Cost: $41, member, $46, guest
Maximum reservations: 40
Reservation deadline: Nov. 9
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Forney House, Nov. 7
2021-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
This is a new tearoom in Hanover. The house was built in 1905 by the Forney family, who had a farm outside of town. One of the sons moved to New York, and when he returned to visit, he wanted a more comfortable place to stay than the farmhouse. So he had the Forney House built and later sold it to his brother for $1. Mr. Forney invented a piece of equipment used in high speed trains in New York City and Chicago.
It is a beautiful house with a B&B on the second floor. Diane, the current owner, serves a wonderful tea with soup, salad, savories, and sweets along with a bottomless pot of tea.
Note: There are a total of nine steps to the tearoom. The staff is very happy to help if anyone has mobility issues.
Cost: $35.50 member, $40.50 guest
Maximum reservations (per tea): 30
Reservation deadline: 10/29
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Forney House, Saturday, Nov. 6
2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Forney House, 252 Frederick St., Hanover, PA, 17331, United States

Scrapbooking Theme Tea: Common Grounds Cafe
2021-10-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Grounds Cafe, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 109 E. Main St., Dallastown, PA, 17313, United States
This is our second visit to this cafe and our second themed tea. This time we’re featuring scrapbooking. You will have the opportunity to make two cards and a surprise craft. Rose Ortel will lead the group in the craft. No special skill required. Bring your questions about scrapbooking for a lively discussion as we make the crafts.
Cost, tea & craft: $33 member, $38 guest
Cost, tea only: $28 member, $33 guest
Maximum reservations: 40
Reservation deadline: Oct. 13
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Manchester Teas and Tarts, 2:30 p.m. seating
2021-10-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Manchester Teas and Tarts, 264 W. Market St., Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
This tea event will have a first seating at 11 a.m. and second seating at 2:30 p.m. Those who have a reservation and those with a new reservation will choose their preference.
The owner is very excited about our visit and has added a salad course to the tea. She said, “Tell them to come hungry!” The tea is in the Coble House and next door is the Heritage House, which is a museum and we can visit there before or after the tea. Take the opportunity to compare the Heritage and the Coble houses which were built by the Germans and the Irish.
Also, the tea room owner, who is from Manchester, England, is organizing trips there next May, June, and July. She plans to visit tea rooms and Beatrix Potter house. There will be more information from her at the tea.
If you have already have a reservation or to make a new reservation, contact Donna at donnalerew@gmail.com or phone 717-741-2684 to make a reservations and/or choose your seating time.
Cost: $40 member, $45 guest
Maximum reservations: 40
Reservation deadline: Sept. 28
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Manchester Teas and Tarts, 11 a.m. seating
2021-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Manchester Teas and Tarts, 264 W. Market St., Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
This tea event will have a first seating at 11 a.m. and second seating at 2:30 p.m. Those who have a reservation and those with a new reservation will choose their preference.
The owner is very excited about our visit and has added a salad course to the tea. She said, “Tell them to come hungry!” The tea is in the Coble House and next door is the Heritage House, which is a museum and we can visit there before or after the tea. Take the opportunity to compare the Heritage and the Coble houses which were built by the Germans and the Irish.
Also, the tea room owner, who is from Manchester, England, is organizing trips there next May, June, and July. She plans to visit tea rooms and Beatrix Potter house. There will be more information from her at the tea.
If you have already have a reservation or to make a new reservation, contact Donna Lerew to make a reservations and/or choose your seating time.
Cost: $40 member, $45 guest
Maximum reservations: 40
Reservation deadline: Sept. 28
Reservations

Needle Arts Theme Tea: Higinbotham's Tea Room
2021-09-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Higinbotham’s Tea Room, 102 Lincoln Highway West, New Oxford, PA, 17350, United States
Do you enjoy gathering with others who love needle arts? Many members do, hence the creation of this themed tea. The Royal-tea Club is providing an opportunity to enjoy tea along with conversations about the world of needle arts. At our first themed tea attendees are encouraged to bring a project featuring any needle art — embroidery, counted cross stitch, knitting, crocheting to name a few — for “show-and-tell.” Or maybe you have a question about a pattern or project that another member could help with. We are so excited to see what members have been creating, hope to see you there. The club has been to this tearoom in a Victorian home in the “Antique Capital” several times. If you are interested in antiques, visit some of the area shops before or after the tea.
Cost: $30, members; $35, guest
Maximum reservations: 25
Reservation deadline: Sept. 2
For email reservations: relax@theroyalteaclub.com

Needle Arts Theme Tea: Higinbotham's Tea Room
2021-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Higinbotham’s Tea Room, 102 Lincoln Highway West, New Oxford, PA, 17350, United States
Do you enjoy gathering with others who love needle arts? Many members do, hence the creation of this themed tea. The Royal-tea Club is providing an opportunity to enjoy tea along with conversations about the world of needle arts. At our first themed tea attendees are encouraged to bring a project featuring any needle art — embroidery, counted cross stitch, knitting, crocheting to name a few — for “show-and-tell.” Or maybe you have a question about a pattern or project that another member could help with. We are so excited to see what members have been creating, hope to see you there. The club has been to this tearoom in a Victorian home in the “Antique Capital” several times. If you are interested in antiques, visit some of the area shops before or after the tea.
Cost: $30, members; $35, guest
Maximum reservations: 25
Reservation deadline: Aug. 31
For email reservations: relax@theroyalteaclub.com

Sweet Remembrances Tea Room
2021-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Sweet Remembrances Tea Room, 118 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, United States
This tearoom is in a restored post-Civil War era red brick row home in historic downtown Mechanicsburg.
Owner Nancy Reppert opened her business in 1the tearoom in 1990. Next door is the Rosemary House, an herb and spice specialty shop owned by Susanna Reppert Brill. Both women are long-time members of The Royal-tea Club.
Afternoon tea includes:

4 sandwiches
fresh fruit
2 homemade fresh-from-the-oven scones
3 petite desserts
a bottomless pot of tea

Cost: $35, members; $40, guests.
Maximum reservations: 30
Reservation deadline: Aug. 4

The Tea Trolley
2021-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | The Tea Trolley, 104 Main St., Delta, PA, 17314, United States
Come enjoy afternoon tea in Victorian elegance. This tearoom is located in the town of Delta, which was settled by the Welsh. Even today, many of the roofs are covered in slate mined in the area.
Full Afternoon Tea includes:

soup du jour
finger sandwiches
miniature desserts
scone with lemon curd, jam and cream
choice of tea

Cost: $29, members; $34, guests
Maximum reservations: 40
Reservation deadline: July 19

Annual Tea Club Luncheon
2021-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 | New Fairview Church, 1873 NEW FAIRVIEW CHURCH RD, York, PA, 17403, United States
This is a catered event. The menu includes:

Sandwiches
Salads
Dessert
Hot water for tea
Teabags (or feel free to bring your favorite tea)
Iced tea
Lemon
Sugar

As usual, we will have a book sale featuring gently-read books donated by members. Stock up on your supply for the next year. Our silent auction will also be held with awesome items donated by members. So, clean out your closets and drawers.
Please note: Use the front door to enter (no steps). Come early to unload and be ready to start lunch at noon
Cost: $10, club members; $15, guests.
Reservation deadline: July 9

The Tea Cart
2021-06-30 12:00 - 14:00 | The Tea Cart, 16 W Main St, Berryville, VA, 222611, United States
We visited this tea room in September, 2017. The driving distance from York is two hours on Route 15. It should be a lovely drive down to Virginia in June. If you want to carpool, contact Donna, 717-741-2684.
Cost: $39 for members; $44 for guests
Maximum reservations: 40, minimum 20
Reservation deadline: June 21

A Tea Affair
2021-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Irish Eyes Tea Room, 8 Sturgis Lane, Lititz, PA, 17343, United States
Our Garden Tea will include:

Tea and Scones
Garden Salad
3 Tea Sandwiches
Crème Brule
3 Pastries

Cost: $26.50 for members; $31.50 for guests
Maximum reservations: 30
Reservation deadline: June 1
The tearoom has a separate gift shop located at 34 E. Main St., which is open 10-5p.m. on Saturday. Visit the shop before or after your tea for a variety of tea and gift items.

Mount Hope Mansion
2020-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Mount Hope Mansion, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
COST– $38 for members, $43 for guests, inclusive. Maximum -50, cut-off date –April 30, 2020
This is our first visit to the Mount Hope Mansion. This is the location of the PA Renaissance Faire held August to October each year. We will be greeted by people in costume and treated to a tour of the19th century mansion following the tea.

Higinbotham’s B & B and Tearoom
2020-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Higinbotham’s Tea Room, 102 Lincoln Highway West, New Oxford, PA, 17350, United States
COST– $28 for members, $33 for guests, inclusive. Maximum—34, Cut-off date—April 7, 2020
Our last visit to this tearoom was in 2015. Mary Jo is the owner of the tearoom. Her background is in interior design which is demonstrated throughout the house. New Oxford is a lovely town along the Lincoln Highway in Adams County. Many small shops line the street; New Oxford is named the Antique Capital. May is a lovely time of year to explore this site.

The Red Brick Tearoom
2020-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | The Red Brick Tearoom, 55 North Main Street, Red Lion, PA, 17356, United States
COST– $30 for members, $35 for guests, inclusive. Maximum 40, cut-off date—April 10, 2020
We visited this tearoom in 2017. It is tucked away on the main street of Red Lion. There is street parking with meters ($0.25 for 2 hours). Chef Dani and her staff make everything from scratch. There is a bakery in the tearoom with lots of fresh items. And of course a small gift shop area with tea-related items.

Loxley's Restaurant Heritage Hotel
2020-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Loxley’s Restaurant Heritage Hotel, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
COST– $34 for members, $39 for guests, inclusive. Maximum – 48, cut-off date—March 21, 2020
The restaurant was designed with the feeling of life in the trees of the forest retreat of Robin Hood’s band of merry men (Robin of Loxley). The dark stain of the restaurant gives a patina reminiscent of a medieval building. We will gather at 12 noon and tea service will begin at 12:15 pm. Come join us for a relaxing afternoon in Robin Hood’s retreat.
