Join us for tea in the garden!
Join us in the Beautiful Pavilion Garden Restaurant this year for GCV&M’s Summer Tea and Croquet Garden Party. Sit back and enjoy a variety of warm and iced summer inspired teas while nibbling on yummy light fare. Delight in delicious treats from GCV&M’s own Confectionery, snack on savory tea sandwiches, and enjoy a sweet cold strawberry cream soup.
This season’s series of Summer Teas are now sold out!
A summer-time tradition
We will be giving a short talk on the history of Croquet and after, a few of our costumed interpreters will kick off a game right there on Davis Hall lawn. We invite you to join in and play! Feel free to also meander around our beautiful heirloom gardens and take in the sunshine.
Come dressed in your favorite summer attire for a chance to win a prize for the best dressed. Brush up on your croquet skills and join us for this wonderful summer afternoon event!
Ticket Information
General public: $50
Museum Member: $45
Consider becoming a Museum Member today to enjoy the discounted admission to Spring Tea, plus other benefits and perks for a whole year! Click here to learn more.
FAQs
Yes! The purchase of this ticket also grants you admission to the Historic Village, Nature Trails, and John L. Wehle Gallery for the whole day!
Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking.
You will first check in through the Admissions tunnel, where you will receive your hang tag if you choose to visit the Historic Village before or after Tea.
Check-in and programming for Tea will be at the Pavilion Garden Restaurant. . You will be checked in for Tea by name.
Please have your ticket(s) either printed out OR pulled up on your phone screen and ready for scanning for quick and easy check-in. Pro-tip: take a screenshot of each of your tickets to have ready and pulled up on your phone screen! Please note: Wifi can sometimes be spotty at the front of the Museum.
Summer Garden Tea has assigned seating! If you would like to sit with a friend but have purchased tickets separately, please reply to this email with your names, and we will make sure you are seated together.
Please note that tables seat either 6 or 7. We cannot seat more than 7 at one table due to the nature of tea.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.
Due to the nature of this event, special dietary and allergy restrictions cannot be accommodated. Thanks for understanding!
Come dressed in your best Summer Tea attire for a chance to win a prize for the best dressed.
This event is being held outdoors, and you will be playing croquet. Dress for the predicted weather conditions and wear comfortable shoes.
The Depot Restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Stop by for a quick snack or beverage before or after Tea.
The Flint Hill Gift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Peruse village-made goods, GCV&M apparel, unique gift items, and so much more!
The trolley is available for guests on Wednesdays!
If you need transport to get back to the Pavilion Garden Restaurant, please alert the Admissions staff; they will alert security of your needs.
We’re sorry to hear that you’re not able to attend! Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
