Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea Series

There are few traditions as relaxing as afternoon tea.  Born in a time when life was lived at a more casual pace, afternoon tea offers the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the company of friends and the pleasure of real conversation.

Each 2-hour tea experience offers a multiple delicate tasting courses paired with gourmet tea.

Lori & Julia Happy Hour (“tea” with a twist)

Sometimes an “Afternoon Tea” just won’t do the trick.

Due to overwhelming demand for the Lori & Julia Book Club Tea event we hosted in April, we are excited to announce an encore event:  Lori & Julia’s Book Club Happy Hour! Join us Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM when we will once again host beloved former radio personalities Lori & Julia, along with special guest Chris Hewitt, Book Editor for the Star Tribune, offering an evening of lively discussion, amazing food, and community connection.

The evening will begin with a meet & greet reception where guests can mingle freely with our hosts and each other followed by a happy hour-style buffet filled with the fresh, inviting flavors of the season served in our elegantly decorated main dining room.  Reception begins at 5:00, bar will be open at 4:40pm.  It will be an evening of elegance, relaxation, and fun!

NOTE: Due to the popularity of this event, seating is limited and we will be using multiple event spaces, so some guests/groups may be combined into larger communal tables in order to accommodate all parties. If you have questions about seating, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Click below to book your tickets today!

  • Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
  • High Tea + exclusive Lori & Julie Book Club event!
  • Meet & greet reception followed by buffet-style dinner
  • Event begins at 5:00 pm, bar opens at 4:30pm

Upcoming Tea Schedule

Tuesday, June 10

Afternoon Tea

Ticket information coming soon!

Tuesday, July 8

Afternoon Tea

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Tuesday, August 12

Easter Tea

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