You
are formally invited to attend a Victorian Tea Party at the Mermaid Cove Inn
Experience the
elegance of the late 19th century at one of our Tea Parties.
Relive this fine tradition of the Victorian Era
and determine
for yourself why it
became so popular with the Victorians,
and why it is becoming popular once again.
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Feel like Royalty as you sip tea on our King Raffles Thrones, or you may just want to relax in our Great Room. |
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Enjoy your tea in our Victorian Parlor as you bask in the glow of a bygone era. |
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We offer a variety of Tea Parties
The Light Tea package offers a two hour
hosted Tea Party.
Sample menu:
Fresh
Homemade Scones, Homemade Mock Devonshire Cream, Jams,
a variety of delicious Sweets, Sweet Bread, Cookies, several choices of Tea
& a pre-packaged food item
(e.g. Macaroons).
Light Tea is for parties of 6-12 offered @ $15.00 per person
Time slots offered are 1-3 pm or 2-4 pm.
For parties of less than 6, there is a $90.00 cover fee.
The Afternoon Tea package offers a two hour hosted Tea Party.
Sample menu:
A variety of Tea Sandwiches, Fresh Homemade Scones,
Homemade Mock
Devonshire Cream, Jams, a variety of scrumptious Sweets,
Sweet Bread, Cake, several choices of Tea, & a
pre-packaged food item
(e.g. baklava).
Afternoon Tea is for parties of 6-12 offered @ $20.00 per person.
Time slots offered are 1-3 pm or 2-4 pm.
For parties of less than 6, there is a $120.00 cover fee.
The Royal Tea package offers a two hour hosted Tea Party.
The Royal Tea is offered with the Afternoon Tea menu
which is served on Royal Albert Country Roses China &
offers a complimentary Sparkling
Glass of Champagne.
Royal Tea is for parties of 6-12 offered @ $30.00 per person.
Time slots offered are 1-3 pm or 2-4 pm.
For parties of less than 6, there is a $180.00 cover fee.
Victorian Tea
Parties may be booked for special occasions such as Birthdays, Bridesmaids
Tea,
Anniversaries, Red Hatters, Women's Organizations, Church Groups, etc.
Or, just get together with some of your friends and become reacquainted.
Victorian Dress is
optional, or you can wear your favorite hat!
You also have the freedom to just come as you are!
Each party is
hosted for approximately 2 hours. If additional time is desired, you are
welcome
to enjoy your tea party un-hosted for an additional $20.00 per hr. If your
group or organization
is larger than the recommended party size, please contact us for availability.
A deposit of 1/2 is required for all Parties. Cancellations made
more than 7 days from the Party Date will receive a refund of the deposit less
a 10%
processing fee. Any cancellations made 7 days or less from the Party
Date
will forego the deposit refund.
Please call us at (207) 223-5992 or e-mail us at the address below to reserve your Tea Party today.
127 Main Street
Winterport,
Me 04496
victoriantea@mermaidcoveinn.com
Please note that
although we are a licensed B&B, the State of Maine prefers that for the
Victorian Tea Parties, we serve pre-packaged food. You are hereby advised that
we will be
serving a pre-packaged food to be in accordance with the State's desire.
All Homemade foods are provided
to you as "complimentary treats".
