Wine Country Inn, located in Palisade, Colorado, offers tea during the Christmas Season and for Mother's Day in the spring. This hotel is a luxurious hotel nestled among its grape vineyards and is a popular resort during all Colorado seasons.
Accomplished, elegant, savvy friend Beth invited me to attend one of the seasonal teas yesterday. (Note I did not characterize Beth as "sweet," although she is a very sweet woman.) We both recognized other friends there (hi, Shirley!). There was not one space available for the 11 AM seating. Needless to say, it is a popular Christmas venue!
We were served tea and four courses of sweets and savories, oh my! What a lovely time! From Wine Country Inn,
... If Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, had not been a little peckish one afternoon in the 1840's we probably wouldn't celebrate a proper British Afternoon Tea.....Soon the common folk emulated the Upper Crust, and a new custom of having afternoon tea was common place. It was an occasion to entertain friends and relatives for simple conversation, and maybe a little gossip.
The First Course: scones, crumpets or nut/fruit breads, served with Devonshire cream, jam and Lemon Curd. Second Course: cress or cucumber finger sandwiches, chicken salad pastries and other imaginative small treats, and delicious nuts with herbs and sugar glazes. Third Course: bite sized cookies, small cakes, and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.
It was a sweet treat. Thank you, Beth, for a lovely time out.
Ooh! Yummy. The last time I went to tea was maybe two years ago before we had moved. I took my mum out for her birthday. I want to take the girls who haven't experienced it yet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious treat! I would love to go there:) Enjoy your day dear Nancy, sending HUGS and continued prayers your way!
ReplyDeletethat's so nice! we are still praying for you! Was wondering how you were doing! Nice to read this... love and prayers! ~ Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun treat! Those chocolate covered strawberries are beautiful!
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