York Gardens & Tearoom
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15 Sep 2023
Magic Dinner with Magic Ala Carte
Join us for a magical evening with the amazing magicians of Magic Ala Carte. Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-ala-carte-tickets-702870985037
7 Dec 2022
The History of English Tea Time
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” - Henry James. Afternoon tea, one of the most quintessential of English customs was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840.The Duchess would asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the afternoon. She began inviting friends to join her for tea and and enjoyable walk through the gardens.This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches (including of course thinly sliced English cucumber sandwiches), scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Cakes and pastries a [...]
7 Dec 2022
Our China Collection
Our beautiful china collection is classic white, harvest gold, dark green and a center medallion with a molded fish scale pattern design. It was made in England by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd. in the early 1960sEach piece is marked "Gold Medallion, Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd, England, Trademark founded in 1835" with the distinctive unicorn trademark of Enoch Wedgwood.Enoch Wedgwood (1813-1879) was an English potter, founder in 1860 of the pottery firm Wedgwood & Co of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. He was a distant cousin of the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood, of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons but their two businesses were separate concerns.Wedgwood married Jane Mattinson (1814-1880) in 1837. They had four children, one of whom died in infancy:Enoch Wedgwood became a partner in the firm of Podmore Walker & Co, originally founded in 1834 by Thomas Podmore (1791-1860) & Thomas Walker of Tunstall. Following the death of Thomas [...]
6 Feb 2023
YELP RESERVATIONS
To make reservations using our YELP RESERVATIONS please click on the link below!We look forward to seeing you soon!
https://www.yelp.com/reservations/york-gardens-and-tearoom-yorktown?from_reserve_now=1
15 Sep 2023
Fall Tea Festival Concert
York Gardens & Tearoom Fall 2023 Tea FestivalJoin us for a delightful afternoon at the York Gardens & Tearoom Fall 2023 Tea Festival! Located at 1126 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA, USA, this in-person event promises a wonderful experience for tea enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the world of tea as you sample a variety of flavors and learn about different brewing techniques. Indulge in scrumptious treats, live music concert with Stefan Heuer and enjoy the serene ambiance of the gardens. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the joys of tea with fellow enthusiasts at this unique festival in York County, Virginia dedicated exclusively to tea. EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINEThe Festival will feature 4 daily guided tea tastings offered by many tea experts, a variety of Merchants and Vendors will be on location, Informative Programs, Musical Entertainment, Tea s [...]
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