Coral Gables Merrick House Garden Tea - City Events

907 Coral Way,Coral Gables FL 33134

26 March, 2023

Description

Visit the Merrick House veranda in frock or finery for an afternoon of tea and treats, talks, displays, special exhibits and a quick round of croquet on the lawn!Completed in 1910, the Coral Gables Merrick House is home to fine examples of china and glassware of the Victorian and Edwardian eras (1837 to 1910). In the House 2:00-3:00 & 4:00-5:00 pm: Tea Settings from Hither and Yon ~ Florida Transferware ~ House Linen/Glassware/Dinnerware Collection On the Porch 2:00-5:00 pm: Place Settings and Tableware Through the Years ~ Talks of Proper Tea Etiquette and Traditions by Biltmore Executive Chef Thomas Russo and British Consul General Residence Manager Stella Drabble In the Garden 3:00-5:00 pm: Tea Tiers with Traditional Treats (Sandwiches, Scones & Sweets) ~ Teas of the Times Served in Proper Pots 2:00-5:00 pm: Purveyors of Vintage Housewares & Collectibles ~ Quilling* Tutorial ~ Croquet Sunday, March 26 2:00 - 5:00 pm $65 per person in advance (no sales at the door) Proceeds benefit ongoing preservation and restoration projects at the Coral Gables Merrick House. *Likely originating in ancient Egypt, quilling is an ornamental paper craft practiced in Europe in the 18th century.