PRIVATE EVENTS

Who We Are

The Orchard Tea Room is located in the Rose Hip Barn, a vintage emporium in the historic village of Thornton.
A unique venue combining the charm of our antique barn, enchanting orchard patio & grounds. Built in 1906, our historic building received awards for its renovation by owner April Margera & makes an excellent venue for your special event.

Contact Us

Karen Donnelly, owner, Greenhalgh Tea, partners with the Rose Hip Barn to manage the Orchard Tea Room. With April Margera and Donna Wetterlund, they will create a memorable event for your celebration.

610-800-9597-Karen Donnelly

www. greenhalghtea.com

EVENT PRICING
Rental of Orchard Tea Room & Orchard Area
Basic rental of the space for a wedding or special event when customer is providing all services & catering.
Basic Event Rental:  Stored Closed: $500    With Store Open $650.00

Please remember that we are not a traditional restaurant.   This unique and charming space is perfect for a catered event and is part of a vintage/antique shop.  There is no kitchen or additional storage for supplies.  All food is prepared off-site and the china is rented.

Includes 1 Server to supervise and assist with set up, serving, and clean up.  If traditional 3-tiered service  or individual pots of tea is requested, second server will be needed.  $100.00
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— Catered Afternoon Tea —
Our English Afternoon Tea includes tea sandwiches, scone with Devon Cream & preserve, 3 pastries, 3 types hot tea.  You can also incude iced tea or lemonade, water. Menu chosen by host.  We can provide all the food and rentals priced below; the host can provide all the food, china, linens, and serve ware; or shared as host requests.

Sandwiches –   Prepared trays have 4 different kinds of sandwiches, 32 total each tray – $56.00 per tray

Scones – 2” scone with Chantilly Cream and jam or lemon curd – $4.50 each

Pastries – 3 mini pastries – $8.00

Tea with milk, sugar, sugar substitutes,  honey, and lemon – $3.50 per guest.  Individual teapot $1.50/guest

Ice tea or lemonade or water – $3.50 per guest and includes beverage server, ice,  disposable cups, and beverage napkins

• Tea & chocolate or cheese pairings;  mini classes and tea tastings; and bespoke tea presentations that will engage and immerse your guests in the tea experience can be added very easily.  How about a custom blended tea for the guest of honor and as favors for your guests?  Speak to Karen for details that will be perfect for your celebration.

The Tea Room is a relaxed, intimate space ideal for around 15-20 guests.

What makes the afternoon tea event we plan with you so memorable for your guests?

Victorian (1850-1880) Silver tea service, sugar tongs, lemon fork, needed silver trays, Victorian cake baskets for food presentation.
Vintage lace tablecloths for bar.  $140.00

Vintage china, cutlery, goblets by Posh Vintage Rentals   15 guest minimum

Luncheon plate, salad plate, tea cup & saucer, dessert fork, butter knife, teaspoon, water goblet

$14.50 per guest

For individual table afternoon tea service – 3-tiered vintage plate servers – $11.00 each

Floral Centerpieces for each table: Created just for your event by April Margera & Donna Wetterlund in colors and flowers of your choice presented in a variety of tea tins, vintage vases, teacups. Yours to keep — $25 for each arrangement.

Set-up, serving & clean-up included in basic rental. If additional help is needed : Server $20 per hour, 5 hour minimum

Customized Pillow: Owner April Margera designs and makes a pillow for guest(s) of honor $45.00.  Sofa Pit sofa, pillows and chairs set up in the orchard for your guests. $200

Plus 6% PA tax on all items.  Gratuity is not included.  Not required but appreciated.