Holiday Afternoon Tea at Hotel Healdsburg from November 28 to December 20

WHAT: This experience is for those looking to indulge while completing their shopping. Held every Saturday and Sunday from November 28 to December 20 at Hotel Healdsburg, located in Sonoma County’s wine country, will offer a unique Holiday Afternoon Tea Service.

From 2 - 4 p.m., guests can take a respite from enjoying the town of Healdsburg’s festive shopping experience, and convene in the lobby of the hotel for a tea break. The casual yet elegant service will mimic the relaxing experience of a day spa, as the hotel will even have live piano music in the lobby, lush winter floral arrangements and beautiful holiday décor to set the mood.

Here is a breakdown of the offerings of this “Wine Country Holiday Tea experience”:

Tea Service:

Featuring Tea Domain (Acclalimed Chef Charlie Palmer’s new custom tea blends) with a choice of six loose leaf teas brewed to order: Chinese green, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Pom Goji Berry Green Tea, Chai Spiced Black Tea, and Citrus Rooibos Tea. Healdsburg’s Dragonfly Tea Company: Lemon Ginger, Haute Provence and Chardonnay.

Menu Items:

The menu will consist of a variety of traditional tea accompaniments with special wine country twists, highlighting the best of local Sonoma County ingredients. The special menu features the following:

Sandwiches and Bites

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Caviar

Pimento Cheese, Scallion, Cream Biscuit

Cucumber, Dill, Lemon

Laura Chenel Chevre, Poached Pear, Arugula

Curried Egg Salad, Scallion, Watercress

House Made Scones

Apple Oatmeal Scone

Cheddar Sage Scone

Diplomat Cream

Orange Curd

Seasonal Jam

Assorted House Made Pastries

French Macaroons

Hazelnut Financiers

Sundried Tomato Twists

Almond Raspberry Cake

Brown Sugar Milanos

Lemon Bars

Vanilla Bean Shortbread

Sampling of DCK Chocolate Truffles

Reservations:

Reservations accepted from 2 – 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays from 11/28 – 12/20. Call Dry Creek Kitchen at 707.431.2800 or email DCK@hotelhealdsburg.com to reserve.

Pricing:

· $34 tea service and food

· $43 tea service, food and holiday wine selections

· $14 (children) food and choice of tea, cider or hot chocolate

WHEN: Held every Saturday and Sunday from November 28 to December 20 from 2 - 4 p.m.

WHERE: The Hotel Healdsburg Lobby
25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448