Teddy Bear Tea Returns to The Gardens at Heather Farm

Enjoyed by families from all over the East Bay, Teddy Bear Tea has been a holiday tradition at The Gardens at Heather Farm for more than two decades. This year, guests are invited to take a Nutcracker-inspired journey to the “Land of Sweets.” Here, they’ll find snowflakes and twinkle lights hovering overhead, Sugar Plum Fairies sparkling nearby, cookies and cupcakes tempting their tummies, and bears of all shapes and sizes sharing in the joys of the season.

At the event, guests share in a scrumptious tea-time buffet with a variety of savories, sandwiches and sweet treats (courtesy of Pinx Catering, Sunrise Bistro & Catering, and Absolute Celebrations
Catering). There’s also a visit to “Bearland” for a festive photo opportunity (courtesy of Milk + Lily Portrait Co.), plus fun with the Sugar Plum Fairy (courtesy of the team at Happily Ever Laughter). Kids can wear their “fancy clothes,” practice party etiquette and drink real (decaffeinated) tea or juice in china cups. Grownups may enter the raffle for a chance to win fun prizes and purchase items such as teddy bears, jewelry and ribbon “halos” from the Holiday Boutique. All kids will take home party favors. While all ages are welcome, this event is recommended for children ages three to nine. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced reservations are required.

Hundreds of guests enjoy this amazing annual event and tickets sell out every year—often in less than a day. To meet the rising demand, Teddy Bear Tea has expanded to include six tea-time
seatings over the course of the weekend of December 6, 7 and 8. Members of The
Gardens at Heather Farm at the Family Level or higher may purchase tickets during a three-day pre-sale event starting Friday, October 4. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, October 7. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Teddy Bear Tea is made possible through the support of generous sponsors and volunteers. Proceeds from the event support the education and garden programs at The Gardens at Heather Farm.

24th Annual Teddy Bear Tea
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Tickets: $30 children age two and up; $40 adults

For information regarding membership, please visit GardensHF.org/Membership

About the Gardens
The Gardens at Heather Farm (GHF) is an independent nonprofit organization which operates a six-acre public garden, education center and special event venue. A Certified Wildlife Habitat and Certified Green Business, GHF is self-supporting through memberships, fundraisers, grants, private donations, facility rentals and program fees. The mission is to enrich the community through the beauty and environmental stewardship of our gardens while providing educational programs and a variety of venues for social and cultural events.