Gather your witches and get ready to spill the tea at The Grand America Hotel’s annual Witches High Tea. Spend an afternoon luxuriating around an intimate table, sipping tea, enjoying bites like sandwiches, pastries and fall-themed desserts. Dressed in your autumnal best, you’ll feel like royalty walking into the Lobby Lounge that lives up to the hotel name, being grand in every sense of the meaning. At select times, the high tea features a live harpist adding to the relaxing and elevated ambiance.
Donning your favorite witch hat and upturned pinky, the tea party begins with a welcome table of chantilly and berries waiting for you to devour. After you’ve finished, select from a variety of teas, including their seasonal-specialty tea— autumn leaves, that I opted for and loved. The spiced aroma and warming effect completed the Halloween themed event and complimented the seasonal treats. If you’d prefer a mommy-daughter date, they offer a selection of hot chocolates and kid-friendly sandwiches; the little ones will love dressing up as a witch and spending an afternoon with their favorite person. When you’re finished, pursue The Grand America shops and sights, all dressed up for the Halloween occasion. Don’t forget to stop by the courtyard for some fresh air, views of the fountains and beautifully kept landscaping.
If you can’t make it for the Witches Tea, they also offer Holiday Tea with delightful winter treats perfect for season’s greetings. If you love the experience and are looking to do it again, without the holiday themes, they also offer year-round afternoon tea.
For more holiday fun, visit the hotel for a Grand thanksgiving dinner at Laurel Brasserie and Bar, where they are offering a “Thanksgiving meal without the stress and mess of cooking.” And be sure to get the holidays off to a festive start by joining their indoor Holiday Window Stroll. You can view all their seasonal, holiday window displays that feature a new theme each year, and stop to see their magnificent, life-sized gingerbread house.
