What to Expect

You’ve made your reservation and read the Tea House Policies and are awaiting the date of your visit.

As you prepare yourself for your visit to the charming Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage, you may find yourself asking, “What attire befits such a sophisticated occasion?” or “What delights might await within?” or, quite possibly even, “Will there be wifi?”

Here we have written what to expect so that you may prepare adequately.

1. Tea Attire

When you dress for a visit to Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage, there is truly only one requirement, and that is to come “comfortably covered in something that makes you feel beautiful”.

2. Arrival at Tea

When you arrive for your visit to Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage, you simply cannot be early, and you must never be late. It is positively crucial that you present yourself promptly. Your visit will be exactly one and a half hours, and your punctuality on arrival and departure is pivotal.

3. Being Seated at Tea

When you enter the Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage, you will be escorted to your reserved seating arrangement. We invite you to make yourself comfortable. You are not invited, however, to wander the house, so as not to disturb the other guests.

4. Tea is Served

Once seated at tea at Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage, your teapot should promptly arrive. Tea is not served by the servers; even the Queen of England poured her own tea. Your tea tray shall arrive shortly after.

5. Enjoying Your Tea

The servers at Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage will stop by your tea table every 15 minutes during your visit. There is no wi-fi because we believe that tea time should be a peaceful and serene experience, allowing this timeless tradition and transportive atmosphere to connect us to the present moment. During your one and a half hours, we hope you truly cherish the charming environment and savor each delectible flavor on your tea tray.

6. Conclusion of Tea

At the end of your tea at Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage, you may inquire about a box to transport remaining food items as needed. Gratuity is deeply appreciated but not necessary.

7. The Gift Shop

The Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage Gift Shop is open after your tea visit, and you are invited to peruse and procure items there. If you don’t have time, do not fret, as we have an online Gift Shop.