Sample Menu:
A Selection of Finger Sandwiches
(Cucumber, Tomato, Egg and Tuna)
Devon Spice Cake
Chocolate and Raspberry 2-Layer Cake
Traditional Welsh Scones
with Conserves and Preserves
A Selection of Cheeses
Teas from Murchies of Vancouver
Starbuck's Coffees
Sparkling Cider or Mulled Cider
High Tea was served traditionally around 4:30 P.M.
in the Main Hall of Marc-James Manor.
Guests learned the history of many unusual antiques displayed in the Manor, and
took a detailed tour of the Ceramics Museum.
A partial grouping of the Royal Crown Derby Vine pattern
china used to serve High Tea at Marc-James Manor.
This service consists of over 30 place settings, plus numerous
additional serving pieces. This service remains in use at
Marc-James Mews.
Guests learned the history of many unusual antiques displayed in the Manor, and
took a detailed tour of the Ceramics Museum.
Guests' Comments
"Elegant and comfortable. Superb service... highly recommended!"
-- Bernadette Halbrook, Atlanta, Georgia"Very European! Service unsurpassed."
-- Joe Sheley, New Orleans, Louisiana"Absolutely the most remarkable tea
I have enjoyed on the West Coast."
-- Edward Davidson, San Francisco, California"We were so amazed!
Mr. Belair's knowledge is unsurpassed!
We missed our dinner reservation talking over tea! As avid walkers the access to the trails was a great plus for us"
-- Mr. and Mrs. Morales, Willow Glen, California
"I want to move in! What an absolute treat!"
-- Darryl Campbell, Lynden, Washington"I had no idea Bellingham was so beautiful. Visiting the parks and gardens in Bellingham is an experience well worth the travel."
-- Sherry Austin-Brown, Soquel, California"More than a home, it is a living museum...
we will be back again and again..."
-- Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn, Raleigh, North Carolina
We offered High Tea to members of the Museum's Decorative Arts Society.
