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Morning Tea recap and photos

Updated: Aug 4, 2023


Clermont Gardens

If you've visited Clermont recently, you may have noticed our formal gardens have new life. Our gardener, Mary Hughes, and her team have done an incredible job with restoration.


To celebrate, we hosted Morning Tea at Clermont Gardens this past weekend. Beautiful classical guitar music performed by David Temple greeted guests as they approached the tent. Heavenly finger foods prepared by Rob Handel Catering were an equal feast for our eyes and bellies. Guests sipped tea and our refreshing signature drink (Elderflower blueberry lime virgin cocktail), wandered the gardens, and placed bids on auction items. Internationally-recognized tea bag artist Ruby Silvious attended, showcasing some of her stunning work. Several guests were lucky enough to win her artwork in the auction.


Many guests were excited to soak in some local history after the tea by exploring the new exhibit at the Visitor Center and touring the recently reopened mansion.


And to top it off, the weather was practically perfect!


We are grateful for your support

Funds raised at this event support the work of Friends of Clermont. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Morning Tea and to everyone who helped make this an event to remember.




Thank you to Ruby Silvious for sharing her photos (above).


Come visit!

If you didn't get a chance to take a mansion tour or see our new exhibit, come back and visit soon. There's so much to see and learn!


Did you attend the Morning Tea?

We'd love to see your pictures! Tag us on social media.





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Mansion tours 

Thursday-Sunday, and Monday holidays

Tours leave on the hour, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Tickets can be purchased in our Visitor Center.

  • Adult tickets: $10

  • Seniors/students/group tours: $8

  • Children under 12: free

Visitor Center hours

Thursday-Sunday, and Monday holidays

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Clermont State Historic Site

87 Clermont Avenue
Germantown, NY 12526

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