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Join us for Tea at Clermont Gardens

Updated: Aug 28, 2024



Saturday, September 14
12 – 2 p.m. Clermont Walled Garden

1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526


Sip tea while enjoying finger foods, live music, and our beautiful formal gardens. Our online auction is live! All ages are welcome. Tickets are $60 per person for Friends of Clermont members and $75 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free of charge (just let us know they will be joining you).


Interested in sponsoring Tea at Clermont Gardens? Find details here.


Tea at Clermont Gardens raises money to support Friends of Clermont’s ongoing garden restoration work. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible!

 

Featuring

Online Auction

Bid on tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular and GYPSY, a two-night stay in a gorgeous cabin, tickets to the Chancellor's Dinner, assorted gift certificates, and more! (Items will be added regularly so be sure to check back.)


Open until 5 p.m. September 15.



 

Local artist Ruby Silvious

Ruby is internationally recognized for her miniature paintings and collages on used tea bags. Several pieces of her artwork and her book are available for purchase during the tea.


artwork by Ruby silvious

Costs for framed pieces range from $200 - $500; credit card accepted.


 

Live music performed by Sarah Goss

Travelled the world playing; now based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Sarah Goss, harpist
photo credit: Hannah Kutner
 

Teatime Buffet by Rob Handel Catering Specializing in farm to table, local, seasonal, and foraged foods


A variety of tasty tea sandwiches, many snacks and sweets with vegetarian and gluten-free options.



 

Perfect cuppa brewed and poured by Harney & Sons Fine Teas



 

Signature Drink: Elderflower Blueberry Lime Mocktail



 

Plus, guest speaker: Tom Shannon

Learn about Marquis de Lafayette's farewell tour visit to Clermont and Arryl House on September 16, 1824.


 

Thank you

We are grateful to those who helped make this event even more special with their donations and financial support.


Kokese Ballou

David Califano

Teresa Califano

Craig Diehl and Michael Koelsch

Maia Farish

Wendy Nack-Lawlor & Jim Lawlor

Marcus McGregor & John Parise

Martha & Mark Patricof

Erin Reehl in Memory of Patricia M. Reehl (Pattycakes)

Tom Shannon

Mervyn Tryon & Yoko Brogan

Randy Tryon & Dan DeBerardinis

Diana Wheeler

Dianne Young

Alice Yurke & Robert Davis


 

See you at the tea party!






 
 

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Mansion tours 

Thursday-Sunday, and Monday holidays

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

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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