Holiday Tea and Tour

A glass of champagne greets you, then the Florella Strings play while you sip a holiday tea from The Spice and Tea Exchange of Grosse Pointe. Seasonal savories, pastries, and sweets come out with the same care Eleanor Ford brought to her own holiday table. Your table has a handout on Albert Kahn, the architect who designed the estate, so you can spot his work on the tour.

After tea, explore the Main Residence and grounds at your own pace. Eleanor's simple, elegant holiday decor is up, and her tea caddies are on display in the Drawing Room. A vendor market in the Cove has tea, handmade soaps and fragrances, and wrapped "blind date with a book" picks.

Tickets are sold by the table and seats are limited. Table sizes and placements are planned ahead and can't be changed. It all happens in the Lake Shore Room at the Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes for the grounds and stairs; a favorite hat or party dress is welcome too.