Afternoon Tea for Two at The Gatsby Mansion - Victoria, BC
Item Number: 708
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Description
"A nice cuppa" The British are renowned for stopping everything at mid afternoon each day to enjoy Afternoon Tea. | |
| Afternoon Tea is the service that comes to mind when we think of a sophisticated British tea. It's the elegant repast served between 2 and 4 pm, consisting of tea with scones, small sandwiches, cakes and other pastries. A Cream Tea means that clotted cream (also called Devonshire Cream) is served, along with the scones and preserves. Afternoon tea was "invented" by Anna, Duchess of Bedford (1783 - 1857), wife of the 7th Duke, in 1840 as "a way to quell the inevitable hunger pangs between lunch and dinner". In other words, she "got too hungry for dinner at eight!" In the 19th century large meaty breakfasts were common and luncheon was a light sort of picnic with no servants present. Dinner was not served until 8 pm, so it is perfectly understandable that the Duchess got a little hungry in the late afternoon. Traditionally, a formal afternoon tea is performed according to certain rules of etiquette. We will do our utmost at The Gatsby to provide our Afternoon Tea with all of the charm of etiquette of bygone days. | |
Nothing feels more like Victoria than The Gatsby Mansion and Hotel. Located in the heart of Belleville Park, this magnificent Victorian era mansion now serves as a boutique hotel accommodation. Enjoy uniquely comfortable Victorian style rooms with scenic views of Victoria's inner harbour.
Built in 1897 from the proceeds of a 'Gold Rush' fortune the entire property is a showcase of victorian tradition; with elegant gardens, fountains, twinkling chandeliers, stained glass windows, hand-frescoed ceilings and an abundance of rich wood paneling. A perfect setting for the almost obligatory afternoon high Tea.
This is a Live Event Item.
Special Instructions
* Valid from October 2010 to October 2011
* Subject to availability. Reservations recommended.
Donated by
Belleville Park Resort