Please join us at the Excelsior House for a delightful
English Afternoon Tea
Experience the Grace and Elegance of the Gilded Age
Saturday, October 3, 2026
3:00 p.m.
The Excelsior House Hotel
211 W. Austin Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
An Elegant Afternoon at the Excelsior
Step into the timeless elegance of the historic Excelsior House Hotel for a delightful English Afternoon Tea hosted by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club.
Guests will enjoy an afternoon of traditional tea service featuring savory sandwiches, freshly prepared scones, delicate sweets, and flavorful teas served in the gracious surroundings of Texas’s oldest continuously operating hotel.
All proceeds from this special event go toward the continue restoration and preservation of the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club historic properties: The Excelsior House Hotel, The Atalanta Rail Car, The Ruth Lester Memorial and Playhouse
Choose Your Tea Experience
Ballroom Seating
$50 per guest
Enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the historic Excelsior ballroom. Each table will receive attentive service from a personal hostess throughout the tea.
Classic experience.
VIP Solarium Seating
SOLD OUT
Enjoy an elevated tea experience in the Solarium overlooking the Excelsior courtyard and fountain. VIP guests will also receive attentive service from a personal hostess.
Limited seating available.
Reserve Your Party
Reservations are available for parties of two or more guests.
Please enter the first and last name of every person attending. Guest names should be entered exactly as they should appear on the printed place cards.
Every effort will be made to seat your party together. Because of table sizes and service requirements, larger parties may be seated at adjacent or separate tables.
Advance reservations and payment are required. Walk-in reservations will not be accepted.
All payments are final and nonrefundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful information for planning your afternoon at the Excelsior House Hotel.
How long is the tea expected to last?
The English Afternoon Tea is expected to last approximately 1½ to 2 hours.
What should I wear to an English afternoon tea?
Sunday attire or clothing appropriate for an afternoon special occasion is encouraged.
To preserve the elegant atmosphere of the event, guests are asked not to wear ripped jeans, shorts, or ball caps.
What is the appropriate age for this event?
This event is intended for guests 16 years of age and older.
Are advance reservations required?
Yes. Advance reservations and payment are required. Walk-in reservations will not be accepted.
Can my party sit together?
Every effort will be made to seat your party together. Because of table sizes and service requirements, larger parties may be seated at adjacent or separate tables.
Are reservations refundable?
All payments are final and nonrefundable.
Do you offer gluten free options for the tea?
Please text ENGLISH TEA to 903-747-2679 and one of our hostesses will reach out to you in 48 hours to discuss options.
Do you offer other allergen options for the tea?
We regret that we are not able to do so at this time.