Holiday Tea & Tour
Celebrate the season with us at our Holiday Tea & Tour! Join us on Sunday, December 6, at 10 am or 1 pm in the Lake Shore Room.
A glass of champagne greets you when you arrive. Then, the Florella Strings fill the room with music while you enjoy a holiday tea from The Spice and Tea Exchange of Grosse Pointe. Our team serves seasonal savories, pastries, and sweets with the same warm care Eleanor Ford brought to her own holiday table. At your table, you will find a handout on Albert Kahn, the famous architect who designed the estate. Take it with you on your tour to spot his work in the rooms, rooflines, and details all around you.
After tea, explore the Main Residence and grounds at your own pace. Eleanor decorated her home in a simple, elegant holiday style, and you will see it just as she liked it. Along the way, you can:
- See Eleanor’s tea caddies on display in the Drawing Room.
- Shop the Vendor Market in the Cove.
- The Spice and Tea Exchange of Grosse Pointe: Take home your favorite tea from the event.
- The Beaute Loft: Treat yourself or a loved one to handmade soaps and fragrances.
- Merrick and Maupin Mercantile: Try a “blind date with a book.” Each book comes wrapped, so the story is a surprise. It makes the perfect gift!
- Stroll the winter gardens and enjoy the quiet beauty of the grounds.
Gather your friends and family for a holiday tradition you will remember.
Tickets
We sell tickets by the table, and seats are limited. Buy early to save your spot! We plan table sizes and placements ahead of time to give every guest a great experience, so we cannot change them.
What to Wear
It’s a great excuse to wear your favorite hat or party dress, but you may want to wear comfortable shoes to walk the grounds and up and down stairs.
SOLD OUT
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
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TIME
LOCATION
ADMISSIONS
- Friends - Table for 2: $140
- Public - Table for 2: $160
- Friends - Table for 3: $210
- Public - Table for 3: $240
- Friends - Table for 4: $280
- Public - Table for 4: $320
- Friends - Table for 6: $420
- Public - Table for 6: $480
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All ticket sales, memberships, and other purchases are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued if Ford House closes or cancels an event. In such cases, guests with tickets or reservations will be notified.
Accessibility
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
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