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Sunday December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm
Get in the holiday spirit at Caramoor’s historic Rosen House! Enjoy charismatic musicians, festive decorations, and tea service in the majestic Music Room. Following the spirited performance, the tea service includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scrumptious holiday treats, and a variety of teas (or hot chocolate with marshmallows for children!). This program is popular and dates quickly fill up.
Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!
Schedule
12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room
12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour
1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour
1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating
2:00pm / Holiday concert
3:00pm / Tea service begins
5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes
Artists
Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano
Michele Wong, piano
Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.
Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.
Menu
Adult Menu
Upon Arrival
Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam
Tea Sandwiches
Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast
Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread
Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread
Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun
Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup
Teas
Ceylon Waltz Black Tea
Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea
Peppermint Herbal Tea
Desserts
An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts
Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)
Upon Arrival
Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam
Tea Sandwiches
Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat
Ham and Swiss on Rye
Turkey and American Cheese on Rye
Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns
Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread
Teas
Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
Desserts
An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts
Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.
Vegetarian Menu
Upon Arrival
Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam
Tea Sandwiches
Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast
Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread
Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread
Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread
Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun
Teas
Ceylon Waltz Black Tea
Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea
Peppermint Herbal Tea
Desserts
An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts
Vegan Menu
Upon Arrival
Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam
Tea Sandwiches
Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread
Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread
Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast
Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast
Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread
*uses nut-based cheese substitutes
Teas
Ceylon Waltz Black Tea
Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea
Peppermint Herbal Tea
Desserts
An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts
Gluten-Free Menu
Upon Arrival
Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam
Tea Sandwiches
Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread
Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread
Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread
Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread
Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread
Teas
Ceylon Waltz Black Tea
Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea
Peppermint Herbal Tea
Desserts
An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts
Dairy-Free Menu
Upon Arrival
Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam
Tea Sandwiches
Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread
Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast
Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread
Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread
Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread
*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses
Teas
Ceylon Waltz Black Tea
Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea
Peppermint Herbal Tea
Desserts
An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts
About the Artists
Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano
Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano, is an artist and performer from the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York City where she received a Master of Music in Vocal Arts while under the tutelage of Mr. Kevin Short.
She joined Opera Saratoga as a 2025 festival artist in their productions of She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter) and La vie Parisienne (Madame de Folle-Verdure.) Morton also performed at Caramoor as a Schwab Vocal Rising Star in Beginner’s Luck: The Artist’s Journey with Steven Blier and Bénédicte Jourdois. In Juilliard’s 2024/25 season, Morton was a soloist with New York Festival of Song’s Take Care of this House: Songs for America, curated by NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier. She also performed in L’enfant et les Sortilèges (La Chatte/L’Ecureuil) at Alice Tully Hall and the mainstage production of Dialogues des Carmelites (Sœur Mathilde).
To learn more about Kate Morton, visit her website.
Michele Wong, piano
Michele Wong is a NYC-based collaborative pianist with a passion for bringing innovative musical storytelling to a diverse range of audiences.
A versatile performer in both vocal and instrumental chamber repertoire, musicians she has worked with include winners and finalists of competitions such as the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, the Seoul International Music Competition, the Gerda Lissner Competition, members of studio of the Dutch national opera, Opera Philadelphia, LA Opera, and the Opéra national de Paris, as well as members of the Juilliard and Escher string quartets, and Sybarite5. Just as passionate about new music as she is about standard repertoire, Michele has also worked with several leading composers of today on performances of their works, including John Harbison, Ben Moore, and Jake Heggie, among others. In addition to performances in some of the most prestigious venues in the U.S., including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the San Francisco Conservatory, the Kaufman Center, the Bienen School of Music, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and Bruno Walter Auditorium, she has also performed internationally in St. Petersburg, Russia at the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Museum of Theater and Music, as well as the Haus der Kunst and Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria.
To learn more about Michele Wong, visit her website.
Give the Gift of Music this Season!
Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.
Give the Gift of Membership!
Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and
Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.
Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.
Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!
Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.
