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A festive photograph of the Holiday Tea set with a Christmas tree in the background. Come enjoy!

Holiday Tea Musicale

Thursday December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm

Adult $75 / Child (suitable for ages 4–12) $39

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Overview

Thursday December 19, 2024 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
1:30pm /  Music Room opens for seating
2:00pm /  Holiday concert with Scott Rubén La Marca & Amber Scherer
3:00pm /  Tea service begins
5:00pm /  Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Scott Rubén La Marca, tenor
Amber Scherer, 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. Create lasting holiday memories and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Rosen House with an unforgettable Holiday Tour! 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


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. Or Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including:
Advanced ticket sales, to get the best seats first; 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.