Chris Cannon posted on December 15, 2011 16:43
The Claremont House Bed & Breakfast offers Christmas High Tea on week-ends in December and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before Christmas. Seatings are available at noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Visitors are encouraged to soak in the historic ambiance and Christmas cheer as they enjoy delicious tea and scrumptious tea sandwiches, cookies, and pumpkin scones. Reservations for two or reservations for a large party are still being accepted.
The Christmas High Tea Menu features one of our classic tea sandwiches, cucumber with lemon thyme cream cheese and a delicious mini spinach quiche. “We’ve been serving these two dishes for years to our B & B guests and for wedding showers, we wanted all locals to have an opportunity to experience these signature Claremont dishes,” say owner Holly McHaggee. Special seasonal tea sandwiches include fig and prosciutto, and turkey with cranberry and stuffing. Assorted sweets include swirl cookies, sugar cookies, homemade peppermint marshmallows, and cranberry pavlova. Fresh fruit and pumpkin scones served with pomegranate curd and whipped cream complete the meal. The teas are specially selected to accompany the food and guests are encouraged to enjoy any variety.
Celebrate the Christmas season with a special treat, High Tea at The Claremont House Bed & Breakfast. Children 12 and under will enjoy decorating there own gingerbread cookie and sipping homemade hot chocolate. On Sundays Santa Claus will reside in the parlor and discuss Christmas wishes. He will also sit for photos, so guests should bring cameras to capture the moment.
Christmas High Tea is $25 per person, $12.50 for children 12 and under, children 3 and under are free. Reservations are required, so please call 706 291-0900 or e-mail
claremonthouse@comcast.net.
Chris and Holly McHaggee, Innkeepers, look forward to sharing their home with tea enthusiasts. The parlor features a 12 foot Christmas tree decorated with blues, silver and gold, as well as pink highlights. When available, visitors may tour the guest rooms before or after taking tea. Each guest room features a unique Christmas tree decorated to compliment the décor of the room. Built in 1882 by Col. Hamilton and Florence Yancey, the Claremont House is an architectural gem appreciated throughout the state. Since 1992 the Claremont House has welcomed travelers from around the world to Rome’s premiere Bed & Breakfast, featuring four elegant guest rooms and a private cottage. Visit
www.theclaremonthouse.net to check availability and make on-line reservations.
The Claremont House is considered Rome’s premiere venue for elegant weddings, intimate meetings, and sophisticated bridal and baby showers. Whether you’re visiting Rome for business or pleasure or are a local resident celebrating a special occasion, allow the Claremont House to make your stay unforgettable.