
Daylight Discoveries
Afternoon Tea, Mansion Décor Tour & Holiday Marketplace
Arrive early before teatime and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind festive daytime visit to Cheekwood. Discover thoughtfully curated gifts at the Holiday Marketplace and charming shops and then step inside the Mansion for a docent-led tour of Sweet Holiday Dreams — a breathtaking display of holiday décor designed by former Chief White House Florist Laura Dowling. Finish the day with a cozy afternoon tea service featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites, the perfect ending to a merry outing.
Docent-Led Tour of the Mansion | 12:45 PM
Holiday Tea at Café 29 | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 1:30 – 3 PM
Holiday Marketplace | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
New! Holiday Tea Menu
Important information:
- The tea packages are sold by tables for parties of 2 people or 4 people. Please insert the quantity of tables you want when checking out. If you have only 3 people in your party, you are welcome to reserve a table of 4 but will need to pay the difference.
- If you are a Cheekwood member and need to use multiple memberships to get the appropriate discount, you will need to purchase tickets over the Teas Line at 615-627-5141.
- No discounts apply outside of Cheekwood Membership discount.
- We invite you to join us for a Guided Docent Tour of the Historic Mansion prior to the tea at 12:45 PM. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
- We ask that Children 2 and under do not attend. Strollers are not permitted in the tearoom and highchairs will not be available. All children must have a tea ticket.
- Dietary requests are not guaranteed but can be requested by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
- A shuttle is available upon request at check-in for those who need assistance getting to the cafe or the mansion.
- Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. Cheekwood is a cashless facility and will not have change available.
- Seasonal Teas are non-refundable, and date transfers are subject to availability.
- Tea sales end 24 hours prior to the event.
Questions? E-mail [email protected] or call 615-627-5141
Reserve a Table
If the date you’d like to attend is sold out, please join our waitlist.

