The tea room is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 12:00 to 4:00, everyday except Monday, and cream teas are served in the flower garden or, on damp days, in a little plant-filled conservatory.

    It is operated by Rachel's mother, Judith Kane. Being an Englishwoman, Judith knows a thing or two about tea. She certainly doesn't care for the pale and tepid stuff that passes for tea so typically served in restaurants. The old English adage "take the pot to the kettle not the kettle to the pot" is her motto. Here you will find good tea made with boiling water, steeped and served in a china pot.She makes the scones herself every morning, from a tried and true recipe, and she also makes the jam.

     A full Cream Tea consists of fresh home-baked scones, served with freshly whipped cream and homemade jam, plus cucumber & herb sandwiches, and a choice of hot or cold drinks. The cost of a standard cream tea is less than $10.00 per person (not including tax or tip).The tea list includes over 30 choices of black, green and herbal teas, including classics such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey and Lapsang Souchong as well as more unusual types, such as Rooibos (Red Bush), Peach Melba and Rose Petal. Naturally, we also make coffee for those desiring a stronger brew, using Vermont Coffee Company beans. A nice selection of locally made cakes and tarts will also be found on the menu.

        In 2007 our opening day is Saturday, May 26 and our last open day is Sunday Sept. 2.

      Reservations for tea are recommended.Please call us a day or two beforehand, or, if on the same day, before 10:30 am if possible.

     Large groups (of 10 or more) should try to give us one or two weeks notice.

      If you are not able to make a reservation, we are usually, but not always, able to fit you in, although you may have a bit of a wait! Very occasionally we are booked for private parties, and will be closed to the public - we don't want to disappoint you by turning you away. Give us a quick call!

     To make a reservation, call 802-472-5104 (please do not email us for a reservation – we probably won't read it in time). If no-one picks up the phone, you may leave your reservation information with the answering machine, and we will call you back ONLY if there is a problem. Give us your Name, the Number of people coming, the Time you plan on arriving, and your Phone number. Please note:It sometimes happens that we receive a reservation on the answering machine so late that we have no time to alert you if we are filled up, so please call before 10:30 am.