Iris High Tea

Amy Oledzki on June 24, 2025

Our Iris Respite House chef crafts her menu from fresh ingredients, and herbs and vegetables growing in the garden, all while maintaining favorites representative of an English tea setting. While the menu is seasonal and changes monthly, guests will find their palette well attended. You’ll also enjoy an extensive selection of classic and seasonal teas from Harney & Sons, and an item or two for purchase. Consider relaxing with friends and family, or alone for some solitude.

The August menu includes:

  • Scones Course – TBD
  • Savories Course – TBD
  • Sweets Course – TBD

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice. Subject to availability and an upcharge.

Seatings are at 11am and 1pm for up to 12 guests per seating. A credit card is required to hold the reservation, with cancellation permitted 3 days prior for a full refund.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For parties of 12 or more, we do require a Room Rental to be paid. Please contact Hope Grows for more details.

Questions? Please call 412-369-4673 or email info@hopegrows.org.

Iris High Tea

Amy Oledzki on June 13, 2025

Our Iris Respite House chef crafts her menu from fresh ingredients, and herbs and vegetables growing in the garden, all while maintaining favorites representative of an English tea setting. While the menu is seasonal and changes monthly, guests will find their palette well attended. You’ll also enjoy an extensive selection of classic and seasonal teas from Harney & Sons, and an item or two for purchase. Consider relaxing with friends and family, or alone for some solitude.

The July menu includes:

  • Scones Course – Lemon & Blueberry scones with Blackberry and Blueberry Jam
  • Savories Course – Lemon Poppyseed Chicken Salad, Grilled Shrimp with Mango, and Savory Bread Pudding
  • Sweets Course – Mint & Basil Mousse with Blueberry, Lavender Orange Cake with Blackberry Cream, and Lemon Sandwich Cookies

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are possible. Subject to availability and an upcharge.

Seating at 11am only (1pm service is sold out!). 12 guests per seating. A credit card is required to hold the reservation, with cancellation permitted 3 days prior for a full refund.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For parties of 12 or more, we do require a Room Rental to be paid. Please contact Hope Grows for more details.

Questions? Please call 412-369-4673 or email info@hopegrows.org.

Iris High Tea

Amy Oledzki on March 18, 2025

Our Iris Respite House chef crafts her menu from fresh ingredients, and herbs and vegetables growing in the garden, all while maintaining favorites representative of an English tea setting. While the menu is seasonal and changes monthly, guests will find their palette well attended. You’ll also enjoy an extensive selection of classic and seasonal teas from Harney & Sons, and an item or two for purchase. Consider relaxing with friends and family, or alone for some solitude.

The menu includes:

  • Scones Course | Chocolate, Cherry, & Almond Scone with Dragonfly Jam
  • Savories Course | Mini BLT on Cheddar Biscuit, Roasted Red Pepper Triple Stack, and Cod Cake Canapé
  • Sweets Course | Cherry Bonbon, Fruit Tart, and Azalea Cupcake

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are possible. Subject to availability and an upcharge.

Seatings are at 11am and 1pm for up to 12 guests per seating. A credit card is required to hold the reservation, with cancellation permitted 3 days prior for a full refund.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For parties of 12 or more, we do require a Room Rental to be paid. Please contact Hope Grows for more details.

Questions? Please call 412-369-4673 or email info@hopegrows.org.

Iris High Tea

Amy Oledzki on December 2, 2024

Our Iris Respite House chef crafts her menu from fresh ingredients, and herbs and vegetables growing in the garden, all while maintaining favorites representative of an English tea setting. While the menu is seasonal and changes monthly, guests will find their palette well attended. You’ll also enjoy an extensive selection of classic and seasonal teas from Harney & Sons, and an item or two for purchase. Consider relaxing with friends and family, or alone for some solitude.

The menu includes:

  • Scones Course – Hazelnut Allspice Scone with Brandy Apple Jam
  • Savories Course – Turkey & Onion Jam Puffs, Potato Leek Soup, and Celeriac & Mushroom Flatbread
  • Sweets Course – Poppyseed & Grapefruit Cookies, Browned Butter & Lemon Cake, and Chocolate & Almond Pinecones

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are possible. Subject to availability and an upcharge.

Seatings are at 11am and 1pm for up to 12 guests per seating. A credit card is required to hold the reservation, with cancellation permitted 3 days prior.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

For parties of 12 or more, we do require a Room Rental to be paid. Please contact Hope Grows for more details.

Questions? Please call 412-369-4673 or email info@hopegrows.org.

Iris High Tea

Amy Oledzki on October 7, 2024

SOLD OUT!

Fashioned after the ten years of our Hope Grows Victorian Tea fundraising event, our high tea service is new to our offerings and is for everyone! Consider relaxing with friends and family, or alone for some solitude.

Our Iris Respite House chef crafts her menu from fresh ingredients, and herbs and vegetables growing in the garden, all while maintaining favorites representative of an English tea setting. While the menu is seasonal and changes monthly, guests will find their palette well attended. You’ll also enjoy an extensive selection of classic and seasonal teas from Harney & Sons, and an item or two for purchase.

The December menu includes:

  • Scones Course – Orange Cranberry with Christmas Jam
  • Savories Course – Phyllo Cups with Spinach & Feta, Pickle & Olive Ham Salad Tea Sandwiches, and Arugula & Pecan Pesto with Goat Cheese
  • Sweets Course – Pistachio & Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge, Gingered Cookies, and Chestnut Cheesecake

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are possible. Subject to availability and an upcharge.

For reservations of 8 or more, a credit card is required to hold the reservation, with cancelation permitted 4 days prior. A final guest count will also be required 7 days before the reservation.

For parties of 12 or more, we do require a Room Rental to be paid. Please contact Hope Grows for more details.

Questions? Please call 412-369-4673 or email info@hopegrows.org.