Downton Abbey-inspired Afternoon Tea: Barb's Tea Service presents at Pomeroy Living!

Barb and Pam of BTS at Rochester Pomeroy's "Downton Abbey"

 

This week, Barb's Tea Service presented a Downton Abbey-inspired tea talk at Rochester Pomeroy Independent Living and we were so impressed with the Activities team and guests that we can't wait to go back!

Julie T., Activities Director, & team, set up an amazing DA tearoom

We were amazed with all that Activity Director, Julie T., and her team, Julia and Sharlotte, put into this fun and fancy event. They transformed their bistro, near the community dining room, into an elegant tearoom where tables were covered with gold and crimson tablecloths and set with matching linen napkins, gold chargers, white dishes, bronze candelabras and assorted colorful fine china teacups.  All the tables and all their refined accoutrements were accompanied by a courtly staircase backdrop - all of which were worthy of the stately home of Lord and Lady Crawley, Downton Abbey.

Julie and her team dressed in period costumes and encouraged guests to do the same. Many came with fanciful hats or colorful fascinators. Even some of the gents, like our dear friend, Keith, came dressed like aristocrats, donning ties and sporty attire. (and a shout out to Keith for his support and promotion!)

A special thanks to Keith H. for all his support

Guests were treated to tea and warm scones just as the presentation was ready to start.

The enthusiasm and energy of the Activities team was matched by the guests who attended. Many of the latter group shared their own stories of visiting England and many asked questions about the country estates and the royal connections.  They were an engaged and outgoing group of folks to be sure.

BTS book winner, Lorraine.

We gave away one of our BTS books, Twelve Etiquette Essentials, Dining and Afternoon Tea.  Lorraine B. was the winner and we chatted after the program about many of our shared interests. ☺

BTS had such a great time. We are looking forward to sharing tea time again at Pomeroy with all its great staff and residents!