Hospitality is the gift of one’s self to others. It is an enjoyable way to take time to share and make people welcome, special and cared about.

Abigail’s Parlor is a private dining room away from the hustle and bustle of the main “Dodd Room.” As such, it is the perfect setting for creating memories. Let it become the destination place for those bridal and baby showers, bridal luncheons, any occasion that merit’s a special gathering of family and friends. There is no charge for the use of the lovely room that opens into the Victorian garden.

For a minimum charge Lady Patricia can create and design invitations to fit the special occasion. We even mail them out for you!

Your luncheon guest can choose from the menu or you as hostess, may decide on a preset menu. For bridal and baby showers, various cakes from the sweet Treat Bakery are presented along with tea punch and various hot teas and coffees.

“Sip and See Tea”

A social event that has become quite popular in Abigail’s Parlor is the “Sip and See Tea” given by grandmothers who are presenting their grandchildren for the first time in the community. A grandmothers show and tell time.

Guest are encouraged to outfit themselves from various hats, purses and gloves that are displayed in the room.

Frills and feathers, jewelry & parasols…Sipping tea from pretty cups and being---Oh-so-grown-up…Let the little girl in your life or the little girl inside of you experience the magic hour of make-believe with a tea party in Lady Abigail’s Parlor… Miniature serving pieces are provided to add to the enjoyment of teatime, with each guest receiving a gift when leaving.

Grandmother Teas

Some of our most precious tea parties are those hosted for just a grandmother and her granddaughter. Grandmother Teas can be scheduled to meet those special times when your princess is visiting.

The Perfect Setting

Abigail’s Parlor is ideal for ladies bible study groups, club gatherings, or business meetings. The Red Hat Societies use the room weekly, to the delight of the other guests in the Dodd Room for they love to hear the laughter and see the wonderful fashions that the society ladies parade around in.