Cross and Bluebird Tea & Gift Shops

We brought our Sunday School Class to the Cross and Bluebird Tea Room for their Holiday Candlelight Tea with Entertainment, it was such a special evening!

The food was outstanding! The atmosphere and the holiday decorations made us mindful of the true spirit of the Christmas season.
Laurie's special touches and the outstanding menu she prepared, made us all feel like 'queen's.' The service by Roger was outstanding, there was plenty of hot teas served, we didn't even have to lift a finger!

The entertainment,by John DuRant was exceptional. We all joined together in the singing of carols and the sharing of holiday memories from our past.

Thank you Roger and Laurie, and John for a very special Christmas memory we'll never forget!
We'll be back again soon!

Laurie and Roger, just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful time you showed me and my friends on Saturday afternoon. It was truly an enjoyable experience. The food was delicious and the hospitality was so gracious. Can't wait to visit again.

Lori Erlich

I would like to take a moment to thank you for a most wonderful Tea on August 18th at the Farm.
How comfortable you made everyone -from your welcome at the door, to the intoduction and history of your beautiful home, to the marvelous menu and carrot cake (actually my very favorite!) to finish a delightful event.
My dear friend chose a most special venue for my birthday!
My sincere thanks and appreciation to you for a wonderful celebration!

16 of our Red Hatters met for the first time at the Cross and Bluebird Tea Room last week.

To say it was a delightful experience, would be an understatement! All the ladies agreed that it was by far the best Tea Room we have ever visited, and we've been to many in the tri-state area.

The food was extraordinary, the service was impeccable, and the attention to detail, superb!

Kuddos to Laurie and Roger for a job well done!
We will be back at the holidays for sure!

Once again, my husband and I kicked off our annual trip to Gettysburg with afternoon tea at the Cross & Bluebird Tea Room. We had the most wonderful time. The food was absolutely delicious. Laurie used many of her own home-grown ingredients in her recipes. There was so much to eat, that we couldn't finish. The service was so attentive, warm, and friendly from both Laurie and Roger. The surroundings were just beautiful. After we finished our tea, we visited the farm animals, and admired the gardens. It was truly a lovely afternoon. If you are planning to be in the area, please don't miss this lovely experience. You will really enjoy it. Thank You, Laurie and Roger, and we'll see you again next year!

Again thank you for a very delicious tea on Saturday!

Your love of what you do certainly shines through.

I look forward to returning.

Sincerely,

Gloria

I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon with good friends, great food, warm inviting historical surroundings and the best time for your money.

Wonderful !

Just had to say what a wonderful, rainy afternoon we spent at the Cross and Bluebird Tea Room!
Soft candlelight replaced the lack of sunshine.
Our food was very tasty, especially the Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup!
It was seasoned perfectly!
The tea sandwices were superb! Like nothing we ever tasteded before. They were aesthetically placed on a pedestal plate with fresh pansies, Beautiful! We all loved the ones with the cayenne pepper in them!
The dough in your tartlets was delicious!
You and Roger outdo yourselves with your hospitality! We all agreed, we felt like 'family'...and will certainly be back soon for a repeat!
Thank you for a very pleasant and peaceful Saturday afternoon!
You should really think about selling your SCONES!

Just had to tell you again how enjoyable our experience was at your Tea Room two Sunday's ago.
The service and hospitality were wonderful and the food delicious.
We loved those little blackberry sandwiches!

Thanks too for Roger's historic information about the Tate farm and the Civil War connection.

To find out that you are also a quilter was an added treat.
My sister and I and our daughters love being able to share time together either doing needlwork or going to tea. We will all be sure to pass on to our friends and family the delightful experience we had at Cross and Bluebird.

Thanks again for a great day.
Hope to see you again soon for tea!

Eleven of us ladies enjoyed another wonderful afternoon with Laurie and Roger for our St. Patty's Day tea. OMG! That blackbean and pumpkin soup is to die for. Wait until you try it. You will definitely not be disappointed. If you want to enjoy a relaxing and fun tea, make your reservations to come here. We are already looking forward to our next tea with Laurie and Roger.

From the first step into the historic Tate farmhouse, you are cordially greeted by your hosts, Roger and Laurie who instantly make you feel as if you were family coming for a visit.
The smell of fresh baked scones, scented candles, and a fire in the fireplace, made us feel as though we were really stepping back in time.
The tea was piping hot and very good, and our host, Roger, kept our teacups filled for us. The scones and lemon curd were the best we ever had! Homemade soup, Black Bean & Pumpkin, a first for me, was SO good! The fresh salad with fruit and nuts, and array of tea sadwiches took the whole Tea experience way over the top!
Not to mention the divine Strawberry Meringues for dessert.
Did I mention the setting? It was if we stepped back into time. The home was be... (more)autifully decorated with period pieces and tons of interesting stories about the town's history.
If you are looking for a serene setting to visit with family and friends, we highly recommend this Tea Room! Kuddos! We will be back!

We also loved the 'Baa-ing' of your sheep as we drove away!