Miss Spenser's Special-Teas
3220 Wyoming Street
New Virginia, IA
641-342-1547
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Overview
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Tea Time Magazine March/April 2009!!
Tea Time in the Country -- "A Unique Tea Experience off the Beaten Path."
Experience tea time in our new, but quaint and cozy farm house nestled on a back road in the scenic hills of Southern Iowa. Enjoy a bit of country at your next tea outing surrounded by warm colors decorated in a Country-Victorian style. Miss Spenser's is just a short, pleasant drive from the urban lights of West Des Moines. Come visit us soon where we offer the ambience of being on Grandma's farm and where you will find a wide array of homemade tea fare along with a fine pot of tea made with quality loose leaf tea.
Call today and join us for one of our very popular, monthly themed tea events or schedule your next special occasion tea party with us!
Our tea room is ideal for formal and informal celebrations such as: Bridesmaid Luncheons; Baby Showers; Club Meetings; Business Meetings; Church Functions; Recitals; Office Celebrations; Birthdays and Anniversaries...Let us help coordinate your special event...call today 641-342-1547.
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Food: What a wonderful experience to attend Miss Spencer's Tea Room with such tasty food and tea, and beautiful harp music by Spencer. It was wonderful to be there with 2 of my classmates, and sister of one of them. The atmosphere was wonderful for our visit also. I'm certain Virginia will get us to return in 2010. |
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- Donna Holland 11/17/09 |
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Food: I couldn't wait to tell my friends about the lovely new tearoom, Miss Spenser's. It was a total experience of a lovely setting, tasty food and yummy tea and warm, welcoming hosts. The harp music was beautiful - such a soothing background to an elegant tea. Thank you for making it a very special day. |
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- Myrna Bayer 11/17/09 |
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Food: My Mother and I (and my baby daughter, Rose) had an absolutely wonderful time! The service was cheerful and warm and the tea and delicacies were scrumptious! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and fully intend to return soon. Many thanks for a wonderful experience, Donna and Spenser! |
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- Denise Greenlees 11/16/09 |
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Food: I had a truly wonderful experience when visiting Donna and Spenser at their tea room on Saturday. I was there with special people, and the details that went into our tea experience made for a great day. Both ladies are extremely warm and talented and really put themselves out there to make sure everyone has a rewarding experience. Thank you, Miss Spenser, for sharing your talent with your harp with us. Continued sucess to both of you. |
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- Nancy Ferguson 11/16/09 |
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Dear Nancy: We are so glad you had a wonderful experience here with us this past weekend. Thank you for your very kind words...as I say often, it truly is a blessing to do what we love...we are glad you noticed. Thank you again...and do come back again!Warmest regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Saturday was my first visit to your newly-expanded tea room and it is absolutely beautiful! It's obvious that much attention and care went into the design and decor; it has all the charm of the former location but is more spacious and comfortable. The tea of the day was a perfect companion to the delicious treats. What a wonderful way to spend time with friends and family, accompanied by Spenser's harp music. It's hard to believe that Miss Spenser's just keeps getting better and better, but it's true. |
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- Beverly Kilman 11/16/09 |
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Dear Beverly...what can we say but thank you so much for your very kind words. What a blessing it has been to come to know you this past year...your support and encouragement has been such a blessing!Thank you again... Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Thank you for the wonderful tea, food, conversation and performance! What a warm, friendly environment with such talented people. I am so excited to attend another tea event in your new tea room. It is beautiful:) |
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- Jennifer Prashak 10/28/09 |
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Dear Jennifer...thank you so much for taking the time to post a review, much appreciated! We thoroughly enjoyed having your family and friends here for tea...we thought your mother was delightful...now to meet her daughters, well, what a double blessing! It was our privilege to have you here in our home...we count you friends here at Miss Spenser's!Have a great weekend, we look forward to seeing you again soon! Warmly, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: The new tea room is terrific, and beautifully decorated in Victorian elegance. I brought my mother for her birthday, and she had a fantastic time. She has many food allergies and Donna and Spenser were very accommodating. The food as always was divine. The hospitality superb. Miss Spenser I can never say enough regarding your performances, such a pleasure to see you, what a wonderful glimpse at the Victorian ghost story. Thank you so very much for making the event a wonderful memory for my mother, grandmother and I. Many blessings. |
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- Brandi K. Kastler 10/27/09 |
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Dear Brandi: So happy you like the new facilities...we are thrilled too! It was a pleasure to accommodate your mother's food allergies, so glad that she had a good time. Thank you so much for your kind words; as we have said many times, we are blessed to do what we love! Hope to see you again soon.Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: The new Tea Room is wonderful. Has the Victorian look and is beautifully decorated. Miss Spenser is a wonderful seamstress and made the curtains which look great. Food is also wonderful. You will need to visit them for a evening you won't forget. |
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- Karen Edgington 10/26/09 |
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Dear Karen: Thank you so much for organizing your Red Hat Group to visit Miss Spenser's this past weekend. As always, it was a joy to have you here. Thank you for your very kind words about our new facility and Spenser's apptitude with sewing, etc. We are so happy that you liked the new area...we love working in it! Hope to see you again soon.Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: What a lovely tearoom. All new but very Victorian in decor. Service was out of this world and we had the most delightful time. Well worth the drive from Des Moines. We will definitely be going back. |
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- Eva Williams 10/25/09 |
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Dear Eva: Thank you so much for bringing your group of tea friends here to Miss Spenser's, what a delightful, fun group! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review; we are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again soon. Have a great weekend!Warm regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: I recently attended the “Out of Africa” tea and it was the loveliest time. Donna & Spenser were the most gracious hostesses and I felt like I was visiting the home of long-time friends. The tea room was beautifully decorated, the food delicious, and the program very entertaining. Two very talented ladies! Looking forward to attending another event in your new tea room. Thank you for a lovely day. |
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- Angela Derby 10/13/09 |
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Dear Angela...thank you so much for your very kind words...we felt like you were all family too...it was so much fun sharing our newly expanded tea room with you and yours...your enthusiasm was encouraging! We are so happy you had a lovely day...music to our ears. We are blessed to do what we love.Thanks again...hope to see you again soon. Warmly, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: I was delighted to experience the exceptional food, tea, music, and ambiance at Miss Spensers. The performance was wonderful. I look forward to returning many times in the future and sharing Miss Spensers with friends and family. |
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- Dawn Vasey 10/05/09 |
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Dear Dawn: Thank you so very much for leaving a review; we really appreciate it! We are so happy that you had a good time at Miss Spenser's...we feel honored to do what we love. Hope to see you again very soon...thank you for sharing Miss Spenser's with your friends and family.Warmly, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: I can't tell you enough how WONDERFUL and UNIQUE Miss Spenser's Teas are. There is nothing that compares. Every visit surpasses my expectations. The Alice and Wonderland Tea was lots of fun. The table settings were all elaborately themed and very colorful. Spenser was very convincing as Alice and Zach (Donna's son) was the wacky Mad Hatter who had lots of magic up his sleeves. Donna enlightened us about Lewis Carroll and filled our tummies with delicious food chosen appropriately for the theme of the tea. My sister, nieces and I had a great time. As well as making hats for the contest, we decided to go in full costume as characters from Alice and Wonderland. We were THRILLED to win some of Donna's delicious cookie mixes. We can't wait until our next visit. |
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- Char Massey 09/28/09 |
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Dear Char and family...thank you for your kind review...We too had a lot of fun with the Alice Teas and were so pleasantly surprised when we opened the door to find the Queen of Hearts, Tweedle-Dee & Tweedle Dum, Lady of the Flowers and the White Rabbit! All of our guests enjoyed seeing your costumes...we know you spent a lot of time thinking and planning those out...thanks for your enthusiasm! It is always a joy having you and yours here...hope to see you again very soon!Warmly, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: The Gone with the Wind theme for the food and entertainment was fashionable and in good taste.The tea served was a loose leaf Peach Speacialty brewed to perfection, a wide variety of food served, Tara's Sweet Potato/Pear Soup was a favorite along with the Sweet Chicken Salad Crioissant. The pasteries were perfect for the occassion and went very well with the Tea. We enjoyed the flawless performance of 'Miss Scarlett and enjoyed the Harpist as well. I took many pictures and plan to share them with many people. Thank you. |
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- S. Allbee 09/21/09 |
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Shelia: Thank you so much for your kind review! We have a lot of fun planning our events and the menus to go with, so naturally, we were happy to hear that you thought everything was perfect for the occasion! Glad you enjoyed Scarlett...we love it when she visits too! Thanks so much for leaving the review...please come again!Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: Donna & Spenser, Jamie, Aunt Helen Ruth and I had a wonderful time at the 'Gone With the Wind' tea on 09/12/09. As usual, the tea, wonderful food, the program and the atmosphere were perfect. It's a joy to come and experience your hospitality but I find that it's doubles the fun to bring a guest who gets to experience your tea room for the first time. Thank you again for a relaxing and special afternoon. Debbie |
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- Debbie Sullivan 09/20/09 |
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Hi Debbie, thank you so much for leaving a review, we really appreciate it! We had a wonderful time hosting the Gone With the Wind Teas and having you and Jamie come again was a treat; meeting another new tea friend, Aunt Helen Ruth, was a bonus, she is such a delight, thank you for sharing her with us! Looking forward to more tea times with you and yours...thanks again!Warmest regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: The 'Gone with the Wind' tea was wonderful! Thank you for such a great event and such a lovely afternoon. Miss Scarlett was flawless. |
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- Victoria Summers 09/14/09 |
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Dear Victoria: What a pleasure it was to meet you! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time...knowing your past in theatre/drama...we are pleased you thought Miss Scarlett was flawless. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate it very much and hope to see you again in the near future.Warmest regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Having met Miss Spenser and her mother Donna prior to today, I already knew that their tearoom was going to be something special. This morning's 'Gone With The Wind' theme was done very well, and the food was absolutely delicious! Miss Scarlet was beautiful and gave a wonderful little presentation. I brought my mother with me, and she enjoyed herself so much, she wants to bring her sister who will be visiting to next month's themed tea. Thank you, Spenser and Donna, for a wonderful time. |
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- Gayle Williamson 09/05/09 |
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Dear Gayle: Thank you so much for your kind words...we are so glad that you and your mom enjoyed the 'Gone With the Wind Tea.' We had a lot of fun with this themed event. It was a pleasure to have you and your mom in our home...we look forward having you visit with more family again!!Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Lunch & tea at Miss Spensers this past July was delightful. My party and I were amazed by the variety and presentation of teas, savory foods, and delicious treats. The atmosphere was enchanting, and the hosts filled the afternoon with warmth and hospitality. What a magical experience. Felt like we had stepped back in time to 18th century England. Thank you Miss Spenser and family, what a pleasure you are-- we can't wait to return! |
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- Kristin McClimen Bell 08/21/09 |
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Dear Kristin: Thank you so much for your very kind review...we had an equally wonderful time hosting the tea event for your family...every one was so delightful, interesting and just plain FUN! So glad to have met you all and look forward to seeing you again soon.Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: I very much enjoyed my experience at the Alice In Wonderland Tea. A unique and interesting way to spend a Saturday afternoon. |
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- Chris Jones 08/11/09 |
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Dear Chris: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review...we really appreciate it! So glad to hear that you enjoyed your tea time experience here at Miss Spenser's...we had a lot of fun putting the Alice in Wonderland Tea together.Hope to see you again the near future. Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Our Red Hat group enjoyed so much our time at Miss Spensers. Everything was excellent and we would encourage others to make plans to visit. |
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- Mary Lou Gray 08/10/09 |
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Dear Mary Lou: What a pleasure it was to serve tea to you and your Red Hat Friends...we are SO glad that you enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to having you visit again. Thank you so much for leaving a review, we really appreciate it!Have a wonderful 'rest' of the summer... Your new tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: My First tea was a great experience. The tea was fabulous and the food wonderful. The theme is fun and entertaining. |
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- Sherry Anderson 08/10/09 |
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Dear Sherry: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; we enjoyed meeting you, and as always, it's a special treat when Dawn and friends come. Hope to see you again in the near future. Blessings, Donna & Family |
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Food: If there is anybody out there that has not been to Miss Spenser's, you are missing a truly wonderful experience. I have been to many teas held at Miss Spenser's and I leave looking forward to my next return. Miss Spenser and Donna are truly wonderful and kind people (many other wonderful words are also included- but there isn't enough room). I LOVE coming to tea at Miss Spenser's- I know I will leave having a wonderful time. The food, service and performances are always so beyond wonderful. If you have not made it to a tea- you are missing out!!! I can't wait to come to the next tea and visit with my wonderful friends. |
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- Laura Stearns 08/09/09 |
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Dear Laura: As always, it's a joy when you and your friends come here for tea. Thank you for leaving such a kind review...we are the most blessed people to have such great tea friends...we cannot wait to see you all again too.Blessings to you... Donna & Family |
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Food: Donna and Spenser, Thank you again for an absolutely wonderful evening in June when our book club enjoyed the Victorian Wedding themed evening. Everything from beginning to end was perfect. You were so helpful in planning our evening. We'll be anticipating another book themed tea! |
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- Lila Konrad 08/05/09 |
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Dear Lila: Thank you so much for leaving a review or your experience here at Miss Spenser's. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our Little Women/Victorian Wedding Program with your book club! Thank you for all your coordinating efforts, you made our job easy.Looking forward to see you all again soon! Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: My sister and I set out on a back roads tour of Iowa this summer & Miss Spencer's was definitely one the highlights of our trip. We were absolutely charmed by Donna, her husband & their very talented children who shared their nature/art journals with us all. The food and service were impeccable and the cream scones with lemon balm jelly divine! |
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- Jane W. Lowery & Ann W. DeFeo 08/03/09 |
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Dear Jane and Ann: Thank you for the kind review...it truly was our pleasure to meet you and your sister this past July and serve you tea in our home. The two of you were simply delightful! We are so blessed by what we do...Hope our paths will cross again soon! Blessings, Donna & Family |
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Food: We had a wonderful time! The service was absolutely wonderful and the presentation by Miss Spencer was very entertaining. I will certainly go again and have told all my friends about it! |
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- Patty DeHeer 07/21/09 |
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Hi Patty: Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review...we are so glad that you had a wonderful time here at Miss Spenser's...it truly is a joy to serve our friends a cup of tea...we are blessed.Thanks again! Hope to see you soon, Warmly, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: Sixteen of us gathered at Miss Spencer's to celebrate my mother's 88th birthday. A few in our group had attended Miss Spencer's Titanic-theme tea a few summers ago, so our expectations were high—and we were not disappointed. The Spencer's home is lovely, calming, and nurturing, from greeting and warm hospitality to delectable food beautifully presented and delightful teas. We highly recommend a visit to Miss Spencer's Special-Teas! |
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- N McClimen 07/20/09 |
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Dear Nancy: What a pleasure it was for us to host your mother's 88th birthday celebration; we felt honored that you considered us for this special celebration. It was indeed a privilege to meet your daughters...we want to come to the next reunion/gathering!! Thanks for posting a review...so glad you enjoyed yourselves.Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: Recently took a goup of women for tea in the evening. It was delightful, and the setting is perfect, country, relaxing, very hospitiable. Miss Spence and Donna are very wonderful hostesses. |
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- Geri Bartlett 07/20/09 |
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Hi Geri: Thanks for organizing your group outing here at Miss Spenser's. It was a joy to have you; it's extra special when it is folks in our own back yard! We are glad you had a nice time...thanks again for all your work; hope to have you again soon.Warmly, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: A delightful experience in a perfect setting! The white tea was a special treat with our soup course. (Really, everything was a special treat) Donna and Miss Spenser are wonderful hostesses. Can't wait to return! |
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- Jeanette Neel 07/16/09 |
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Hi Jeanette: Thanks for your review...we are so glad it was a delightful experience and that you enjoyed the white tea too. We look forward to having you at other events this year!Have a great tea day! Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Kelly Konrad 07/01/09 |
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Dear Kelly...thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We enjoyed having your book club here in June and hope that you will come back again and enjoy other fun, tea events!Blessings, Your friends at Miss Spenser's, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Our book club read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Miss Spenser's Tea Room served food that was in the book and gave a recitation from Meg about her wedding. Miss Spenser was dressed in a wedding gown that could have been Meg's. The food and the tea was excellent. The atmosphere and decor was very appropriate to the Victorian time period. We had a great time and was a memorable experience. |
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- Barb Ripperger 06/24/09 |
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Dear Barb: We had such a wonderful time with your very enthusiastic Book Club friends! Thank you for choosing Miss Spenser's to finish up the theme...Little Women is such a great book!! We are glad that you had a good time and that you were not disappointed! Please come back and visit again!Your tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: I had never been to a tea room and I was quite delighted with the experience. I was worried I would not know the correct manners of attending a tea, but I was made to feel very comfortable. I thouroughly enjoyed the company and conversation.The hostesses were very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious as well as the teas. The program was spectacular. I would enjoy a Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter tea if ever one is available. |
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- Pat Greufe 06/24/09 |
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Dear Pat: I am so glad that you were made to feel comfortable here at our tea room. It is our desire that when people gather here, they will feel like they are in the midst of 'old friends.' So glad you enjoyed the foods and the program! Hope to see you again soon!Your new tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: The artistic and creative talents of both Miss Donna and Miss Spenser never cease to AMAZE me. The Victorian Wedding Tea was delightfully entertaining as well as enlightening. It was fun to learn about Victorian wedding customs and superstitions. The lovely display of Antique wedding gowns from the early 1900's was Beautiful. I love how everything is always decorated in the theme of the tea and the menu is always chosen to compliment the theme. The champagne cake was heavenly. As usual Miss Spenser's acting was flawless. She is always able to convince us that she is the character she is portraying. I am hoping my schedule works out so I can attend the Alice In Wonderland tea. |
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- Char Massey 06/24/09 |
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Dear Char...thank you so much for your encouraging and very kind words...we consider ourselves blessed to have met you through the tea world! So glad you enjoyed the wedding themed tea...it was SO much fun to research and plan. Looking forward to seeing you again in August at the Alice and Wonderland Tea!Warmest regards, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: I always have such a great time! I'm so glad I found out about this tea. Loved the Wedding Tea and can't wait until the literary tea Alice in Wonderland. |
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- Rebecca Jordan 06/23/09 |
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Rebecca...we are so glad you found out about us too...I am trying to remember how that happened??! We have enjoyed getting to know you, your mom and your work friends!! (Dawn included!!). It's always a pleasure to serve you and yours tea...can't wait until August either!Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: I very much enjoyed the evening spent at your tea room. The food was excellent and your information on different things associated with weddings was very interesting. Miss Spencer is a lovely and talented young lady! Can't wait to come back again. Thank you for a lovely evening. |
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- Karen 06/23/09 |
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Dear Karen: Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad that you had a good time here at Miss Spensers...that you enjoyed the food and talents of Miss Spenser! We cannot wait for you to return! Have a beautiful summer! Warm regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Robyn Leon 06/22/09 |
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Dear Robyn: Thank you so much for the gracious and very kind review! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time; we enjoyed meeting you and your daughters! Nothing like taking a moment out of our busy lives and spending it with the ones we love. We feel honored that you chose Miss Spenser's for this special time together, and we hope that you will return soon!Warm regards, Your Tea Friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: Attended a Victorian bridal tea.It was so lovely. The table settings were gorgeous and the food was wonderful and unique. I have never had champange jelly. the Victorian bridal lore was very interesting and got several ideas for my own daughters weddings. I highly recommend attending one of Miss Spencer's teas. |
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- Kathy Vander Ecken 06/20/09 |
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Dear Kathy: Thank you so much for the very lovely review...we appreciate you taking the time to leave one! So glad that you enjoyed the program and that perhaps some of these ideas will be used in your daughter's wedding...I love the sentimental hearts of the Victorians! Hope to see you again soon!Kind regards, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: The Victorian Wedding Tea was enchanting. The tables were lovely with a pink and white theme and the food was presented on 3 tiered trays and was delicious. Donna gave a very interesting program on Victorian weddings and her daughter playing Meg was so interesting. Her 'homemade' wedding dress was lovely. It was a very fun and interesting evening. Mary Mitchell |
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- Mary Mitchell 06/20/09 |
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Dear Mary...so glad you enjoyed the Victorian Wedding Theme...we had a fun time this month hosting these events, we feel a sense of sadness that they are all over! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review...we appreciate it very much! Hope to see you again soon.Your new tea friends, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: MY VISIT TO MISS SPENCER'S SPECIAL -TEAS WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. AFTER A STREESFULL DAY AT WORK I HAD A CHARMING EVENING....VERY RELAXING, INFORMATIVE, TEA AND FOOD EXCELLENT, MISS SPENCER AND HER MOTHER ARE DELIGHTFUL. THIS MONTH'S THEME IS 'A VICTORIAN BRIDAL TEA', THE MONOLLGUE SUPPLIED BY MISS SPENCER WAS VERY GOOD. THE VICTORIAN BRIDAL DRESS SHE MADE AND WORE WAS VERY PRETTY. I RECOMMEND MISS SPENDER'S SPECIAL-TEAS VERY HIGHLY. |
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- CONNIE PENICK 06/16/09 |
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Dear Connie: Thank you so much for your kind words. I always love hearing how people leave feeling relaxed!! That's one of our goals to impart a sense of relaxation and calm! Miss Spenser and I enjoyed meeting and visiting with you very much!! We hope you come back soon.Your new tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: I went to Miss Spenser's Victorian Bridal tea this month, and what a treat! There were 2 kinds of lovely tea, yummy tea food (how do you make those wonderful scones?), and the entertainment was fantastic. I love literary performances by the many-talented Spenser. Lady Donna and Miss Spenser are so welcoming and friendly, you'd think you're in your own home rather than a tea room. The tea tray is beautifully presented and the food is worthy of the presentation. Thanks again for a soothing, inspiring tea day. Looking forward to July so I can come back to your gracious home. |
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- Sally Dulinsky 06/11/09 |
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Dear Sally...Oh my...thank you so much for your very kind and gracious words...you leave us speechless. Thank you for encouraging us along...we love what we do, but notes like this help you to forget tired feet, that's for sure! (smile). So glad you enjoy our programs, your smiling face in the room is always welcoming! Thank you again for your very kind words...we also look forward to many more tea times with you and yours.Warmly, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Our group was celebrating the retirement of a friend and co-worker.We felt like we had gone to one of our own homes, Donna and Spencer welcomed us like we had been friends for years. Listneing to a harpist while sipping tea was a welcome delight and so restful. The white tea was excellent.The lunch so unique and everything so tasteful. Like a friends home we found it hard to leave. |
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- Dianne Modlin 06/07/09 |
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Dear Dianne: What a FUN time we had hosting the celebration/retirement tea! Your group was so warm and friendly; we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each of you...thank you for making our job so easy!!! We are glad you enjoyed the food, the tea and the harp music...it certainly was our pleasure to serve you. We are look forward to another tea time with you in the near future. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review; we truly appreciate it! Have a beautiful summer!Your 'new' tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Cindy Rodgers 06/06/09 |
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Dear Cindy: Thank you so much for choosing Miss Spenser's Special-Teas for your mother-daughter outing this past weekend, we felt very honored and it was truly our pleasure to serve you and yours tea. We are so glad that you had a good time and that you took home memories that will last. We equally enjoyed visiting with your family and are looking forward to many more tea times in the future! Thank you so much for leaving such a kind review.Warm regards, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Beverly Kilman 06/06/09 |
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Dear Beverly: What a joy it was to meet you and your friends this past weekend, such a delightful group!! We are so glad that you enjoyed the Victorian Bridal Tea and the presentation with Meg, we had a lot of fun putting this program together. Thank you for leaving such a kind review...we look forward to many more tea times with you and yours! Have a wonderful day!Tea Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Char Massey 05/29/09 |
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Dear Char: It is always our pleasure to serve you and yours tea...we love your enthusiasm and enjoy seeing your vintage costumes! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is always a joy to serve you tea. Looking forward to seeing you again in June!Warmly, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Going to this tearoom was a delightful experience! The food was wonderul and beautifully presented. The tea was delightful as well. I felt very welcomed at this tea room and I very much want to visit again!Donna and Spencer are dear ladies and treat visitors with cheerful respect and hospitality. I hope that readers of this review are able to enjoy time at Miss Spencer's Special- Teas very soon! :) |
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- Crystal L. Bishop 05/19/09 |
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Crystal, thanks for taking the time to post a review; we really appreciate the support! So glad you had a good time...we were so excited to host this very special bridal shower. Hope to see you again soon!Your tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Karen Linhart 04/30/09 |
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Karen, we did not realize this was your first tea experience! How wonderful...I am glad you enjoyed yourself. We feel so blessed to be able to do what we love. Thank you for your kind review; we hope to see you again soon.Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Vicki Burt 04/27/09 |
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It was a pleasure having you and your friends from Des Moines down this past weekend! Thank you for the kind review...we hope to see you again in the future.Your new tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Shiela Pierce 04/27/09 |
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Dear Sheila, we had no idea this was your first tea room experience! Glad that we were able to make you feel comfortable and welcomed...it was our pleasure hosting this tea for you and your friends, thank you for making the trip! Thank you too, for your kind words about Miss Spenser, as her mother it blesses me that she can bless you!Thanks for your review and we hope to see you again soon. Blessings, Donna |
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Food: Lady Donna and Miss Spencer, the Titanic tea - I just had the most wornderful time and was so excited. the food was wonderful and the entertainment was so exciting, I loved the tea. Spencer is the most talented young lady ive ever seen. you both are the sweetest hostes's and it was something i will never forget and loved that i was able to be apart of it with my mom and Aunt Char. i trully hope to be able to attend another one and the tea was out of this world!!! |
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- jennifer bessler 04/27/09 |
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Dear Lady Jennifer...thank you so much for the glowing review!! We had such a wonderful time hosting the Titanic Tea this past month...and it was doubly more fun when our guests arrived in costume! You were stunning in your blue Edwardian gown...I really thought you must have been Rose from the Titanic movie! (smile). So glad to hear that you had a good time with your mom and Aunt Char, they are such special friends. We cannot wait to see you all again...have a wonderful week and again, thanks for your kind words.Warmly, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Jana Barnard 04/23/09 |
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Dear Jana...it was our pleasure to serve you and your friends this past month at the Titanic Teas. We are SO glad that you had a wonderful time and that you enjoyed the history shared; thank you for your kind review! We are so blessed to be able to do what we love and we look forward to continued to tea times with you and yours.Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: Really enjoyed you Tea Time on the Titanic, food was excellent and the tea very good, overall wonderful experience, enjoyed Spencer'r program very much..would recommend you tea to my friends for a relaxing and entertaining lunch. Will be anxious to see your new and bigger tea room when finished. |
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- Sandy Thomas 04/17/09 |
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Dear Sandy, it was our pleasure hosting the Titanic Tea and having your Red Hat Group here this past weekend. Thank you so much for leaving a review, we appreciate it. We are glad that you had a good time and that you enjoyed the program as well as the tea and foods. We are so blessed to do what we love.Looking forward to seeing you in the new facility! Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Dorothy Hall 04/05/09 |
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Dear Dorothy...thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that you go away feeling relaxed, pampered and welcomed...those words are actually the 'exact' words we have in our mission statement! We are also glad to hear that you appreciate the 'whole' leaf tea served! It's been fun educating our customers on the difference between 'whole leaf' and 'bagged' tea...thank you for noticing!As always, it's our pleasure to serve you tea and we look forward to many more tea times too! Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Linda Rinnert 04/05/09 |
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Dear Linda, thank you so much for your kind words! We had no idea this was your first tea experience...so glad it was a positive experience...music to our ears for sure! We are so happy to hear too that you enjoyed the historical program...we are blessed to do what we love.Looking forward to seeing you again soon, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Ellaine Schipper 04/05/09 |
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Elaine...what a joy it was to meet you this past weekend! We do hope to see more of you and yours in the future! Thanks for your support,Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Jenna Sandquist 04/05/09 |
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Dear Jenna, we are so glad that you had a fun outing with your grandmother this past weekend. It's always a joy for us to serve the 'younger' set and we hope that our tea room will grow right along with you by serving you more tea time events in the future!Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Candy Hodges 03/30/09 |
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Dear Candy, We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful visit here at Miss Spenser's and that you enjoyed your first tea experience! We hope you will have many more lovely tea times! We too are looking forward to seeing you again this next month for the Titanic Tea and meeting your daughter! Thanks for your kind words...Have a wonderful day, see you in April! Warm regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Nancy Proctor 03/26/09 |
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Nancy, thank for your kind words about 'Miss Spenser!' The drama portrayals are definitely 'her cup of tea!' and we are so glad that you enjoy them...We are looking forward to the wedding teas in May...thank you for bringing your friends and your continued support!Warmly, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Sandy 03/23/09 |
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Dear Sandy...what a joy it was for us to serve you and Sally tea this past weekend...thank you very much for your kind words. We are so blessed to have such great tea friends...so glad you enjoy what we do! Thanks again! Hope to see you soon.Warm regards, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Marla 03/20/09 |
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Dear Marla: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review...we really appreciate it! So glad you all had a wonderful day. We enjoyed getting to know each of you, and we feel blessed to do what we love.Hope to see you again in the future; have a great Spring! Warm regards, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Kathy Safris 03/16/09 |
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Dear Kathy: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and your family here in our home for tea this past Friday...we especially loved treating you to the Traditional Afternoon Tea. When we started serving Friday Teas, we really felt we needed to offer our customers the opportunity to enjoy the loveliness of the Traditional Afternoon Tea Affair, we are so glad that you appreciated that experience. Tea time is such a wonderful, unhurried experience...and it is truly a special bonding time.Thanks again for coming...perhaps you and yours could partake in one of our Special Event Teas in the future! Blessings to you all, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Pat Chumbley 03/16/09 |
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Dear Pat...thank you so much for your kind review...We LOVE it when you and your friends from Milo come to tea! We so appreciate your enthusiasm!! Thank you! So glad you enjoy the tea foods and programs; we have so much fun putting them together and feel so blessed to be able to share our passion for tea and history with you.Have a wonderful day! Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Crystal Tommingo 03/13/09 |
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Dear Crystal...thank you so much for your heartfelt words...we thoroughly enjoyed our time with each of you at the most recent Irish baking class...you said it right that day, the weather was perfect for the topic at hand, and although it was cold and drizzly outside, our hearts were warmed with the fellowship of each of you that day.DO come back and enjoy one of our Friday teas or our special event programs! Blessings, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Reba 02/24/09 |
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Dear Reba: Thank you so much for your kind words...we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself here at Miss Spenser's. That is one of our goals...that our customers come away feeling relaxed and rejuvenated! It was our pleasure hosting your terrific Red Hat Group. Looking forward to seeing you again soon,Your friends, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Ginni 02/22/09 |
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Hi Ginni: Thanks for your review! So glad to hear you enjoyed the Snickerdoodle Tea Sample...it is one of our favorites too...thank you for your purchase of our cookbook...we hope you have enjoy many tea time treats!Your tea friends in Iowa, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Cathy Koch 02/17/09 |
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Dear Cathy: It was definitely our privilege to meet your charming husband! Having known you for the past year or so, we knew before he even arrived that we were going to like him!! Thanks for bringing him here. We are so happy to hear he enjoyed the company, the food and the program. We had no idea he was an Elvis fan...so glad that worked out the way it did! We had SO much fun putting that Love letter together!!Have a great week...thanks for your support and friendship...we are blessed. Your friends here at Miss Spenser's, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Marilyn Werner 02/17/09 |
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Dear Marilyn: Thank you so much for your very kind words...we are SO happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your outing this past Saturday!! I was our pleasure to serve you tea and we look very forward to doing that again. Thank you for leaving a review and for passing the word to others; we really appreciate your support.Warm regards, Your friends, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: The Apricot/Peach ice tea was excellent, and I enjoyed the Ceylong with the Valentine sugar! The sweet potator and pear bisque was quite enjoyable and my favorite sandwhich was the Peachy Melba Croissant, I thought I tasted a bit of almond? And of course one can never go wrong with double chocolate borwnies! The tables were beautiful the piano and harp music entertaining as was Miss Spencer's reading of the love letters. I have suggested to many of my friends they would enjoy a day in the country at Miss Spencer's Tea. |
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- Marsha Jones 02/16/09 |
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Dear Marsha: What a pleasure it was to meet you and your friends this past weekend...so glad the snow let up so we could move forward with this event! Happy to hear you enjoyed the foods...and yes, 'almond' was in there! We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed the program; I cannot tell you how much FUN we had putting it together. Thanks for leaving a review, we really appreciate it and thank you for letting others know about our Country Tea Room!Until the next cup, Your friends, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Joan Babyar 02/11/09 |
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Dear Joan: It was indeed our pleasure to host the birthday gathering for Rhonda today...we felt honored to be a part of it! I must admit I was a bit intimidated when I realized I was having my 'mentor' teachers (and friends) from Apples of Gold for the tea luncheon!! (smile) It was so good to see you all again...and so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time...I must say that I learned from the very best!Warm regards, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Barb Winters 02/10/09 |
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Dear Barb: What a pleasure it was to meet you this past Sunday afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and your Red Hat friends visit our establishment. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review...we cannot wait to have you for tea again soon.Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: Miss Spenser's Special-Teas is unique in that it offers a very creative, well-performed program to go along with the tea. The tea is also accompanied by live piano and harp music. No detail is left undone, and the food is outstanding and unusual. Going to tea there is a most enjoyable experience. |
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- Lani Willis 02/10/09 |
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Dear Lani: Thanks for your very kind review...we enjoyed having you and Kay here with us as we celebrated our Love Letter Tea. We appreciate the effort you make driving all the way from Muscatine; we are so happy to hear that you consider an enjoyable experience.Take care until the next cup of tea! Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Gloria 01/12/09 |
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Dear Gloria: Thank you so much for taking a moment to leave a review; we really appreciate it! We are so glad that you enjoyed yourself during our Christmas teas and that it will be a lasting and sweet memory! It was our pleasure to serve you! Hope to see you again in 2009.Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Wendy N. 12/16/08 |
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Dear Wendy, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! We are so glad that you had a delightful experience here at Miss Spenser's! We feel so blessed to be able to share our passion of tea, food, literature and history with others. Until the next tea! Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: My experience at Miss Spenser's was wonderful. The atmosphere was warm, beautifully decorated for Christmas with an English tea setting. Miss Spencer's truly put me in the Christmas mood and their hospitality made you feel at home. Thank you Miss Spencer's for the wonderful tea; I hope to bring family for tea this spring and have already passed information on to a friend. |
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- Deb Pfeifer 12/16/08 |
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Dear Deb: Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words...we are so glad that you were able to experience our special Christmas tea...it is one of our favorites! Looking forward to serving you and yours in the New Year...it will be our privilege!Have a wonderful Christmas, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: It was a wonderful Christmas luncheon. The different foods were delicious. The holiday tea had a delightful taste and made you think of Christmas. I can't wait till I have a chance to bring my family to Miss Spenser's Special-Teas so they can experience the fine food and the amazing atmosphere. |
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- Connie 12/15/08 |
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Dear Connie: So glad you enjoyed the Christmas tea foods and teas. What a small world it turned out to be?! We are looking forward to serving you and yours in the future...we count it a privilege!Have a wonderful Christmas and see you in the New Year! Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Penny 12/15/08 |
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Dear Penny: We are SO glad that you came with your daughter and friends. We are so glad that you were delighted by the performance and that you enjoyed the tea foods and treats! Thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words...we truly feel blessed to do what we do! Can't wait to see you all again,Have a blessed Christmas! Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Sue Kramer 12/15/08 |
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Hi Sue: It was our pleasure to have you here in our home; we are so glad that you had a nice time! Thanks for leaving a lovely review, we really appreciate it! Looking forward to being of service to you again in the New Year.Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Becki 12/15/08 |
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Dear Becki: Thank you so much for your review; so glad that you had a wonderful time. It was our pleasure to serve you tea and hope we can do it again in the future. Have a great holiday!Your tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Robin 12/14/08 |
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Dear Robin...thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that you enjoyed your afternoon here with us...it was our pleasure to serve you tea! Hope to see you in the New Year!Your tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Kathleen Chester 12/13/08 |
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Dear Kathleen...you can only imagine our surprise when we saw you show up with your great group of friends on the 13th! It was so nice to have you in our home as we ushered in the Christmas season with the Merry Ole' English Tea! Thanks so much for your kind words!Looking forward to serving you again in the New Year. Your tea friends at Miss Spenser's, Donna & Miss Spenser |
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Food: Miss Spenser's Merry Ole' English Tea was an extravagant experience for my daughters and me! It was a taste of England; it was a visit with Dickens! Superior tea and an array of delectable treats, enhanced with Christmas music, delightful entertainment, and Victorian decorating created an inspirational ambiance and sweet memories to treasure! |
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- Linda Mohler 12/12/08 |
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Dear Linda...so glad to hear that you and your daughters enjoyed a 'taste' of Merry Ole' England with us! We enjoyed getting to know each of you too and look forward to another tea gathering in the future! Thanks for sharing your teacup story with us!Have a wonderful Christmas! Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Skip Sayles 12/11/08 |
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Dear Skip: I am sorry this response is so tardy! I was having trouble with my computer when you left the review, and was just reminded that I hadn't responded to your note! Thank you so much for your kind words. We have been telling our customers over the past year, that 'Tea time is not just for women!' So thank you for your input and encouragement in that regard. It was a pleasure getting to know you, as well as your brother/sister in-laws! Have a great day...hope to see you and Sue in 2009! Donna & Miss Spenser |
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- Pam Avaux 12/11/08 |
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Dear Pam: I apologize about the tardiness in my response...as mentioned above, I had computer issues when you sent your note; having just been reminded that I hadn't sent one, I am now responding. Thank you for your kind words...it was our pleasure to have you here in our home; what a delightful day it was for us! Thank you for the inpromptu piano music...our guests raved on about it after you left...what talent! It was indeed a joy to have you here in our home; hope to see you again in the new year. Blessings to you in 2009... Your tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Sarah Dulinsky 12/08/08 |
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Dear Sarah: Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time from your busy day to leave a review, we appreciate it very much. It is truly our privilege to be able to do what we love...so glad you enjoyed yourself! Have a beautiful Christmas; hope to see you again soon,Your friends at Miss Spenser's, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: My wife and I are big fans of tea and tea houses.. I booked the Merry Ole'English Tea for my wife to give us a little get away from kids. It was amazing. Its a most inviting, and family affair, with the music, tea, and delicious treats. Their presentation of the food, the tea in which we had a Wassail, a Ceylon, and Holiday- all custom blends and very tasty. Finally the telling of the story from Mrs Crachitts view was very unique and well done. Guys, boyfriends, husbands, listen up---if want to have a great time and get some points you have come here. Don't worry you WILL enjoy yourself! Tea rooms are not just for woman! Definitely want to come back for more! |
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- Dana Cleveland 12/08/08 |
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Dear Dana: Thank you so much for sharing your 'get away' time with us here at Miss Spenser's. We are so glad the two of you enjoyed yourselves...we have voted you as one of the 'Most Romantic' men! (smile). Looking forward to more tea adventures with you two in the New Year! Enjoy the magic of Christmas this season with your little family!Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Patti Kralik 12/07/08 |
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Dear Patti: Thank you so much for your kind words! We really enjoyed meeting you too this past weekend...any friend of Charlotte's is a friend of ours!! We are so glad that you loved your tea experience and we do look forward to our next tea adventure with you!Have a blessed Christmas!! Your new tea friends, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: I am truly amazed at Miss Spenser's talents. She plays beautiful music, acts out numerous characters in the theme with the tea, sews her own costumes, and now has this great accent going for the Dickens Christmas Tea. My niece and I had such a great time and we anticipate the fun for weeks! The food and tea are just fantastic and Donna's home is so well decorated for all occasions. It is obvious that these ladies truly enjoy having company come to their home and making their guests feel like part of the family. The warmth I experienced at the Dickens Tea just made the hustle and bustle of the season go away and I could relax and reflect on the spirit of Christmas itself. |
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- Sally Dulinsky & Emma Saylor 12/07/08 |
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Dear Sally and Emma: It was so much fun seeing the two of you again this past weekend...we too look forward to your visits! So glad that you enjoyed the Cratchit performance...we have really enjoyed bringing this program to our tea friends! As always, thank you for your kind words...we count it a privilege to serve our guests! Have a beautiful Christmas! Looking forward to more tea fun in the New Year!Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Marcy Cooley 12/07/08 |
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Dear Marcy: It was SO much fun having you and your friends here again for tea! It was actually 'double' fun introducing tea time to Miss Kady...what a well behaved niece you have, not to mention adorable!! So glad you enjoyed the Cratchit performance, it is one of my favorites! Looking forward to seeing you again in the New Year...have a truly blessed Christmas!Your tea friends at Miss Spensers, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Dana Lillis 12/06/08 |
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Dear Dana: It was our privilege to meet you this past weekend and to serve you and your friends a cup of tea! Thank you so much for your kind words...you left us speechless! We feel so blessed to be able to share our love for tea, history and drama with others, so glad you enjoyed it! We hope to see you again in the New Year...have a beautiful Christmas with you and yours.Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Laurie Cleveland 12/06/08 |
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Dear Laurie: What fun to meet the two of you this past weekend! Your husband as been voted as one of the 'most romantic' men...that was so nice of him to book this special outing for the two of you. We are glad you enjoyed yourselves and do hope to see you again in the New Year! Have a beautiful Christmas!Blessings, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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- Sherri Luckett 12/05/08 |
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Sherri: Thank you for your kind words...it was truly our privilege to serve you and yours tea this past Friday...we really enjoyed meeting your family and friends! So glad you enjoyed your day, the performance, foods, etc. It is one of our favorite programs! Have a wonderful Christmas and we hope to see you again in the New Year!Tea Blessings from your friends at Miss Spenser's, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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Food: We had a delightful time today at the Merry Ole' English Tea. My favorite part of the day was watching this talented family work together. Our experience started at door where we were greeted and allowed to enjoy beautiful music provided by the guys of the family. Miss Spenser made Mrs. Cratchit come to life in her dramatic holiday skit. Little brother was also a hit as he delivered his line right on cue! The food was really good and there was great variety. The presentation of the food was also picturesque. We had 3 kinds of tea and they were all very good. I received several teas from our Swedish exchange daughter and they tasted even better this evening with the tea brewing basket I bought today. If you are looking for a total experience; this tea room is for you. The attention to detail was appreciated. |
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- Tamela J.Hatcher 12/05/08 |
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Tamela: It was indeed our pleasure to serve you and your family/friends tea this past Friday; we consider it an honor that you chose to spend your birthday with us! We are glad you had a good time and enjoyed yourselves...we too have enjoyed presenting the Merry Ole' English Tea. Have a wonderful Christmas Season and we hope to see you again in the new year!Blessings from your friends at Miss Spenser's, Donna and Miss Spenser |
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