Enjoy a tour with high tea in the elegant and enchanted setting of Cranbrook House. The historic English-Tudor estate was designed in the Arts & Crafts style for the founders of Cranbrook, George and Ellen Booth. Docents will introduce you to the Booth story as they highlight beautiful furnishings, tapestries, and paintings by world class artists along the way.
A Peak at Some of the Rooms You'll Tour
The Library
The Library is the centerpiece of George Booth's devotion to the Arts and Crafts movement. Added in 1918, this room boasts hand-carved walls, hand-woven tapestries, hand-made furniture, and many hand-bound books in its collection of over 6,000 titles!
Mr. Booth's Original Office
George Booth often met and conducted business with farm supervisors, gardeners, and others in his original office before the west wing addition in 1918; at which time it was converted to a "morning room" for Ellen Booth. In 1993, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary restored the room to the way it looked when the family moved into Cranbrook House.
The Oak Room
Celebrating its centennial in 1919, the Oak Room features hand-carved oak paneling completed under the direction of woodcarver, John Kirchmayer. Cartouches complement the paneling and commemorate important Booth and Cranbrook-related events.
Tea Menu
The following items are included with high tea:
Fresh brewed coffee & tea service, ice water, basil lemonade and ice tea, and tea sandwiches.
Tea Sandwiches
Cucumber Boursin, Pickled Onion, Microgreens, Wheatberry Loaf
Poached Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad, Watercress, Brioche Loaf
Smoked Salmon East Coast, Shaved Tomato, Tzaziki, Pumpernickel
Egg Salad, Shaved Cucumber, Roma Tomato, Pullman Loaf
Accompanied with Housemade Scones
Served with Jam and Whipped Cream, Fresh Fruit
Assortment of Miniature Pastries and Petite Fours
Tour Info
To ensure an enjoyable visit, please review our Tour Info page - for useful information on the check-in process, restroom location, and more - before your arrival date.
Reservations
To make a reservation, please click the "Register For This Event" button below or call us at 248.645.3149. Advance reservations are required.
Adults: $32
Seniors (60+), Students with ID, and Active Duty Military: $30
Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members: $22