Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a guided tour of Cranbrook House followed by an elegant high tea in the Library.
Learn about Ellen Scripps Booth, “The Mother of Cranbrook,” the Booth family, and the treasures inside the 1908 English Tudor manor.
Guests are welcomed to enjoy a springtime walk around the grounds before the tour or after the tea.

Tea Menu
High tea includes fresh brewed coffee and tea, iced tea, tea sandwiches, fruit, and dessert.
Tea Sandwiches
- Brie + Apple: Slivered apples, brie cheese, fresh sage
- Chicken: Shaved chicken breast, boursin, cherry chutney, seven grain
- Salmon: Pastrami cured salmon, caramelized onion spread, garlic chip, marble rye
- Vegetable: Grated garden vegetables with herb cream cheese
Desserts
- Housemade Scones: Served with strawberry jam, lemon curd, and Devonshire cream
- Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: Rich cheesecake, strawberries, fresh cream
- Chocolate Petit Four: Chocolate crunch, chocolate mousse
- Assorted Tea Cookies
Menu is subject to change.
Admission
General Admission: $60
Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members (membership makes a great Mother's Day gift!): $55
How to Register
Reservations are required by Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:00pm. Please click the button below or call 248.645.3149 to register.
Accessibility
Cranbrook House & Gardens is a historic facility preserved and maintained as closely as possible to its original design. Please click here for more information on accessibility.
Seating
Please note that guests outside of your party may be seated at your table if you have less than eight guests. If you would like to be seated with guests from another party, please note that in the "Comments" section of the registration form.
Location and Parking
Cranbrook House
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Parking is available onsite in our main lot. Additional parking is available on Lone Pine Road. Accessible parking is available just south of the Cranbrook House Courtyard.
Policies & More Information
Please note that we require a minimum of 20 guests to offer this tea. We encourage you to invite your family and friends to join you!
By registering for this event, you agree to our photography, refund, and other policies. Please visit our Tour Information page to read about these policies and for additional information.