Welcome to Tea Time 2025. These posts will be about Tea Rooms we’ve been to, Teas we’ve given for friends and family, Church Tea events, and High Tea in restaurants from 2008 to the present. Tea in the U.S.A., Tea in England and Tea in Canada. Many of the Tea Rooms are no longer in business, which is sad.
This post was from February 22nd, 23rd and 24th of 2012
Between Sequim and Port Angeles on a bluff above the Strait of Juan de Fuca is a beautiful Inn dedicated to reflect the spiritual legacy that was the foundation of our country. Here’s a little recap of our journey for High Tea at the George Washington Inn.
We woke up to a significant wind storm on the morning of George Washington’s Birthday. We were hoping our ferry crossing on the Puget Sound would go well. We crossed with rocking and rolling and white caps in view.
We picked up Beth in the historic little town of Port Gamble and crossed the Hood Canal bridge without incident. When we turned the bend into Sequim we were hit head on with some gale force winds that made me keep a tight grip on the steering wheel. We were visually impressed when we turned up the driveway to the George Washington Inn.
How fun to have to be squinting in the bright sunshine! Despite the wind the weather treated us kindly.
What a wonderful surprise when we walked into the front door and George Washington greeted us!
He was kind enough to take a photo with us.
We were early so we toured the Inn before our tea time.
The Inn has great comfortable spaces and we enjoyed this sitting area before we headed into Tea.
The tables were set on the ocean front piazza, also known as a veranda.
First course included Black Forest and Lavender Cheddar Scones, Dried Cherry and Orange Biscuits, Fresh Lavender Biscuits and assorted flavored Butters and Jams. Beth reads my blog and she’s a real fast learner. After the first course she knew to pass me the service plate for photos before any of us took a bite. The drawback to eating with a blogger!!
Second Course included Petite Spinach and Swiss Quiche, Smoked Salmon Mousse-Filled Cucumber Cups, and Lavender Cream Cheese Turkey Finger Sandwiches.
Third Course included Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Assorted Petits Fours, and Rasberry/Lemon Lavender Cheesecake.
Tea served with each course was raspberry lavender black tea.
George Washington spoke to us during tea, sharing many interesting stories of his life leading up to his presidency.
President George Washington in portrayal is available for events and can be reached at vfrykholm@olypen.com
Katie won a bar of soap from Mt. Vernon for asking the president the best question of the day.
We were blessed during our tea time with views of more than one rainbow over the Strait of Juan De Fuca.
A stop at the gift shop on our way out for some lavender goodies to take home.
We also couldn’t resist sitting in the great rockers and squinting in the sunshine before we headed to our ferry crossing home.
It was a lovely day for High Tea at the George Washington Inn with Katie and Beth and of course with our first President.
Alas, this Inn is also temporarily closed as per their website.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
…such a gorgeous destination. Ellen, in one day you may have enjoyed more tea than I have in my entire life!
Beautiful views of the inn, looks like a lovely place for your tea!
Have a happy weekend.
How fun that George Washington himself greeted you. This looks like a spectacular place.
When I came to this post, I had to do a double-take at the photo of the George Washington Inn. During my 4 years of living in Northern Virginia (1984-1988), I visited Mount Vernon many times. It was a favorite destination for any of our visitors from out of town. This Inn that you visited looks just like the original (the main house, anyway).
Such a pleasant occasion for all of you!
I can see Mount Vernon in that Inn. Enjoyed looking at the afternoon teas and greeted by George Washington himself. I am very impressed you were in such great company. Loved the photos and thank you so much for sharing them. We are thinking of going to the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant next week for lunch. I will say hi to George if I see him, and I will also think of your post when we go.
What an amazing place to travel to for afternoon tea. You sure are adventurous. The weather sounds about like our stormy days. B x
This was just lovely. What a wonderful day. The food looks soooo good and what great views out the window and you even got to talk to George Washington. 🙂
Amazing Tea Time!
Ellen – first, thanks for your kind comments on my blog! I have watched your grandkids with joy through your blog, and I can’t wait to have those kinds of experiences!
I laughed when I read “Beth reads my blog and she’s a real fast learner. After the first course she knew to pass me the service plate for photos before any of us took a bite. The drawback to eating with a blogger!!” My husband has learned not to dig into meals at restaurants until I have taken a picture!
In two weeks, we will be enjoying afternoon tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs – your blog posts have whet my appetite!
Hi Angie, You are very welcome. Your upcoming trip to Banff sounds delightful! Enjoy.