Wouldn’t you like to slow down the pace of modern life for a few hours?
Sign up for a tea in one of Hackett House’s historic Friendship Rooms, and you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time.
Our lavish full teas include our famous scones, a delectable assortment of savories and sweets, tea served in fine china cups and on fresh-pressed linens.
To register for our teas, please click on the links below or see our Events Calendar page.
Prices for adult teas are $40 per person and include a glass of sparkling wine. Prices for the Nutcracker Children’s tea is $35 per person. Tea is served from 1pm to 3pm. Registrations are required.
For all teas, you can pre-order our fabulous scones to take home with you. $30 for a dozen and $15 for a half dozen. Flavors vary per tea menu.
If you are with a group that would like to sit together, please be sure to specify on the registration form.
Children’s Tea – Learn more about the Children’s Nutcracker Tea.
Tea party volunteers needed!
Did you realize that you could help out with an event as pleasant as a tea party AND make a difference in our Tempe community? It’s true!
Every event the Hackett House hosts raises funds to benefit the programs of our parent organization, Tempe Sister Cities. And all of our events are organized and run by our dedicated volunteers.
Learn more about the volunteer opportunities at the Hackett House.
No experience is necessary, just a desire to help our community is all that’s needed.
Our Teas this season include:
April 2019
WHIMSY SWEET AND SAVORY – Cookies for Mother’s Day
Meet Jayleigh, age 11 and Zowie, almost age 10 as the Hackett House welcomes their new local business, Whimsy Sweet and Savory, an online baking service. They introduced themselves last fall when they helped to cook and demonstrate an Italian dinner to Hackett House guests. They were the hit of the evening, especially since they made homemade Butternut Squash raviolis and also helped make the evening’s dessert, Tiramisu Cheesecake. They are selling their handmade cookies through the Hackett House and…
Find out more »May 2019
Mother’s Day Tea
Treat your mother, grandmother or yourself to an incredible Mother’s Day Tea. Held in one of Hackett House’s historic Friendship Rooms, you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time. $35 per person. Champagne and wine available for purchase. You can preorder some of our delicious scones to take home with you. Scones are $24.00 per baker’s dozen and $12.00 for a half dozen. Flavors vary per tea menu.
Find out more »November 2019
WHIMSY SWEET AND SAVORY – Cookies for the Holidays
Meet Jayleigh, age 12 and Zowie, age 11 as the Hackett House once again welcomes their local business, Whimsy Sweet and Savory, an online baking service. They introduced their cookies to us for Mother's Day and they are selling their handmade cookies once again through the Hackett House and donating $5 per box back. They will be baking a total of 20 boxes of special Holiday Cookies, available for pickup at the HH gift shop on Saturday, December 14. Each…
Find out more »Nutcracker Tea
Hackett House will again be partnering with the Southwest Ballet Youth Company to present an unforgettable Nutcracker’s Tea with costumed dancers interacting with the children, crafts, and fun. Delicious sweets and savories will be served on the beautiful Hackett House covered patio. The food is designed to please the tastes of our younger guests. Costumes are encouraged. Tea is served from 1-3 pm. The cost is $35.00 per person. You can pre-order some of our delicious scones to take home…
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Tea
Just before the holidays wouldn’t you like to slow down the pace of modern life for just a few hours? Attend this magical tea and you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time. Beautiful centerpieces, fresh linens, delicious savories and sweets will delight you. $40 per person includes a glass of sparkling wine. We can only host 75 guests at our holiday tea; reservations fill quickly. 50 guest can be seated inside our historic Friendship Rooms…
Find out more »February 2020
Valentine Tea
Wouldn’t you like to slow down the pace of modern life for a few hours? Attend the Valentine tea in one of the Hackett House historic Friendship Rooms and you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time. You will find tables adorned with fresh linens and beautiful centerpieces and be served delectable savories and sweets. $40 per person which includes a glass of sparkling wine. You can pre-order some of our delicious scones to take home…
Find out more »March 2020
HAYDEN’S FERRY DAYS – TEA AT THE HACKETT HOUSE
SAVE THE DATE: The 2020 Hayden's Ferry Days at Hackett House will feature a tea party in the historic Friendship Rooms. Step back in time and enjoy a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time. Hayden's Ferry Days is a celebration of Tempe's history, arts, and culture. The volunteers at Hackett House are proud to partner with the City of Tempe and be a part of the celebrations. CHECK OUT THE DATES OF THE ACTIVITIES HAPPENING FOR 3 WEEKS IN…
Find out more »April 2020
Spring Tea
ANNOUNCEMENT: OUR SPRING TEA IS CANCELED DUE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND REFUNDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Wouldn’t you like to slow down the pace of modern life for a few hours? Sign up for a tea in one of Hackett House historic Friendship Rooms and you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time. $40 per person. Champagne and wine available for purchase. You can preorder some of our…
Find out more »May 2020
Mother’s Day Tea
Treat your mother, grandmother or yourself to an incredible Mother’s Day Tea. Held in one of Hackett House’s historic Friendship Rooms, you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful ritual from a more tranquil time with fresh linens, beautiful table decor, savories and sweets. $40 per person includes a glass of sparkling wine. You can pre-order our delicious scones to take home with you. Scones are $24.00 per dozen and $12.00 per half dozen. Flavors vary per tea menu.
Find out more »January 2021
FEBRUARY SCONES FOR SALE!
Our kitchen magicians are at it again - just in time for any special February Day! Flavor of the month - Cherry, Pecan, White Chocolate. Gluten-free option - Cranberry, Orange, White Chocolate. *Packaged in quantities of 6 - frozen and packaged with at-home baking instructions *Buy 1 or more sets of scones at this LINK For everyone's safety, Hackett House remains on reduced hours. For now, we are only open on Wednesdays from 11-5. However, we are also available by…
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