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1. Tracey Georgino,
volunteer at The
Christy House
2. Friends enjoy the
Christy House
3. The Christy House
4. The second floor of
The Christy House
5. The Needle’s Eye
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for the house as a tea salon and meeting place
for the community.
Every Friday, tea is served at The Christy
House from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. For the
extremely modest $9 suggested donation,
guests enjoy a menu of two soups, made
from scratch, breads, baguettes, fresh salad,
cookies baked by the ladies and of course, a
huge selection of flavored, herbal, iced and
hot teas. Coffee and pink lemonade are also
offered.
The period surroundings offer a gracious
setting for luncheon with friends. Fresh
flowers decorate the tables and sunlight
streams through the large windows, making
an upbeat atmosphere and setting the stage
for lively conversation. The Christy House
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has special events throughout the year,
including a Mother’s Day Luncheon and
holiday luncheons at Christmas.
According to volunteer hostess Cheryl
Epperson, the chefs are very sensitive to
those with allergies and individuals who
must have gluten-free meals. The dining
room seats 60 people, which often includes
some regular attendees.
“One gentleman comes from a
retirement home and usually brings about
five or six ladies with him,” says Epperson.
“We actually have quite a few men who
come here. It’s really nice to have them.”
Epperson adds that men are offered an
extra helping of soup to accommodate a
larger appetite.
The tea luncheon provides such a
unique experience, one woman from
San Francisco, who visits her brother in
Sewickley, plans her visits around the
schedule of The Christy House so that she
can dine there. She enjoys the experience
because, “there is nothing like this in
San Francisco.”
As an added inducement to visit the
tea house, there are two shops inside the
massive mansion.
The Needle’s Eye offers new gifts, such
as jewelry and home décor, while Earthly
Treasures is a resale shop, often filled with
upscale items from area homes.
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