High Tea at Lansdowne with Holly Holden: Silver Stories and Southern Grace

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High Tea at Lansdowne with Holly Holden: Silver Stories and Southern Grace

An elegant guided high tea at historic Lansdowne in Natchez where designer Holly Holden presents the histories and uses of the house’s silver while guests enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.

High Tea at Lansdowne with Holly Holden: Silver Stories and Southern Grace.

Duration
1.5
Location
Natchez
Operator
Natchez Pilgrimage Tours
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set inside one of Natchez’s most treasured homes, this refined afternoon pairs a traditional high tea with Holly Holden’s stories about the estate’s silver and a warm welcome from Pilgrimage Garden Club members in period attire—an intimate encounter with Southern hospitality and decorative history.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Lansdowne’s historic elegance
THE SETTING

Lansdowne’s historic elegance

The event takes place at Lansdowne, a treasured Natchez home whose rooms provide a timeless backdrop for tea, conversation, and display of period silver.

Conversation and demonstration with Holly Holden
THE PROGRAM

Conversation and demonstration with Holly Holden

Holly Holden, a nationally renowned designer, leads an intimate conversation and demonstration highlighting the home’s historic silver and how these pieces can be appreciated in modern living.

A traditional high tea service
THE SERVICE

A traditional high tea service

Guests savor a traditional high tea service scheduled from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., paired with the evening’s talks and demonstrations.

What the day feels like

How the afternoon feels

The program is a compact, 1.5-hour occasion: guests are welcomed at Lansdowne, seated for a traditional high tea, and then spend time in an intimate conversation and demonstration with Holly Holden as she highlights the house’s silver and discusses its place in contemporary living.

Lansdowne’s historic elegance

THE SETTING

Lansdowne’s historic elegance

The event takes place at Lansdowne, a treasured Natchez home whose rooms provide a timeless backdrop for tea, conversation, and display of period silver.

Conversation and demonstration with Holly Holden

THE PROGRAM

Conversation and demonstration with Holly Holden

Holly Holden, a nationally renowned designer, leads an intimate conversation and demonstration highlighting the home’s historic silver and how these pieces can be appreciated in modern living.

A traditional high tea service

THE SERVICE

A traditional high tea service

Guests savor a traditional high tea service scheduled from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., paired with the evening’s talks and demonstrations.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience is best for.

1
Design & antiques enthusiastsAn ideal match for travelers interested in historic interiors, decorative arts, and the stories behind antique silver as presented by a nationally recognized designer.
2
Cultural and history seekersSuited to those who appreciate guided interpretation inside historic homes and an encounter with Southern hospitality and period presentation.
3
Visitors preferring short, seated programsThe 1.5-hour format and traditional tea service make this a good option for travelers who prefer concise, sit-down cultural events.
4
Collectors and hostsThose who entertain or collect tableware will find practical inspiration in Holly Holden’s commentary on using classic silver in modern living.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The program runs as a 1.5-hour event; the traditional high tea service is scheduled from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

What to bring

No special gear requirements are listed for this indoor, seated event; attendees should plan for an elegant afternoon.

Operator & location

Operated by Natchez Pilgrimage Tours and hosted at Lansdowne in Natchez. Note that the event description indicates it is sold out.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Is this event available for booking?

The event description is marked SOLD OUT.

Where is the high tea held?

The high tea is held at historic Lansdowne in Natchez, Mississippi.

Who leads the conversation and demonstration?

Designer Holly Holden leads an intimate conversation and demonstration focusing on the house’s historic silver and its use in modern living.

What is included in the program?

The program includes a traditional high tea service from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., an intimate conversation and demonstration with Holly Holden, and a welcome from Pilgrimage Garden Club members in period attire.

How long does the event last?

The duration of the event is 1.5 hours.

Who operates this experience?

The event is operated by Natchez Pilgrimage Tours.