On Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 2:30pm, the Sweet Shalom Tea Room served its last formal Tea and we were there. After 20 years of providing so many special tea experiences, each month a different theme and selection of savory and sweet food offerings, owners Sara Velasquez and Chris Kruse are finally going to take a break and put their feet up so to speak. They deserve it!
Sweet Shalom Tea Room Co-Owners…Chris Kruse and Sara Velasquez
I admit my emotions are teary. Going to Sweet Shalom has been our special outing each month for more years than we can remember. Even during COVID when Sweet Shalom was serving their teas as take-outs only, we were there enjoying the boxed savories and sweets with hot tea in our van in their back parking lot.
One last look at the Sweet Shalom Tea Room. The house has sold and a new business will move in.
I think Sara and Chris know how much David and I love them, and how deeply appreciative we are of their friendship, hospitality and inclusive natures. So it is with David and my heartfelt fondness that we wish you all the best as you venture into the next chapter of your lives. As Bob Hope famously said…“Thanks for the memories!”
Here is the final formal tea at Sweet Shalom Tea Room…the theme “This Old House”.
My personalized menu with its theme “This Old House” featuring the yellow farmhouse that is the Sweet Shalom Tea RoomOur beautiful table for twoThe pretty floral centerpieceDavid looking over his menuPot of Hot Tea and Cream Scones with Butter and Lemon CurdMy scone lathered up with butter and lemon curdAlong with a cup of hot black teaSavory Summer Garden Vegetable PieTiered server of bite sized savories and sweetsLower tiered plate of savories…Angelique Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches, Broccoli Snaps, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, Stuffed Baby TomatoesTop tier of sweets…Peanut Butter Cookies and Decadent Fudge TartsMy plate of the tiered server offeringsFinial dessert…Kashmir Cream with CherriesSweet Shalom Co-Owner Sara Velasquez giving her final program…talking about the house that was home to the Tea RoomA special presentation and gift given to Sweet Shalom Co-Owners Sara Velasquez and Chris Kruse…a celestial star named in their honor!A last look at the front main room of the Sweet Shalom Tea Room after the last guests have goneThe beautifully decorated fireplace mantle which complimented each month’s themePurchases of a pretty Sadler teapot and an assortment of favorite Harney & Sons Teas (Paris, Boston and Selah) as parting mementoes from the Sweet Shalom Gift Shop
3 thoughts on “Sweet Shalom Tea Room – August 2021 – Final Tea”
Jan Mace Sollenberger
What a lovely finale. Glad you have so many wonderful memories.
Joyce DeWolf-Ott
How lovely the Tea Room looked. The end of an era. Now the four of you need a place to meet every few months…a Tea Room where you are the guests. Sorry to see them go but understandable. I am glad I got there once.🌼🌸
A bittersweet tea, I’m sure. I didn’t even recognize Chris. She has lost SO much weight, she looks like a different person. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve seen her as Sara is usually the one working when I’ve gone. She looks absolutely great!
What a lovely finale. Glad you have so many wonderful memories.
How lovely the Tea Room looked. The end of an era. Now the four of you need a place to meet every few months…a Tea Room where you are the guests. Sorry to see them go but understandable. I am glad I got there once.🌼🌸
A bittersweet tea, I’m sure. I didn’t even recognize Chris. She has lost SO much weight, she looks like a different person. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve seen her as Sara is usually the one working when I’ve gone. She looks absolutely great!