Advance reservations required. Check out the White Rose Manor website (bottom of home page) for upcoming tea dates. We have extended our season to enjoy the fall colours. Outdoor dates will be updated on the site based on weather permitting. Read More
Not Always Wanting Sweet
Quintessentially British, cheese wheel wedding/celebration cakes–usually with white roses involved– are the only cakes we make here at the White Rose Manor and only by special request (I am a baker, but not a talented piping decorator, so I do Read More
Tea Time 2 Go
TeaTime2Go.com Tea Time 2 Go is a thing. It is just between friends, just for loved ones, just what the doctor ordered, or just for you. The White Rose Manor provides a tea for one (or two) to our local Read More
Guestbook Memories
Laboratory Mill Weddings We had such a great time in Lincolnton! We loved exploring the area and learning the history of this little town. We had a blast celebrating the marriage of two of our favorite people at the Laboratory Read More
Guestbook Memories
Friendship & Heartfelt Memories Though not often, we do have returning guests. It is our hope that when new visitors arrive at the White Rose Manor as guests, they leave as friends. When we have returning guests, it often blossoms Read More
Guestbook Memories
English-style: ‘Just Like This!’ My English mum would be proud to know it is so. We tried to bring a bit of ‘home’ to Lincolnton. According to this guest, we nailed it! Thank you Allison and John for the enjoyable Read More
Guestbook Memories
Waking Up with “Miss Peggy” When you have beautiful roses like “Miss Peggy” (named for Peg Mauney who lived here), it is wonderful to find someone else who was in just the right place at just the right time for Read More
Guestbook Memories
Home Away from Home There are many times that our guests have the chance to stay for more than a day or two. We cherish these times as we see them begin to unwind and find some true relaxation. We Read More
RECIPE: Tuna Steak with Seasoned Butter
RECIPE: Tuna Steak with Seasoned Butter Great history includes great food. That is my thought. No doubt, my opinion is biased due to years working alongside wonderful chefs (educated and self-declared) as well as home cooks. Tuna steaks were Read More
RECIPE: B&B Balsamic Dressing for Salads
RECIPE: B&B Balsamic for Salads and Pasta I had a great assistant in the B&B kitchen for a recent event. My grandson stepped in as sous(ish) chef helping mix some of the ingredients, staging the buffet, and plating help. Read More