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
Afternoon Tea – advance reservations required
It is time for tea in the gardens at White Rose Manor. Reservations required, choose your tea date and time through the following link: Monday-Friday from 12Noon-4pm Afternoon Tea Reservation Link Additional dates available until November 30, 2023.
Extended 2023 Garden Season! Come for Tea! – advance reservations required
It is time for tea and conversation in the gardens at White Rose Manor. Reservations required, choose your tea date and time through the following link: Monday-Friday from 12Noon-4pm Afternoon Tea Reservation Link Additional dates available until November 30, 2023. 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
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
Berry Peachy Morning Shadows
The morning is warm. Even as early at 6 a.m., it is warm. We welcome the soothing morning shadows. Fresh peaches and blackberries are bathed in the shadow of a Queen Anne chair. Life is good. Breakfast awaits our Bed Read More
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream Oh-la-la! My, oh my! Santa Claus got Holiday chai . . . ICE CREAM! Have you ever had ice cream made from tea? Done well, it is something very, very special. Over the holidays, Read More
TEA: Tea Bars
TEA: Tea Bars More and more people are hearing the term “Tea Bar” these days . . . quite frequently, really. Tea is becoming as hot as coffee was before it became ever-popular staple enjoyed now. While tea is often on the menu at Read More
CLEANING: Laundry – Keeping Whites White and General Stain Removal
CLEANING: Laundry – Keeping Whites White and General Stain Removal We have white towels. We have white washcloths. We have white hand towels and bathmats. Then there are our white napkins, tablecloths, sheets, and pillowcases. While all of these can be Read More