April Foolishness

Join the fool of fools, Puck, along with Whimsicalidocious Arts for a 

Foolish Fundraiser tea

Saturday, April 1 
at 3:33pm

75 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre
(the home of the Four Seasons Tea Room that has graciously allowed us to take over the place and supply our own menu lovingly prepared by our philanthropic board members) 

The festiviteas center around the launch of a secret society novel by JSD Johnston 
that is currently under wraps (being that it’s a secret and all) 

The upstairs-downstairs story set in 1881 includes a scene about an April 1st fundraiser tea with a Midsummer Night's Dream theme, so we couldn’t resist replicating it for our own event

$75
includes backwards tea service (yep, per the novel, we start with dessert first) & donation
Estimated tea service value is $45, the other $30 comprises your tax deductible donation

$125
includes tea service, donation, your name in the program & on website, 5 drawing tickets & thank-you keepsake
Estimated goods & services value is $65, the other $60 comprises your tax deductible donation

Books will be on-hand for pick up by locals who participated in the coordinating Kickstarter campaign 
(Additional copies of the novel will be available as well)

Suggested Dress: A Midsummer Night's Dream lovers or faeries
~ BRING CASH TO GET IN ON OUR SILENT AUCTION & GIFT BASKET DRAWING ~


All sales are final and there are no refunds. If you're unable to attend, please feel free to give your spot to someone you think might enjoy the shenanigans
Reservation Options

A Winter Storybook Stroll with Roxanne Gambill of Enchanted Storybook Portraits

🍎

This whimsical event invites you to come take a lovely winter’s walk through nature and capture all the season’s beautiful offerings through the lens of … your own smartphone camera! While we are walking, we will discuss simple yet effective ways to capture all the wonders of nature. With lots of pauses to photograph whatever catches your eye, we will discuss lighting, composition, angles, and the rule of 3, along with some basic editing to really make those photos pop! Afterwards, for those interested, we can get a warm beverage close to our location 

*To keep this event intimate, space is limited to 12 persons*

This event will take place 
from 3-5pm on Saturday January 21st, 2023

Location is TBD and of course all is dependent upon Mother Nature!

There is a special introductory cost of $25 for all Omnifête attendees as well as Tea Travellers





 



 

 

It's a fete, it's a fair, it's Omnifête!

Our first mini arts fair is slated for 
13 November 2022

in Garden Grove, SoCal

Note: the fair is mini, the art is not ... at least not all of it

If you or a loved have arts or artisan wares to sell, have them contact 

Omnifete.Whimsy@gmail.com

The fair's theme is "Creativity is Elemental" with an emphasis on the elements

August 1st is the deadline for out-of-state vendors

September 15 is the deadline for local vendors

 CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR SIGN-UP FORM 



Writing on a whim ... on the ocean

Join us for a spontaneous writing retreat on the high seas!

Authors Adrift 

Mon-Fri, 21-25 February 2022 

Carnival Radiance, cruising roundtrip from Long Beach to Ensenada

Get your writing on solid ground during this 4-day Baja cruise away from the distractions of home and hearth. We’ll get together on the ship for 10 authors-aid sessions to be offered morning, afternoon, and evening, with plenty of down time for you to let the words flow and sweep you out into a sea of creativity. 

For added inspiration, take advantage of the myriad amenities offered onboard including: 2 complimentary fitness classes, Cloud 9 spa (additional cost), Playlist Productions' floor show du jour, live music, piano bar, karaoke, Serenity adult-only retreat; and of course all your meals (and cleanup) are handled by ship staff.

Double-occupancy base price for the 02/21-25 sailing is $139. Either reserve your stateroom via this link on your own, or email TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com to ask for assistance via a professional travel agent. Once you have your stateroom reserved, email us to let us know you're onboard 🥰

No more excuses. It's time to get writing!




Bid Time Return

SOLD OUT

Did you know the beloved romantic film Somewhere in Time was based on the book Bid Time Return set at the iconic Hotel del Coronado?

Join historyteller Charles Spratley for the premiere of his Somewhere in Time tour at the Hotel del, after which we'll travel across the bridge to the present for tea in the elegant lobby of the Westgate Hotel. This will be the second gathering of our Bibliothefairies Literary Guild.

Saturday 4 December 
1896 & 2021
at midday (12 noon)
San Diego
guest carpooling to be arranged 

$120 includes the first-ever Somewhere in Time tour at the Hotel del Coronado and tea at the Westgate Hotel. (Also includes tax, gratuity, and PayPal fees)

Suggested attire: turn of the century or modern day

  • All reservations are final. Thus there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you may give your spot to a family member or friend.
  • Please expect to be seated with others at tea.
  • Dietary restrictions should be discussed with the venue at least 10 days in advance. If you are making reservations for friends, please advise them of this as well.  
  • For all other questions, please contact TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com (not the venue).
  • Your PayPal receipt comprises your confirmation. No "tickets" will be distributed, but you will receive an oddball email from our admin Joy letting you know you're on the list. This message will go to the email address associated with your PayPal payment btw 
  • Please note, clicking "RSVP" or "Going" on social media sites does not constitute a reservation. 
  • If PayPal gives you grief and you are on a phone or tablet, try clearing your browser's cache, or using a different browser, or resorting to a computer, or screaming.
  • The Tea Travellers Societea is not a business, but a wee service-oriented social group based in SoCal under the auspices of the fantastical Academy of Omniosophical Arts & Sciences. Our purpose is to support tearooms and encourage nerdy creativity!

🤶 Mrs Cratchit's Christmas tea

Join Whimsicalitea's genteel arts nonprofit at the Cratchit's Camden Town home for a yuletide tea

Sunday, 19 December 1843 
choice of 2 seatings: 
11am SOLD OUT
2:30pm SOLD OUT
If you are coming alone, you may prefer the 11am seating, as there will be a slew of singles revelling together then

at The Four Seasons Tea Room, Sierra Madre

$59.75 includes: 
Welcome punch, soup, tea sandwiches, scone, holiday dessert
Mrs. Cratchit's hospitality & reminiscences of A Christmas Carol 
Glorious performance by a quartet of Dickens carolers from Caroling Connection Entertainment  
Festive parlour game
Optional Victorian leave-one-take-one homespun gift exchange (think oranges, nuts, paper chains, ribbons, handmade ornaments, et cetera)
Party favor 
tax, gratuity, PayPal fees

In view of current health protocols, eating & entertainment will take place in the covered garden patio that will be trimmed with decorations purchased just for the occasion.
A limited number of seats will be set up in the small dining room with doors open to the patio for those who would feel more comfortable inside. (Proof of full vaccination required to dine in this indoor space, available on a first-request basis.)
Our Punch Table & Gift Exchange will be set up in the main dining room for you to visit at your leisure. (Masks required when visiting this indoor space.)  
~ Suggested attire - either for the era or the season ~

  • All reservations are final. Thus there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you may give your spot to a family member or friend.
  • Please expect to be seated with others. Mrs Cratchit encourages making new friends.
  • Dietary restrictions should be discussed with the venue at least 10 days in advance. If you are making reservations for friends, please advise them of this as well.  
  • For all other questions, please contact TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com (not the venue).
  • Your PayPal receipt comprises your confirmation. No "tickets" will be distributed, but you will receive an oddball email from our admin Joy letting you know you're on the list. This message will come from the Tea Travellers and be sent to the email address associated with your PayPal payment btw. If you have not received it within 72 hours, please contact us at TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com. 
  • Please note, clicking "RSVP" or "Going" on social media sites does not constitute a reservation. 
  • If PayPal gives you grief and you are on a phone or tablet, try clearing your browser's cache, or using a different browser, or resorting to a computer, or screaming.
  • The Tea Travellers Societea is not a business, but a wee service-oriented social group based in SoCal under the auspices of the fantastical Academy of Omniosophical Arts & Sciences. Our purpose is to support tearooms and encourage nerdy creativity!

[updated 20 November 2021 to reflect current health regulations]

Counting down the HOURS - anthology launch lunch

Lift a glass with authors from our SoCal communitea as we enjoy scrumptious fare in an idyllic setting in celebration of the launch of HOURS IN PROSE & VERSE, #5 in the Omni Anthology series.

Sunday, 26 December 2021 at 11am

Shenandoah at the Arbor 
10631 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos

Books will be for sale at a reduced rate, and at least one author will be on-hand to sign them! Click here for the restaurant's lunch menu. If interested in attending, email TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com and I'll include you in our reservation. I'm only expecting a handful of stalwart souls to join in, so the plan is to just order off the menu. 

The bulk of the seating is outside in their glorious garden. Let me know if you'd prefer to sit inside.