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Up & Coming for 2024.

2024 Fall-Winter Schedule

Join us if you can!
Spots fill fast. Call ahead 610.565.4817

Cost per person for Teas is $30.00 unless stated otherwise.
Cash payment. As of 2024 we are no longer accepting credit card payments.
For parties of 6 or more, an automatic 15% gratuity will be applied. 

***Please Read: We are no longer able to accommodate specific dietary restrictions. Please confirm with members of your party before making a reservation as we will not be able to accommodate the day of.***
We thank you very much for your understanding!

November
SOLD OUT | The Harvest Tea

Sunday 11/10

2:00pm – 4:00pm
The last of the harvest before the frost (but not the last of our teas). Apples, spices, warm and wholesome foods to fight off the growing chill of Old Man Winter. Sit back and watch the leaves abandon their posts during one of our most popular teas of the year, bringing you a special arrangement of homemade delights and sweets with a variety of warming teas in an elegant Victorian-inspired atmosphere. 

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SOLD OUT | Thanksgiving Tea

Sunday 11/24

2:00pm – 4:00pm
Grab some time just for you and your close friends or family before the busyness of the holiday, or welcome your relatives to town with a relaxed afternoon tea! Serving homemade assorted tea sandwiches and sweets fit for the holiday with a variety of herbal or fruity teas in an elegant Victorian-inspired atmosphere. 

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December
Santa Parade in Media!

Sunday 12/1

2:00pm – 6:00pm, parade starts at 5:00!

Join in the holiday cheer as we welcome the return of Media’s Santa Parade and Fun Run/Walk. 

A block party kicks off the event at 2:00pm on Veterans Square by the Court House. It will lead into the 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, where participants are encouraged to dress up in any holiday decor they find fitting! There will be a costume contest to celebrate the best in multiple categories, but it’s really all about the fun! The entry fee for participants is a donation to the Food Bank or Toys For Kids which will be at the block party

The Fun Run begins at 4:15pm. Then, the Big Man kicks off the parade at 5:00pm down State Street, before looping around at the end for one final sign off. 

Visit for additional information:  /http://www.santaparade.media/ https://www.facebook.com/santaparademedia/

Holiday House Tour

Saturday 12/7

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Tickets are now available for purchase at:

Gifford Risley House B and B $25 cash or check only

Media Borough Offices 2nd fl Borough Hall Can take credit cards

Calling all home owners in the Media Borough area! We are seeking homes for this year’s Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 7, from 4-8pm to join us in this fundraising event. All proceeds benefit the historic Thomas Minshall House located at Front St. and Providence Rd. in Media. This is the oldest house in the borough, settled back in the mid 1600’s, and is part of the town’s heritage.

If you would like to showcase your home decorated for the holidays (whether the house is historic or not). Please contact Monika Rehoric at the Gifford-Risley House Bed & Breakfast.

Email: thegiffordrisleyhouse@gmail.com or give us a call at: 484-636-7805.

Cookies and Milk with SANTA!!!

Saturday 12/7

11:00am – 11:30am  (Available)
11:30am – 12:00pm  (Available)
12:00pm – 12:30pm  (Available)
12:30pm – 1:00pm  (Available)

That’s right, the Big Man is coming to the Bed & Breakfast! Come and bring your little ones (or yourself, we won’t judge) for a fireside picture and they can let him know what they’d like for Christmas. And the best part—yes, something even better than Santa—milk and cookies after!

$5 per child

Due to limited capacity we are doing timed slots so children aren’t waiting long to tell their wishes! Please try to keep 2 adults per family/group. 

SOLD OUT | Sunday Afternoon Tea

Sunday 12/15

2:00pm – 4:00pm
Our delightful afternoon tea, serving classic homemade assorted tea sandwiches and sweets with a variety of herbal or fruity teas in an elegant Victorian-inspired atmosphere. 

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SOLD OUT | Christmas Tea

Sunday 12/22

2:00pm – 4:00pm.
Take the time to relax and reflect on the year that has passed, and the new year to come, in our festively decorated Victorian mansion. Enjoy warm holiday themed teas, delightful homemade assorted tea sandwiches, and delectable desserts to leave you feeling stuffed. And if we’re lucky, a little holiday snowfall outside… Could you imagine! 

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Wedding
Wedding

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Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House

December, 2021

French Wine Tasting
French Wine Tasting

October, 2021

Sunday Tea
Sunday Tea

Spring 2021

Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal Dinner

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Associates Meeting
Associates Meeting

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Christine Kinslow
Christine Kinslow

September, 2021

Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal Dinner

May, 2021

Open House
Open House

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Wedding
Wedding

March, 2021