A spread of baked goods and sandwiches on a white tablecloth with someone pouring a cup of tea.

Victorian Holiday Tea

Friday, Dec 5 – Sunday, Dec 7
Friday, Dec 12 – Sunday, Dec 14

12 – 2PM

Savor fine teas, seasonal pastries, and elegant traditions at the Villa Louis Christmas Tea. Enjoy tea service in the Brisbois Fur Warehouse, followed by a guided tour of the lavishly decorated 1871 mansion. Seating is limited!

Victorian Holiday Tea

Friday, Dec 5 – Sunday, Dec 7
Friday, Dec 12 – Sunday, Dec 14

12 – 2PM

Savor fine teas, seasonal pastries, and elegant traditions at the Villa Louis Christmas Tea. Enjoy tea service in the Brisbois Fur Warehouse, followed by a guided tour of the lavishly decorated 1871 mansion. Seating is limited!

Four people in casual clothing stroll on a brick walkway, with greenery on both sides, towards Villa Louis.

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Wisconsin Dynasty

When you walk through the doors of Villa Louis, you step into the life of one of Wisconsin’s most historic families – The Dousmans. Located on the beautiful banks of the mighty Mississippi River, this National Historic Landmark offers a panorama of Wisconsin history, from the advent of the first fur traders, to the War of 1812, through the splendor of the Victorian era. 

The National Historic Landmark home of the H. Louis Dousman family.


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Villa Louis is a Wisconsin State Historic Site. We are an immaculately restored Victorian house museum on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River.

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Savor fine teas, seasonal pastries, and elegant traditions at the @Villa Louis Historic Site Christmas Tea. Enjoy tea service in the Brisbois Fur Warehouse, followed by a guided tour of the lavishly decorated 1871 mansion.

🫖 Join us for Victorian Holiday Tea at Villa Louis, Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14.

Seating is limited. Reserve your spot now: wihist.org/4pK1Sfy
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Savor fine teas, seasonal pastries, and elegant traditions at the @Villa Louis Historic Site Christmas Tea. Enjoy tea service in the Brisbois Fur Warehouse, followed by a guided tour of the lavishly decorated 1871 mansion. 

🫖 Join us for Victorian Holiday Tea at Villa Louis, Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14. 

Seating is limited. Reserve your spot now: https://wihist.org/4pK1Sfy

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Wow sounds great

During the afternoon tea do you refill platers or ask if people want more of anything or is it just the one 3 tier plater and that’s it?

A tea time is not a filling meal it is a snack to hold you over until the next meal. Have them on Cruises all the time. Meet new people at them and renew friendships from other teas.

I attended with friends, what an amazing experience! Worth every penny spent! There is more than enough delicious treats to try. If your looking for a complete meal this is not for you. Looking for a wonderful time with friends or family this is the event!

I can’t wait!

Denise Harris let's consider this!

On the Cruise it is free if you drink the normal tea. Special teas cost more. All of the BS at the tables is free and you can help by spreading your own.

What a fun idea. Would love to be there!

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"This is the month of nuts and nutty thoughts." – Henry David Thoreau, November, 1858.

📸 Photos of Villa Louis Historic Site, November 5, 2025.
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Remember going there with my Parents in the 50's.


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