Serendipity Cottage Bed Breakfast will happily host tea parties for small or large groups Monday through Saturday anytime from 1:00 to 4:00. Advance reservations are required. We host full teas, cream teas, dessert teas, quiche teas, bunco and card party teas, little princess teas, Mommy Me teas, bridal and baby shower teas, just to name a few. Be creative! If you have a great ideawe can work with you to make your tea extra special! Provided on the afternoon tea page is a as well as some frequently asked questions, however, please call us for more information or to make a reservation. (229) 226-8111. How do I reserve a tea? For small teas, please give us at least 48 hours advance notice. For large teas (more than 8 people) a notice of at least a week will be necessary to plan. For large teas a $50 deposit will hold your date and time. We require a 48 hour cancellation without loss of your deposit. What form of payment do you accept? We accept cash, local checks and all major credit cards. Payment in full is expected at the end of your tea. Tea prices do not include sales tax OR gratuity. When should I confirm the total count of guests at my tea? Please confirm at least 72 hours before your tea. We realize you may have guests that cannot attend at the last minute, however, we must plan the amount of food and the table arrangements prior to your tea. You will be charged for the number of guests confirmed, whether they attend the tea or not. What time should we arrive for the tea? Ten minutes prior to the tea is plenty of time. There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea - Henry James

Thomasville is a small city in Southwest Georgia near the Florida border. Just 35 miles north of I-10 and Tallahassee, and 45 minutes west of I-75 and Valdosta, GA, it is a town alive with history. It still maintains comfortable small town charm where people smile and wave and yet is close enough to be conveniently located. You can investigate the shops and restaurants of historic Thomasville, Georgia's beautifully restored Victorian downtown. Thomasville, GA's downtown is the recipient of the prestigious Great American Main Street award, given in 1998, to only 5 cities in the country. Many historic homes, museums, libraries and sites are just a short stroll from our inviting front porch. Just outside of the city is Pebble Hill Plantation, where you will see how the well to do of the 19th century spent their lives. Thomasville, Georgia is the perfect place to soothe the spirit, share a weekend with friends, or that special someone, celebrate a special anniversary or escape to the serenity of a bygone era. If business brings you to Thomas County, GA, you will find our Georgia Bed and Breakfast Inn lodging convenient to the area's many firms. Fax use, data ports, flexible arrival times and breakfast schedules are accommodated. Corporate lodging rates are available upon request. Thomasville area attractions and activities: Thomas County Museum of History - one block. Birdsong Nature Center - 15 miles south of the Cottage. Thomasville Culture Center - one block. Pebble Hill Plantation - 6 miles south of the Cottage. Lapham-Patterson House (c. 1885) - 4 blocks. (see photo caption). Country Oaks Golf Course - Public. Glen Arven Country Club - Private. The Big Oak (323 years old) - Festivals and events: Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale - annually in March. Annual Pinewoods Bird Festival - April. Thomasville Annual Rose Show and Festival - April. CNS Television's Fireworks Show and Festivities - July. Fall Sampler at Pebble Hill Plantation - October. Thomasville Fly-In at the Thomasville Municipal Airport - October. Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival - November. Victorian Christmas - annually in December. Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour at Pebble Hill Plantation - December

Following are sample menus of what is available for Afternoon Tea at Serendipity Cottage: Afternoon Tea - Finger sandwiches (ie. curry chicken, stilton cheese and pear, traditional English cucumber), in-season fruit, freshly made scones with double Devon cream and jams, finger pastries and two types of tea - $19.50. Cream Tea - two or three homemade scones, freshly baked and still warm to the touch, butter, double Devon cream, real fruit strawberry jam, tea of your choice - $12.50. Dessert Tea - delectable dessert (ie. lemon or fruit tart, assorted pastries), two or three homemade scones, freshly baked and still warm to the touch, butter, double Devon cream, real fruit strawberry jam, tea of your choice - $17.50. Fruit Cheese Tea - fruit, assorted cheeses, cookies and your choice of tea - $13.50. Sweet Tea - tea bread, cookies and your choice of tea - $11.50. Take some more tea, the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. I've had nothing yet, Alice replied in an offended tone, so I can't take more. -Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, 1865

Originally California natives, Laura and Robert Dohojda bought the Serendipity Cottage Bed Breakfast in October of 2004. Longing for a significant and meaningful change of lifestyle, together they have breathed new energy into this historic property! Laura and Robert were married right here at Serendipity Cottage in April of 2005. Originally from Poland, Robert immigrated in 1985 and has worked in the corporate/technology world for many years. While Robert continues his career in technology with Symbol Technologies, Inc., (and does all the repairs, building, gardening, etc. in his spare time!), Laura handles the decorating, cooking, cleaning and day-to-day innkeeper operations of Serendipity. Laura comes from a large and adventurous military family, having lived in many parts of the world. In another life, Laura was a Senior Corporate Securities Paralegal in California's Silicon Valley area. Her experiences through the dot.com revolution (while exciting!) are what brought her to this life-changing decision. Both Laura and Robert's corporate experiences benefit the Cottage's corporate clientele. Having traveled across the country and around the world on business, they have experienced the best and the worst accommodations for the business traveler. Drawing on these experiences helps to ensure that the Cottage gives the corporate traveler what they need. When traveling, Robert and Laura appreciate hospitality that is both sophisticated and relaxed, with no pressure, plenty of privacy and a healthy desire to make guests feel welcome and happy! At Serendipity Cottage, that's what you'll get! Whether you are visiting Serendipity Cottage Bed Breakfast for business, a wedding or a romantic getaway, Laura and Robert will cater to all your needs!

The queen size four poster bed in this very romantic of the cottage is framed by furnishings with hints of the romantic Victorian era combined with beautiful accessories and paintings and an ornamental fireplace. Three windows overlook birds and treetops. Perfect for reading the morning paper over coffee or tea, doing a crossword puzzle or just catching up with each other. Do you like embroidered fabrics with unique little critters such as caterpillars and butterflies, sumptuous color and lots of room? Then is for you! A wonderful queen size brass bed resides in this the original Master Bedroom of the house. Lounge in the cozy loveseat while reading a book from our library located just outside your door or watch a movie on the VCR from your choice of many at your fingertips. Three windows overlook this quiet historic residential neighborhood in Thomasville. Romantic is the word that comes to mind with. where a pastel color palette and unique antique pieces combine for an elegant and ethereal design. The three windows of this quiet, charming room overlook some of our beautiful old oak trees. to check availability for any of the rooms above.

After a wonderful nights sleep, you will experience the delicacies of a wonderful, warm and charming hot gourmet menu du jour breakfast prepared and served by Laura. Some of the delectable entrees include French Toast L'Orange, French Toast Panettone, Laura's Special Baked Eggs, Quiche that will melt in your mouth, all served with coffee, juice, fruits bowls with only fresh fruits in season, pastries, breakfast meats, coffee cakes, muffins and more! You'll feel right at home gathering with other guests in our enclosed Sun Room. Breakfast delights start promptly at 9:00 am with all guests seated together. Please note we regret that we are unable to accommodate special requests for breakfast except for dietary restrictions such as low cholesterol, low fat, low salt, food allergies, etc. Please let us know upon your arrival if you have any special dietary needs or food allergies. We will be happy to accommodate your special needs. For you vegetarians out there - often times we can adjust our menu to suit most vegetarians and we are happy to do that for you. Please let us know upon arrival.

Our main dining room is actually a gift shop adorned with some of the most exquisite Polish Pottery you have ever seen! This unique European pottery is classified as stoneware, a very hard product shaped from opaque, white clay of the highest quality. The artisans, located in Boleslawiec, Poland, specialize in the authentic traditionally glazed, hand-painted and sponge-stamped stoneware. Each piece is designed and adorned in adherence to a celebrated heritage. Some of the most famous original designs include those commissioned by renowned Frederick the Great, King of Prussia from 1740-1786! Polish Pottery is oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe because the artists carefully select their clays and bake them at a temperature of 2,246 degrees Fahrenheit. The artisans also coat each piece with a transparent, protective glaze in order to make them chip resistant and easy to clean. The colors used by the artisans are chosen according to Polish custom and include cobalt blues, greens, reddish browns. Polish Pottery does not contain lead. Polish Pottery is both beautiful and versatile and can be used for cooking, serving, dining and decorative art. We encourage our patrons to use their pottery as often as possible rather than keep it in a curio cabinet. Each piece is crafted for both attractiveness and continuous use. And many of our customers buy our pottery for wedding or birthday gifts, not to mention Christmas! So please feel free to come into our Cheese Ladies Polish Pottery shop while visiting Serendipity Cottage. The pottery is absolutely beautiful to look at and never disappoints!