Reserve a formal Victorian tea with scones, sandwiches, and sweets
Tea, sandwiches, sweets
Enjoy lunch or tea in Falcon Rest’s Victorian Tea Room, served on tiered trays or plated. Book ahead for an elegant outing for two or more.
At least 24 hours’ advance notice is required; more notice is appreciated for larger groups. The mansion and gardens are not visible from the road.
All cancellations made by 9 am of day of visit or before are eligible for a refund. No-shows will be charged full price.
Book at least 24 hours in advance. For larger groups, more notice is appreciated.
No. The mansion and gardens are hidden behind a tall holly hedge and are not visible from the road.
Garden access is included only with tickets for guided mansion tours.
Enter at the Visitor Center just past the hedge at 85 Bluff Springs Road.
Falcon Rest Mansion in McMinnville is a beautifully restored Victorian property that consistently earns praise for its authentic period furnishings, stunning architecture, and immaculately kept gardens. Hosts Charlien and George are frequently highlighted by name, bringing warmth, humor, and deep knowledge of the property's fascinating history to every visit. The guided mansion tours are a particular highlight, with guides who make the experience both educational and genuinely entertaining. Accommodations range from a honeymoon suite to a carriage house and cottage, all decorated with period-appropriate antiques. The breakfast package comes highly recommended. One note worth flagging: tea party events have occasionally been held in the visitor center rather than inside the mansion itself, which disappointed some guests expecting the full historic atmosphere, so it may be worth confirming event locations when booking. For history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a unique overnight experience, this place delivers something hard to find elsewhere. The owners' passion for preservation and authentic restoration is visible in every room, and the overall atmosphere feels genuinely special rather than staged.
This place was so beautiful on the inside. The owners definitely put in a lot of work to it. I thought it was so cool that it was a hospital at one time as well. Im definitely going to go back and stay the night at the carriage house soon. The gift shop had some really cool items in it as well i regret it didn't get this book I saw but if it's there I'll get it when im back. The tour guide was very informed of the history of the property as well. Highly recommend touring it if you like architecture and history like me. They said they also do fun events around Halloween and murder mystery dinners as well. Sounds so fun 😁.
Rebecca Meadows
July 2, 2026
This place was so beautiful on the inside. The owners definitely put in a lot of work to it. I thought it was so cool that it was a hospital at one time as well. Im definitely going to go back and stay the night at the carriage house soon. The gift shop had some really cool items in it as well i regret it didn't get this book I saw but if it's there I'll get it when im back. The tour guide was very informed of the history of the property as well. Highly recommend touring it if you like architecture and history like me. They said they also do fun events around Halloween and murder mystery dinners as well. Sounds so fun 😁.
Rebecca Meadows
July 2, 2026
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