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.
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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.
Falcon Rest Visitor Center, 85 Bluff Springs Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110
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.
I have been to Monticello, Mount Vernon and Belle Meade. Falcon Rest was better than them all. The tour was performed by the owner herself. I was never rushed and questions were encouraged. The mansion and grounds are absolutely lovely and meticulously restored. The gift shop is amazing. I am making plans to come again for a formal tea with my granddaughters and for a murder mystery date with my husband. Fantastic admission price on a one-of-a-kind gem right here in McMinnville!
Bonnie Causey
September 4, 2026
I have been to Monticello, Mount Vernon and Belle Meade. Falcon Rest was better than them all. The tour was performed by the owner herself. I was never rushed and questions were encouraged. The mansion and grounds are absolutely lovely and meticulously restored. The gift shop is amazing. I am making plans to come again for a formal tea with my granddaughters and for a murder mystery date with my husband. Fantastic admission price on a one-of-a-kind gem right here in McMinnville!
Bonnie Causey
September 4, 2026
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