Notice: With the safety and well-being of our community at the top of our mind,
VIU has decided to close Milner Gardens & Woodland and the Camellia Tea Room
to the public and volunteers until further notice, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Tea is served
Afternoon Tea is served with assorted baked goods and freshly baked scones, served with jam (made with fruit from the garden) every afternoon when the Gardens are open.
The Camellia Tea Room is located in the drawing room of the historic Milner House.
No reservations are required for the regular menu with drop-in seating. Reservations are required for Full Afternoon High Tea and large groups.
The Camellia Tea Room regular menu with drop-in seating:
Tea or Coffee: 3.25
Daily Dessert with Tea or Coffee: 9.05
Two Fresh Baked Scones with Devon Cream & Milner Jam (includes beverage): 12.15
Gluten Free * Scones with Devon Cream & Milner Jam (includes beverage): 14.15
Seasonal Homemade Soup with a Cheese & Herb Scone (includes beverage) : 13.10
Seasonal Homemade Soup with a Gluten Free * Cheese & Herb Scone (includes beverage): 15.10
* Gluten Free Scones require 48-hour advance reservations.
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The Camellia Tea Room is Closed until further notice due to COVID-19.
The Full Afternoon High Tea service menu:
Tea service in bone china cups.
The 3-tiered platter includes one serving per person of the following:
Scone: Fresh house scone with Devon Cream & strawberry jam.
Savoury: Curried chicken salad sandwich, egg tea sandwich, smoked salmon pinwheel, cucumber Waldorf,
cheese pepper jelly tart & vegetarian quiche.
Sweet: Milner square, lemon tartlet & chocolate-dipped strawberry.
(Full Afternoon High Tea menu may be subject to substitutions.)
Full Afternoon High Tea: 25.95
Full Afternoon High Tea requires 24-hour advance reservations with 'Make a Reservation' by OpenTable.
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Gluten Free/Special Diet/Vegetarian Full Afternoon High Tea *: 30.95
* Gluten Free/Special Diet/Vegetarian Full Afternoon High Tea requires 48-hour advance reservations.
* Please email reservation requests to Tea.MilnerGardens@viu.ca for the following:
Gluten Free/Special Diet/Vegetarian Full Afternoon High Tea,
Gluten Free Scones,
or large groups,
If email is not accessible, please leave a message at 250-752-8573 extension 224.
All above prices are per person plus GST.
To access the Camellia Tea Room located inside Milner Gardens & Woodland, a current Milner Gardens membership or VIU Student card, Milner Gardens Guest Pass, or Admission is payable.
The Camellia Tea Room is a scent-free zone & thank you for visiting fragrance-free.
LUNCHEON
Large or small group luncheons may be booked by reservation. Please email Tea.MilnerGardens@viu.ca.
If email is not accessible, please leave a message at: 250-752-8573 extension 224.
We are easily able to accommodate bus tour groups who would like a quick luncheon with their Garden tour.
Please book ahead.
PLANT SALES 
The Plant Sales area is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day the garden is open.
Take home a piece of history by purchasing a plant propagated from the unique living collection at Milner Gardens & Woodland. The Plant Sales area offers a great selection of perennials, trees and shrubs, and native plants.
Plants have been propagated by a dedicated group of volunteers and all proceeds raised help support the operation of the garden. Volunteers are happy to assist you in picking out the perfect plant for you to take home to your garden. Members receive 10% discount on all plant purchases.
Be sure to check out the special events section and take note of our next spring or fall plant sale fundraiser. It is a great opportunity to pick up some fabulous plants at terrific prices and support this beautiful island gem - Milner Gardens & Woodland.
THE POOL HOUSE GIFT SHOP
The Pool House Gift Shop is open from 10 am to 5 pm each day during the season. You may browse through our good selection of garden-related ornaments, books, cards, stationery and souvenirs. Refreshments and light snacks are available. There is outdoor seating capacity for 45 people on the deck and by the pool.