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 drop-in, regular menu. Reservations are required for Full Afternoon High Tea and large groups.
The Camellia Tea Room drop-in, regular menu:
Afternoon Tea: 3.25
Tea with Dessert: 8.95
Tea with Scones, Devon Cream & Milner Jam: 11.50
Tea with Gluten Free* Scones, Devon Cream & Milner Jam: 13.50
Seasonal homemade soup with cheese & herb scone and beverage : 12.50
Seasonal homemade soup with Gluten Free* cheese & herb scone and beverage: 14.50
* Gluten Free requires 48-hour advance reservations.
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Full Afternoon High Tea service by reservation resumes in late spring 2020.
The Full Afternoon High Tea menu:
Full Afternoon High Tea **: 23.95
Includes: assorted sandwiches, sweets, scones with Devon Cream, beverage, served on 3-tiered platters with bone china cups.
** Full Afternoon High Tea requires 24-hour advance reservations.
Gluten Free Full Afternoon High Tea ***: 28.95
*** Gluten Free Full Afternoon High Tea requires 48-hour advance reservations.
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Reservations for Full Afternoon High Tea, Gluten Free Full Afternoon High Tea,
Gluten Free Scones, or large groups:
Please email: Tea.MilnerGardens@viu.ca
or if email is not accessible, please leave a message at: 250-752-8573 extension 224
Please note: All above prices are per person plus GST.
A current Milner Gardens membership or VIU Student card, Milner Gardens Guest Pass, or
Admission to the Gardens is payable to access the Camellia Tea Room.
The Camellia Tea Room is a scent-free zone, please come fragrance free.
Luncheon
Large or small group luncheons may be booked by prior arrangement only.
Please email: Tea.MilnerGardens@viu.ca,
or 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 along 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.