| One of the newest and most innovative Tea Rooms | | | | self-guided tour from the "Cider Mill to the |
| in Michigan, the Franklin Village Tea Room is a reprisal | | | | Cemetery", walking past some of Franklins finest, old |
| of the original Tea Room located in the historic | | | | homes. Visit the Village Green, or stop off at the |
| district of the Village of Franklin. Set in this historic | | | | Village Library and take some time to sit awhile in the |
| town, which was built by the early settlers from New | | | | "Town That Time Forgot". |
| York and Massachusetts, in the 1840's, the Village of | | | | Call now to book your special event, or to make a |
| Franklin celebrated the opening of its first Franklin | | | | reservation for the Queen Victoria Afternoon Tea! |
| Village Tea Room in 1975. Closed for more than two | | | | Bring a friend or bring a group! All are welcomed in |
| decades, Kathi Russell has opened one of the most | | | | the Village of Franklin! For more information about the |
| elegantly beautiful Tea Rooms in the country. | | | | Tea Room or for visitor information, call |
| Decorated with lush florals and balloon shades, and | | | | 248-538-4300, and ask for the Events Coordinator. |
| adorning her tables with some of the most beautiful | | | | While on your tour of Franklin, be sure to stop and |
| English china that can be found, this Tea Room is | | | | see the Historic Snow House, just one block south of |
| breathtaking for all those who visit. Beautiful, white | | | | the Franklin Village Tea Room. This beautiful, old |
| linen tablecloths on English round tables with white | | | | home has been restored to its original prominence. |
| chairs makes this Tea Room sparkle. The menu | | | | Situated on Franklin Road, today the Snow House is |
| includes a variety of teas, sandwiches, scones, and | | | | used by Villagers for fundraisers and other special |
| desserts. Hosting a number of special events in the | | | | event teas. The Snow House hosts an extensive |
| Franklin Village Tea Room including Bridal Shower | | | | collection of beautiful china and florals on display inside |
| Teas, Baby Shower Teas, Birthday Celebrations, Red | | | | the house. Named for its most prominent resident, |
| Hat Ladies Teas, as well as entertaining and | | | | Alonzo Snow, the son of Scottish immigrants, this |
| educational Children's Tea Parties! | | | | home is a polished gem in the heart of the historic |
| A bright and cheerful environment for all those who | | | | district crown. The Snow House is a must see on |
| visit, the Franklin Village Tea Room is an experience | | | | your next visit to Frankin. |
| for all. Huge windows overlooking the Village, with the | | | | While on your Walking Tour of Franklin, be sure to |
| sun shining through, this Tea Room is both elegant | | | | stop at the Village Jeweler, Frank Yanke Design, and |
| and cheerful. A change from the ordinary Tea Room, | | | | see his latest creation of the Franklin Village Charm |
| a visit to the Franklin Village Tea Room sets the tone | | | | Bracelet. Beautiful charms depicting the most historic |
| for an incredible visit to another era, another time, | | | | landmarks in the Village. See his beautiful new charm |
| somewhere in the past. For those who can stay for | | | | of the Snow House, and listen as he describes how |
| only for an hour, or for those who can spend the | | | | the design of each charm goes from a photograph, |
| entire day in Franklin, one should not miss this | | | | to the wax mold, to the metallurgist, to the bracelet. |
| opportunity to sit for tea at the Franklin Village Tea | | | | See his collection of necklaces, pins and bracelets, as |
| Room. Visitors to the Tea Room will be treated to a | | | | well as his most beautiful custom designed jewelry. |
| free Walking Tour of Franklin, taking them on a | | | | |