Experience a delicious high tea and an afternoon of boutique shopping. At 2 pm, shop ‘round the dramatic Christmas tree. At 3 pm, savor high tea in the living room with teas, tea sandwiches, canapes, sweets, scones, and chocolates. Shops include Black Forest Books & Toys, Blis Uptown, The Blossom Shop, The Buttercup, Frances Furr, FABO, Jeffre Scott Apothecary, Reid's Fine Foods, Ruby's Gift, and Twenty Degrees Chocolates. Reservations by December 7 at 704/714-4445 or ecovington@tlwf.org.

Price: $35 for adults; $14 for children 5 to 12