Camellia Tea Room at Milner Gardens & Woodland

The Camellia Tea Room can be found in what used to be the Drawing Room of Milner House and features delicate bone china, ambient music, aromatic fresh floral arrangements and scenic views of the Salish Sea and Coastal Mountains. Our menu consists of freshly baked Milner scones with Devonshire cream and strawberry jam or whipped butter with raspberry jam, tea, coffee and a rotating selection of hot soups and decadent desserts. Please check our Facebook or Instagram pages every Thursday to see the latest menu for the upcoming weekend.

We are thrilled to carry our exclusive Milner Signature Tea selections, beautifully handcrafted by The Denman Island Tea Company. Packs of our Milner Gardens Signature Tea Blends of the herbal "Veronica's Garden" or black "Long Distance" are available for purchase at the Pool House Gift Shop.

Current Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 3pm. Subject to change in the case of Specialty High Tea events. Please confirm our hours before your visit, here: https://milnergardens.viu.ca/tea-shops

Please Note:

  • The Camellia Tea Room is currently operating on a first-come-first-serve, walk-in basis with a capacity of up to 34 guests at one time in the Camellia Tea Room and Wisteria Room. We have limited space for groups of 5 or more. Large group private bookings and reservations for regular tea service are not being accepted at this time.
  • Garden Admission is still required to access the Camellia Tea Room.
  • High Tea service is being offered on a special events basis and will be by reservation only. Stay up to date on our social media platforms and e-newsletter for the announcement of our next specialty High Tea!
  • The availability of outdoor patio seating is dependent on volunteer levels, weather, and special events.
  • The Camellia Tea Room is proudly run by generous volunteer support.
Bakery & Desserts, Coffee & Tea