Cronquist Tea House

Built in 1911 by Emmanuel Cronquist, this 8-bedroom Victorian-style farmhouse has an inviting wrap around porch. Its Queen Anne tower is a familiar icon in and around the Red Deer area. Surprisingly enough, it is not a brick-built house. It is made completely of wood, with a decorative brick facing that runs all the way around the house on the first two floors.

In 1976, the house was 'rescued' by the Red Deer International Folk Festival Society (now the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society), and was brought across the Red Deer River to where it stands today, overlooking Bower Ponds. The house has lived many "lives" over that past 100 years: a family home, a tearoom, a multi-cultural center, and a historical symbol.

The Cronquist House:

• Operates year-round as a private rental space for parties and meetings which can include catering services.

Rental Rates

Booking deposit$100.00
* Non-refundable if cancelled within 30 days.

Without Catering

Dining room (which includes both upstairs rooms)

$70.00 / hour for a minimum of 3 hoursUpstairs Salon or Library$35.00 / hour for a minimum of 3 hours

With Catering/ reduced rates

All Rooms

**With Cronquist House catering, must include at least one meal, see options below

$35.00 / hour for a minimum of 3 hours

Clean-up Options
Self clean-up
Clean-up costs for non catered rentals only

No Charge
$100.00

Catering Options and Costs

                                                                 (Minimum of 20 People)

Morning Welcome: coffee, juice, muffins, toast or scones$15.00 /per personCoffee Breaks: coffee, tea, snack or pastries or fruit$15.00 /per person

Noon Luncheon: entree, dessert & beverage

• Soup & sandwiches

• Pasta salad & chicken

• Hot pasta with chicken, or meatballs

• Shepard's Pie, Salad

• Special requests considered, can be tailored to accommodate allergies

$25.00 /per person

Victorian Tea: luncheon, snacks, and beverages

• Assorted sandwiches: Cronquist House Charmer (cucumber, tomato, sprouts, herb cream cheese), Deviled Egg Salad, Turkey Cranberry

• Scones with Devonshire Cream & Strawberry Jam

• Assorted Desserts 

• Assorted tea, coffee, or juice

$35.00 /per personSpecial Catered Meal: entree, salad, vegetables, dessert, & beverages

• Choice of: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey or Ham

• *Prime Rib or Stuffed Loin - $10.00 extra per person

• Potatoes, Rice or Pasta and choice of two Vegetables

• Special requests considered, can be tailored to accommodate allergies

$30.00 /per person

Food Platters (Feeds 25 people):

• Sandwich Tray 

• Dessert Tray 

• Veggie Tray

• Fruit Tray 

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