Autumn Gothic Cemetery Tea Party

🦇 Join us for a Gothic Harvest Tea Party in the Cemetery! 🦇

An Ivy Moon Celebration

Event Date and Time:Sunday, October 12th, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location:Shockoe Hill Cemetery209 Hospital Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Step into the shadows for a whimsigothic gathering at our Gothic Harvest Tea Party, filled with gothic décor, delectable tea, and enchanting autumn vibes! 🍂

✨ Join us for a mystical and magical afternoon at the historic Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond, VA for our Autumn Gothic Tea Party!

🪦 This family-friendly event welcomes children and adults alike to immerse themselves in the haunting beauty of one of Richmond’s oldest cemeteries during the most magical season of the year.

🍂 Autumn is a time of change, reflection, and honoring cycles of life and death. Step away from the chaos of everyday life and embrace a slower, soulful experience. Meet new people, reconnect with friends, or enjoy it all in peaceful solitude. You don’t have to be a goth to attend—everyone is welcome in this safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental community.

🍰 Indulge in beautifully unique, locally made all-natural teas paired with decadent seasonal treats: spiced cakes, pumpkin pastries, apple tarts, scones, and savory bites. (Light afternoon tea service, not a full meal.)

🎩 Dress in your finest Gothic Victorian attire and take part in our Best-Dressed Contest. The winner will receive a tea gift basket!

📸 Each ticket includes one professional photo courtesy of our sister company Lacy Media, with a hauntingly beautiful Autumn-Themed backdrop. Additional individual and group photo sessions can be scheduled in advance. Contact: [email protected].

🌙 Reflect on the Autumn season—times of harvest, balance, and honoring those laid to rest. Participate in seasonal discussions, readings, and community reflections on tradition, change, and remembrance.

🧺 Bring your own tea set (optional), picnic blanket, or quilt to relax on the cemetery lawn. This is a cozy, communal gathering, perfect for mingling or peaceful reflection.

• Please treat the cemetery with respect—it is a sacred resting place.
• Pick up after yourself and dispose of trash properly.
• Family-friendly dress only; no overly revealing costumes.
• No alcohol, drugs, or smoking in the cemetery.

Ticket Details

Each ticket includes parking, hot and/or cold tea, water, tea treats, a professional photo, and all tea activities as described in event detail flyer.

Children 2 and under are invited to attend at no charge.

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We can’t wait to see you all there, beautifully dressed and sipping tea among the graves. 🦇☕🍂

Info: When You Arrive...

The main entrance is the east gate on Hospital Street, which is open daily.  The Bates Street entrance is used for most special events, so you may be directed to that gate on occasion.

Parking is available along the side of any of the streets inside the cemetery.  Please be mindful that some monuments are located close to the edge of the road.

Info: Tea Time
It's time to indulge in our unique and beautiful selection of locally crafted teas. We will have some lovely intricate treats to choose from including, snooty finger sandwiches, boujee autumn pastries, posh pastries, fruit, tasty tea cakes, and more! During this time, you can get to know our awesome community, meet new people, say hello to old friends, and enjoy the humble macabre surroundings of nature and peace. We will welcome anyone to read from poetry or quote some if you know some! Bring a book, collection, or your own writings!

Info: Lacy Media (our sister company) will be doing professional photos of candids throughout the day. Around this time, look for Jack around the photography theme to have your photo taken. https://lacymedia.net

Info: The Autumn Harvest is the theme of this tea party and what we are celebrating. We will discuss the traditions of this time of year, the significance of the change, why we celebrate it, and the impact it has on nature, the earth, and our lives. Please feel free to jump in, ask questions, and contribute! This is an open space!

Info: Join us for a mindful walk through the historic grounds. Together we’ll reflect on cycles of life, gratitude, and release—honoring both the season’s turning and the memories carried by this sacred space.

Info: Before we part ways, we’ll gather for a group photo to capture the magic of the day. A keepsake of shared connection, community, and the spirit of the season among the historic stones.

Info: As our gathering draws to a close, we’ll part with words of gratitude and reflection—honoring the turning of the season, the sacred space we’ve shared, and the connections we’ve made.

Host or Publisher Immortal Forest