Upcoming Events at the Inn
🌸🐇 Easter Spring Afternoon Tea 🐇🌸
Sunday, April 6, 2025 – 3 – 5 pm
Join us as we celebrate the season of rebirth with a menu inspired by spring’s gentle awakening
What’s on the Menu?
Scone Flavors
- Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Drizzle
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
Savory Sandwiches
- Carrot and Ginger Bisque served in teacups
- Cucumber with Herbed Cream Cheese on Flower Shaped Bread
- Tomato, Prosciutto & Bacon Jam Tea Sandwiches
- Coronation Chicken on White Bread
- Tomato-Basil Mini Quiches
Sweet Treats
- Lemon Curd Tartlets with Fresh Berries
- Flower Shaped Sugar Cookies
- Pastel Macarons
- Coconut-Lime Blondies
- Strawberry Cookies
Tea Selections:
- Queen Catherine
- Lavender Earl Grey
- Peppermint (decaf)
- Chamomile Honey(decaf)
Important Reservation Information
- $45 per person, plus tax (20% suggested gratuity)
- In keeping with Victorian traditions of hospitality, a 20% gratuity will be added for parties of four or more
- Advance reservations required — seating is limited to 20 guests
- Credit card required to hold your reservation
- 72-hour cancellation notice required
- Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice
- Please call (973) 347-6369 to reserve your table
- Menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
🌸 Mother’s Day Garden Tea 🌸
Sunday, May 11, 2025 – 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon tea designed to honor mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and the women who inspire us every day. Enjoy a menu lovingly prepared from scratch, served in the charming setting of The Whistling Swan Inn — weather permitting, tea will be held in our garden surrounded by spring blooms.
What’s on the Menu?
Scone Flavors (Served with clotted cream, lemon curd, and preserves)
- Classic Currant Scones
- Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Savory Sandwiches & Bites
- Spring Pea Soup served in teacups
- Cucumber & Herbed Cream Cheese on White Bread
- Chicken Salad with Grapes & Walnuts in Phyllo Cups
- Asparagus & Gruyère Tartlets
- Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream on Mini Brioche
Sweet Treats
- Earl Grey Macarons
- Lavender Shortbread Cookies
- Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
- Lemon Curd Tartlets with Fresh Berries
- Petite Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bites
Tea Selections
- Darjeeling First Flush
- Rose Congou or Jasmine Pearl
- Vanilla Rooibos (Caffeine-free)
- Classic Earl Grey
Special Treat
Each mother will receive a complimentary Mom-osa toast — Prosecco with a hint of rose syrup
(Non-alcoholic option available upon request)
Important Reservation Information
- $50 per person, plus tax (20% suggested gratuity)
- In keeping with Victorian traditions of hospitality, a 20% gratuity will be added for parties of four or more
- Advance reservations required — seating is limited to 20 guests
- Credit card required to hold your reservation
- 72-hour cancellation notice required
- Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice
- Please call (973) 347-6369 to reserve your table
- Menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
🍺☕ Gentleman’s Tea — A Not-So-Dainty Father’s Day Celebration 🥓🍪
Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Join us this Father’s Day for a tea experience designed with dads in mind. Enjoy a heartier twist on the traditional afternoon tea with bold flavors, savory bites, and a sweet finish — all served in the charming Victorian setting of The Whistling Swan Inn.
Savories:
- Loaded Potato Soup with bacon, cheddar, and chives (served in teacups)
- Steak & Horseradish Mini Sandwiches on brioche
- Pulled Pork Sliders with tangy slaw
- Smoked Gouda & Bacon Tartlets
- Buffalo Chicken Salad Bites in phyllo cups
Scones:
- Cheddar & Chive Scones with whipped maple butter
- Maple Bacon Scones
Sweets:
- Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
- Mini Pecan Pie Tarts
- Peanut Butter Buckeye Truffles
- Salted Caramel Bourbon Macaron
- Coffee Toffee Shortbread
Tea Selections:
- Lapsang Souchong (smoky & bold)
- Irish Breakfast
- Vanilla Rooibos (Caffeine-free)
- Optional Coffee Bar
Special Touch: 🍏 Each dad will enjoy a complimentary pour of local Ironbound Hard Cider — a crisp, refreshing way to toast the day. (Non-alcoholic option available.)
Reservation Information:
- $50 per person, plus tax (20% suggested gratuity)
- Seating limited to 20 guests | Advance reservations required
- Credit card required to hold your reservation
- 72-hour cancellation notice required
- Special dietary requests accommodated with advance notice
- 📞 Call (973) 347-6369 to reserve your spot
- Menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The Workplace: A Murder Mystery Dinner
March 22, 2025; 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Step into the chaotic world of “The Workplace,” where office politics and paper sales collide with deadly consequences. Join us for an immersive evening of corporate intrigue, workplace drama, and murder mystery at its finest.
Our venue transforms into a familiar office setting, where the lines between workplace comedy and deadly mystery blur beneath the flicker of fluorescent lights. The evening begins with water cooler conversations and office party appetizers as guests arrive in their business casual best. As dinner is served, the story unfolds, weaving each guest into its tapestry of office rivalries and shocking revelations.
The evening flows seamlessly from one unforgettable moment to the next:
- Welcome reception with appetizers and signature “Battlestar Galactica” cocktail
- Office party themed dinner (family style)
- Dessert of Double Fudge Brownies and Chocolate Cream Pie
- BYOB welcome for additional beverages
Throughout the evening, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of corporate chaos, where office gossip is currency and everyone has something to hide. As you dine, network, and attempt to unravel the mysteries around you, remember – in this workplace, not every team building exercise goes according to plan.
- Character roles and costume suggestions provided
- Company ID badges provided as part of your experience
- Interactive elements throughout the evening that would make even the most serious HR representative smile
PRICING & RESERVATION DETAILS:
- $75 per person, plus tax (20% suggested gratuity; approximately $91.00 all inclusive)
- In keeping with corporate tradition, a 20% gratuity will be added for groups of four or more employees
- Book your murder mystery dinner along with our corporate group rate at partnering hotels and save 15%
- Advance reservations required as seating is limited to 24 participants (one small branch office worth!)
- Credit card required to hold your reservation
- 72-hour cancellation notice required for full refund
- Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice (even if you’re as picky as the office health nut!)
- Please call 973-347-6369 or email info@whistlingswaninn.com to make your reservation
Book early – our last corporate retreat was a killer success! 🔍
For private corporate events and team building experiences, please inquire about our special rates. We can customize the experience for your actual office team (though hopefully with less murder)!
Swan’s Brunch & Bubbles
More dates to come!
• A personal carafe of sparkling mimosa (approx. 12 ounces)
• Your choice of freshly brewed coffee or premium tea
• Assorted juices
- 12 ounce carafe of mimosa
- tea/coffee/juice/water
- Oh My Grits!
- Cinnamon Baked French Toast
- Blueberry Muffin Bread
- Bacon/Taylor Ham
- Sourdough Bread Toast
- Yogurt Parfait with our homemade yogurt
- Fresh Fruit
Spring Wellness Retreat 2025 March 23-26, 2025
Transform your wellbeing during our intimate 3-night wellness retreat. Includes daily yoga, meditation, workshops, and all meals. Each room features a cozy fireplace for winter-to-spring renewal.
Packages from $1,163 (single) to $2,389 (double). Early bird discount: 10% off until February 10, 2025 Limited to 18 participants.
Includes:
- 3 nights luxury accommodation
- All meals and snacks
- Daily yoga sessions
- Wellness workshops
- Evening programs
- Access to all retreat activities
See our blog for detailed information
Unique Events & Parties
When it’s time to celebrate a milestone occasion, the Whistling Swan Inn is an ideal venue for a one-of-a-kind event. Our most popular choice for bridal and baby showers is a charming Victorian tea, complete with dainty sandwiches, home-made scones, savory bites, and customized desserts.
While we do specialize in afternoon tea parties, we also offer catering packages for luncheons, brunches, cocktail parties, dinners, birthday parties, business events or anniversaries.
Special Event Packages
We can accommodate parties of up to 30 people inside or 60 people outside on our veranda.
Luncheons, Brunches, and Afternoon Teas start at $45.00 per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity.
Murder Mystery Dinners: Delight your guests by throwing (or attending) a Murder Mystery Dinner at the Whistling Swan Inn! Price includes dinner, dessert, coffee/tea/soda. The cost for this event is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.
To schedule an event, please contact the inn to discuss.