Step Into an Elegant Afternoon of Tea and Tradition
Hosted at the Bergunzi House in London, Ohio each gathering is thoughtfully designed to be slow, elegant, and memorable.
Upcoming Experiences
Each tea is thoughtfully curated to reflect the season, offering a refined and memorable afternoon in our historic home.
A cozy autumn afternoon celebrating crisp apples, seasonal flavors, and the timeless tradition of afternoon tea.
📅 September 25, 2026
🕰️ 2:00 PM
🫖 2–3 Hour Seated Experience
💰 $90 per guest
Join us as we welcome the beginning of fall with our Apple Orchard Tea, an intimate afternoon inspired by crisp apples, changing leaves, and the warmth of the harvest season.
Guests will enjoy a multi-course tea service featuring seasonal savory selections, freshly baked scones with cream and preserves, handcrafted autumn sweets, and a curated tasting of premium loose-leaf teas sourced from Blue Turtle Tea.
Hosted in the formal dining room of our historic home in London, Ohio, the Apple Orchard Tea will bring together vintage china, fresh seasonal flowers, and the warm colors and flavors of early autumn.
Gather a friend, mother or daughter—or come on your own—and spend a beautiful afternoon slowing down, enjoying good food, and welcoming the changing season around our table. 🍎🍂🫖
A charming afternoon celebrating great books, beautiful gardens, and the timeless tradition of afternoon tea.
📅 August 29, 2026
🕰️ 2:00 PM
🫖 2–3 Hour Seated Experience
💰 $90 per guest
Join us for an afternoon where timeless stories and beautiful gardens come together around the tea table.
Inspired by the quiet joy of reading beneath blooming flowers, this intimate gathering celebrates the beauty of literature, thoughtful conversation, and traditional afternoon tea.
Guests will enjoy a multi-course tea service featuring seasonal savory selections, freshly baked scones with cream and preserves, handcrafted sweets, and a curated tasting of premium loose-leaf teas sourced from Blue Turtle Tea.
You're warmly invited to bring a favorite book to display and share with fellow guests, making this gathering a celebration not only of tea, but of the stories that have shaped and inspired us.
Hosted in the formal dining room of our historic home in London, Ohio, The Literary Garden Tea is designed to be an afternoon of beauty, hospitality, and meaningful conversation.
Whether you're an avid reader or simply enjoy a peaceful afternoon surrounded by books, flowers, and tea, we'd be delighted to welcome you around the table. 🤍
A candlelit autumn evening inspired by Washington Irving’s legendary tale, the mystery of Sleepy Hollow, and the timeless tradition of afternoon tea.
📅 October 24, 2026
🕰️ 5:00 PM
🫖 2–3 Hour Seated Experience
💰 $100 per guest
As autumn settles over Steep Society, join us for an enchanting evening inspired by the mystery and atmosphere of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Guests will enjoy a multi-course tea service featuring autumn-inspired savories, freshly baked scones with cream and preserves, seasonal handcrafted sweets, and a curated tasting of premium loose-leaf teas sourced from Blue Turtle Tea.
Hosted in the formal dining room of our historic home in London, Ohio, The Sleepy Hollow Tea will take on a moodier autumn character with flickering candlelight, vintage china, seasonal foliage, pumpkins, and touches of old-world mystery.
This intimate gathering is designed to capture the feeling of an October evening in another time—beautiful, atmospheric, and just a little mysterious.
Come gather around our candlelit table and experience the darker side of autumn at Steep Society. 🕯️🍂📖
🕯️ A Candlelit Autumn Experience
📖 Inspired by Sleepy Hollow
🫖 An Elevated Seasonal Tea
📚 Celebrate Great Books
🍎 Seasonal Autumn Menu
🌸 Garden-Inspired Afternoon Tea
🫖 Curated Loose-Leaf Tea Tasting
🫖 Premium Loose-Leaf Teas & Seasonal Menu
🍂 An Intimate Fall Experience
Reserve your tea experience
Step into a memorable afternoon of tea in the historic Bergunzi House in London, Ohio.
Meet Your Host
Hi, I’m Meghan- the heart behind the Private Steep Society, a lifelong tea enthusiast and lover of history, hospitality, and beautiful gatherings. Hosting tea in my home has been a dream for years, and I’m thrilled to share this experience with guests who appreciate elegance, charm, and a little indulgence.
A Love for Beauty, Hospitality, and Slow Living
I’m a homeschool mom who believes there is something truly special about slowing down and creating space for meaningful moments. In 2022, our family made the move from Grandview Heights to London, where we quickly fell in love with the charm of small-town life and the character of our historic home.
A Home Meant to Be Shared
Our home, built in the 19th century, is filled with the very things I love most—antiques, thoughtful details, and a sense of history. It felt only natural to open our doors and share that atmosphere with others through intimate tea gatherings.
My husband, David, works in park management with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, and together we’ve built a life centered around family, faith, and a love for the beauty found in everyday moments.
Why Tea?
I’ve always been drawn to the art of tea—the elegance, the tradition, and the simple joy of gathering around a beautifully set table. I love any excuse to dress up, to create something lovely, and to turn an ordinary afternoon into something memorable.
Private Steep Society was born from that love: a way to bring people together, to slow the pace of the day, and to offer a small, meaningful escape from the everyday.
A Personal Invitation
It is truly a joy to welcome guests into my home. Whether you come with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply treat yourself, my hope is that you leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and cared for.
