Tickets on Sale for Eliada's Fourth Annual Christmas Tea

The Fourth Annual Eliada Christmas Tea will take place December 1st, 2007 at Lionscrest on the Biltmore Estate.

ASHEVILLE – November 2007- Tickets are currently on sale for Eliada’s Fourth Annual Christmas Tea to be held at Lionscrest on the Biltmore Estate. The event will take place Saturday, December 1st from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.. Advance reservations are required, and can be made by contacting Kristen Brown at 828.254.5356 x 156 or kbrown@eliada.org.

For many families, the Christmas Tea has become a tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season. The event features a traditional English tea, tea sandwiches, pastries and other treats, as well as live holiday music from Victorian carolers and other classical musicians. Santa will be on hand for a visit and photograph, and drawings will be held for door prizes donated by area businesses.

Tickets can be purchased for $50 and include all event activities as well as a commemorative holiday ornament. Christmas Tea ticket holders will also receive tickets to enjoy “Christmas at Biltmore House” for a reduced rate, including the Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery, and River Bend Farm. All proceeds from the Christmas Tea benefit the children and families Eliada serves.

This year’s Christmas Tea is sponsored by Dixon Hughes, PLLC, Cintas, Davis Technologies, LLC, Wholesale Glass & Mirror, Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, Lewis Real Estate, and Super Lube of Asheville.

About Eliada
Eliada is a 105 year old non-profit agency serving North Carolina’s children and families. Founded in 1903 by Dr. Lucius Compton as a home for women and children, Eliada’s full service continuum includes NAEYC accredited Child Development Services (Pre School, After School, Summer Camp, More at Four); Residential and Day Treatment for children and adolescents; In Home services; Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care; and Therapeutic Recreation services. The agency enters its second century with pride, committed to the fulfillment of its mission statement: Helping Children Succeed.