Tea for Five at Diane and Steve's Farm in Valley Center, CA

Diane must have cooked all day because the kitchen was full of goodies when I got to the house after winding my way along Lilac Road to the hilly mud-free path/road to enjoy this delightful gathering. Saw California Poppies along the way, enjoyed the enforced slow-down of a dirt road. Every one should get to slow down in such a pleasant environment.

Diane had home-made scones, and lots of tea choices.






Elaine, Diane' s irrepressible sister and Diane's daughter, just as enthusiastic, were "helping".

Elaine has just the right touch, don't you think?

Diane and her daughter had arranged flowers for the table and every little corner, so even at the tea table it was like being in a garden. The Dutch cow cannot resist the lavender and mint combination and neither could I!Sue got away before we grabbed the camera , but here are Elaine, Diane and Cecelia sharing the friendship that created this lovely group of self-proclaimed "Tea Bags."

Diane and Steve's is truly a working farm. Just ask Diane about the water shortage and how short showers have to be so the goats and crops have enough water. Here is a batch of just collected eggs from their geese, hens and assorted fowl. Yes, that is DIRT!

Diane even planned a project for us and had "whipped up" in her "spare time" tea cozies for us to decorate. Here are the fun things we got to play with.


And a good time was had by all....tea anyone?