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What’s Included:

• Three hotel nights at the five-star hotel, The Peninsula

• Bespoke guided tea-themed tour of The Art Institute of Chicago

• Private, luxury architectural cruise tour

• Curated tea-tasting experience with a tea sommelier at the Chicago Teahouse

• Welcome afternoon tea at The Peninsula

• Group dinner at Waldorf Astoria

• Closing afternoon tea at The Drake hotel

• One-year subscription to TeaTime

• Travel by private coach to some excursions

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare/travel to and from Chicago
• Airport transfers
• Some meals

What’s Included for Travel Companion:

• Three hotel nights at the five-star hotel, The Peninsula

• Private, luxury architectural cruise tour

• Welcome afternoon tea at The Peninsula

• Group dinner at Waldorf Astoria

• Closing afternoon tea at The Drake hotel

• Travel by private coach to some excursions

What’s Not Included for Travel Companion:

• Airfare/travel to and from Chicago
• Airport transfers
• Some meals
• Bespoke guided tea-themed tour of The Art Institute of Chicago
• Curated tea-tasting experience with a tea sommelier at the Chicago Teahouse
• One-year subscription to TeaTime

TRAVEL

Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Chicago and to The Peninsula on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The retreat concludes on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and guests are responsible for getting themselves from The Peninsula to the airport or their next destination by checkout time.  

BOOKING

Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours, along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due February 1, 2026. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.

COSTS

The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, some meals, all scheduled retreat activities, and transit to/from scheduled retreat activities. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and retreat participant plus travel companion rates are available.

A 3% discount is included for payments taken via secure bank transfer (ACH). If you’d like to pay for the entire retreat in full at booking, a 1% discount will be applied.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of TeaTime.

CANCELLATION

Since the trip is nonrefundable, we suggest buying trip insurance. 

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 20 participants have signed up by March 1, 2026. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If TeaTime initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments. 

Have a question about this retreat? Email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com.

Can I extend my stay at the hotels?

If you’d like to inquire about additional nights, please email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com. 

Can I upgrade to a suite?

Upgrades are available based on availability. Email us ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com for more information.

Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is not included in your stay at The Peninsula. 

Are children able to attend this retreat?

All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this retreat.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?

Due to the uniqueness of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms might not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed, or you can contact us for an upgraded room. Email us at ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com for more information. 

How much physical activity can I expect?

Although we will have a private bus for most of our activities, walking will be required for tours and other activities. Participants should be able to walk approximately ½ mile in less than 15 minutes and/or to climb a flight of stairs without extreme shortness of breath or other physical ailments. Some activities might require standing for long periods of time.  

Will we have any free time?

You will have some free time in Chicago to explore on your own. We will equip you with our list of favorite restaurants, shops, and activities.