If the event reaches capacity, please add your name to the waitlist.
We will notify alumni as space becomes available.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Location: Starting at the Harney & Sons Factory in Millerton, NY – Ending at the Harney & Sons Tea Shop and Restaurant down the road (Attendees will need to drive ~5 minutes between locations)
• Cost: $10 per person (lunch not included.)

An Exclusive Hudson Valley Gathering

Cornell alumni are invited to the scenic town of Millerton, NY, for a private tea experience. In a rare gesture of hospitality, Harney & Sons is offering a private factory tour, tea tasting, and group lunch for members of the Cornell community.

The Experience: Art, Craft, & Conversation

Guests will enjoy a guided, small-group tour of the Harney & Sons factory and onsite tea tasting featuring a curated selection of signature blends. As you taste, you’ll learn about:

• Sourcing & Origins: How tea travels from global gardens to the Hudson Valley.
• Tasting Notes: How to identify unique flavor profiles and aromas.
• Brewing Mastery: The craftsmanship and care behind the perfect steep.

As a highlight of the program, we will be joined by Mike Harney ’77 for an informal discussion on his Cornell experience, his global sourcing adventures, and the evolution of the family business.

Our program ends with lunch at the Harney & Sons Tea Shop and restaurant. You’ll have a chance to purchase your favorite brews, and grab lunch with fellow Cornellians.

Curious to learn more about the Harney family? [Read the Harney Family Story]

Register & Secure Your “Tea†Time With Harney & Sons

Capacity is strictly limited. We encourage early registration to secure your spot for this intimate gathering. If the event reaches capacity, please add your name to the waitlist and we will notify alumni as space becomes available.

Questions?

Event Details: Quentara Johnson or Erika Talaba-Axe
Registration Help: Brendan West