Vegan Tea Party & Fundraiser in Fair Oaks, CA
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Vegan creator and recipe developer “Vegan Dollhouse” teamed up with Fair Oaks’ Lady Bird Tea House to host an afternoon tea party pop-up, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the local sanctuary “Odd Bird Rescue.”
Vegan Dollhouse & Lady Bird Tea House Afternoon Tea Party & Fundraiser
I attended the first of what I presume will be many Vegan Dollhouse x Lady Bird Tea House parties and left pleasantly full and dreaming of the next.
The tea party pop-up was hosted at Lady Bird Tea House, a historic Fair Oaks venue and vintage clubhouse. Lady Bird offered a selection of curated teas thoughtfully paired with the Vegan Dollhouse menu, and we dined on over 10 sweet and savory plant-based bites. The best part? You can find almost all of the recipes used at the tea party at VeganDollhouse.com.
Vegan Tea Selection
Lady Bird provided a curated selection of premium teas, including floral, herbal, and classic black blends. The tea was served with dairy-free creamer and vegan sugar cubes dyed pink and shaped like hearts and gummy bears!
- Blueberry Hibiscus– apple, hibiscus, elderberry, rosehip, pomegranate, cornflower, blueberry
- Prickly Pear– green tea, alfalfa, leaf, calendula, pear leaf
- Purple Punch– blue butterfly pea, apple, rosehip, lemon peel, lemongrass, raspberry
- White Earl Grey– bergamot, white tea, white borage
I chose the Purple Punch! It was a delightful, citrus-forward blend that even changed color when the vegan creamer was added. It even matched Vegan Dollhouse’s hair- purple and teal!
Savory Plant-Based Bites
Vegan Dollhouse created a menu that was equal parts sweet and savory. These bites were tasty, satisfying, and, of course, cute.
- Artichoke Cannellini Finger Sandwich– elegantly shaped white bread enveloped an artichoke and white bean pâté
- Whipped Pea and Mint Finger Sandwich– white bread shaped like a cat, sandwiched with dollops of pea and mint pâté
- Ham and Cheese Finger Sandwich– white bread cut into crescent moons encased tofu ham and dairy-free cheddar
- Cucumber and Cream Cheese Finger Sandwich– heart-shaped white bread filled with the tea party classics, seasoned cream cheese, and sliced cucumber
- Savoury Pizza Biscuit– a star-shaped biscuit doctored up with vegan pepperoni and dairy-free cheese
- Sausage Roll– flaky puff pastry bites filled with a vegan sausage pâté
My favorite was definitely the Pizza Biscuits! They were the perfect size for snacking, and I can see them being a great appetizer for my own entertaining, paired with dipping sauces like vegan ranch and marinara. Forget pizza bread! It’s all about snackable pizza stars!
I also loved the pâté sandwiches and the versatility of the fillings. The pâté could easily double as a dip or be thinned for a pasta sauce. Both were unique: the Pea & Mint was lightly sweet, while the Artichoke & Bean was more earthy.
I will definitely recreate the tofu ham from the Ham & Cheese Sandwiches at home, because that stuff is TASTY! Smoky, salty, and tofu- the best!
The Sausage Roll and Cucumber Sandwiches were delectable vegan versions of tea party staples, and I took home extra rolls that I ate way too many of on the way home.
Sweet Treats
Vegan Dollhouse outdid herself with dessert! From rich chocolate to tart fruit, all the sweet treat bases were covered.
- British Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam– heart-shaped scones, dairy-free clotted cream, and strawberry jam
- White Chocolate Crisp Petite Four– cookie wafer cubes layered and coated with white chocolate and topped with vegan sprinkles
- Mint Cookies and Cream Cake– decadent chocolate cake, coated with mint cookies and cream frosting
- Chocolate Mousse Bite– a confetti-cookie cup filled with rich chocolate mousse
- Peanut Butter Cup– Hello Kitty-shaped chocolate peanut butter cup
- Lemon Tartlet– tiny pie crust filled with a bright and tart lemon curd, then topped with freshly made dairy-free whipped cream
My favorites among the sweet variety were the British Scones and the Petite Four. The scone wasn’t too sweet and was served like a shortbread with vegan clotted cream and jam. The petite four reminded me of a Kit Kat bar but with white chocolate. I hope she adds this recipe to her website soon!
The Mint Cookies and Cream Cake and the Chocolate Mousse Bite are very chocolatey. I liked both, but because of the chocolate richness in both desserts, I’d personally eat them on their own rather than pair them with other desserts. Sometimes chocolate can send me into sweetness overload!
Hello Kitty makes a very cute Peanut Butter Cup, and these were YUMMY! Salty peanut butter and sweet vegan chocolate, the combination is a classic for a reason, and these were the perfect size for enjoying with other treats.
The Lemon Tartlet perfectly contrasted with the chocolate dishes. Instead of decadent and rich, it was light, tart, and tangy, topped with fresh whipped cream that was fluffy and sweet.
The first Vegan Tea Party Pop-Up cost $65. I found the price was worth it for the quality of food and tea, as well as the experience and knowing it benefited an animal sanctuary. We also had plenty of food, and many took home some of their treats in to-go containers.
While wait to see if another tea party is in the works, you can find Lady Bird’s tea blends, Vegan Dollhouse’s treats, and even some friends from Odd Bird Rescue at the Vegan “Tricks and Treats Halloween Market” on Sunday, October 4th. More information on the market can be found below.
About Odd Bird Rescue
Lady Bird Tea House owner Mai Linh is also the founder of “Odd Bird Rescue,” a farm bird sanctuary in Fair Oaks, California.
I learned that dumping chickens (mainly roosters/males) is common in Fair Oaks, despite the fine for doing so (up to $36,000*).1 Because of this, chickens freely roam the city and find shelter wherever they feel safe. In 2020, free-range chickens left orphaned chicks on Mai Linh’s porch, and Odd Bird Rescue was born.
Now, Mai Linh cares for flocks of chickens at Odd Bird Rescue, and with our support, she can continue.
Follow Mai Linh @oddbirdrescue on Instagram, and learn more about Odd Bird Rescue by watching their feature on Good Day Sacramento below:
Vegan Halloween Market – Fair Oaks, Sunday, October 4th, 12-4 PM
Lady Bird Tea House is hosting its second annual “Tricks and Treats Halloween Market” within its complex, “Fair Oaks Village,” on Sunday, October 4th, from 12-4 pm.
You can expect to find an array of vendors offering handmade vegan and eco-friendly gifts (like Lady Bird Tea), plus vegan food! You’ll find vegan food vendors like Vegan Circus Food Truck, and Vegan Dollhouse will have a spooky menu with sweet and savory treats.
Vegan Dollhouse’s Vegan Halloween Market Menu:
- Chocolate Cheesecake Ghost Cookies
- Blueberry Ghost Hand Pies
- Pumpkin Coffin Cakes
- Savory Moon Scones
- Monster Cookie Pops
- Graveyard Cup (GF) – comes in a color-changing Halloween cup!
- Pizza Skulls
- Bat Brownies
Place pre-orders here: vegandollhouse.com/orders/
Odd Bird Rescue will also have friends at the market, including the famed “Madame Cluck,” who will tell your fortune!
Costumes are encouraged, and ghosts and ghouls can trick-or-treat from vendors. (Yes, they’ll have vegan treats!)
Vegan Halloween Market – Lady Bird Tea House: 10120 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
About Vegan Dollhouse
Vegan Dollhouse is a vegan creator and recipe developer that I am lucky enough to call a friend. We met in a creator group chat and realized we didn’t live too far from each other. The rest is herstory!
Robin, the creator of “Vegan Dollhouse“, has been vegan for over 27 years and has been sharing her recipes for almost as long. She makes cute, colorful vegan food with organic ingredients, and her recipes range from baked goods to tofu ham. I trust her recipes, and one of my favorites is her Detroit-style pizza.
Visit vegandollhouse.com to learn more about Robin, her journey to veg, and to find all her recipes.
Follow @vegandollhouse on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on new recipe drops and upcoming events.
About Lady Bird Tea House
Lady Bird Tea House is a historic home, turned venue and village clubhouse, in Fair Oaks, California. It’s located in the “Fair Oaks Village” complex and is a 1950s home tied to Fair Oaks’ first honorary mayor, Bill Withrow.2
The Tea House offers 5 indoor event spaces and 3 outdoor spaces for hosting all types of gatherings, from team meetings to birthday parties and baby showers. Bookings include furnishings, Lady Bird tea service, and more.
Lady Bird owner Mai Linn hosts weekly gatherings at the tea house called “Spill the Tea Fridays” (herbal or verbal), where you can connect with like-minded souls, sip tea, chat, and even craft. You can find their full event schedule here.
For more information on Lady Bird Tea House and to inquire about booking the space, visit ladybirdteahouse.com
Follow Lady Bird Tea House on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss upcoming events.
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Tricks and Treats Halloween Market at Lady Bird Tea House – Sunday, October 4th 2026, 12-4 PM
Lady Bird Tea House Location: 10120 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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