The world rushes about in a torrent of hectic pace and exhausting expectations, but what if we just took a moment to rest, to revive, and to dwell on those things that uplift us and inspire us toward nobleness? What if we could truly thrive? Give Grace, live in Civility, spread Beauty, persevere with Gentility, pursue Excellence. These are our Aspirations. It is a culture-shift, a change in the way we could be viewing the world and acting toward one another.
Beautiful short films, encouraging videos, and messages from our owner and founder, Mary Alice Higbie.
As we travel to Paris with our menu served February 6th – March 4th, 2018, we are eager to share some of our favorite French-inspired menu with you! This is how we make our heart scones in the kitchen of our tearoom in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The scones pair wonderfully with our French Kiss Puerh […]
Journey with us over the misty mountains as we take tea in The Shire of Middle Earth. Based on the classic novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, we have created a teatime menu that is inspired by the characters and the world he created. Served January 9 – February 4, 2018, this is a teatime sure to […]
This holiday season, join The St. James Tearoom as we celebrate 18 years of teatime in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Follow a reservation as it becomes afternoon tea in this glimpse behind the scenes of our menu “A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens,” served November 28, 2017 – January 7, 2018.
This inspirational story takes place at The St. James Tearoom in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are honored to be named one of the Top Workplaces by the Albuquerque Journal! Veronica is one of the wonderful leaders who makes the Tearoom a great place to work. Excellence is achieved by doing one small task, one […]
The Lost Art of Correspondence is a thoughtful piece with a strong message from Mary Alice Higbie, owner of founder of The St. James Tearoom.
Everyone’s journey is unique and valuable, all journeys take persistence and courage. It is incredible when our paths cross and we get to share stories and learn so much about one another, especially when our lives can get so hectic. We love our guests and we were thrilled to put together this photo story. Each […]
Preparing something with one’s own hands—it takes time, it takes effort, but how wonderful it is when you can make someone’s day extraordinary. Give Sanctuary.
Join Mary Alice Higbie as we learn the story of Mia Prieskorn, who has a connection with our Tearoom corner that goes back long before we founded The St. James Tearoom in 1999.
The staff of The St. James Tearoom wishes our owner and founder, Mary Alice “Emmai” Higbie, a happy birthday!
WHO we are… WHY we do what we do… Learn the HEART and meet the Joyful Eccentrics behind it all!