Sinfully sweet, deliciously dark. Death by Chocolate is an immersive tea experience inspired by the shadowy side of chocolate’s history — true tales of crime, scandal, and unexpected twists, all tied to the world’s most irresistible indulgence.

The afternoon begins with an hour-long tour of Lyndhurst Mansion, after which the group adjourns to the Carriage House for the tea. There, a rich selection of handcrafted chocolate desserts and confections is served alongside black and herbal teas from the Puddings and Biscakes collection, while stories from chocolate’s surprising and sometimes sinister past unfold. Seating is community-style, though guests who book together will be seated together — making it just as easy to come solo as with a group.

The experience is led by Bridget Bray, a curator of events centered on food, heritage, and history, founder of Puddings and Biscakes, and a board member of the Culinary Historians of New York.

Know before you go:

• General admission $80 + service fees; ages 18 and up
• Two seatings: 10:00 am–12:30 pm and 2:00 pm–4:30 pm — choose your time when you book
• Includes an hour-long mansion tour followed by the tea in the Carriage House
• The mansion tour involves standing and a flight of stairs; the Carriage House is ADA-accessible, and only the first floor of the mansion is accessible (no elevator)
• Lyndhurst may not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions for this specific event. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Glynis Cotton at Gcotton@savingplaces.org
• Arrive 15 minutes early; check in at the Welcome Center
• Tickets are non-refundable; the event does sell out

Why this is a treat for Sleepy Hollow visitors: A gothic tea in a Gilded Age mansion is Sleepy Hollow’s spooky-season spirit in miniature — history, indulgence, and a little darkness, all in one afternoon. Pair it with a fall day exploring the Lyndhurst estate and the rest of the Halloween season in Sleepy Hollow.