High Tea, Dressage & Opera


Kansas Luxury Dressage Event | Wichita Grand Opera

September 20th | Limited 150 guests | $200


An Unforgettable Afternoon Includes:

  • 🐎 Live Dressage Performances — Watch the grace and precision of world-class dressage horses at Haras de Vess.
  • 🎼 Live Opera Singers - Stephanie Shelden, Ashley Ruckman, Brendan Boyle, Craig Verm, and Peter Volpe 
  • 🍰 Traditional High Tea Service — Elegant English High Tea, served on vintage china with delicate pastries, scones, and fine teas.
  • 🎩 Derby-Inspired Hat Contest — Dress to impress! Prizes awarded for most elegant and creative hats.


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Haras de Vess Dressage Stables


Nestled right here in Wichita Kansas, Haras de Vess is renowned for its world-class facilities, award-winning horses, and impeccable attention to detail. This private venue offers guests an intimate experience rarely available to the public—a true gem for horse lovers and patrons of fine culture.

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    Stephanie Shelden - Mezzo Soprano

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    Ashley Ruckman - Soprano

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    Peter Volpe - Bass

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    Bendan Boyle - Tenor

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Meet The Singers


Ashley Ruckman - Musetta (La boheme '23)

Stephanie Shelden - Hansel (Hansel and Gretel '24)

Brendan Boyle  - Prince (Rusalka '24)

Peter Volpe - Don Basillio (Il barbiere di Siviglia 23')


Event Details


Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025


🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Haras de Vess Dressage Stables, Kansas

🎟️ Tickets: $200 per person

✅ Includes full High Tea, drinks, dressage & live opera singing



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  • Q: What should I wear?

    Elegant daytime attire is recommended. Derby-inspired hats are encouraged. Remember to bring your best hat to enter and win the hat contest.

  • Q: Is seating limited?

    A: Yes, space is limited to maintain an intimate setting. Early booking is strongly advised.

  • Q: Is this event family-friendly?

    A: Guests 12 and older are welcome with a ticket.


Join us for Kansas' finest High tea and Dressage event. High Tea at Haras de Vess combines dressage, opera, and high tea into a sophisticated afternoon for horse lovers, and arts patrons. Located in Wichita, Haras de Vess Dressage Stables is one of the Midwest's premier private equestrian facilities.


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Limited seats available | $200 per person

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