The Oatstraw Tea Company is inviting Nolensville locals to slow down before the holiday rush with a full afternoon of tea tastings, live music, and pastries on a hilltop estate this November. The company has invited guests to The Grand Infusion, described as a signature afternoon celebrating wellness and connection, set for November 14 at Saddleback Estate.
According to News Channel 5 Nashville, the event offers unlimited tea tastings alongside a patisserie picnic, live jazz and bossa nova music, curated keepsakes, and a cookbook swap. Tickets are limited, and the outlet reports the gathering is intended for people seeking to relax, recharge, and gather with friends before the holiday rush sets in. Attendees can reserve spots and find full details at weareoatstraw.com, per the same report.
The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with early access reservations having opened to the company's email subscribers on August 28 and general public reservations set to launch Friday, per a Facebook announcement from the company. That staggered release gives loyal customers first crack at what are described as limited tickets before the general public gets a chance to book.
A Hilltop Backdrop In The Rolling Hills
Saddleback Estate, the private hilltop venue hosting the gathering at 1800 Saddleback Lane in Nolensville, is known for scenic valley views along with wood and metal architectural details and custom event spaces, according to the venue's own site. The property sits in the rolling hills surrounding Franklin and Nolensville, an area that has drawn increasing attention as an event destination in Williamson County.
That growth isn't happening in isolation. Nolensville, located less than 20 miles south of Nashville, has seen ongoing residential and commercial expansion, including a 26-home luxury development announced by Toll Brothers near historic downtown this past June. The demographic shift has helped fuel demand for upscale, wellness-oriented local events like this one.
From Farmers Market Stand To Estate Events
The Oatstraw Tea Company is a familiar face in the county well before this event, maintaining a regular presence as an official food artisan vendor at the weekly Saturday Nolensville Farmers Market, which operates at the Historic Nolensville School. The company is also returning with fresh tea blends, giving regular market customers something new to try alongside the estate event announcement.
Founder Sydney Kincherlow brings a culinary background to the brand, having spent 12 years as a professional chef before transitioning into herbalism after discovering herbal remedies while pregnant with twins, according to a profile from VoyageATL. She formally launched the business after completing herbalist courses following her career shift out of commercial kitchens, the outlet reported. Before expanding into Middle Tennessee, Kincherlow ran a commercial tea kiosk in Downtown Atlanta's Woodruff Park through the City of Atlanta's Public Kiosk Program in 2022, a low-cost commercial space initiative for emerging entrepreneurs.
The Name Behind The Name
The Grand Infusion title isn't new to the brand. The company launched a corporate gifting tier by the same name in July, offering custom luxury loose-leaf tea sets for corporate clients with a 50-gift minimum order. The reuse of the branding across both a product line and a live event underscores how central the phrase has become to the company's identity as it grows beyond its market-stall roots.
That growth has also come with an environmental commitment. The company packages its loose-leaf blends in 100% compostable materials and offers plant-based woven tea pyramids designed to cut down on microplastics and packaging waste, part of Kincherlow's stated goal of offering alternatives to commercial teabags.
Why Oatstraw, And Why Now
The brand's namesake herb, oatstraw, is recognized in herbalism as a mineral-rich, soothing nervine that supports stress management without causing drowsiness, according to LearningHerbs. Long-steeped oatstraw infusions are prized for extracting bioavailable minerals like calcium and magnesium, the herbal education site notes, a detail that fits neatly with an event framed around slowing down and recharging.
The timing also lines up with broader industry momentum. The global herbal tea market is projected to reach approximately $4.2 billion in 2026, driven by rising consumer demand for functional, caffeine-free botanical beverages, according to Future Market Insights. For a Nolensville business that started as a market pop-up, an estate-hosted tea event with live music and limited tickets marks a notable step up in scale.
