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The Tea House Café OPENING NOVEMBER 19 — Serving Soups, Sandwiches, and Scones

☕ The Tea House Café Opening in La Grange!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Tea House Café is officially open inside From the Ground Up Books at the Historic Ballard House in downtown La Grange, Kentucky!

Come enjoy a cozy, literary atmosphere with freshly brewed tea, homemade soups, handcrafted sandwiches, flaky scones, and delicious desserts. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, an afternoon treat, or a quiet moment with a good book, you’ll find something special waiting for you here.


🍵 The Tea House Café Hours

Wednesday–Saturday: 11 AM–4 PM📍 205 E. Main Street, La Grange, KY(Inside From the Ground Up Books)

Planning a small gathering or book-club meetup? We’re now booking private events inside the café! Call Audrey at 502-494-9879 to book it!


📚 Bookstore Hours at Both Locations

We’re expanding our hours — now open Mondays at 10 AM!

La Grange

205 E. Main Street

🕙 Monday–Thursday: 10–5

🕕 Friday & Saturday: 10–6

🕓 Sunday: Noon–4


Shepherdsville

160 Frank E. Simon Ave.

🕙 Monday–Thursday: 10–5

🕕 Friday & Saturday: 10–6

🕓 Sunday: Noon–4


🌿 Why You’ll Love The Tea House Café

  • Freshly brewed teas served hot or iced

  • Homemade soups and sandwiches perfect for lunch

  • Warm scones and sweet desserts baked with love

  • A cozy reading atmosphere inside a working bookstore

  • Locally owned and operated in the Historic Ballard House


📅 Plan Your Visit

Make it a tea and bookstore day. Browse the shelves, enjoy lunch, and stay for dessert — all while supporting a local, independent business.


Visit us at:

📍 La Grange: 205 E. Main Street

📍 Shepherdsville: 160 Frank E. Simon Ave.


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❤️ From the Ground Up Books & The Tea House Café

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Founded by award-winning author Lynn Tincher, From the Ground Up Books combines retail with real paranormal experiences. Our La Grange location operates from the historic, haunted Platform 205 (Ballard House), while our Shepherdsville location embraces Kentucky's bourbon heritage.

We specialize in paranormal literature, author mentorship through our PenCrafters program, and authentic supernatural experiences including monthly ghost tours. Our holistic wellness section features crystals, meditation supplies, and metaphysical resources.

Home to the popular Weirdos in the Wild podcast with 21k+ followers, we're Kentucky's hub for paranormal enthusiasts, aspiring authors, and book lovers seeking curated collections and expert guidance.

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