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The Villagers’ 40th annual Holiday House Tour is set for Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests will experience “A Stroll in the Grove,” highlighting early and contemporary private homes, as well as a collection of restored historic sites.
The event is designed to be a walking tour with all stops within a one-mile radius. Free parking and tour check-in will be at Carrollton School, 3747 Main Hwy., and a complimentary shuttle also will be available. Villager members will be on hand to explain the distinctive history and features of each location.
From contemporary elegance to beautifully updated historic homes, participants will see many striking interiors, including how current homeowners kept a century-old banyan tree as an integral feature of their home.
A special treat will be the chance to visit several special sites from Miami’s unique history.
At David Fairchild’s Kampong laboratory, visitors will see where he studied and cultivated exciting new plant species.
Dating from 1892, the oolitic limestone office and stables of Miami’s pioneer first female physician, Dr. Eleanor Galt Simmons, is one of the oldest buildings still standing on the site where it was built. See what school was like at the first Coconut Grove Schoolhouse, built in 1887. All three have been recipients of preservation grants from The Villagers.
A holiday gift boutique will be located at Davis Hall on the grounds of Plymouth Congregational Church. Unique artisans, vintage jewelry, plants, hand-crafted angels, homemade baked goods, and mango jam will be featured. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win this year’s Villager-made, Americana-themed quilt. A pop-up café by Coral Gables’ Birdie Bistro will be on-site, offering food for purchase.
Homes cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers, and homeowners request no high heels, interior photography, or children under 12 years old. Children 12 and over may attend, accompanied by an adult and with a full-priced ticket. There will be no parking at the stops on the tour, and guests can walk and/or utilize the free shuttle between stops. Savvy participants will wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
Tickets purchased from Villagers’ members are $65. Full details and tickets are available from members of The Villagers, or by visiting the website at https://thevillagersinc.org/house-tour-3/ or through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/villagers-house-tour-a-stroll-in-the-grove-tickets-1751801177479?aff=Publications. There are no ticket sales the day of the tour.
Participants will receive tour directions with their ticket purchase.
Proceeds support preservation of the cultural and architectural heritage of local historic sites and neighborhoods.
About The Villagers
Since 1966, The Villagers have awarded more than 280 preservation grants to over 90 organizations in Miami-Dade County and more than 200 university scholarships to students focusing on preservation.
Through advocating, educating, fundraising, restoration, and documentation, The Villagers work to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of local historic sites and neighborhoods.
For more details about projects funded, scholarships, membership opportunities, and the full scope of The Villagers’ legacy, visit www.thevillagersinc.org.
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