50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee St. Mary of the Hills
Tour of Homes - Blowing Rock
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 9 am - 3 pm

Ticket Price - $25
Available at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, The Blowing Rock Visitor’s Center
or
At the church the day of the Tour

The Tour of Homes begins at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Parish at the corner of Main and Chestnut in Blowing Rock, NC

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING and TROLLEY SHUTTLE to town provided from The Hayes Performing Arts Center (321 By-Pass) leaving every 20 min. between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm. The last return shuttle leaves from behind Rumple Presbyterian Church at 4:30 pm.

Private Cars provide transportation to the four Tour Homes leaving from the front church yard.

AT THE PARISH

• “FAST & FRENCH” LUNCH for $10 will be available beginning at noon in the Parish Hall.
• DESSERTS & BEVERAGES specialty home baked goods will be available at the youth sponsored food tent from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
• THE GOLDEN NEEDLE will be selling irresistible handmade items for babies and beyond.
• THE SILENT AUCTION features quality items donated by local individuals and businesses. The bidding closes at 3:00 p.m.
• THE COOKBOOK NOOK will be selling the St. Mary of the Hills Cookbook, Everyday Feasts & Festivals, for $15. Also available are CD Recordings by the St. Mary of the Hills Choir.
• DOCENTS will be in the Sanctuary until 5:00 p.m. to share the history of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Parish.

THE 2008 HOMES

“Miramichi”
Miramichi, meaning “happy retreat”, was built in 1927 by Annie and Joseph Cannon, in what was at the time, the new development of Mayview Park. This spectacular house, built of chestnut bark, stone, and shake shingles sits near the edge of the Mayview bluff, and overlooks the Johns River Gorge and all beyond. With clear chestnut paneling; chestnut round log banisters, railings, and door and window trims; and yellow heart of pine flooring, the interiors are unrivaled. Gwen and John Deakle are the fortunate new owners, who have thoroughly restored and updated as well as beautifully decorated this historic Blowing Rock landmark house.

“The Cottage”
Joanne and Bill Garrison’s “new” Blowing Rock home is anything but a “Cottage”. Yes, the dark green board-and –batten, “farmhouse” style home gives a warm and homey appearance from the outside, but the interior, with its forty foot long living room, that boasts twin stone fireplaces at either end, tells another story. It was made for entertaining large groups, as well as a cozy place for just a few. Beautifully decorated with collections of Majolica, Palissy, and Staffordshire, this home is a true “Showplace”! Nestled into the middle of a beautifully landscaped property with gardens cascading down the hill in front, the house also has the advantage of being within walking distance of downtown.

“Chestnut Manor”
Molly and Mike Northern have chosen to give their three young children roots by buying one of Blowing Rock’s historic old homes. Built in the early 20”s, Chestnut Manor has all of the uniqueness and charm that you would expect from an old house, but it also has delightful young and fresh, but comfortable interiors. Created by Molly, an Interior Designer, and inspired by the best of French and English country design, the interior is filled with pretty fabrics, wallpapers, and antiques.

Or

Mail a check made payable to St. Mary of the Hills Tour of Homes
P.O. Box 1882
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(Please note it is for seminar tickets only)

Your seminar ticket will be at “will call” at the Hayes Performing Arts Center the day of the event. There will be no refunds.