It's showhouse season! Spring is more popular, but many organizations plan their Showhouses for Fall. Plan a visit to a local showhouse to see the very newest styles and colors for decorating. You'll be inspired, get ideas, and have a wonderful day supporting a local charity as well.
We're aware that many communities have canceled showhouses for this year. It might be the economy. It might be more difficult to find homes and volunteers to do all the work. It's a lot of work!
If your community has a showcase house planned for this fall or next year, please let us know. We'd like to include your information here and support your work.
Here are some of the showhouses for Fall, 2008:
KENTUCKY
The Bellarmine University Women’s Council 35th Annual Designers’ Show House
Proceeds to benefit the Bellarmine University Student Aid Fund
"The Manor House of Glenview Springs"
6005 Springhouse Farm Lane, Louisville, Kentucky 40222
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (5 - 7 Meet the Designers)
Sunday 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Tickets $12.00 at the door
For more information call 502-452-8105
September 6 to 21, 2008
MARYLAND
The 24th Annual 2008 Decorator Show House
Homewood Farm, Howard County, just north of Route 108 and the town of Columbia
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays
Ticket $15 in advance, $20 at the door
For more information call 410-461-6908
September 20 – October 19, 2008
MASSACHUSSETS
The College Club of Boston
44 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Victorian era brownstone located in Boston's historic Back Bay
Proceeds to benefit The College Club Scholarship Fund
For more information call 617-536-9510
Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission $15.00
No wheelchair access; no children under age 12
Saturday & Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2008
The Mount: Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens Showhouse
Before and After photos on website
2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, Massachusetts (near Stockbridge)
413-637-1899
Open until October 31, 2008
MAINE
Old York 19th Annual Decorator Show House
July 19th to August 16, 2008
NEW JERSEY
Cape May 3rd Annual Designer Show House
115 Reading Ave., Cape May, New Jersey
Proceeds benefit the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), a
non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Cape May's heritage.
An outstanding representation of Craftsman-style architecture
Admission $20 adults, $15 children
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays
For more information, call 609-884-5404
June 27 through October 19, 2008
4th Annual Designer Showhouse of New Jersey
To benefit John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
A French Manor at 20 Denison Drive East, Saddle River, New Jersey
Open Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursdays until 9 p.m.
Tickets for the September 20 Preview Party tickets are $225 each
. Admission is $30 and includes the Showhouse Journal.
For more information call 201-996-3252
September 20 - November 2, 2008
NEW YORK
9th Annual Kips Bay Uptown Tour
ffor more information call 718-893-8600, ext. 245
See Website under "Fundraising Events"
4th Annual Kips Bay Downtown Tour
For more information call 718-893-8600, ext. 245S
NORTH CAROLINA
2007 ASID Designer House
For more information, call 704 348 4311
Next Designer House planned for 2009
VIRGINIA
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League Designer House
Tara II Mansion on Cary St.
To benefit the Richmond Symphony Orchestra
Tickets are $15.00 prior to September 12 at Richmond.com($1.50 service charge per ticket)
At the door $20.00 single; $15.00 group of 10 or more
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m.
No parking at the house
Free parking and shuttle bus from The Shops at Willow Lawn behind Kroger.
Special Gala September 12th; High Tea: September 13
Café and Boutique open all days
For more information, call 804-282-4328 or website
Open September 15 - October 12, 2008
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