NEW - Oakland Heritage Alliance House Tour - Oakland, CA, October 9, 2011

Hi

The Oakland Heritage Alliance is hosting their Annual House Tour coming up in October. This tour is referred to as the 'Glenview: Bungalow Heaven, Craftsman Paradise' and features 'ten lovely homes in the Glenview area...tree-shrouded streets...enhance the charm of this early suburban area.'

Tour details are :

Sunday October 9, 2011

Oakland, CA

1pm - 5:30pm

Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door

http://bit.ly/pAVfX8

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Lawrenceville Hospitality House Tour - Pittsburgh, PA, October 2, 2011

Hi

The Lawrenceville Hospitality House Tour 'showcases the uniqueness and diversity of Lawrenceville's many neighborhoods and promotes the value of homeownership in this vibrant community.'

Tour details are:

Sunday October 2, 2011

Pittsburgh PA

12pm - 5pm

Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door

http://bit.ly/prRQk0

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Chester County Day House Tour - West Chester, PA, October 1, 2011

Hi

The Chester County Hospital Foundation are hosting their 71st annual 'Chester County Day House Tour.' This year the tour includes 'a sweeping tour of the southeast quadrant of Chester County, which includes Devon, Newtown Square, Malvern, Sugartown, Willistown, East Goshen, West Goshen, Westtown and West Chester.'

Tour details are :

Saturday October 1, 2011

West Chester, PA

10am - 5pm

Tickets $35 now only available in person from these locations http://bit.ly/paeorZ

http://bit.ly/q4cDoH

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Rockridge Kitchen Tour - Rockridge, CA, October 2, 2011

REMINDER, the Rockridge Community Planning Council are hosting their 9th biennial 'Rockridge Kitchen Tour' this weekend.

Tour details are :

Sunday October 2, 2011

Rockridge, CA

12:30pm - 5:30pm

Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door

http://bit.ly/rnIHjy

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Historic Home Tour - Pacific Grove, CA, October 2, 2011

REMINDER, the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, is presenting their 'Pacific Groves 42nd Annual Historic Home Tour' this weekend.

The details are as follows:

Sunday October 2, 2011

Pacific Grove, CA

10am - 4pm

Tickets $20

http://bit.ly/pVpeJZ

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Scrumptious Summerville 2011 Kitchen Tour - Summerville, SC, October 2, 2011

REMINDER, the 9th Annual 'Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour' is this weekend.

Tour details are as follows:

Sunday October 2, 2011

Summerville, SC

1pm - 5pm

Tickets $50

http://bit.ly/rfE7xy

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Touring and Tasting Delights - Beaver, PA, October 1, 2011

REMINDER, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Beaver Valley Branch, are hosting their 10th Annual 'Touring and Tasting Delights' Kitchen Tour this weekend.

Tour details are as follows:

Saturday October 1, 2011

Beaver, PA

10am - 4pm

Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door

http://bit.ly/pIWVYC

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Rockridge Kitchen Tour - Rockridge, CA, October 2, 2011

Hi

The Rockridge Community Planning Council are hosting their 9th biennial 'Rockridge Kitchen Tour' This tour features 'nine stunningly renovated Rockridge kitchens ranging in style from classic Craftsman to contemporary.'

Tour details are :

Sunday October 2, 2011

Rockridge, CA

12:30pm - 5:30pm

Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door

http://bit.ly/rnIHjy

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Historic Home Tour - Pacific Grove, CA, October 2, 2011

Hi

The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, is presenting their 'Pacific Groves 42nd Annual Historic Home Tour' in early October. The tour includes '6 private homes, 6 public structures, one state park structure, the Historic Houses for the Birds Auction, Artists in Chautauqua and docent led downtown walking tours.'

The details are as follows:

Sunday October 2, 2011

Pacific Grove, CA

10am - 4pm

Tickets $20

http://bit.ly/pVpeJZ

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Scrumptious Summerville 2011 Kitchen Tour - Summerville, SC, October 2, 2011

Hi

The Dorchester Children's Center is hosting their 9th Annual 'Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour' on October 2nd. There will be 'nineteen beautiful homes, cottages and gardens' on this tour. As well as 'gourmet treats prepared by premiere Lowcountry chefs, local musicians' performing and 'floral arrangements.'

Tour details are as follows:

Sunday October 2, 2011

Summerville, SC

1pm - 5pm

Tickets $50

http://bit.ly/rfE7xy

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Legacy Home Tour - Alameda, CA, September 25, 2011

REMINDER, the annual 'Alameda Legacy Home Tour' is being held this weekend.

The details are as follows:

Sunday September 25, 2011

Alameda, CA

11am - 5pm

Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door

http://bit.ly/oJ381x

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour - Berwyn, IL, September 25, 2011

REMINDER, the Berwyn Historical Society is hosting their 'Historic Berwyn's Bungalow Tour - Bungalows and More' this weekend.

Details are below:

Sunday September 25, 2011

Berwyn, IL

12pm - 5pm

Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door

http://bit.ly/pdWZUO

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Southern Living Idea House - Horseshoe Bay, TX, Now - October 2, 2011

Happy Monday!

Southern Living magazine's 2011 Idea House is located in Horseshoe Bay, Texas - just outside of Austin.

The details are as follows:

Now - Sunday October 2, 2011

Horseshoe Bay, TX

11am - 5pm Wednesday - Saturday, 1pm - 5pm Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday

Tickets $10

http://bit.ly/q0EuSj

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Fall House Tour - Madison, GA, September 23-24, 2011

REMINDER, the Friends of Heritage Hall in Madison, GA, are hosting their Fall House Tour this weekend.

Tour information is as follows:

Friday September 23 - Saturday September 24, 2011

Madison, GA

10am - 4pm

Tickets $20 for one day, $35 for both days

http://bit.ly/r6pDtc

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Watertown Historical Society House Tour - Watertown, CT, September 24, 2011

Welcome!

The fall house tour season continues with great tours all over the US. Today's blog post highlights a tour I have just come across in Watertown, Connecticut. The Watertown Historical Society is hosting their 6th Annual Watertown House Tour where 'five fabulous homes will be featured.'

Tour details are as follows:

Saturday September 24, 2011

Watertown, CT

11am - 3pm

Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door

http://bit.ly/p4Ag9C

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Legacy Home Tour - Alameda, CA, September 25, 2011

Hi

The annual 'Alameda Legacy Home Tour' is being held on September 25 this year. The tour 'will consist of 7 homes in central and east Alameda, including the oldest home in town!' Tour organizers are encouraging guests to 'go green, and bike the tour! Alameda is hill-free, and enjoys light traffic at a leisurely pace on Sundays.'

The details are as follows:

Sunday September 25, 2011

Alameda, CA

11am - 5pm

Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door

http://bit.ly/oJ381x

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Pioneer Neighborhood Historic Home Walking Tour - Kearney, NE, September 18, 2011

The Pioneer Neighborhood Historic Home Walking Tour is coming up this weekend, in Kearney, Nebraska. The Walking Tour 'will feature the exterior architectural elements' of 19 homes in the Pioneer Neighborhood.

The details are as follows:

Sunday September 18, 2011

Kearney, NE

1:30pm - 4pm

Tickets $2

http://bit.ly/nKb05h

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - AIA Living: Home Tours San Francisco, CA, September 17 - 18, 2011

REMINDER, the American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter, is hosting their San Francisco Living: Home Tours, this weekend!

Details are below:

Saturday September 17 - Sunday September 18, 2011

San Francisco, CA

10am - 4pm (both days)

Tickets $85 for each day

http://bit.ly/nYsNF1

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Touring and Tasting Delights - Beaver, PA, October 1, 2011

Hi

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Beaver Valley Branch, are hosting their 10th Annual 'Touring and Tasting Delights' Kitchen Tour on October 1st. The tour features five houses each with a different chef. The proceeds 'benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation which awards scholarships annually to local women graduates.'

Tour details are as follows:

Saturday October 1, 2011

Beaver, PA

10am - 4pm

Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door

http://bit.ly/pIWVYC

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Toast to the Coast - Whakatane, New Zealand, November 4 - 6, 2011

Welcome to the first international house tour blog post!

And I couldn't be more proud or excited that the first international I Love House Tours blog post is for my birth country - New Zealand!! The Toast to the Coast house tour includes '10 stunning Eastern Bay of Plenty homes.' The houses range from 'fabulous beach front homes to hidden bush-veiled gems.' I wish I could go to this one it sounds amazing!

Tour details are as follows:

Friday November 4 - Sunday November 6, 2011

Whakatane, New Zealand

10am - 4pm

Tickets $50 must be purchased in advance, no door sales available

http://bit.ly/mQJwqV

Happy Touring,

Catherine

REMINDER - Floating Homes Tour - Sausalito, CA, September 17, 2011

REMINDER, the Sausalito Floating Homes Association is hosting their annual Floating Homes Tour this weekend.

Details are below:

Saturday September 17, 2011

Sausalito, CA

11am - 4pm

Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door - if available

http://bit.ly/oDthre

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Fall House Tour - Madison, GA, September 23-24, 2011

Hi,

The Friends of Heritage Hall in Madison, GA, are hosting their Fall House Tour later this month. 'There will be 11 houses to tour over two days - plus 5 other historic properties will be open to the tour featuring gardens and original out-buildings.'

Tour information is as follows:

Friday September 23 - Saturday September 24, 2011

Madison, GA

10am - 4pm

Tickets $20 for one day, $35 for both days

http://bit.ly/r6pDtc

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Floating Homes Tour - Sausalito, CA, September 17, 2011

Hi

The Sausalito Floating Homes Association is hosting their annual Floating Homes Tour in a couple of weeks. This tour sells out regularly, so I highly recommend purchasing tickets early, if you are interested in going. This year's tour will include approximately 20 floating homes in Sausalito, which is located just north of San Francisco.

Details are below:

Saturday September 17, 2011

Sausalito, CA

11am - 4pm

Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door - if available

http://bit.ly/oDthre

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour - Berwyn, IL, September 25, 2011

Hi

The Berwyn Historical Society is hosting their 'Historic Berwyn's Bungalow Tour - Bungalows and More' in a couple of weeks. The tour in Berwyn, which is located west of Chicago, is going to include a 'range of bungalows and other vintage homes.' Organizers say 'tour goers will learn the history of each home, while gaining valuable ideas and insight for restoring and maintaining their own vintage homes.'

Details are below:

Sunday September 25, 2011

Berwyn, IL

12pm - 5pm

Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door

http://bit.ly/pdWZUO

Happy Touring,

Catherine

NEW - AIA Living: Home Tours San Francisco, CA, September 17 - 18, 2011

Welcome to the beginning of the 2011 Fall Season of House Tours!

After an OUTSTANDING Living: Home Tours in Marin in May 2011, the American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter, is hosting their San Francisco Living: Home Tours, which promises to be equally stunning! If this tour weekend is anything like the tour in May, I HIGHLY recommend going!! Although this tour is a two-day tour, there are different houses on both days, so if you can, go to both.

Details are below:

Saturday September 17 - Sunday September 18, 2011

San Francisco, CA

10am - 4pm (both days)

Tickets $85 for each day

http://bit.ly/nYsNF1

Happy Touring,

Catherine