The first weekend in October graced us with our first crisp autumn air and was the perfect backdrop for the 2011 Elizabeth Home Tour. The sidewalks were filled with tour-goers and Elizabethans enjoying the homes and gardens and restaurants.

 Over 300 tickets were sold this year and we had a strong contingent of sponsors. The title sponsor  CMC-Mercy opened up their newly renovated lobby. The highlight of the Mercy tour was the art collection that features regional artists. If you missed the tour, stop in and see Michael Sherrill’s 11ftx11ft sculptor. The Platinum sponsors were T.R.Lawing, Masterbuilder Fellowship, Crisp and Morgan Landscaping Group.  Over 30 area businesses also made contributions to the Elizabeth Community for this major fundraiser. Seven area florists donated the floral arrangements we all admired in the homes. We even had cupcake arrangements in two of the homes. Royal Gardens and Red Sky Gallery did a great job with ticket sales.  I would like to thank all of the sponsors for their continuing commitment and support of our community.

We had seven homes on tour this year and they all had their own special sparkle. I loved hearing the comments as I visited the homes. Everyone loved the Fetter’s porch, high ceilings and fun art; Van Devender’s bright colors and John Denti’s exotic gardens. The house on Pecan charmed everyone and the house on Vail took their breath away. Two very Charlotte homes on Kenmore, one with a historical renovation and the other a garden that begged you to stay. Elizabeth’s newest home was also open to show. The Master Gardeners Display Garden gave demonstrations and a wealth of information to all. Thanks to the generosity of our homeowners, our home tour was a success.

Home Tour is one of the largest fundraisers for our community; it places the neighborhood on firm footing to keep our tree canopy and parks maintained, plus make donations to neighborhood charities. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make it happen.

Tour Chair

Diana Watson - dianawatson3@gmail.com

Volunteers to staff the tour homes
Stephanie McKee – smckee@theconegroup.com

Sponsorship Chair
Nikki Bartlett - nicolebendikbartlett@gmail.com

If you have an interest in staffing a tour home or contacting area businesses for a sponsorship, please contact Diana, Stephanie, or Nikki.

See you on the Elizabeth Home And Garden Tour in 2012!