Christmas House Tour

Drawing by Nancy Lauler

Sunday, December 6

Sunday, December 6, 2009 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm

Tickets

Adult (age 18 and over) - $20.00 if purchased by November 30 ($25.00 will be charged beginning on December 1 and at the door on the day of the event)

Youth (age 17 and under) - $5.00 (online or at the door on the day of the event)

Tickets will be available at all three houses on the day of the event, and the houses may be visited in any order.

Parking

Each house can be accessed by a driveway to drop off guests (if necessary), but parking needs to be on the street. The two Monocan homes are within walking distance of each other. Comfortable walking shoes are always advised. Signs will direct visitors from Route 151 to each of the three homes. Restroom facilities will be available at the Stoney Creek Golf Club Clubhouse. The entrance is on Stoney Creek West.

The following Stoney Creek homes will be a part of the Christmas House Tour:

The home of Margaret and Steve Macik at 1253 Monocan Drive
The home of Annie Mae and Bobby Rose at 310 Cedar Meadow Drive
The home of Ginny and Al Simpson at 1381 Monocan Drive

What to expect on December 6:

1253 Monocan Drive

An old-world, Bordeaux-inspired design by architect William Poole, the Macik home was built by general contractor Steve Macik in 2005. The setting is enhanced by a circular drive and privacy landscaping. Interior design highlights the integration of rustic charm with spacious, gracious living. International and eclectic in style, the home will feature attractively decorated rooms and vendors of many kinds. Wreaths and greenery will fill the pool room. In addition, vendors will be present . . . so get ready to take of your Christmas shopping!

The vendor list will include:

Lisa Brubeck
Jeff Byron
Marshall Faintich
Jenn Fitzgerald
Mellisa Howell
Maggie Jones
Margaret Macik
Steve Macik
Sarah McCracken
Debbie Myers
Mary Reid
Frank Sudduth
Anita Weber
Nancy and Phil Welker

You will find hand-turned pens, bird houses, note cards featuring Nelson County and Nelson County birds, handmade pillows, aprons, cover ups and jumpers crafted from antique fabric, monogrammed polo shirts and gift items, lavender gift items, hand-knit scarves, The Birds of Wintergreen (autographed by the author), unique folk art, curios and fine crafts, silver jewelry, wickless scented warmers, Bare Foot Books for children, hand-knit clothes for18-inch dolls or bears and beautiful Christmas wreaths.

While enjoying wine and cheese, guests will be able to shop, visit and get in the mood for the holidays.

310 Cedar Meadow Drive

The Rose home was built in 1995, and a sunroom was added in 2001. The sunroom will become England's Dickens Village with the presentation of over 250 buildings plus the people, vehicles and accompanying structures necessary to complete the scene. This grand collection began innocently in 1986 with the gift of one building at Christmas. The following year, on a ski trip to New Hampshire, Annie Mae and Bobby Rose saw a train station which had special meaning to them, but it cost $25. Deciding to purchase it after Christmas, they learned that it had been retired and the price now was $110. This market incentive drew Bobby's interest and thus the collection began. In addition, there will be delights for the eye before entering the house and a bag of treats as one leaves.

1381 Monocan Drive

Located at the foot of Crawford Knob in the Stoney Creek community at Wintergreen is the Crawford House. The Crawford family, one of the most distinguished families in the Rockfish Valley, had extensive land-holding in the 1700’s. The house is believed to have been built during that time, though it has not been substantiated to be the birthplace or even the residence of young William H. Crawford, who became a U.S. Presidential candidate in 1824 against John Quincy Adams and was narrowly defeated by him. Much of the land, previously owned by the Crawfords of Rockfish Valley, is now part of the Wintergreen Corporation. Early 19th century owners included J. R. Peebles, H.C. Page and Mr. C. Page Goodwin.

When the present owners purchased the property in the late 1990’s, the house was uninhabitable and the surrounding land neglected and overgrown. They began extensive renovations in 2001 to the Georgian style brick two over two original house, while building additions to three sides of the house. The blending of the older portion with the new additions makes this house truly unique. Modernization with ingenuity and decoration with antique and family pieces add to the charm of this impressive and imposing house. With a fondness for local artwork, the owners have extensively decorated their home with the works of area artists and potters.

Parking: Due to hilly terrain and limited access for parking at the house, drivers may let off passengers near the house and park at the base of the hill.

There will be live music at the Simpson home, punch and cookies, a "history corner" telling more about this special house and absolutely over-the-top decorating starting before you even enter the house. It will be a great place to get enthused about the holidays, and great decorating ideas will abound. Caspari's of Charlottesville will be lending their decorative inspiration.