Six Homes will be paired with Six Interior Designers to Be Festively Styled for the Holidays

Tickets are now available for the charity event on December 6 & 7

New Canaan, CT – October 17, 2019 – The New Canaan Holiday House Tour, organized by the Newcomers Club of New Canaan—is proud to announce the six unique homes that will be featured at this year’s Tour taking place on Dec. 6 and 7, 2019 10am-2pm. With a wide range of styles from modern to antique farmhouse, traditional and new build; each home will be professionally styled by local designers and feature holiday themes distinctive to the homes. In an open house style format, ticket goers will be invited to tour the homes, be inspired by holiday décor and, for the first time, have an opportunity to view two extensive car collections. The 2019 New Canaan Holiday House Tour homes include:

The Holidays at Windcrest Farm
Styling by Michael Canoro, Eastman Interiors

This antique home and property, dating back to the 1700s, has been expanded and modernized for today’s living. The design features an eclectic, yet casual, elegance and highlights many of its original details. The home will be styled by Michael Canoro, owner of Eastman Interiors, who will showcase a classic design, reflecting a unique holiday spirit to match the home’s eclectic design. With an extensive car collection, this home will be featured within the VIP car tour experience on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The STAR House
Styling by Kate Ferguson, Palomino Bazaar

This new build has been designed with the needs in mind of the homeowners, a young family with a son diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It showcases modern design featuring natural materials throughout. Styled by Kate Ferguson of Palomino Bazaar, the home will bring to life a star theme through simple, modern touches, highlighting the new home’s architecture and natural elements. The star theme was chosen to honor the family’s involvement in the non-profit, STAR, that offers a full array of services for over 500 individuals with disabilities and their families, from birth to their senior years.

Haute For The Holidays
Styling by Design Dot

A beautiful custom-designed modern farmhouse, built by the homeowner’s family, features a unique industrial design, clean lines and a wonderful balance of indoor/outdoor living. The home will be styled by The Design Dot team— including Megan Wunderlich, Samantha King, and Debbie Jackson. The holiday decor will feature neutral elements of the home, combined with understated but electric holiday design. Pale greens, blues, snowy whites will be highlighted with oranges and yellows to serve as unexpected bright bursts of colors.

The Caroling Inn
Styling by Lillian August

One of New Canaan’s most prominent and beloved historic homes, this 1898-built stucco Colonial is over 120 years old and rich in history. The three-story home, which once served as an inn, is a holdover from the “old” South Avenue with its beautiful columned wraparound porch that used to overlook farmland. The designers are Cindy Levi and Terrance Rhodes from Lillian August, who will feature a traditional New England Christmas theme while incorporating twists of color for an added “pop.”

Modern Mix on Michigan
Styling by Carey Karlan, Last Detail Interior Design

This stately 15,000 square foot handcrafted brick Chateau captures the best of European elegance. This home features contemporary design, an impressive Latin American art collection, and a unique subterranean garage with an extensive car collection. Carey Karlan from Last Detail Interior Design will be styling the home. With a car collection ranging from one of a kind antiques to the latest in exotic cars, this home will be featured within the VIP car tour experience on Saturday, Dec. 7.

A Season on Pointe
Styling by Lora Gray, Gray Interiors

This in-town oasis is a New England shingle style home with a beautifully designed transitional aesthetic. Lora Gray from Gray Interiors will style the home, taking inspiration from a traditional holiday favorite, the Nutcracker, which takes center stage during the holidays. The Nutcracker theme was chosen to reflect the family’s interest in dance and the joy the annual holiday ballet brings to New Canaan.

The 2019 New Canaan Holiday House Tour, hosted by the New Canaan Newcomers Club, will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7 from 10am-2pm. Tickets are now available to purchase online: https://newcomers-club-charity-fund.square.site

Ticket Details:

All Access Ticket: $145
Enjoy everything the 2019 Holiday House Tour has to offer with full access to our 6 spectacular homes AND 2 unique car experiences. In addition to the homes, which can be viewed December 6th and 7th 10am-2pm, you will view exotic and classic cars (on Saturday, December 7th 10am-2pm only). The cars span the decades: Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, Rolls Royce and more!

Standard Ticket: $95 (Non Senior Citizens)
Tour 6 spectacular homes for the 2019 New Canaan Holiday House Tour December 6th and 7th 10am-2pm. 


Standard Ticket: $85 (Senior Citizens)
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS ONLY. Tour 6 spectacular homes for the 2019 New Canaan Holiday House Tour December 6th and 7th 10am-2pm. Proof of ID must be shown. 


Car Experience Ticket: $50
Car lovers can join the 2019 New Canaan Holiday House Tour Saturday, December 7th 10am-2pm as a supplementary or individual experience to view exotic and classic cars spanning the decades: Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, Rolls Royce and more! This ticket provides access to 2 unique car experiences and the 2 respective tour homes where they are located.


Ticket Pick Up:

Ticket pick up will be available at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, Waveny Park 681 South Avenue, New Canaan on the following dates:

*Tickets are non-refundable

Sponsor Information:

The 2019 New Canaan Holiday House Tour, organized by the Newcomers Club of New Canaan, has received sponsorship from more than 60 local businesses who have donated money, product, and services in support of this biennial event. Premier Sponsors: Hannelore Kaplan of William Raveis, artist Paul Balmer, TAP Air Portugal. Platinum Sponsors: Ben Larrabee Photography, Manfredi Jewels, The Shade Store, Weed & Duryea of Northeast Building Supply. Gold Sponsors: Calmë, Carriage Barn Arts Center, Copia, G&S Services Group LLC., New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, Pound Ridge Nursery, SJ Homes, TR Building & Remodeling, Vita Design Group, William Kenny Associates LLC., Wiser Home Remodeling. Silver Sponsors: Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Earth Garden, Floral & Landscape Designs by Rhodes, Grand Entrance, Handwright Gallery & Framing, The Hot Club of Black Rock, Juliska, Karl Chevrolet, Martin House Workspace, The New Canaan Field Club, The New Canaan YMCA, New England Academy of Dance, The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Ontra Stone, Realm, Rob Sanders Architects, The Roger Sherman Inn, Stewart’s Wine & Spirits, The Studio for Performing Arts New Canaan, Tiny Tent Sleepovers. Additional sponsors can be found here. Moffly Media and Jane Beiles Photography are the official Media Partners of the 2019 Holiday House Tour.

Teaser Video:

A speak peek video of the homes, produced by The Naked House Project and Sector Blu can be viewed here: https://www.newcanaannewcomers.com/holiday-house-tour

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About Newcomers Club of New Canaan:

Since 1957, the Newcomers Club of New Canaan has been dedicated to helping new residents connect with each other and get involved in the local New Canaan community. The organization plans a wide range of offerings including fun social events, family and children’s activities as well as a biennial charity event, The Holiday House Tour. For more information, visit: https:// www.newcanaannewcomers.com/. Connect on Instagram: @newcanaannewcomers.

About Newcomers Club of New Canaan Holiday House Tour:

The New Canaan Holiday House Tour is a biennial charity event organized by the New Canaan Newcomers Club. Held in December, the event showcases New Canaan homes in varied architectural styles decorated for the holidays. Each home is paired with a professional designer who works with a team of Newcomer Volunteers and local businesses to bring the vision to life. While the Tour is a fun, festive way to kick off the holiday season, it is also an important fundraising event that highlights the true spirit of the season. All proceeds raised by the event benefit local charities and organizations that are the essence of the New Canaan community. Over the last ten years, the Club has donated more than half a million dollars to a wide variety of worthy organizations. For more information, visit: newcanaannewcomers.com/holiday-house-tour. Connect with the New Canaan Holiday House Tour on Instagram: @newcomersholidayhousetour and Facebook: facebook.com/nc.holidayhousetour.

Media Contact: HolidayHouseTourMedia@gmail.com, Stefanie Grupp-Clasby, Chair, Media and Marketing, 2019 Holiday House Tour. Phone: (646) 807-8540‬.