WHS' House Tour Delivers the Joy of Christmas

Imagine a spacious New England country home

whose rooms reflect all the cheer and warmth of the holidays. Throw a log on

the fire to add to the glow.

On Sunday, Dec. 8, you can experience the special magic of a New England

Christmas as part of the Westport Historical Society’s 27th Annual

Holiday House Tour and toast the season at an “Eat, Drink & Be MARry” party

at Terrain, one of Westport’s most imaginative home and garden

retail spaces.

The after-party from 6 to 9 PM will feature hors d’oeuvres prepared by Terrain’s

staff; wine and music; and the chance to bid in live and silent auction on such

fabulous holiday gifts as a trip to Africa and

tickets to the Emmys.

“This will be the event of the year when it comes to celebrating the holiday

season,” said lifestyle expert Mar Jennings, honorary chair of the event, who

is helping the Historical Society with preparations. “It will be like a Bing

Crosby Christmas special.”

The homes for this year’s tour have been selected to showcase the special

Christmas spirit of New England, and all will

be decked out in designer holiday finery.

Here’s the glittering lineup:

▪ a magnificent Federal-style home in a park-like setting,

▪ a 6,000-square-foot Adirondack-style log home on a quiet lane,

▪ two beautiful Colonials, one with a touch of Golden Age Hollywood,

the other with a study paneled with reclaimed 18th century chestnut,

▪ and a designer home owned by lifestyle expert, best selling

author and television personality Mar Jennings.

Docents will be available in every open room of the homes to discuss the

décor and design features, and in some cases the designers themselves will be

present to answer questions.

And there’s more. On Jennings’ street there will be a pop-up Terrain

store, carolers in Victorian costume and a lute ensemble, and Mar will be

selling copies of his new book, “Life on Mar’s: Creating Casual Luxury.”

So what are you waiting for? Buy your ticket now! Where else can you see

inside five beautiful homes, gather designer decorating tips, shop, raise a

glass to the holidays in beautiful surroundings and get to chat with TV

personality Mar Jennings.

These two unique holiday events are the Westport Historical Society’s major

fundraiser of the year. All proceeds help it fulfill its mission of presenting

and celebrating history in Westport.

Call the Westport Historical Society at (203) 222-1424 for tickets or

online.  

Cost of the Holiday House Tour is $40 for WHS members, $50 for nonmembers,

$55 day of tour, and the Eat, Drink and Be MARry party is $75.