The local curling club’s third annual Christmas House Tour will be on Dec. 4 to raise money for the club.
The club is returning to the original format of 1 to 7pm so viewers can enjoy the night lights.
There are eight stops on the tour this year, on a simple route. Follow County Road 109 from Teviotdale to Greenbush, with several stops in Harriston.
In Teviotdale area there is a 130 year old home being restored since 1996. It was once part of “Douglas Corners” a popular stagecoach stop at the turn of the century.
North along 109 is a beautifully remodeled home. From there visitors can see The Brides’ Dream, and creative decorating talents. The home is 20 years old and incorporated “The Brides’ Dream a few years later.
The Anglican Church the oldest church building in Harriston and is opening its doors for all to see the festive sanctuary. The church had its first service on Christmas Eve 1870. The church women will be having their annual Christmas lunch and bake sale next door in their parish hall.
The next stop is a home with a turret, porches and a deck and gazebo at the end of Margaret Street.
Owners are preparing for their second Christmas Tour. They have added a new family room along with other upgrades.
The former Bud Blakeslee’s home is next. The new owners have added an addition to double the size.
The last stop is unique. The owners have agreed to let everyone tour the Viewing Room of their training stables. Joan and daughter
They train and board award winning American Saddlebreds and Hacknee Ponies. Their lounge for the comfort of their clients is an oasis complete with bar, kitchen, and large glass panes overlooking the riding rink.
They will be working horses the day of the tour.
The Harriston Curling Club has been using volunteer high school students to help the home owners the day of the tour. They get some hours for their student service requirement for graduation. Any students interested in volunteering should call Sheila at 519-338-3433.
Organizers have started an added attraction this year with the tour tickets.
Viewers will be given a list of items to locate during the tour. Fill in the stop where the item is located and deposit the sheet in a draw box at the curling club at the end of the day. There will be drawing for a gift basket.
Tickets will are $12 for the day and include a complimentary wine and cheese at the Harriston curling club lounge throughout the tour. The ticket will have a map on the self guided tour. It will be marked at each home as upon entry. That allows people on the tour to complete it in any order they wish at any time from 1 to 7pm on Dec. 4.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Harriston Home Hardware or Leslie Motors or by calling Sheila Grein at 519- 338-3433 or Lindsay Hogg at 519-338-2977. They can also be purchased at the curling club after noon the day of the tour.
