Sacred Heart fundraiser includes cafe, boutique featuring 25 local makers
See decorations by professional designers in each of the six homes on this year's Sacred Heart Parish School Holiday Home Tour. Courtesy Sacred Heart Parish School Holiday Home Tour
It’s a Sacramento holiday tradition that opens doors in the Fabulous Forties – and ushers hundreds of visitors inside for a look.
This Friday through Sunday, Dec. 6-8, visitors to the 51st annual Sacred Heart Parish School Holiday Home Tour will once more stroll the streets of its East Sacramento neighborhood.
“Every year since 1973, residents of the Fabulous Forties have opened their homes to the public for the Sacred Heart Parish School Holiday Home Tour,” say the organizers. “The tour features several houses decorated by local professional designers to celebrate the holiday season. Walk through each one on your own time and enjoy soaking in the holiday spirit in this historic neighborhood, while supporting our school!”
This year’s tour features six elegantly decorated homes, including some stops making their tour debut. Proceeds from the tour support school programs and help offset tuition to students in need of assistance.
Ranging from 38th to 47th streets, the homes are all within easy walking distance of each other and patrons can tour them in any order. Participating designers include: designTECH Interior Design Services, Marin Wilson, Rachel Hills, Amber Dias, Laurie Hunt, Eileen Schuering and Angela Ungureanu. (A sneak peek of this year’s homes is now available on the tour’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SacredHeartHomeTour.)
“In addition to touring the homes, the school also hosts a Cafe and Holiday Boutique.” say the organizers. “These are free to visit—no ticket needed. The Cafe has sandwiches, soup, freshly made treats, festive drinks, and a champagne bar, while the boutique hosts over 25 local makers.”
For a list of vendors, go to: https://sacredhearthometour.com/boutique.
Tickets are on sale for $40 online; seniors (age 65 and up), $35. After Dec. 6, tickets are $45 and must be purchased in person at Sacred Heart School. Tour times are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
Sacred Heart Parish School is located at 856 39th St., Sacramento.
For tickets and more details: https://sacredhearthometour.com/
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