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UPDATED – Horizons of Friendship 13th Homes, Gardens & Music Tour 2010

June 7, 2010 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

If you haven’t already bought tickets for the  Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour on Sunday, July 11, hurry they are going quickly!

WEEKEND TICKET AGENTS:

In Port Hope:

Sascha Pico Home Decor (cash or cheque only)

42 Walton Street , Port Hope ON  L1A 1N4

Phone: 905-885-5039

 

Cobourg Tourism

Marie Dressler House

212 King St . W., Cobourg ON K9A 2N1

1-888-262-6874 or  905-372-5481

 

OTHER AGENTS:

Victoria Hall Box Office

55 King St. W., Cobourg ON K9A 2M2

Phone: 905-372-2210  or 1-888-COBOURG ext. 4153

concerthall@cobourg.ca

 

Horizons of Friendship

50 Covert Street, Box 402, Cobourg ON K9A 4L1

Phone: 905-372-5483 x19 or 1-888-729-9928

Fax: 905-372-7095

www.horizons.ca

events@horizons.ca

READ ON FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR AND RAFFLE:

For our thirteen year, we are excited to offer an eclectic mix of homes and gardens situated in Cobourg and surrounding areas.  Enjoy refreshments, beverages, wine and snacks, while you wander through the homes and gardens on this year’s tour some of Northumberland’s most talented  musicians will perform throughout the afternoon. Enjoy beautiful surroundings while listening to the sounds of ancient music, classical ensembles, and folk favourites.

Every summer since 1998, Horizons of Friendship has organized its annual Homes, Gardens &  Music Tour to raise funds in support of community development projects in Central America and Mexico. Over the past ten years, this event has become a much-anticipated showcase of local heritage architecture, unique homes and gardens and local musical talent, and has raised over $100,000. This amount is matched up to three to one by the Canadian government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). 

The tour enables our local community to join efforts to support communities in need in the South through Horizon’s 22 partner organizations, who work tirelessly to combat extreme poverty and inequality in the region. With the important funds raised by the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour, Horizons of Friendship rovides impoverished communities with technical training, together with materials and equipment for diversifying and increasing crop production. Horizons is helping to equip and maintain community health clinics, strengthen women’s organizations that produce and sell crafts and food, and provide organizational skills to indigenous, rural, youth and women’s groups that facilitate their participation in local government.

Take a peek to some of the houses and gardens for this year tour:

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#1   Wicklow Cairn

Modern architecture and historic Cobourg  combine in this new Ontario Regency-styled cottage. From the “butler’s pantry” to the sunroom, the inspiring use of colours and tiles, drapery and furnishings, reflect today’s vibrant lifestyle. Note, too, the sense of neighbourhood created by the individual homes, the central park and the wandering streetscape in this cleverly planned community.

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# 2   The Farm Manager’s House (1850’s)

Once home to the farm     manager of the former      Dunganon Estate, this sprawling property still speaks to its original intent and design. Latticework and  greenery  create an enchanting courtyard connecting the home  to the former carriage house, which is now converted to a guest abode. Expansive grounds, an apple orchard, perennial gardens and a 1954 MG in the driveway complete the picture of perfection.

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#3   Hidden Rose Cottage 

Hidden Rose Cottage introduces a moral compass to Northumberland architecture. Eco-friendly ideas are merged with an interior design that is completely accessible. Coupled with views of treetops, rockery, a fountain and  vegetable gardens, this lovely dwelling, tucked into the landscape, truly strikes a balance    between aesthetics and conscientiousness.

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#4   Castle Hill Manor (1850’s)

With Regency Period grandeur, the stunning Castle Hill Manor emerges from thick stands of towering, ancient trees. Sweeping views of Lake Ontario are available from nearly any vantage point in the living or dining rooms. Visitors may imagine Gatsby-like garden parties under the flowering catalpa tree, and enjoy the owner’s antique tin collection and art  studio.

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#5   Field Stone Farm (1867)

This large stone home features an original       portico, historic barn, tennis court, six acres of apple orchards and 11 acres of pasture. Fieldstone was built using stone and timber found on the property by Scottish stonemasons, who constructed six other nearby properties. They incorporated much of their old-world craftsmanship and strength into this unique home. English-style courtyard gardens and floating floral designs    enhance an attractive pool, carefully set within a beautiful natural setting.

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#6   Willow and Wildwood

This award-winning garden is the result of 25 years of labour. Its undulating landscape produces the visual effect of merging seamlessly into Lake Ontario and the horizon beyond. Carefully contrived scenes are subtle yet powerful. Their beauty and tranquility is reminiscent of fantastical themes in the magical childhood story, “Wind in the Willows.”

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#7   La maison des jardins 

This impressive garden epitomizes expertise. A large variety of native and imported plants create appealing textures, and lend themselves to a variety of pleasing vignettes. Woodland nooks, a dry-stone wall, vibrant colours, and playful ornaments are  scattered creatively throughout. Seating can be found in secret corners and crannies, among vines, shrubs, and perennials.

New and exciting this year for ticket-holders: 2 FANTASTIC raffle packages, courtesy of our generous sponsors!

Package #1:(total value: $675)  - 2 return Via Rail tickets between Toronto & Cobourg, 2 tickets for the Soulpepper Theatre Company and a one-night stay at the Delta Chelsea Downtown Hotel!

Package #2: (total value $460)  – $100 dollars towards a dinner at the highly-celebrated, gourmet French Restaurant “Le Select Bistro” in Toronto and a one-night stay at the Sheraton Centre Hotel!            

Raffle tickets are 1 ballot for $5  or  5 ballots for $20 available at one of the properties on the day of the tour.  Again, all proceeds support projects in Mesoamerica.

Tickets for the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour  are available at the following locations, with credit card/cheque by phone, email, mail or fax (using form below).

13th Annual Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour

April 14, 2010 in Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

Spend an elegant mid-summer afternoon enjoying live music and light refreshments as you tour homes and gardens in Cobourg and immediate area.  Explore inviting gardens  

Inviting gardens

 

rockery at Woodland Cottage 

Enjoy Gracious Interiors

Gracious Interiors 

Proceeds go to Horizons of Friendship to support self-help projects that provide a viable alternative to poverty and injustice in Central America and Mexico. 

community gardening in Honduras (Simiente)

 

 cement well to conserve water (simiente)

For more information about the Homes, Gardens and Music tour, please click this link  poster

Horizons of Friendship 12th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

June 2, 2009 in Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

 

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Sunday, July 12th, 2009. 1:00-5:30pm

Please join us at Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour! For our twelfth year, we are excited to offer an eclectic mix of homes and gardens situated in Cobourg and the surrounding countryside. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you wander through the homes and gardens on this year’s tour with the sounds of some of Northumberland’s finest musicians.

Every summer since 1998, Horizons of Friendship has organized its annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour to raise funds in support of community development projects in Central America and Mexico. Over the past ten years, this event has become a much-anticipated showcase of local heritage architecture, unique homes and gardens and local musical talent, and has raised over $100,000. This amount is matched up to three to one by the Canadian government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).  The tour enables our local community to join efforts to support communities in need in the South through Horizon’s 22 partner organizations, who work tirelessly to combat extreme poverty and inequality in the region.

With the important funds raised by the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour, Horizons of Friendship provides impoverished communities with technical training, together with materials and equipment for diversifying and increasing crop production. Horizons is helping to equip and maintain community health clinics, strengthen women’s organizations that produce and sell crafts and food, and provide organizational skills to indigenous, rural, youth and women’s groups that facilitate their participation in local government.

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This year’s featured homes and gardens are:

 1.   Doll’s Home and Garden (c.1975)

This gracious bungalow located on the outskirts of the village of Baltimore is owned by an avid gardener.  Extensively renovated over the years, the home now has an open concept that interacts seamlessly with the outdoor living area.  Enjoy the owner’s large collection of porcelain dolls, several of which date from her childhood.  The expansive owner-designed gardens are an inspiring combination of familiar and unusual perennials which surround the house, the gazebo and the dry-stone fountain.

2.   Gidget’s Getaway (c. 1988)

The home owners and their Jack Russell terrier “Gidget” have recently endured extensive renovations to this twenty-year-old home, to suit their empty-nest lifestyle. The revamped space features a distinctive fireplace in the re-located dining room, and a new gourmet kitchen, with an unusual sink, designed for entertaining.  The garden is a well-established and soothing oasis filled with perennials and semi-tropical plants.

3.   Monk’s Cove Modern (1977)

Because these original owners have enjoyed their quiet lakeside neighbourhood of Monk’s Cove, they have updated and expanded their house over the years. The cul-du-sac’s mature trees along with the home’s Japanese Maple and Climbing Hydrangea greet the visitor. Indoors, the house features a dramatic use of colour and a gorgeous newly renovated kitchen. Outside is a two tiered deck with a hot tub, from which the owners can enjoy their picturesque garden.

4.   Captain Wallace’s House (c.1850)

Built by Captain Patrick Wallace who went on to establish an industrial empire including Canada’s largest woolen mill nearby, this home features restorations and furnishings that reflect its Victorian origins. The staircase from the gracious north entrance is surrounded by a 360-degree gallery on the second floor.  Renovations have created a great-room        overlooking the spacious lawn, pool and garden which reflects the owners’ pleasure in casual, contemporary living and entertaining year round.

5.   Reproduction Victorian Townhouse (2007)

This sunny cottage is a modern Victorian home built on one of Cobourg’s most historic streets. The challenging always-sunny south garden features an interesting array of plants and shrubs, while the airy interior of the home houses some beautiful pieces of Canadian and European art. The builder has paid close attention to Victorian detailing, especially its well-crafted staircase, and combined it with all the modern conveniences to create this charming home. 

6.   Hough Cottage (1867)

cottageOne of the oldest homes on College Street, this home was built by Dr. Henry Hough in 1867. A unique variation of the Ontario Cottage, it is distinguished by two projecting bays, its fine use of wooden siding, and of course, its beautiful gardens. Decorated with artifacts from the owners’ travels abroad, this garden haven is home to a variety of perennials, scented viburnums and clematis, and features a “Peace Pole”, one of a few scattered throughout the world.

7.   Henley House (c. 1880)

Once the home of shoe store proprietor John Henley in the 1930’s to 1950’s, this home has gracefully evolved into a modern home for a large family. It features lavish exterior details, from the windows to the peak of the roof. Inside, the original design is well-respected while including a two-storey rear addition and an interesting chef’s kitchen. The garden that consists of curving raised beds for shrubs and annuals is designed for relaxation and entertainment.

8.   Judges House (1856)

Named for the four judges that have lived here, this elegant home has a fascinating history in Cobourg’s annals. It was built in the Regency Style, with extensive verandahs and French doors which keep the home cool in the summer. Winter warmth was originally derived from the home’s six fireplaces. The front gardens lean towards traditional formality, while the rear garden is more relaxed, with a kitchen garden to provide a steady summertime source of organic herbs and vegetables.

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The 12th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour will take place on Sunday July 12th, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Come spend a day with us on this unique home and garden tour, while supporting a worthwhile cause!

Tickets for the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour are $30 (tax receipt of $22).

You may purchase tickets in:

  • Cobourg at Horizons of Friendship (905)372-5483 ext. 19 or the Victoria Hall Box Office (905) 372- 2201.
  • Port Hope at Sascha Pico Home Decor (905) 885-5039.
  • Cobourg, seven days a week at Marie Dressler House, 212 King Street West, (905) 372-5481

A limited number of tickets are available for this event and in the past, tickets have sold quickly. To order by Visa or MasterCard, please call Horizons of Friendship at 905-372-5483 ext. 19 or 1-888-729-9928.

12th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

May 14, 2009 in Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

 

Horizons of Friendship 12th Annual

Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

Sunday July 12th, 2009

1:00-5:30pm

Please join us in attending the Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour! For our twelfth year, we are excited to offer an eclectic mix of homes and gardens situated in Cobourg and the surrounding countryside. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you wander through the homes and gardens on this year’s tour with the sounds of some of Northumberland’s finest musicians.

Every summer since 1998, Horizons of Friendship has organized the annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour to raise funds in support of community development projects in Central America and Mexico. Over the past ten years, this event has become a much-anticipated showcase of local heritage architecture, unique homes and gardens and local musical talent, and has raised nearly $100,000. This amount was matched up to three to one by the Canadian government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).  The tour enables our local community to join efforts to support communities in need in the South through Horizon’s 22 partner organizations, who work tirelessly to combat extreme poverty and inequality in the region.

With the important funds raised by the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour, Horizons of Friendship has provided impoverished communities with technical training, together with materials and equipment for diversifying and increasing crop production. Horizons is helping to equip and maintain community health clinics, strengthen women’s organizations that produce and sell crafts and food, and provide organizational skills to indigenous, rural, youth and women’s groups that facilitate their participation in local government.

The 12th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour will take place on Sunday July 12th, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Come spend a day with us on this unique home and garden tour, while supporting a fantastic cause!

Tickets for the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour are $30 (tax receipt of $22). You may purchase tickets in Cobourg at Horizons of Friendship, the Victoria Hall Box Office and in Port Hope at Sasha Pico Home Decor. A limited number of tickets are available for this event and in the past, tickets have sold quickly. To order by Visa or MasterCard, please call Horizons of Friendship at 905-372-5483 ext. 19 or 1-888-729-9928. For more information please visit www.horizons.ca.

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11th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

April 21, 2008 in Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

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Horizons of Friendship Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

 Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

A Summer afternoon of garden parties and tours at eight unique homes and gardens in Cobourg and countryside including a lavender farm in full bloom!  Chilled drinks, refreshments, and live concerts.  Proceeds support Horizons of Friendship, the only Canadian charitable organization working exclusively with Mexican and Central American partners on sustainable development projects. 

Sunday July 6th, 2008 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $30 (tax receipt $22)  

 Available at:

Horizons of Friendship, 50 Covert Street Cobourg. Cash, cheque or credit cards accepted.

Victoria Hall Box Office, 55 King Street West Cobourg, and in front of the building on Saturday July 5th, 10am-4pm and Sunday July 6th, 10am-2pm. Cash, cheque or credit cards accepted.

Sasha Pico Home Decor, 42 Walton St Port Hope. Cash or cheque accepted.

 Or call 905-372-5483 or 1-888-729-9928

 The Elegant Homes and Gardens

1. Silver Birch home and garden

Sunshine-yellow and rose-red are the cheerful inspirations for the colour scheme in this suburban home in Cobourg where the owner wanted to bring her garden indoors. French doors and the palladian windows connect the interior to the garden which features an elegant stand of silver birches, perennials, annuals and the owner’s favourite, roses. Enjoy a rare sighting of a fully restored 1970 Alfa Romeo round-tailed Spider.

2. Urban Contemporary home and terrace

East meets West in this eclectically styled row home, where Asian and Western inspired art display the owners’ diverse interests and tastes. The contemporary and urban atmosphere of this home may feel like New York City, but it is located somewhere better, Cobourg’s prized harbor front!

 3. Turn of Two Centuries home and garden  (1906)

This property features a Century home transformed into an oasis of light and tranquility in Cobourg’s busy beach-front area. Built in 1906, the front of the house retains its original façade, but an ingenious addition both preserves the original features and introduces modern luxury, retaining the themes and ambiance of a historical home.

4. Garden Retreat

Enjoy an extensive downtown garden that has been lovingly restored from a vine-choked wilderness to a very personal and whimsical retreat. Curved beds contain a wealth of perennials and shrubs. Hidden among them are found artifacts and iron work. This garden is a treat for the senses, and will leave you inspired to reinvent or revitalize an outdoor getaway in your own backyard. 

5. A fisherman’s cottage and garden (mid 1800s)

A picturesque artist’s cottage and garden located in one of Cobourg’s oldest lakeside neighbourhoods. Enveloped by a white picket fence, this mid 1800s two storey home exudes period charm. A wrap around veranda invites you to lounge with a cup of tea and enjoy the outdoor delights that the beautiful garden and surrounding “village” homes have to offer.

6. Miramichi Farm

A tree-lined drive and breezeway lead the visitor to a courtyard surrounded by a horseshoe shaped residence with strong architectural lines that are mirrored in the design of the gardens. A terraced garden faces south and features a panoramic view of Northumberland hills and Lake Ontario. Also featured in the southern garden is a Celtic cross motif, scythed into a hay field where bobolinks nest.

7. Scott’s Barn (1924), gardens and lavender field

A trip to Scott’s Barn presents a wealth of visual experiences, including a restored barn, a French potager, a dry river bed garden with rare trees, a Quebec style cottage and a one acre landscaped pond. A charming lavender field gently perfumes the property, and transports the visitor to the French countryside. 

 

8. Reproduction regency farmhouse and garden

A modern reproduction of a Regency farmhouse, featuring old charms and modern conveniences. The home has both back and front porches that offer fantastic views of Northumberland’s rolling hills. This view can also be enjoyed from the great room that was designed for family get-togethers. Following this family-centred theme, the garden features a delightful children’s play house complete with its own wisteria-draped pergola, constructed by a loving grandparent, homes for the grandchildren’s rabbits and English game chickens, and a small orchard and vegetable garden. 

 

The Musicians

Some of Northumberland’s most talented musicians will perform in our Homes and Gardens throughout the afternoon. Enjoy beautiful surroundings while listening to the sounds of jazz duos, ancient music, classical   ensembles, Celtic tunes, and folk favourites.

A few of the participating musicians are listed. We acknowledge their contribution with thanks:

~ A Recorder Duo, featuring Fred Cory and Julian Nelson

~ Simply Strings Ensemble

~ Shelagh Purcell and Arlene Smith, on piano and vocals

~ The Silver Key Duo, featuring Nancy Foote and Jackie Corcoran

~ Cheryl Casselman

~ Brian Casteels

~ Marianne Marusic and Singers

~ Rob Page and Diana Cohen, on guitar and vocals

~ Greg Ward on oboe, recorder, and flute

 ~ Brian McNamara on guitar

 

 

 

HOMES, GARDENS & MUSIC TOUR

May 25, 2007 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by admin

HORIZONS OF FRIENDSHIP ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF 10TH ANNUAL HOMES, GARDENS & MUSIC TOUR.

Cobourg – Six unique homes and seven gorgeous gardens are on this year’s Horizons of Friendship’s 10th annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour.

Live concerts by local musicians and delectable refreshments donated by local merchants will be available at each location. As well, master gardeners will be at selected sites to answer gardening questions.

Proceeds support the work of Horizons of Friendship’s work in Central America and Mexico. Horizons of Friendship works with 22 local partners on sustainable development projects to combat poverty and injustice.

Pictures of the 2007 homes:


Illahee Lodge
This Italianate mansion built in 1876 has many unique heritage details combined with the modern luxuries of a new home, as it has recently been renovated back into a single-family home.
Lidia Farm
The reproduction Ontario Cottage features salvaged architectural details throughout the home, making the new old again.

Contemporary Harbour Townhouse
The interior of this new harbour townhouse in the heart of Cobourg is truly designer perfection, with an elegant emphasis on silvers and whites throughout.

Windridge Farm
The gardens of the Windridge farmhouse, built in 1880, feature many eclectic details and spectacular views of the Northumberland Hills.


Jex Rejuvenated
This typical Jex home, built in 1918, has been remolded accentuating original details and adding some new ones.The musicians performing this year include:

Shelagh Purcell and Arlene Smith

Brian and Alyson McNamara

Susan and David Tanner

Ancient Music Trio

For more information, please call Patrick Clark, Events and Communications Assistant, Horizons of Friendship at
(905) 372-5483 ext. 19

10th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour 2007

March 16, 2007 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by admin

It is with great excitement that Horizons of Friendship announces the 10th annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour, which will take place on Sunday July 8th, 2007. The event offers tours of heritage homes and elegant gardens and is regularly attended by over 400 guests. The Homes, Gardens & Music Tour focuses on creating a relaxing atmosphere showcasing the local highlights abundant in Cobourg through architecture, gardens, live music, light refreshments and treats. This afternoon of leisure is an event that our guests thoroughly enjoy year after year.

2007 is the 10th year that Horizons of Friendship has offered this lakeshore tour featuring garden vistas that is much anticipated by local and non-local residents. The proceeds from the tour will support Horizons of Friendship in their 35th year of assisting Central American and Mexican communities living in poverty.

10th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour

Homes, Gardens & Music Tour 2006

June 6, 2006 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by admin

It is with great excitement that Horizons of Friendship announces the 9th annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour, which will take place on Sunday July 9th, 2006. The event offers tours of heritage homes and elegant gardens and is regularly attended by over 400 guests. The Homes, Gardens & Music Tour focuses on creating a relaxing atmosphere showcasing the local highlights abundant in Cobourg and Port Hope through architecture, gardens, live music, light refreshments and treats. This afternoon of leisure is an event that our guests thoroughly enjoy year after year.

2006 is the 9th year that Horizons of Friendship has offered this lakeshore tour featuring garden vistas that is much anticipated by local and non-local residents. The proceeds from the tour will support Horizons of Friendship in their 34th year of assisting Central American and Mexican communities living in poverty.

The Homes & Gardens on tour this year include:

· Guillet House with Garden.
· Essex House (1848) and Garden.
· Shieling House (1838) and Garden.
· Field House Garden.
· Contemporary Home and Garden.
· Gardens of Clark House.
· Terralta (1859) Mansion and Garden.
· The Cottage on Trafalgar (1870) and Garden.
· Ontario Cottage Garden.
· Walter House (1853) and Garden.

The Musicians performing this year include:

· Brian McNamara & Philip Hughes, guitar
· George Lee & Julia Dawson, guitar & vocals
· Susan & David Tanner, piano & guitar
· Fred Cory Trio with Deborah Henderson, flute & recorder
· Mary & Friends, clarinet & alto sax

Tickets may be purchased for $30 (with $22 tax receipt) by cash or cheque at the following locations:

Horizons of Friendship, 50 Covert St., Clarke’s Music, 541 William St., Cobourg Tourism Office, 212 King St. W., Urban Loft, 29 King St. W., in Cobourg; Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts, Hwy 28, Furby House Books, 93 Walton St., in Port Hope

Tickets may be ordered by phone, email, mail, fax or drop in with VISA and MasterCard at Horizons of Friendship, 50 Covert St., Cobourg.

Phone: (905) 372-5483 or 1-888-729-9928
Email: events@horizons.ca
Fax: 905-372-7095
Mailing: Horizons of Friendship
50 Covert St., Cobourg ON
P.O. Box 402, K9A 4L1

If you would like further information regarding this event or tickets, please contact Christina Slegtenhorst at events@horizons.ca or (905) 372-5483 ex.19.

All proceeds assist Horizons of Friendship to work to end poverty in Central America and Mexico.

We hope that you will be able to join us to experience this unique local event through an afternoon or enjoyment and relaxation.

HOMES, GARDENS & MUSIC TOUR

June 20, 2005 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by admin

Horizons of Friendship
8th Annual

“HOMES, GARDENS & MUSIC TOUR”
Sunday July 10th, 2005
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Join us for Horizons’ 8th ‘midsummer treat for the senses’!
It’s Northumberland’s house tour, garden stroll and mini music festival all rolled into one!

Tickets for Homes, Gardens & Music are available in Cobourg at Horizons’ office, Clarke’s Music, Fresh Living, Cobourg Tourism Office; in Port Hope at Furby House Books and Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts.

#1 Hayden Coach House, circa 1884
Built as part of a marriage arrangement for the redesign of Hayden House, this is one of the few Coach Houses remaining intact in Cobourg. Classical Revival in style, it features a louvered cupola, an oriole- style third floor dovecote bay and original cast iron horse stalls.

#2 Confederation Cottage, 1867
This elegant Ontario cottage was originally built for the Dowager of the Crossen Family of “Green Briar”. The monumental classical front porch with its eight Doric columns as well as a high foundation and distinctive paneled door all convey a unique character to the home.

# 3 Edwardian Residence, 1911
This well preserved residence was built by well known Cobourg builders Martin Jex & Company. The handsome two story brick residence on a prominent Cobourg boulevard retains many original features. To the rear is a deck and a garden designed to enhance meditation and reflection.

#4 Trinity Hall, 1883
A Heritage Preservation award winning project recognized by the 2000 Ontario Historical Society Presidents Citation. Restoration and renovation has resulted in distinctive residential units, each with its own unique design. A former Methodist
Assembly Hall and Sunday School, the building with its recessed brick panels and semi circular arched windows also functioned as Cobourg’s library (1962- 95).

# 5 A Windsor Cottage, 1918
Home to only three families since 1918,
its spacious interior, flow- through and plentiful light reflect design features influenced by the prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright in the U.S. and of Francis Sullivan in Canada. The shade garden with its alabaster statuary and luminous perennials offers beckoning respite.

# 6 Kathrine Cornell House
Built in 1873 in the Italianate style by retired British Major William Taylor and his wife Charlotte, it was the summer home from 1920 until 1964 of Lydia Cornell, daughter of university benefactor Colonel Douglas Cornell. In 1921, her niece, Kathrine Cornell, star of the American Stage theatre was married in its magnificent 50 foot- long west ballroom.

#7 Camborne “Cape Cod”

Perched on a slope overlooking the hills of Northumberland, this delightful family home in Cape Cod style has been refurbished and lovingly tended by its owners. The terrace gardens with fish pond and woodland gazebo offer a myriad of views from hilltop crests to treasured nooks.

#8 Gardens of Kennedy Road
A favourite of garden visitors, these hillside gardens are home to an impressive 350 varieties of hostas, scores of roses, lilies and daylilies and hundreds of perennials. The creative use of old tree roots among the gardens and ponds makes this space all the more interesting and inspirational.

# 9 Tamarack
Nestled among century old trees, the architecturally
designed house is complimented by very old pillars
salvaged from historic Cobourg mansions. The extensive grounds feature shaded woodland, reflecting pool, fishpond and impressive gardens with a large collection of roses and perennials

Musicians
Some of Northumberland’s talented musicians will perform in our Homes & Gardens throughout the afternoon. Enjoy beautiful surroundings while listening to the sounds of Jazz trios, classical ensembles, Broadway hits and popular classics.

We acknowledge with thanks the contribution of our musical performers. A partial list follows; consult tour program for complete list of our participating musicians:


* Rob Keyes, guitar

* Shelagh Purcell, piano

* Arlene Smith, vocals

* Mary & Friends Ensemble

* Northumberland Players Dames at Sea

* Susan and David Tanner, Keyboard and Saxophone

* Ancient Music for Recorders and Violin

* Mary Anne Marusic
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Program including full detail tour map and music concert schedule, available July 10th at each tour location, or at Cobourg Tourism Office, 212 King St. W.

THIS IS A SELF-DIRECTED TOUR!
Please feel free to design your own personal itinerary

Parking along roads or streets is available near most locations, although a short walk may be required. Please consult program.


You may also place an order with a credit card or cheque by mail,
e-mail, phone or fax by using the
order form below:

Horizons of Friendship
50 Covert Street Box 402
Cobourg, ON K9A 4L1
Phone: (905) 372– 5483 or
1-888-729-9928
Website: www.horizons.ca

Proceeds from Homes, Gardens & Music 2005 will support Horizons of Friendship’s work with the disadvantaged in Central America and Mexico.

Homes, Gardens & Music Tour 2004

June 28, 2004 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by admin

Horizons 7th Annual Homes, Gardens & Music Tour.

Join us for Northumberland’s 7th midsummer treat for the senses!
It’s a house tour, garden stroll and mini music festival all rolled into one!

Enjoy concerts throughout the afternoon, light refreshments and a glass of wine on this annual visit to some fascinating residences in the Cobourg and Grafton area. Heritage landmarks, homes with a view and gardens aplenty!

 

1)The Cedars

Down the winding lane, through the woods and past the coachhouse, emerges a Cobourg classic in simple Georgian style with Italianate details. With its wide verandah and expanse of lawn overlooking the lake, it is the quintessential summer home of the 1880’s.

2) Victoria View

The French villa style home, built in 1874, once served as the office of a popular Cobourg physician. Metal crown mouldings, beveled etched glass doors, expansive front verandah and wide board pine floors are among the features of this distinctive home, now a B&B.

3) A Blake Street Garden

A mere three years old, the garden reflects the principles of scale and proportion, its design complementing its surroundings. Serpentine grassy paths curve around flower beds planted informally with shrubs, bulbs, perennials and annuals all providing colour and seduction.

4) Reynar House, 1876

An elegant Italianate home built as a wedding present from the bride’s parents for Ida Hayden and Alfred Reynar, professor of English at Victoria College on University Ave., (prior to its 1892 relocation to Toronto). Their descendant Miss Josephine Reynar, lived in the house until 1980.
5) Hayden House

This Gothic Villa style home was built in 1871 on one of Cobourg’s finest streets. It was expanded in 1884 by its new owner, a Montreal heiress, who added fin de siecle flourishes such as the large curvaceous two tier porch, ionic columns and pilasters.

 

6) A Henry Street Garden

With boxwood hedge and wrought iron accents, this garden has been developed to enhance the setting of its Victorian residence. On an irregularly shaped lot, its quiet half graces a shady slope; the other blazes brilliant colour and texture in classic beds combining flowering shrubs and perennials.

 

7) The Tinney House, 1880

A “T-shaped structure consisting of a square shaped main house and one-storey wing on the south side” was originally a clapboard dwelling built by Cobourg carpenter Edward Tinney. In disrepair a century later, restoration and creative renovation have now given the house new life and lustre.

8) Gardens of 105 Old Danforth Rd. (1812 Antiques)

An early focus on structures, pathways and pond has produced a garden of character, variety and inspiration -for artists and for brides! Here, a shady Asian garden; there, a bright, colourful English style garden. And beyond the artistic ephemera are beds and borders containing both old favourites and newer exotic species.

9) Grover House

Home of one of the original 1799 settlers in Haldimand, John Grover, who also built the first Grafton Inn. The Loyalist architecture of this 1820’s house, one of the oldest in the village, is complemented by its classic garden. Sunny at its centre, it opens to a rediscovered rockery and a shady brook on its periphery.

10) Lakeridge Gardens

Up and over the rise of the hill, it’s a panorama – Lake Ontario and Northumberland Hills. A marvel emerges of hill gardens evolved from empty fields and over huge boulders excavated from the foundation of the house. Now raised beds, border gardens, ponds and waterfall captivate.

11) Cottage with door yard gardens
A creative reproduction of an 1840’s Grafton area worker’s cottage that is a juxtaposition of old and new. The interior’s modernized open concept floorplan is balanced by its paneled wainscoting. Outside, two traditional “dooryard” gardens are home to modern hybrids of old-fashioned garden favourites.

Tickets for Homes, Gardens & Music are $25 ($17 tax receipt per ticket), available in Cobourg at Cobourg Tourism Office (Dressler House), Clarke’s Music, Quinn’s Blooms and Greenery; in Port Hope at Furby House Books, Garden Accents, and Herma’s Fine Foods and Gifts; and in Grafton at 1812 Antiques.
Also available at Horizons, 50 Covert St. 905-372-5483 or 1-888-729-9928
On July 11, tickets are available at Cobourg Tourism Office at 212 King St. W. 1-888-Cobourg

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