Tour of Homes
Christmas By Candlelight – Tour of Historic Homes
Not in the mood to decorate for the holidays yet? The Natchitoches Historic Foundation wants to get you in a festive mood and for a very important cause that will warm your heart as well as your hearth.
It is the annual Christmas by Candlelight, a holiday tour of uniquely decorated homes in the Natchitoches, Louisiana, area held this year on Dec. 7-17, 2011. The tour is held on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Proceeds from the Tour benefit restoration of properties in the Natchitoches Parish area.
The event, consisting of three separate tours will feature beautifully decorated homes. What makes Christmas by Candlelight so special and unique is that it consists of homes built last year as well as nearly 230 years ago.
Experience the charm of historic Natchitoches during this annual holiday event.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES 2011
Wednesday, December 7
5pm-8pm
Samuel Guy House – 309 rue Pine
Built in 1850 by Samuel Eldridge Guy the house remained in the Guy family for 150 years prior to being moved by its current owners from Mansfield to Natchitoches in 2002. The house operates as a bed and breakfast.
Green Gables – 201 rue Pine
Built in 1890’s by Estelle Ducourneau Plôchè this one-story Victorian house includes a wraparound front gallery, ornate fireplaces and stained glass windows. The décor includes original art and eclectic antiques and operates as a bed and breakfast.
Prudhomme Rouquier House – 446 rue Jefferson
Built circa 1790s of bousillage construction. This Save Americas Treasures property underwent an extensive restoration by the members of the Service League of Natchitoches. The house is used for weddings and special events.
Chaplain House – 434 rue Second
A fine example of Victorian architecture circa 1892. Particularly interesting are the wide gallery, the original fan-shaped floor and the curved roof of the main entrance. The second floor of the Chaplin House is available for B&B accommodations.
Wednesday, December 14
5pm-8pm
Samuel Guy House – 309 rue Pine
Built in 1850 by Samuel Eldridge Guy the house remained in the Guy family for 150 years prior to being moved by its current owners from Mansfield to Natchitoches in 2002. The house operates as a bed and breakfast.
Green Gables – 201 rue Pine
Built in 1890’s by Estelle Ducourneau Plôchè this one-story Victorian house includes a wraparound front gallery, ornate fireplaces and stained glass windows. The décor includes original art and eclectic antiques and operates as a bed and breakfast.
Prudhomme Rouquier House – 446 rue Jefferson
Built circa 1790s of bousillage construction. This Save Americas Treasures property underwent an extensive restoration by the members of the Service League of Natchitoches. The house is used for weddings and special events.
Friday, December 9 & 16
5pm-8pm
Westrop Cottage – 122 rue Horne
Recently constructed, French Cottage located in the center of the downtown historic district, well appointed with historic details, architecture and furnishings.
Scott Corner Home – 104 rue Poete
Recreated in a 1800s historic design in the classic Creole style, this three-story raised plantation house has a double gallery, lower level brick columns and hipped roof. Second floor rooms flow onto sheltered galleries connected to the first floor with outside stairs.
Pierson-Lee River House – 630 Williams Avenue
Late 1940’s residence inspired by world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Spectacular, exclusive panoramic views of historic Front Street with endless scenes of Christmas imagery on Cane River Lake.
Saturday, December 10 & 17
1pm-4pm
Secret Garden – 330 Williams Avenue
Fifteen Christmas trees adorned with festive themes welcome you to the Secret Garden. Hidden rooms, secret spaces and beautiful stairways make for memorable holiday experiences. Available for B&B accommodations.
Levy-Greaves House – 405 Williams Avenue
Built in 1917, this 1-1/2 story frame bungalow style house was renovated in 2004. It retains many of the original floors and pocket doors with their original glass. The full front porch and antique French pieces add to its charm.
Levy-Sutton Home – 412 Williams Avenue
Built in 1927, this 3 story, 5 bedroom home on Cane Rive underwent extensive renovation to bring 21st century amenities and a custom climate-controlled wine cellar to the original architectural design.
Tickets:
$15 per package
$25 for a two-tour package
Three-tour packages are $35
Group rates are also available
Advance tickets can be purchased
at the Natchitoches Parish Tourist
Commission Office, located at
781 Front Street,
Natchitoches, La., 71457
or call 1-800-259-1714.
Tickets will also be available at each tour site the day of the event.
