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Friday night is reserved for the Evening Dazzle Tour, a self-guided version of the tour. On Saturday and Sunday, a shuttle bus will be available to take guests on the tour. Not only is the event a huge undertaking for business and homeowners, but many volunteers are needed to help facilitate traffic flow and security. “It’s become a driving force for the holidays here in Hudson as a kick-off event and is one of the biggest shopping days of the year in downtown Hudson,” says Jorgenson, who notes an average of 30 businesses are active in the event.
St Croix Valley Home Builders Association is honored to host our Tour of Homes event this spring! Models will be open Saturdays & Sundays Noon-6pm beginning March 1 until March 30.Guidebooks will be available at Family Fresh & Arrow Building Centers plus a map of the models is on our web site . There will be easy to follow yellow directional arrows to each model. The St. Croix Valley Tour of Homes takes place each Spring and Fall in Hudson, WI,and the surrounding communities.
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Each room has a different theme, each doorway is a portal to a new world. Expect the unexpected with its eccentric and whimsical elements. A modern farmhouse in downtown Hudson filled with windows offering views of the St. Croix River as well as Prospect Park. The eclectic decorating style includes unique souvenirs and mementos in addition to greenery throughout the home. Organized by the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, the event welcomes around 2,000 tour-goers to privately owned homes, as well as the historic Octagon House, which are each uniquely adorned in their most festive holiday décor.
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You will have the opportunity to meet the builders, talk with them about the home or your upcoming project, and fully experience what makes them unique. There is no better way to compare builders, home styles, and amenities. It screams beach living; quiet surroundings and a very peaceful beach community. Additionally, an arts and crafts sale, featuring more than 20 artists and 15 vendors, will take place on Saturday at the Hudson House Grand Hotel.
The event offers a traditional tour on Saturday and Sunday, which includes transportation, or you can drive yourself. The shuttle stops also include time downtown for lunch and plenty of holiday shopping. Last year, the event also offered a Dazzle Tour on Friday night, where people viewed the homes amid the nighttime sparkle and glow.
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Shoppers also can enjoy a craft sale and marketplace at the Hudson House Grand Hotel with jewelry, apparel, ornaments, household goods and gourmet foods. We even decorate the laundry rooms,” says Andrea Jorgenson, director of communications and programs for the Hudson Chamber of Commerce. The chamber plans for the event all year, from selecting the homes to coordinating tour logistics.
Hartman Homes features the finest in new construction, interior design and remodeling. Whether you're interested in building a new home, purchasing a completed home, or just taking note of the top design trends, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes and the St. Croix Valley Tour of Homes are where you'll want to be! Look for Hartman Homes models during the annual Spring and Fall showcase events, or take a look at some of our past award-winning models. Chamber member businesses also participate in a “purple bow contest,” where tour tickets are entered into drawings for prizes.
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Responsible for setting the annual calendar of events of the Association. On a monthly basis, the committee plans the details of the upcoming event and brainstorms ideas to provide additional value to members. In 2016, homeowners Jeff and Chris Gibson enjoyed creating vignettes with their collection of vintage treasures from Jeff’s grandmother. Masks are Required on the shuttle bus, per Federal mandate requiring masks on all public transportation.
The decorations and vignettes might be inspired by the homeowners’ own traditions. We’ve had a homeowner who was very into his garage decorate a tree in his garage with hardware, tools, wrenches and two snowmobiles under his tree,“ Jorgenson says. Growing up Colleen wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after school. This all changed when a shop teacher invited her to try out his class. Besides being passionate about the trades, Colleen “likes to stick out and make a difference and being a girl in the trades makes that possible”.
What started as a simple cabin in the early 1900s is now a mid-century modern ranch style home overlooking Lake Mallalieu. It features simple details, white woodwork, an exterior stone fireplace, an interior fireplace with a slate and cherry hearth, a cherry guitar wall, a ‘60s mid-century room, fur and slate floors, and a large deck. Get into the holiday spirit with this tour of four privately owned homes and the Octagon House. Visit during the evening hours to see the lights shine or follow the daytime tour where you’ll be able to see the Octagon House decorated extensively for the holiday season. Works in partnership with CVTC and local high schools to promote construction industry education and career fields.
Local homeowners partner with Hudson Chamber businesses for the annual Holiday Homes Tour. Exhibition will include displays and interpretation focused on Old World Christmas traditions in the New World. Visitors to the Octagon House will learn the origins of traditions carried from the Old World, shared among settler families (like the Moffat’s of the Octagon House in Hudson), and blended into a New World Christmas.
Each room of a home that could be described as a San Francisco modern beach house features a different theme, providing a variety of Christmas experiences. Now in its 35th year, the Christmas Tour of Homes continues to feature lavishly decorated homes. Celebrate the holidays with a fantastic tour of four spectacularly decorated homes and the Octagon House Museum. As there is a continued high level of community transmission of COVID, please be aware of additional COVID safety protocols and advisories by the St. Croix County Public Health Department. For high-school and non-traditional students entering post-secondary trades programs.
Midcentury modern seems to be a style that’s never fallen out of style. Swipe right to see the beautiful homes featured in our Spring Tour of Homes. Click the link in bio for more information and the digital guidebook. Responsible for planning and decision making for Build My Future Wisconsin, a hands-on interactive showcase of construction careers for high school students. The tour typically is held over the Wisconsin hunting opener the weekend before Thanksgiving, making it a popular ladies’ weekend, and there is a special list of lodging properties that offer discounts for the tour weekend. We have mothers, daughters, granddaughters going,” Jorgenson says.
Homeowners are typically selected by June, and the majority of decorating is completed well before Halloween. A Queen Anne Victorian includes original flooring, woodwork, and Eastlake style hardware. The main level is decorated with Bradbury and Bradbury wallpapers featuring nature-inspired designs.
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