Open Hearts, Open Homes

A One-Day Tour of

Eichler Homes & Classic Cars

Proceeds Benefit Hospice By The Bay

Date:

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Time:

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.   

Event Co-Chairs: 

Catherine Munson & Shelley Munson

Headquarters:

Lucas Valley Community Center, 1201 Idylberry Road, San Rafael*

Details:

Take a self-guided tour of 10 architecturally significant, mid-century modern Eichler homes in San Rafael’s Lucas Valley neighborhood, with classic cars highlighting each location. Knowledgeable docents will be on-hand to answer questions. An addtional option, you can join us for a delightful luncheon in an Eichler home.

Joseph Eichler was a world-renowned, innovative home developer and social visionary. Open Hearts, Open Homes gives visitors a personal, exclusive inside view of some of his most beautiful homes.

Marin County leads the country with the most examples of Eichler architecture. This style of housing is honored and recognized by the National Registry of Historic Places.

For more details, visit www.eichlertour2009.com.

For a cover magazine story featuring an Eichler shown on Hospice By The Bay's last Eichler home tour, see the September issue of Metropolitan Home at www.methome.com.

Prices:

$50 - Tour, Book Signings, Entertainment

Optional Lunch in an Eichler home -$25 (served noon-2:30 p.m.)

Register:

Click here to make your reservations now!
Tickets will be available the day of the event at the Lucas Valley Community Center, 1201 Idylberry Road, San Rafael.*

(*From Hwy 101, take the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Road exit. Head West approx. 2 miles. Turn right on Mt. Shasta Drive. Turn left on Idylberry Road.)

Volunteer:

To help out at this event: Hospice By The Bay Volunteer Coordinator at (415) 526-5500 or events@hbtb.org

Information:

Hospice By The Bay Events Coordinator, (415) 526-5500 or events@hbtb.org