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Blooming azaleas are the sign of impending spring and the return of the annual Christ Church Tour of Homes. In 2025, the tour will once again feature homes in the beautiful and exclusive Sea Island community and offers a special VIP experience. This year a new boarding slot will be available as well.
The 2025 tour on Saturday, March 15 marks the 72nd year for this much anticipated spring event. Visiting the stunning homes and learning more about their unique features from tour docents is a wonderful way to spend the day. In addition to the Sea Island homes, you’ll have the opportunity to visit historic Christ Church, the lovely grounds of its cemetery with gravesites dating back to 1803, and the labyrinth. Parking and transportation will be based at the church and light refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You’ll also want to make sure to pick up a copy of Beneath the Oaks – Culinary Classics. The coffee table-style book created by the Christ Church Frederica ECW combines local island and church history, including exquisite full-page photos of the church’s stained-glass windows, with culinary classics. Mouthwatering recipes range from mid-20th century traditional Southern recipes to quick, nutritious dishes perfect for today’s busy households.
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Home Tour Hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with three bus loading times: 9:00 a.m. (for boarding between 9:00-10:00 a.m.), 10:00 a.m. (for boarding between 10:00-11:00 a.m.), and MID-DAY (for boarding between 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). Please allow time for parking and check-in when planning your arrival. Your tickets will only allow you to board the buses during the time selected on your ticket, so please make sure to choose your ticket option with that in mind. General Admission tickets are $80.
The 2025 VIP ticket experience will include all features of a standard ticket plus a special plated luncheon at the exclusive Ocean Forest Golf Club, followed by a tour of the new Ocean Forest Residences. The luncheon menu curated by Ocean Forest Executive Chef John Helfrich will feature classic dishes served at the Club and guests will be welcomed with a champagne toast. Two seatings are available for the luncheon: 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $200.
Some important information to know before you go: Everyone attending the Annual Tour of Homes MUST have a ticket with them to present before boarding a bus. This can be a computer printed ticket displaying the correct bar code that was printed after being ordered online, or a Mobile ticket on your cell phone - displaying the bar code specific to your own ticket. Order confirmations or emails without a bar code CANNOT be used for admission. Only a printed ticket or a Mobile ticket with a bar code will be accepted. All tickets sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable. The tour is held rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. No high-heeled shoes are allowed, as they may cause damage to wood floors in the homes. All parking will be at Christ Church and Wesley Church (just around the corner). Sea Island has graciously donated buses which will provide all transportation from Christ Church to Sea Island. Sea Island shuttle buses will provide transportation between the featured homes. There is NO non-resident on-site vehicle access to any of the homes in Sea Island. Out of respect for the homeowners, no photography or videotaping inside the homes is allowed. No food, beverages, smoking, large bags or backpacks are permitted. Homes on the tour have stairs and are not accessible by wheelchairs or strollers.
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The Christ Church Tour of Homes and the sale of the Beneath the Oaks cookbook benefit organizations and initiatives for women and children in need in our community and your support is invaluable. There are also opportunities to become a benefactor of the tour or make an additional donation on the website, so please consider those options as well. You are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as last year’s VIP and General Admission tickets both sold out. Reserve your spot now at www.eventbee.com/v/christchurchtourofhomes2025#/tickets. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
If you’re not able to attend the Tour of Homes you can still support the efforts of the Christ Church ECW by purchasing the Beneath the Oaks – Culinary Classics cookbook. In addition to being available at Historic Christ Church (Tues.-Sat. 2:00-5:00 p.m.), it is sold at the following locations:
Edward’s on St. Simons
Dutchman Designs
GJ Ford Bookstore
Golden Isles Olive Oil
Jekyll Beverages, Jekyll Island
Maggie’s Boutique
Restoration Imports
Righton Books
SSI Style
St. Simons Drug Store
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum Shop
St. Simons Welcome Center
The Cloister Gift Shop
The Market on Newcastle, Brunswick
The Market on Sea Island
Out of Town
Appointments at Five, Athens
Cottage Shop, Savannah
Charleston Street, Augusta
Galleria Riverside, Columbus
Lucy’s Market, Buckhead
Newnan Book Company, Newnan
