A number of Homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Marina District
Neighborhood will be opening their doors to visitors during the 22nd Annual
Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children &
Families on March 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Delray Beach Home Tour is
a unique opportunity to see exquisite interiors of homes and gardens. The homes
are announced the day of the event. As of January 14, the morning shift is SOLD OUT!
“Each year we select a different Delray Beach neighborhood where
homeowners can showcase different interior designs and architectural styles,”
said Noreen Payne, one of the co-chairs of this year’s organizing committee.
“The Home Tour will feature a variety of homes that range from elegant Florida
bungalows, lakeside estates and lush tropical gardens providing home decorating and
gardening enthusiasts with an inside look into the world of distinctive Delray
living.”
During the tour,
which attracts visitors from throughout South Florida, guests can enjoy a
leisurely day exploring unique residences, strolling through the neighborhood,
and dining on a catered luncheon.
All Home Tour ticket sales and sponsorships benefit Achievement
Centers, which supports children and families throughout Delray Beach and the
surrounding neighborhoods. At Achievement Centers, children are involved in
Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), Out-of-School (After School and Summer
Camp), and Teen Mentoring programs that prepare them for academic and social
success and empower them to discover their talents. Achievement Centers
families are served through programs like Family Strengthening and Economic
Stabilization, which benefit the community by helping families in crisis;
enabling them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth.
The Home Tour was first conceived by long-time Achievement
Centers’ board members and supporters Anne Bright and Barbara Murphy. Planning for the home tour, which
draws more than 600 visitors annually, involves more than 100 dedicated
volunteers.
“We are grateful for the support of all our hardworking
volunteers, the homeowners who are graciously allowing visitors into their
homes, and, of course, our dedicated sponsors,” said Kari Shipley, co-chair of
the event.
Early bird admission price is $125. Admission will increase to
$150 on February 1, 2025. Admission includes a luncheon, parking and trolley
service during two separate times to choose from:
Group 1 Tour:
10:00am – 1:00pm / Lunch: 11:00am – 12:30pm – SOLD OUT
Group 2 Tour: 1:00pm – 4:00pm / Lunch:
1:00pm – 2:30pm
The Presenting Sponsor is Delray Buick
GMC. “We are proud to be sponsoring Achievement Center’s Home Tour for the
ninth year. Achievement Centers provides the groundwork of learning and
academic success for over seven hundred of our local youth, and we invite the
community to join us in supporting their work,” said Kevin Connolly, General
Manager.
As of January 14, 2025, Douglas Elliman – Lisa Wennick is the
Dessert Sponsor. Lost Craft Builders is the Trolley Sponsor. Home sponsors
include Azure Development; Engel & Volker- Leanna Fruin; Mr. Larry Eaton,
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Mouw Associates; Northern Trust; Opal Grand;
Stuart & Shelby Development; and Lisa & Michael Tiernan. Trolley
Sponsor is Lost Craft Builders. Golf cart and Parking Sponsors include BETR
Project; Mr. Nick Cortezi &
Family; Mr. Mike Cruz & Family; Delray Dermatology; Laura Finn; Searcy,
Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley; Sklar Furnishings; Young Dentistry;
and Zappitell Law Firm; Tour sponsors include Baptist Health; Anne and Reeve
Bright; Coldwell Banker Realty Delray; Laronda and Mark Denkler; The Dodge
Family; Island Air Conditioning; Lang Realty – Amy and Noreen Team; Marion
Fazio Insurance Agency; Deidre and Mike Neal; and Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Vickers. Friend sponsors include Maria Beckett; Carney Stanton; Deborah
Dowd; Exhilaride Golf Cart Rentals; the Graham Family; Stephanie & Steve Miskew; Mary Rose O’Connell, Attorney; Kari & John
Shipley; and Jessica Wolfe.
The Home Tour is co-chaired by:
Deborah Dowd, Noreen Payne; and Kari Shipley. Committee Members include: Amy Antoniak;
Sherry Davis; Sheila DeMarco; Laura Finn; Cheryl Forman; Sheila Greene; Jessica
Hall; Kate Hutchinson; Shelly Likosar; Erin McLaughlan; Barbara Murphy; Julie Peyton;
Bianca Pucci; Stephanie Reubins; Phyllis Rubin; Dina Schwartz; Nancy Swaney; Kimberley
Trombly-Burmeister; Kim Truesdale; Linda Umbdenstock; Melinda Webster; and Jessica Wolfe.
For more information, visit achievementcentersfl.org/events/delray-beach-home-tour/