Submitted by Carrie Doyle
Thanks to all who helped with the 2016 Wine and Garden Tour! I am appreciative of all of those who volunteered to help with this summer’s tour. To the homeowners – John DeSantis, Ross Catalano, Elaine Stone & Mitchell Schwartz, Erik Van Buren & Andrew Gorenz, Carole & Bob Malakoff, Carol Gomrick & Brett Kempf and Trish & John Burton. Your gardens and homes were enjoyed by all. Thank you for your time, efforts and green thumbs (if any of you would like to work your gardening magic on my little piece of Beech Avenue, I’d appreciate it!). As special shout out to Cathy Serventi & Gene Wilson for hosting the after-party (love those milkshakes!).
To the wise ones that have taken upon this effort in the past – Trish Burton, Gloria Rayman, Carole Malakoff, Cathy Serventi and Doug Sprague. I appreciate your knowledge and insight in planning the tour. Doris Short and Greg Coll – great pictures and brochure that was enjoyed by all!
To the volunteers – too many to mention! Thank you for reaching out and offering to help our homeowners and the committee leading up to and throughout the tour weekend. A special thank you to Michael Shealey for walking and cleaning the tour route.
I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from guests from both nights of the tour – and they’re all coming back for our 35th Annual Christmas Tour! And yes…if you’d like to help out on that one, just call or email me!