Year
50th
Saturday, May 10th, – 10AM to 6PM
Sunday, May 11th – Noon to 6PM
50th
Year
Saturday, May 10th, – 10AM to 6PM
Sunday, May 11th – Noon to 6PM
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This year marks the 50th Year of the Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother's Day Home Tour. The homes on tour this year represent exquisite examples of some of the Early 20th Century's most popular architectural styles. Included in this year's collection are:
• the elegant rear garden of a pure Prairie Style Mansion;
• the oldest house in the District, another magnificent Prairie;
• an expansive Frank Lloyd Wright inspired masterpiece;
• a Hal Thomson-designed French Eclectic confection with Beaux Arts Elements;
• and a stately Tudor Manor House, known as the Crown Jewel of Swiss Avenue.
Guests can travel between all tour stops on air-conditioned mini-coaches that will drop off and pick up in front of each of the tour houses as well as at Savage Park. Those interested in a more-vintage mode of transportation can amble down the avenue in horse-drawn carriages. Both the coaches and carriages are provided with our compliments, at no charge.
When it’s time for a break, relax and refresh in Savage Park with freshly prepared food and beverages served throughout the weekend from many of the city's most popular Food Trucks offering a variety of menus. Included among them are Cousin's Maine Lobster, Ruthie's Rolling Cafe, Hamburger Man, Kona Ice, and NEW this year, Cowtown Dogs and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
On the main stage in Savage Park, there will be live entertainment throughout the weekend, performed by area talent. Along the median in front of the park, guests can browse the displays of local artisans who will be showcasing their wares, everything from artwork and custom candles to handmade jewelry, pottery, and handicrafts.
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BEGINNING APRIL 1ST, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
Talulah & HESS at Skillman-Live Oak Shopping Center
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​About The 2025 Home Tour
​RAIN OR SHINE!
2025 District President: Jerry Baus
Mother's Day Brunch
At SOCIETY BAKERY
Sunday, May 11th – 10:30AM & 12:00PM
Last year's Mother's Day Brunch at Society Bakery was such a phenomenal success that we're doing it again for 2025!
Before you tour this year's homes, join us for a unique Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11th, at Society Bakery's Bistro-inspired Tea Room at Skillman-Live Oak Shopping Center in Lakewood.
There will be two seatings, at 10:30AM and 12:00 Noon.
Each Brunch Reservation includes a ticket to the home tour.
We are limited to 48 guests per seating, so reserve your seats today.
Brunch Menu
Starter Course
Basket of Assorted Breakfast Breads & Cinnamon Rolls
Assorted Jams. Jellies & Fresh Butter
Hot Coffee & Chilled Orange Juice
Main Course
Signature Swiss Avenue Spinach & Swiss Quiche
Chilled House Salad With Choice of Dressing
Hot Coffee & Chilled Orange Juice
Details
Specialty Coffees/Espresso, Wine & Prosecco Available For Purchase
Family Style Seating to Accommodate Parties of Any Size
Arrive On Time for Best Seating Selection
Full Tea Room Menu Not Offered • No Substitutions
Children Not Requiring a High Chair Are Welcome
Due to Space Constraints, Tickets Required for All Members of Your Party
Two Centennial Celebrations!
Join Us For A 100th Birthday Salute
To Two Of This Year's Tour Homes
5922 Swiss Avenue & 6243 La Vista Drive
5922 Swiss Avenue
6243 La Vista Drive
You're invited as our special guests, on both Saturday and Sunday at 1PM, to help celebrate the 100th Birthday of 5922 Swiss Avenue, the home of Katy and Steve Trent; and 6243 La Vista Drive, the home of Wayne Noble and Barry Jones – both homes are featured on this year's tour! We will raise a toast on the front lawn at each house with complimentary light refreshments, including festive Birthday Cookies and chilled Prosecco, while supplies last! Come join us!
PLUS! A Special Presentation Of The Aldredge House Living History Play On Saturday From 11:00AM - Noon
This year, the Aldredge House Museum will host an encore presentation of its award-winning Living History Play from 11:00AM to Noon on Saturday, May 10th.
Attendance is FREE to home-tour guests. Space is limited to the first 40 guests
Refreshments At Savage Park
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Some of the city's most popular Food Trucks will be In Savage Park all weekend serving up a delicious assortment of ala carte delicacies for the enjoyment of our guests. Ala carte food and beverages will be available on Saturday from 11AM to 6PM and on Sunday from 11AM to 6PM.
Entertainment In Savage Park​
Throughout the weekend, we will feature a variety of musical entertainment on the main stage in Savage Park. We invite you to take a break anytime during the tour to relax with a cold drink and a snack under the Live Oak trees while you enjoy the scheduled performances.
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SATURDAY, MAY 10TH
10:00AM-11:00AM:
Tazman & Violet Libson
11:00AM-12:00PM:
Tobasco Birds
12:00PM-1:30PM:
Eric Folkerth
1:30PM-2:45PM:
Pat & Jim's Acoustic Adventure
2:45PM-4:00PM:
Mr. CJ's
4:00PM-5:00PM:
Lemon Tech
5:00PM-6:00PM:
Dusty Boots
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SUNDAY, MAY 1TH
12:00PM-1:00PM:
Dexter Casey
1:00PM-2:00PM:
Kimberley Swenke
2:00PM-3:00PM:
Holland K. Smith (acoustic solo)
3:00PM-4:00PM:
Nathan Mongol Wells
4:00PM-6:00PM:
Colin Boyd & Riley O'Riley
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Home Tour Tickets​
Advance tickets can be purchased online or at area retail locations for just $30 each through Friday, May 9th at 6PM. Tickets can also be purchased in person during the weekend of the Tour for $35 at any of this year's Tour Homes and at the Ticket Table under the white tent in Savage Park, or online at SAHD.org. Savage Park is located at the midpoint on Swiss Avenue between Bryan and Parkmount Streets.
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For online purchases, just show your receipt, either a printout or on your phone, at any ticket table when you arrive to the Tour.
Children 12 years of age or younger are admitted FREE. Online tickets can be purchased on our Buy Tickets Page using PayPal or by charging to your VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.
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At-The-Door Ticket Sales
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Throughout the weekend of the tour, ticket purchases can be made online at SAHD.org or at any tour house for $35 each using credit cards ONLY. Cash AND credit cards will be accepted for ticket purchases at the Main Ticket Table in Savage Park.
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PLEASE NOTE:
For tickets purchased online, your PayPal or Credit Card receipt is your proof of purchase. Simply bring a printout of your receipt or show it on your smartphone at the Main Ticket Table under the White Tent in Savage Park when you arrive for the tour.
We do not mail tickets for online purchases because there is no way we can guaranteed they will arrive in time for the tour. If you forget your receipt, we will have your name on a will-call list at the Main Ticket Table.
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For terms and conditions, see below*.
Email any questions or concerns about your home-tour ticket purchase to: sahdtx@gmail.com
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Residents-Only Ticket Packet Purchases
All residents of the District receive a packet of 10 Home Tour Tickets hand delivered to their doors. To purchase your packet of tickets online, simply logon to the Residents-Only area of this website using the "Login" link located at the bottom of the page. When you're logged on, click again on the purple bar you used to login and a dropdown menu will appear. Select the "Residents Only Tickets" link to access the payment button.
If you're already signed in, simply click on the link below.
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If you are a resident who hasn't registered yet for the Residents' Only section of the site, simply sign up to gain access.
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Tour Parking
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Curbside parking is available on Swiss Avenue and Bryan Parkway except where "No Parking" signs are posted. "No Parking" signs are posted in front of the tour homes, at Savage Park and at other select locations to allow access for the mini coaches to pick up and drop off tour guests.
Overflow parking is available at Munger Place Church
from 10AM to 6PM on Saturday and from 1PM to 6PM on Sunday
Munger Place Church is located at the intersections of Munger Boulevard, Live Oak, and Bryan Streets. From there, just walk one scenic block along Bryan Street to reach the tour epicenter at Savage Park. Home tour mini busses will not be shuttling guests to or from the church. Parking at the church is not available prior to 1PM on Sunday, due to ongoing church services. All cars of tour guests that are parked in the church lot on Saturday, must be moved from the lot before 7AM on Sunday to provide space for Sunday worshippers to park.
2025 Art Fair
Find that special gift for Mom, for yourself, or for anyone else! When you're not touring the homes, visit our art fair on the median across from Savage Park to browse a variety of unique crafts, jewelry, art, books and other assorted delights and delectables. There's something there for everyone! Among the roster of talented craftspersons who will be attending this year are:
Art fair vendors
Ami Art Glass
Carroll’s Books
Cullet Vintage
Fabrica-A Quispicanchi Project
Galyna Sergeyeva
Harper’s Beautique
Style and Sway
TX Lonestar Specialty Foods
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Outreach Sponsor
Savage Park Sponsor
Transportation Sponsor
Mother's Day Sponsor Brunch
Entertainment Sponsor
Home Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
2025 Tour Homes
Rear Garden Only
4937 Swiss Avenue
5002 Swiss Avenue
5922 Swiss Avenue
4938 Swiss Avenue
5500 Swiss Avenue
6243 La Vista Drive
A Salute To Our Supportive Neighbors
We'd like to extend a special "Thank You!" to those residents in our District who have purchased their bulk packets of this year's home tour tickets. As always, we are grateful for your support.
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* TERMS & CONDITIONS REGARDING SALE & USE OF HOME TOUR TICKETS
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Refund and Exchange Policy. There are NO REFUNDS and NO EXCHANGES. All ticket sales are final.
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Lost Tickets. Lost tickets will be replaced provided you have your proof of payment available.
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Terms of Use. Use of a ticket constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth herein. The person using a ticket grants the Swiss Avenue Historic District Association ("SAHDA") permission to use his or her image, or that of his/her children, in advertising, publicity and other promotions without payment or compensation to holder. By using this ticket, the person using it voluntarily assumes all risk of personal injury (including but not limited to death) and loss of property, by accident or otherwise, directly related or otherwise incidental to attending the annual SAHDA Mother's Day Weekend Tour of Homes (the "Home Tour"), and utilizing SAHDA's other attractions, facilities, and events, and agrees that SAHDA, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents are not responsible for and shall not be liable for any such injuries or losses, no matter how caused. A ticket evidences a revocable license to attend the Home Tour, and this license may be revoked (and the holder ejected from the Home Tour) at the sole discretion of SAHDA, without refund, if misused or if the holder fails to abide by the policies, rules or regulations of SAHDA. Home Tour hours, prices, policies, and programs are all subject to change without notice.
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Cancellation Policy. If the Home Tour is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, civil strife or for any other reason outside of its control , SAHDA does not guarantee a refund or exchange on tickets purchased for the Home Tour. In the event of a cancellation, SAHDA will post information on its website as to the availability of refunds. Any refund will require proof of purchase.
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Reselling Policy. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale. Tickets may not be used for advertising, promotion, or other commercial purposes except with the express written consent of SAHDA. SAHDA reserves the right to refuse entry to any customer who has purchased tickets and resold them, or to any person attempting to attend the event with such tickets.
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Reproduction Policy. It is unlawful to reproduce any tickets in any form. In the event of reproduction, SAHDA reserves the right to refuse entry to the original purchaser as well as any person attempting to attend a performance with reproduced tickets.
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