Home and Garden Tour Committee
The 2010 Garden Oaks Home & Garden Tour will take place on Sunday April 25, 2010 showcasing 6 homes and 4 gardens. If you have any questions, you can contact the tour committee.
Garden Oaks is north of the 610 Loop between Ella and Yale, moments from the growth and vitality of downtown Houston.
Garden Oaks is one of Houston's best-kept secrets. Nestled among towering pines and grand magnolias, this quaint and architecturally unique neighborhood of approximately 1400 homes continues to attract attention and rave reviews. From quaint cottages and charming bungalows to plantation, ranch and a traditional style home, Garden Oaks supports diverse updates while maintaining its charm and sense of history. Because of its excellent location, mass appeal, oversized lots, and booming property values, Garden Oaks is often compared to West University and Bellaire.
In 1937, Edward L Crain established Garden Oaks on a tract of land just north of the Houston Heights. Comprised of five (5) sections, Garden Oaks offers a unique blend of mid-century homes—mostly pier and beam cottages. The western edge of the neighborhood is comprised of G.I. homes built for returning veterans after World War II. All five sections have seen an abundance of renovations and newly constructed homes.
The Garden Oaks Home & Garden Tour has something for everyone—and it's a great place to pick up unique decorating tips and eclectic gardening ideas.
All Tour proceeds directly benefit the Garden Oaks subdivision and surrounding community, including Garden Oaks Elementary, the GOCOP program, the Gazette, and neighborhood beautification.
In 2004, the Civic Club decided to hold the tour every other year starting from the 2004 tour.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form.
Thanks for your support!
Committee Members
Sue Schmidt and Dian Austin, Co-Chairs
Dian Austin, Mark Saranie, and Debbie Padon, Auction Co-Chairs
Sue Schmidt, Preview Party Chair
Lianna Winkler, Preview Party
Sally McDaniel, Preview Party
Sandy Altman, Command Center and Auction Committee
Jessica Jarvis, Docent Scripts
Mel Johnson, Posters Chair
Jan Forster, Graphics & Printing Chair and Selection Committee
Susan Saranie, Finance Chair and Auction Committee
Brian O’Leary and George Appling, Volunteer Party Chairs
Ed de Alba, Transportation Chair
John and Tina Beddow, Marketing & Publicity Chairs
Terry Jeanes and Sandy Altman, Florists Co-Chairs
Susan Kostelecky, Selection Committee Chair
Jerry Butler, Concessions Chair
Joe Muscara, Web Chair
Brian O’Leary, Volunteers Chair
Todd and Nelda Prince, Set Up Co-Chairs
Shelley Rogers, Auction Committee
Becky McCullough, Auction Committee
Cindy Bartos, Auction Committee
Susan Gavin, Auction Committee
Susan Saranie, Finance Chair and Auction Committee
Home & Garden Captains
Susan Saranie
Mark Saranie
Brenda de Alba
Terry Jeanes
Tina Parks
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