tour of homes - Virginia-Highland Civic Association

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2011 V IRGINIA-HIGHLAND
TOUR OF HOMES
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PRES ENT ED BY
KEN COVERS • SUSAN SCHLITTLER • MICHAEL GADDY
ATKINS PARK
BELLA CUCINA PORTA VIA
D.B.A. BBQ, GENKI
ARCHITECTURE
for the
HOMES
HOLIDAYS
FOOD TASTINGS
GOIN’ COASTAL, HD1
EL TACO/ LA TAVOLA
WHOLE FOODS
HOLIDAY CHEER
www.vahitourofhomes.org
THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS
FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
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KEN COVERS
SUSAN SCHLITTLER
MICHAEL GADDY
Bennett Design
Holland Renovation
Copper Sky Renovations
Jam’n Design
Home Rebuilders
Piedmont Bark
Distinctive Appliance
YWCA of Greater Atlanta
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Dencity
Karen Page - Highland Investment
Karen Hott Interiors
Rapid Signs
Y Neighborhood Sponsors Z
The Bigger Half - Career, Business and Life Coaching
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Special thanks to our very gracious homeowners,
restaurants, house captains, and volunteers!
Cindy Kaufman, Media and Public Relations
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Ann Guy and Mandi Robertson, Sponsorship Sales Co-Chairs
Kevin Cronin, Jeff Payne, Judith Stogner, Benedetta Johnson, Sponsorship
Eleanor Barrineau, Volunteers
Charlie LeFort, Restaurants
Additional Credits:
Phuong Nguyen, Creative Crop, Print and Website Design
Sammy Boykin, Home Photographs
Derek Seiling, Draw Ink Atlanta, Watercolor Illustrations of Homes
Laura Joines
Flowers, balloons and bottled water provided by Fourteen West Realtors
Weekend parking provided by YWCA of Greater Atlanta
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Restaurants
Enjoy the tastings you’ve sampled while on the Tour? Try these neighborhood eateries, gracious
sponsors of the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes.
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Atkins Park - Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern. We are
grateful for the continued loyalty from the neighborhood. We offer the
best family dining in the Highlands on the Atkins Park patio. 794 N
Highland Ave, (404) 876-7249, www.atkinspark.com
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D.B.A. Barbecue - A casual, Virginia-Highland neighborhood restaurant
featuring regional barbecue, chef created Southern comfort snacks and
sides, signature cocktails and draft and bottle beers. 1190 N Highland
Ave, (404) 249-5000, www.dbabarbecue.com
Genki Noodle and Sushi – Opened in 1996, Genki serves an
amalgamation of foods to enrich your life with feelings of comfort,
health and happiness; hence the name of the restaurant, Genki. 1040 N
Highland Ave, (404) 853-3315, www.genkiatl.com
Goin’ Coastal – A sustainable seafood joint. We feature only the highest
quality seafood from sources, either fished or farmed that can exist over
the long term without compromising species’ survival or the health of
the ecosystem. 1021 Virginia Ave NE, (404) 941-9117,
www.goincoastalseafood.com
Fourteen West, REALTORS ®
Proud Title Sponsor of the 2011 Tour of Homes
HD1 – Richard Blais and Barry Mill’s new “Haute Dog” concept. 664
N Highland Ave NE, (404) 815-1127, www.hd1restaurant.com
Bella Cucina Porta Via – Beautiful food to go. Gather at the communal
farmhouse table. Eat at our window watching stand up bar. (coming
soon!) Host an event in our space. Catering + Box lunches also
available. 1044 N Highland Ave NE, (404) 347-6476,
www.bellacucina.com
El Taco – Enjoy simple and fresh Mexican food made with all-natural
meats while sipping on our famous margaritas and frozen mojitos. 1186
N Highland Ave NE, (404) 873-4656, www.eltaco-atlanta.com
La Tavola – The La Tavola menu offers progressive variations on classic
Italian dishes complemented with a reasonably priced wine list. 992
Virginia Avenue NE, (404) 873-5430, www.latavolatrattoria.com
Whole Foods - Whole Foods gift boxes are a tasteful (and tasty) gift
idea. Order today from wholefoodsmarket.com/shop. Store located at
650 Ponce de Leon Ave, (404) 853-1681, www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Ken Covers
404-664-8280
Susan Schlittler Michael Gaddy
404-358-5929
404-917-7725
The boutique agency specializing in Intown
neighborhoods for nearly 40 years!
404-874-6357 | www.14west.com
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1173 St. Louis Place
This home is one of the most charming
on this year’s Tour, largely due to the
homeowner being the interior designer as
well. The beautifully landscaped exterior
gives way to the calm and soothing
interior with a sophisticated palette.
Tasting by D.B.A. Barbecue
Tasting by Whole Foods
820 Ponce de Leon Place 2
This neighborhood standout is a shining
example of the Modern International
Architectural Style. This LEED certified
sustainable home is a must-see for this
year’s Tour!
PIEDMONT BARK BEATS GRANDMA’S FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
Visit Us
After the Tour...
NO FRUITCAKE AND I’M NOT STUCK
BEGGING UNDER THE TABLE.
— Roman
Midtown
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY
RESERVATIONS TODAY!
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913 Monroe Drive
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404.872.3333
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• Up to 100% financing1 with no mortgage insurance for
licensed medical physicians2
• Jumbo financing for larger loan amounts
Laura Joines
Mortgage Loan Officer
404.983.2848
See us at House # 2
Distinctive Appliances
[email protected]
suntrustmortgage.com/ljoines
NMLSR# 658938
Look for me at the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes.
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licensed medical physicians that have completed their residency within the last 10 years.
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370 Peachtree Hills Avenue, NE #4
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Telephone 404.841.7342
www.karenhottinteriors.com
(Next door to Buckhead-Midtown Vac)
2000 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
Atlanta 30324
404-876-6181
Personal service and product
knowledge you won’t find at the
big box stores!
make your home a work of art
residential design & illustration
derek b. seiling
[email protected]
404.422.5165
www.drawinkatlanta.com
Design to help you flourish!
Proud neighbor
and sponsor of the
Virginia-Highland
Tour of Homes
Graphic designer for the Virginia-Highland
Tour of Homes 2005-2011
ADMIT
ADMIT
ONE
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2011 VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND
TOUR OF HOMES
DE CE MBE R 10 AN D 11
PRESENTED BY
KEN COVERS • SUSAN SCHLITTLER • MICHAEL GADDY
ATKINS PARK
BELLA CUCINA PORTA VIA
D.B.A. BBQ , GENKI
ARCHITECTURE
for the
HOMES
HOLIDAYS
FOOD TASTINGS
GOIN’ COASTAL, HD1
EL TACO/ LA TAVOLA
WHOLE FOODS
HOLIDAY CHEER
www.vahitourofhomes.org
identity / print / web design
ywcaatlanta.org
creative crop
[email protected] / 404.434.6898
www.creativecrop.com
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825 Virginia Circle
This adorable bungalow was featured
in an issue of Southern Living Magazine
earlier this year, and when you see the
kitchen, you’ll know why. As an ode to
the original kitchen, the homeowners
have transformed it into their spacious,
functional and tasteful laundry room.
Tasting by Genki
Tasting by La Tavola / El Taco
950 Virginia Avenue 4
This bungalow style home is entirely
new construction, with custom accents
throughout. The “bachelor pad” is ideal
for entertaining indoors and out. Don’t
miss out on this one.
Sometimes “fitting in” isn’t enough...
We strive to create homes that equal your
individuality while preserving the character
of your amazing neighborhood.
• Full Renovations
• Additions
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Custom Carpentry
• Decks & Other Specialties
Is honored to have
950 Virginia Ave
On the Virginia-Highlands
Tour of Homes
Winner of the 2007 Grand Award Residential
Hardscape & Water Feature Environmental Awards
from MALTA (now the Urban Ag Council)
FOLLOW US
CONTACT US
[email protected]
404.221.0422
Call 770.457.3100 to set up a
nono-cost consultation - Today!
www.BennettDesign.com
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946 Virginia Avenue
This quintessential bungalow was
renovated with the focus on the kitchen,
as the homeowner wanted a space that
could accommodate a family cooking
together. This sweet home is warm and
inviting, and you may just want to linger.
Tasting by HD1
Tasting by Atkins Park
901 Virginia Avenue 6
This delightful arts and crafts style home
has undergone extensive renovations,
which include such unique features as a
custom music room and 2-level koi pond.
2011 Tour of Homes - 630 Virginia Avenue
David Childers
882 Glen Arden Way NE After
The charm of Virginia-Highland with
the luxury of modern amenities.
882 Glen Arden Way NE Before
At Phillip Pettis Homes, Inc., we understand the
need for modern amenities while maintaining
the charm of a classic Atlanta neighborhood.
From bathrooms to kitchens to outdoor living
spaces, we offer custom homes and renovation
services for those with an appreciation for
historical architecture and a taste for modern
design. Get what you want, the way you want it
with Phillip Pettis Homes.
For more information, visit DesignCreateLive.com or call 404-929-8980
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630 Virginia Avenue
Come see the arts and crafts treasure that
you watched being built on this empty
lot in 2010. From the wine cellar in the
basement to the spacious kitchen and
keeping room, you be impressed that no
detail was overlooked.
Tasting by Goin’ Coastal
Tasting by Bella Cucina
882 Glen Arden Way 8
You’d hardly recognize this bungalow
after the recent extensive renovation.
It’s spectacular! A new second story
boasts a stunning master’s suite with
expansive bath and closet area. The
kitchen opens into the family room and
new back deck making this “old” house
perfect home for entertaining.
The 17th Annual Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes
The Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes began in 1972 with the first “Virginia-Highland Bungalow
Tour”. Since then, home tours were held through 1977 and again in 1980-1982. The focus of
these Tours was on “bungalows” and it was more of a local community event.
for the
HOMES
HOLIDAYS
The event was re-vitalized in 2004 with the current
“Homes for the Holidays” Tour that has become a
citywide celebration of the neighborhood. Virginia
Highland has become a focal point of Atlanta,
drawing many to its rich but unassuming architecture;
its cultural events such as the Summerfest Arts
Festival; its numerous high quality restaurants and
shops; and it’s love of involvement. If ever there was
a vibrant and eclectic community that is “involved” in
its surroundings, Virginia-Highland is it!
The Tour of Homes is a reflection of that ethic. Re-vamped to attract a larger audience and
generate income to improve local parks and other civic initiatives, the Tour is also fun and
interesting. One cannot find anywhere in Atlanta such a rich and diverse assortment of homes
and lifestyles.
A History of Virginia-Highland
Virginia-Highland traces its roots back to the 1890s when development first began. The Atkins
Park District was conceived in 1908 by Edwin Wiley Grove, who was developing the famed
Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. at the same time.
The bungalow was one style of home constructed in this area during the 1910s and 1920s, and
many of the houses and streets in Virginia-Highland were built during this period. Over the past 50
years the neighborhood has endured highs and lows, including an economic downturn in the 1960s
and 1970s, followed by a reclamation phase in the 1980s and 1990s that still continues today.
Directions
Coming from the north on I-75/85
Coming from the south on I-75/85
Exit at 10th Street (exit 250) and make a left
onto 10th Street. Follow 10th Street for about 1
½ miles until it dead ends into Monroe Drive.
Make a right onto Monroe Drive, then an
immediate left onto Virginia Avenue. You will
enter Virginia-Highland heading east toward
the intersection of Virginia and North Highland
Avenues (refer to map on back cover for
location to pick up tickets).
Exit at Freedom Parkway (exit 248C). Follow
Freedom Parkway, bear left as you pass the
Carter Center until the road dead ends into
Ponce de Leon Avenue. Make a right turn on
Ponce, then a left at the third light onto North
Highland Avenue. You will enter VirginiaHighland heading north toward the intersection
of Virginia and North Highland (refer to map on
back cover for location to pick up tickets).
As a courtesy to the homeowners
No smoking or pets allowed inside or near homes. Please do not take pictures, wear spike heels,
touch any personal items or artwork, enter any non-tour areas, or take outside food/drinks into
the homes. Bathrooms in the homes are not to be used by Tourgoers.
Parking
Ample parking is available on side streets throughout the neighborhood. Free parking for
volunteers and ticket pick-up is available throughout the weekend at the YWCA of Greater
Atlanta located at 957 N. Highland Ave.
Restrooms
Two portable restrooms will be available at the corner of Hudson Dr. and N. Highland Ave. near
the YWCA.
EVENT PROCEEDS
Thank you for your support of the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes!
The event proceeds will benefit the Virginia-Highland neighborhood and go towards
the long term preservation of our new green space at the corner of St. Charles and
North Highland with a portion applied to the following programs:
• Virginia-Highland firehouse restoration project
About the Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA)
The VHCA is a non-profit organization supported exclusively through volunteers and fundraising
events. The VHCA mission is to improve the quality of life in the community.
Please note
The Tour and the Virginia-Highland Civic Association accept no responsibilities for injuries or
accidents that may occur during the event.
• Virginia-Highland Civic Association’s sidewalk repair reimbursement program
• New Highland Park Mortgage Payoff
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Homes & Food Tastings
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1173 St. Louis Place
D.B.A. Barbecue
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820 Ponce de Leon Place
Whole Foods
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825 Virginia Circle
Genki Sushi & Noodle
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950 Virginia Avenue
La Tavola / El Taco
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946 Virginia Avenue
HD1
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901 Virginia Avenue
Atkins Park
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630 Virginia Avenue
Goin’ Coastal
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882 Glen Arden Way
Bella Cucina
Portable restrooms at corner of Hudson and N. Highland
Tour Hours
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm
Food Tastings 12 pm - 4 pm both days
Ticket Information
Tickets are $25.00 in advance
$30.00 weekend of the tour
Ticket Locations:
• Intown Ace Hardware, 854 N. Highland Ave
• 14 West Realtors, 1411 N. Highland Ave
Designed by Phuong Nguyen, Creative Crop
Home Photographs by Sammy Boykin
Watercolor illustrations by Derek Seiling, Draw Ink Atlanta