ADMITADMIT ONEONE 2011 VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND TOUR OF HOMES DECEMBER 10 AND 11
PRESENTED BY
KEN COVERS • SUSAN SCHLITTLER • MICHAEL GADDY
ATKINS PARK GOIN’ COASTAL, HD1 BELLA CUCINA PORTA VIA HOMES for the EL TACO/ LA TAVOLA D.B.A. BBQ, GENKI HOLIDAYS WHOLE FOODS
ARCHITECTURE FOOD TASTINGS HOLIDAY CHEER www.vahitourofhomes.org THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
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Bennett Design Holland Renovation Copper Sky Renovations Jam’n Design KEN COVERS Home Rebuilders Piedmont Bark SUSAN SCHLITTLER Distinctive Appliance YWCA of Greater Atlanta MICHAEL GADDY
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Dencity Karen Page - Highland Investment Karen Hott Interiors Rapid Signs
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The Bigger Half - Career, Business and Life Coaching
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IA-HIGH IN L G A R N I V D creative crop Cindy Kaufman, Media and Public Relations b e a u rbec 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 Flowers, balloons and bottled water provided by Fourteen West Realtors Laura Joines Weekend parking provided by YWCA of Greater Atlanta Restaurants Enjoy the tastings you’ve sampled while on the Tour? Try these neighborhood eateries, gracious sponsors of the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes.
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
IA-HIGH IN L G A R N D.B.A. Barbecue I - A casual, Virginia-Highland neighborhood restaurant V D featuring regional barbecue, chef created Southern comfort snacks and b e ar cu be 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 Fourteen West, REALTORS ® the long term without compromising species’ survival or the health of the ecosystem. 1021 Virginia Ave NE, (404) 941-9117, Proud Title Sponsor of the 2011 Tour of Homes www.goincoastalseafood.com
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 Ken Covers Susan Schlittler Michael Gaddy N Highland Ave NE, (404) 873-4656, www.eltaco-atlanta.com 404-664-8280 404-358-5929 404-917-7725
La Tavola – The La Tavola menu offers progressive variations on classic Italian dishes complemented with a reasonably priced wine list. 992 The boutique agency specializing in Intown Virginia Avenue NE, (404) 873-5430, www.latavolatrattoria.com
Whole Foods - Whole Foods gift boxes are a tasteful (and tasty) gift neighborhoods for nearly 40 years! idea. Order today from wholefoodsmarket.com/shop. Store located at 650 Ponce de Leon Ave, (404) 853-1681, www.wholefoodsmarket.com 404-874-6357 | www.14west.com 1 1173 St. Louis Place Tasting by D.B.A. Barbecue Tasting by Whole Foods 820 Ponce de Leon Place 2
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PRESENTED BY
Tour of Homes KEN COVERS • SUSAN SCHLITTLER • MICHAEL GADDY
ATKINS PARK GOIN’ COASTAL, HD1 BELLA CUCINA PORTA VIA HOMES for the EL TACO/ LA TAVOLA D.B.A. BBQ, GENKI HOLIDAYS WHOLE FOODS
ARCHITECTURE FOOD TASTINGS HOLIDAY CHEER www.vahitourofhomes.org
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creative crop ywcaatlanta.org [email protected] / 404.434.6898 www.creativecrop.com 3 825 Virginia Circle Tasting by Genki Tasting by La Tavola /El Taco 950 Virginia Avenue 4
This adorable bungalow was featured in an issue of Southern Living Magazine earlier this year, and when you see the This bungalow style home is entirely kitchen, you’ll know why. As an ode to new construction, with custom accents the original kitchen, the homeowners throughout. The “bachelor pad” is ideal have transformed it into their spacious, for entertaining indoors and out. Don’t functional and tasteful laundry room. miss out on this one. • Full Renovations • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Custom Carpentry Is honored to have Sometimes “ tting in” isn’t enough... • Decks & Other Specialties 950 Virginia Ave We strive to create homes that equal your individuality while preserving the character On the Virginia-Highlands of your amazing neighborhood. Tour of Homes Winner of the 2007 Grand Award Residential Hardscape & Water Feature Environmental Awards from MALTA (now the Urban Ag Council) FOLLOW US Call 770.457.3100 to set up a nonono---cost consultation --- Today! CONTACT US [email protected] www.BennettDesign.com 404.221.0422
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This quintessential bungalow was renovated with the focus on the kitchen, as the homeowner wanted a space that This delightful arts and crafts style home could accommodate a family cooking has undergone extensive renovations, together. This sweet home is warm and which include such unique features as a inviting, and you may just want to linger. custom music room and 2-level koi pond. 2011 Tour of Homes - 630 Virginia Avenue
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The charm of Virginia-Highland with the luxury of modern amenities.
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 882 Glen Arden Way NE Before 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 7 630 Virginia Avenue Tasting by Goin’ Coastal Tasting by Bella Cucina 882 Glen Arden Way 8
You’d hardly recognize this bungalow after the recent extensive renovation. Come see the arts and crafts treasure that It’s spectacular! A new second story you watched being built on this empty boasts a stunning master’s suite with lot in 2010. From the wine cellar in the expansive bath and closet area. The basement to the spacious kitchen and kitchen opens into the family room and keeping room, you be impressed that no new back deck making this “old” house detail was overlooked. perfect home for entertaining. The 17th Annual Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes Directions The Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes began in 1972 with the first “Virginia-Highland Bungalow Coming from the north on I-75/85 Coming from the south on I-75/85 Tour”. Since then, home tours were held through 1977 and again in 1980-1982. The focus of Exit at 10th Street (exit 250) and make a left Exit at Freedom Parkway (exit 248C). Follow these Tours was on “bungalows” and it was more of a local community event. onto 10th Street. Follow 10th Street for about 1 Freedom Parkway, bear left as you pass the ½ miles until it dead ends into Monroe Drive. Carter Center until the road dead ends into The event was re-vitalized in 2004 with the current Make a right onto Monroe Drive, then an Ponce de Leon Avenue. Make a right turn on “Homes for the Holidays” Tour that has become a immediate left onto Virginia Avenue. You will Ponce, then a left at the third light onto North citywide celebration of the neighborhood. Virginia enter Virginia-Highland heading east toward Highland Avenue. You will enter Virginia- Highland has become a focal point of Atlanta, the intersection of Virginia and North Highland Highland heading north toward the intersection HOMES drawing many to its rich but unassuming architecture; for the Avenues (refer to map on back cover for of Virginia and North Highland (refer to map on its cultural events such as the Summerfest Arts HOLIDAYS location to pick up tickets). back cover for location to pick up tickets). Festival; its numerous high quality restaurants and shops; and it’s love of involvement. If ever there was As a courtesy to the homeowners a vibrant and eclectic community that is “involved” in No smoking or pets allowed inside or near homes. Please do not take pictures, wear spike heels, its surroundings, Virginia-Highland is it! touch any personal items or artwork, enter any non-tour areas, or take outside food/drinks into The Tour of Homes is a reflection of that ethic. Re-vamped to attract a larger audience and the homes. Bathrooms in the homes are not to be used by Tourgoers. generate income to improve local parks and other civic initiatives, the Tour is also fun and Parking interesting. One cannot find anywhere in Atlanta such a rich and diverse assortment of homes Ample parking is available on side streets throughout the neighborhood. Free parking for and lifestyles. volunteers and ticket pick-up is available throughout the weekend at the YWCA of Greater A History of Virginia-Highland Atlanta located at 957 N. Highland Ave. Virginia-Highland traces its roots back to the 1890s when development first began. The Atkins Restrooms Park District was conceived in 1908 by Edwin Wiley Grove, who was developing the famed Two portable restrooms will be available at the corner of Hudson Dr. and N. Highland Ave. near Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. at the same time. the YWCA. 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 EVENT PROCEEDS 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. 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 • Virginia-Highland Civic Association’s sidewalk repair reimbursement program events. The VHCA mission is to improve the quality of life in the community. • New Highland Park Mortgage Payoff Please note The Tour and the Virginia-Highland Civic Association accept no responsibilities for injuries or . accidents that may occur during the event. Amsterdam Ave Amsterdam Ave e v A
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House Portable restrooms at corner of Hudson and N. Highland Homes & Food Tastings Tour Hours 1173 St. Louis Place Saturday 10 am - 4 pm 1 D.B.A. Barbecue Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm 820 Ponce de Leon Place Food Tastings 12 pm - 4 pm both days 2 Whole Foods 825 Virginia Circle Ticket Information 3 Genki Sushi & Noodle Tickets are $25.00 in advance 950 Virginia Avenue 4 $30.00 weekend of the tour La Tavola / El Taco Ticket Locations: 946 Virginia Avenue 5 • Intown Ace Hardware, 854 N. Highland Ave HD1 • 14 West Realtors, 1411 N. Highland Ave 901 Virginia Avenue 6 Atkins Park
7 630 Virginia Avenue Goin’ Coastal Designed by Phuong Nguyen, Creative Crop Home Photographs by Sammy Boykin 8 882 Glen Arden Way Bella Cucina Watercolor illustrations by Derek Seiling, Draw Ink Atlanta