The Georgia Club Foundation Christmas Tour of Homes

The tour will feature five beautifully decorated homes throughout the Georgia Club.

Sunday, December 13, 2026

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Begin your day with The Georgia Club Brunch

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tour of Homes patrons $30++ tax & gratuity

Brunch reservations @ reservations@thegeorgiaclub.com

Or call The Georgia Club at 770-725-8100


2026 Christmas Tour of Homes Beneficiaries

                 

Lydia’s Place

Lydia’s Place demonstrates God’s love by providing basic care for young adults who have experienced foster care or housing insecurity while promoting their growth to independence.

As a non-profit located in Watkinsville, Georgia, Lydia’s Place provides housing, independent living skills and intensive case management for these young adults through our Elevate Program. We also serve young adults throughout the state of Georgia in our Provisions of Hope Program.

The Georgia Club Foundation’s donation will provide the Elevate Program participants with housing, utilities, independent skills training, transportation, and medical and counseling assistance. Lydia’s Place increased their capacity from 15 to 20 students, and added new housing options near Athens Tech. Funding will go toward these additional rent costs.

Please visit Lydia’s Place for more information.

 

SANE-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program

The purpose of Athens-Clarke County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program is to provide victim forensic examinations and evidence collection, court testimony, and community prevention education related to rape, sexual and physical assault. ACC-SANE Program functions as a non-profit 501 (c) 3 agency and is currently governed by a board of directors.

The Georgia Club Foundation’s donation will be used for print materials, billboards, and other marketing to get the word out about SANE’s services. SANE is seeking to increase visibility and reach thereby increasing knowledge about services and access to services. More awareness leads to more clients served. Service to clients creates better outcomes for the survivor in long term mental health and physical health. It also leads to better outcomes in sexual assault and child abuse cases. Better outcomes lead to an increase in offender accountability, restoration for survivors and the ability to build resilience back for those who these crime affect.

Please visit SANE  for more information.

 


2026 Christmas Tour of Homes Committee

Liz Bell and Carol Durham, Co-Chairpersons

Lynn Baginski
Debbie Brown
Diane Carlson
Kim Farmer
Marcheta Forrester
Dawn Gray
Linda Hull
Sharon Jenkins
Cindy Lewis
Karen Nasworthy
Lisa Nichols
Barry Norton

Andrea Paris

 

Harvey Tarpley
Elaine Unzicker

Sneak Peek – Christmas Tour of Homes

Begin your celebration of the Holiday Season with friends while touring five tastefully decorated homes and gathering decorative ideas to adorn your own home.

After the tour, drop by the Holiday Gift Market in The Village Hall to find that special decoration or gift.  Happy Holidays! 

 

Cole Home

This 2016 custom built home was inspired by 

Horne Home

Welcome to this modern transitional style home. You’ll notice the openness due to the high ceilings.   The favorite room is the back porch which overlooks their beautiful pool.   Enjoy the southern elegance of this transitional home, which has been recently updated.

 

 

Klassen Home

This home has had several custom modifications and upgrades to give it more of a farmhouse look and create a gourmet kitchen.  Both patios were enclosed to expand the living space.  The favorite area is the back porch and patio due to the beautiful view.  The home is decorated to be both comfortable and elegant.

 

Miltenis Home

This lovely home had a major renovation in 2024 when over 1000 square feet of living space was added while updating all the rooms and systems.  By maintaining the trim detail in the home, it provides an updated traditional feel. The wrap around porch, along with a mix of old and new furniture provide a southern country feel – especially when enjoying the pool and gardens in the backyard.

 

 

Rhine Home

This incredible home is a mix of traditional and modern.  The favorite room is the cozy and comfortable family room with its fireplace.  The owner likes cooler colors with layers of materials – from textiles to metals – which brings depth to her rooms with both color and texture.

 

 


2026 Christmas Tour of Home Sponsors

 

Meet our Sponsors


 

Athens BMW

Holiday Gift Market

The Georgia Club Village Hall

Sunday, December 13, 2026

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

 

Back by popular demand!  The 2026 Christmas Tour of Homes will once again feature the Holiday Gift Market.  We have spent the last several months thoughtfully curating items from local businesses and artisans and can’t wait for you to enjoy a stroll through the Holiday Market.  The market will showcase unique items like original watercolor paintings, handmade jewelry, freshly baked cookies, and more. Come to find the perfect gift for you or someone you love.

The Market is open to patrons of the Tour of Homes as well as anyone who would love a chance to finish their holiday shopping while supporting local charities.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit SANE and Lydia’s Place

We are excited to have the following vendors:  

From my Paintbox

Madeline Kennon Studio

Elle C Designs

Red Bird Farm Pottery

Red Garden Basket

The Avenue Athens

Threaded by TIffany

 

History of The Tour Of Homes

The Georgia Club is a master plan development that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere and a giving spirit.  We have a long history of opening our doors to the community so that we may share our southern hospitality and desire to enrich the lives of those in need.  The Georgia Club Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Georgia Club, offers various events to raise funds to meet community needs. The Tour of Homes is one of those endeavors.

 

The 2004 Southern Living Idea Home was built in The Georgia Club by Steve Green and Charlotte Johnson.   The home on Georgia Club drive was open for tours from June – October 2004. This home tour introduced the Georgia Club to the local community.  Over 20,000 visitors toured the 2004 Southern Living Idea Home!

 

Friday cocktail hour was a special event at the club in early 2007.  Club members and Foundation Board members Harvey Tarpley, Susan VanHook, and Flo Perry Bastow discussed the feasibility of a home tour at a birthday party at the pool cabana in the spring of 2007 and the first Tour of Homes was held on December 9, 2007!

 

The Georgia Club Foundation Tour of Homes inaugural tour was in December 2007.  Flo Perry was the chairperson of the tour.  Sara Freeman was a Georgia Club staff member that provided a lot of assistance for the tour.  Five homes were on the tour.  One year later the second Tour of Homes was held in 2008.  Flo Perry Bastow and Linda Johnson chaired the 2008 tour.  Susan VanHook chaired the 2009 tour and the 2010 tour.  A Garden Tour was held in the spring of 2011. Thereafter the tour became a biennial event.  As always, the goal of the Tour of Homes was to share the beauty of the season with the community while raising funds for well-deserving local agencies.  The Tour of Homes has donated approximately $100,000.00 to local agencies that provide housing, meals, training and employment opportunities to those in need.

 

The Georgia Club Foundation Tour of Homes is a biennial event that has grown to include a tour of homes, a holiday marketplace, and an online auction.  The Georgia Club Foundation strives to engage the community in meaningful ways that bring us together for the betterment of our community.  The 2022 Tour of Homes weekend celebration includes a tour of exceptionally decorated homes and a boutique shopping experience with the online auction and holiday marketplace.

2004 Southern Living Idea Home

2007 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chair Flo Perry Bastow

2008 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chairs Flo Perry Bastow and Linda Johnson

2009 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chair Susan VanHook

2010 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chair Susan VanHook

2011 TGCF Spring Garden Tour                      Chair Susan VanHook

2012 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chairs Lynn Baginski and Mary Marshall

2014 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chair Elaine Unzicker

2016 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour       Chair Sharon Jenkins

2018 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour        Chairs Denise Rampey and Dianne Hall

2020 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour rescheduled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

2022 The Georgia Club Foundation Tour      Chairs Carol Durham and Robin Hardin


Our Online Auction will open December 1st! 

 

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Evening Tour of Homes

Exclusively for The Georgia Club Residents

Please join us for the Evening Tour! You will see all five homes at their absolute best – fully decorated underneath the stars with lights twinkling and Christmas cheer abounding. It will be the highlight of your Christmas season!

  • Saturday, December 12th at 5:00 PM
  • Exclusively for TGC residents with Friends of the Tour Sponsorship Donation
  • Personal golf carts with operational headlights are the only means of transportation for the Evening Tour.
  • Persons under 12 years of age are not permitted to attend the night tour.

Friends of the Tour Sponsorship $200 – Includes:

  • Two admissions for the Evening Tour, Saturday, December 10, at 5:00 PM
  • Friends of the Tour Sponsorship recognition on the website

Any questions about the Evening Tour, please contact Elaine Unzicker

Friends of the Tour Sponsorship

 

2026 Christmas Tour of Homes 

Online Ticket Sales begin October 1, 2026

Tickets