Press Release for the Baton Rouge Garden District Civic Association

Garden District Tour of Homes

Open to the public

Sunday April 29, 2007

1:00 – 5:00 pm

4 properties in the Garden District

Baton Rouge, La

Questions: Greta Corona, (225) 379-7866

The Garden District Civic Association presents the seventh Tour of Homes on Sunday, April 29, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at four properties in the Garden District in Baton Rouge.

In 1995, the Garden District Civic Association started a tradition that showcases the diverse and unique homes and gardens that make the Garden District a Baton Rouge treasure. Since that time the tour has been held six times and almost 40 homes have been opened to the public.

Our neighborhood has a rich and colorful history and we welcome everyone to our homes and our community. With the revitalization of the downtown and mid-city areas of Baton Rouge this is an especially important time to share the strong sense of community that is prevalent here. It is a place of Easter Egg hunts, Ice Cream Socials and street parties. It is a place where you can ride your bike, walk your dog and know everyone on your block by their first name.

The properties that we will showcase are at 2021 Terrace, 608 Drehr, 909 Park, and 2163 Tulip. Live jazz music and refreshments will be enjoyed in the garden at 2163 Tulip.

Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 at either of two locations:

Garden District Nursery at 2544 Government St., Gordon Mese, Owner, 225-383-3514 Hours: M-Th 8:30-6, F-S 8:30-5, Sun 12-5

Keeper’s Antiques at 658 Jefferson Hwy., Owner John Fowler, 225-929-9326

Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4