BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221121 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes 2022 DESCRIPTION:Now in its 36th year\, the Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes continues to feature lavishly decorated themed trees\, dining tables overflowing with exceptional and unique treasures\, gorgeous wreaths\, embellished windows\, and decorations that will awaken holiday memories. You will be delighted and amazed visiting this year's four homes and the historic Octagon House. \n\n\n\nTwo Tour Options:\n\n\n\nEvening Dazzle Tour Sold Out\n\nFriday ONLY\, November 18th\, 6:00pm-9:00pm\n\n Visit four privately-owned homes during the evening hours when each home sparkles and glows! \n\nTransportation is NOT included.\n\nYour ticket is also good for touring the historic Octagon House only on Saturday or Sunday. \n\n \n\nTicket Price: $38.00 \n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nTRADITIONAL TOUR \n\nSaturday\, November 19th\, 10:00am-5:00pm \n\nSunday\, November 20th\, 12:00pm-4:00pm \n\nThis popular\, daytime tour features four privately-owned homes and the historic Octagon House Museum decorated for the holiday season. \n\nThe Traditional Tour includes a FREE optional shuttle service with stops to dine and shop along the way during the hours of the traditional tour only. For convenient parking and shuttle service\, start your tour at Plaza 94 by parking at the South Side of Ward Ave Parking Lot. Parking is free. (For returning tour attendees\, please note that the shuttle will not stop at Hudson House Grand Hotel.)\n\n\n\nTicket Prices: $28.00 \n\n\n\n*Tickets purchased by November 11 will be entered into the Door Prize drawings at local stores and the Grand Prize drawing in each home.\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nPRIZES FOR TICKET HOLDERS\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\nIn-office or online:\n\n715.386.8411 || www.HudsonWI.org\n\nHudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau\, 219 2nd Street\, Hudson\, WI 54016\n\nMonday-Friday\, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM \n\nTour of Homes event office hours: Saturday-11/19\, 9:00am-5:00pm | Sunday-11/20\, 11:00am-4:00pm\n\n\n Map and details are provided with your ticket order. \n Sorry\, NO REFUNDS. \n Children 12 years and older are welcome to attend.\n Wear socks as you will need to remove your shoes at each of the homes. Plastic bags will be available to put your shoes in.\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\nTOUR LOCATIONS\n\n\n\n\n\nOctagon House Museum\n\nThe historic home built in 1855 will sparkle with An Electric Christmas. The advent of electricity in Hudson\, brought by the Burkhart family\, is the holiday theme this year. \n\n\n\nHome #1\n\nA large collection of creches from around the world and a display of ceramic Santa Clauses are featured in this brick Victorian farmhouse with modern additions. It has four guest rooms\, each decorated as one of the four seasons\; nine bathrooms\; nine fireplaces\; four staircases\; maple woodwork and flooring on the first floor\; hand-painted woodwork on the second floor and racetrack ceilings. \n\n\n\nHome #2\n\nThis two-story Early American home\, built in 1999\, has a French country modern chic feel to it. The kids' rooms are decorated in their own fun styles. With over 5\,000 square feet\, it features two master suites\, five bedrooms and bathrooms\, a walkout basement\, a pool\, and solar panels. \n\n\n\nHome #3\n\nThe Sugar Plum Fairy meets The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for the holiday season in this simple colonial farmhouse\, which is over 100 years old. It features fun wallpaper\, updated light fixtures\, a wet room bath\, built-in family room storage\, and a freshly painted exterior and interior. \n\n\n\nHome #4\n\nThis Craftsman style home\, built in 1920\, features abundant woodwork and Craftsman designs. Recent renovations copied the original style and reused woodwork and doors as much as possible. The renovations opened up the kitchen and dining room\, and updated the basement into an additional living space. It features global eclectic d cor. \n\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nDiscover Where to Stay in Hudson\n\nHudson is home to several fantastic places to stay. Choose from locations that offer indoor pools\, jacuzzi suites\, pet-friendly accommodations\, or a historic B&B. Start planning and discover places to stay in Hudson\, Wisconsin at https://www.hudsonwi.org/discover/stay. \n\n \n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\n\n \n\n\n\n*The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will be following current CDC guidelines at all events. \n\n\n\nHudson Christmas Tour of Homes Safety Protocols\n\nAs there is a continued high level of community transmission of COVID\, please be aware of additional COVID safety protocols and advisories by the St. Croix County Public Health Department. \n\n\n Masks are welcomed and recommended in the homes. \n Masks are strongly encouraged for those unvaccinated or those vaccinated and vulnerable to infectious diseases.\n Stay home if you have mild symptoms and are not feeling well.\n Please allow 6 feet space from other attendees while in line or entering and exiting the homes. \n Sanitize your hands often. Hand sanitizer will be available at each home. \n\n\nFor any additional questions please call or email: 715.386.8411 || info@hudsonwi.org\n\n\n\n\nInterested in having your home featured on the tour in 2023? Please email info@hudsonwi.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Now in its 36th year\, the Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes continues to feature lavishly decorated themed trees\, dining tables overflowing with exceptional and unique treasures\, gorgeous wreaths\, embellished windows\, and decorations that will awaken holiday memories. You will be delighted and amazed visiting this year'\;s four homes and the historic Octagon House. \;
\n
\nTwo Tour Options:
\n
\nEvening Dazzle Tour \; \;Sold Out
\nFriday ONLY\, \;November 18th\, \;6:00pm-9:00pm
\n\;Visit \;four privately-owned homes during the evening hours when each home sparkles and glows!  \;
\nTransportation is \;NOT \;included.
\nYour \;ticket is also good for touring the historic Octagon House only \;on Saturday or Sunday. \;
\n\;
\nTicket Price: $38.00 \;
\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________
\n
\nTRADITIONAL TOUR \;
\nSaturday\, November 19th\, 10:00am-5:00pm \;
\nSunday\, November 20th\, 12:00pm-4:00pm \;
\nThis popular\, daytime tour features four privately-owned \;homes and the historic Octagon House Museum \;decorated \;for the holiday season. \;
\nThe Traditional Tour includes \;a FREE optional shuttle service with stops to dine and shop along the way during the hours of the traditional tour only. \;For convenient parking and shuttle service\, start your tour at Plaza 94 by parking at the South Side of Ward Ave Parking Lot. Parking is free. (For returning tour attendees\, please note that the shuttle will \;not stop at Hudson House Grand Hotel.)
\n
\nTicket Prices: \;$28.00 \;
\n
\n*Tickets purchased by November 11 \;will be entered into the Door Prize drawings at local stores and the Grand Prize drawing in each home.
\n_______________________________________________________________________________
\n
\nPRIZES FOR TICKET HOLDERS
\n
\nPURCHASE TICKETS \;
\nIn-office \;or online:
\n715.386.8411 || \;www.HudsonWI.org
\nHudson Area Chamber of Commerce &\; Tourism Bureau\, 219 \;2nd Street\, Hudson\, WI 54016
\nMonday-Friday\, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM  \;
\nTour of Homes event office hours: Saturday-11/19\, 9:00am-5:00pm | Sunday-11/20\, 11:00am-4:00pm
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\n
\nTOUR LOCATIONS
\n
\n
\nOctagon House Museum
\nThe historic home built in 1855 will sparkle with \;An Electric Christmas. The advent of electricity in Hudson\, brought by the Burkhart family\, is the holiday theme this year. \;
\n
\nHome #1
\nA large collection of creches from around the world and a display of ceramic Santa Clauses are featured in this \;brick Victorian farmhouse \;with modern additions. It has four guest rooms\, each decorated as one of the four seasons\; nine bathrooms\; nine fireplaces\; four staircases\; maple woodwork and flooring on the first floor\; hand-painted woodwork on the second floor and racetrack ceilings. \;
\n
\nHome #2
\nThis two-story \;Early American home\, built in 1999\, has a French country modern chic feel to it. The kids'\; rooms are decorated in their own fun styles. With over 5\,000 square feet\, it features two master suites\, five bedrooms and bathrooms\, a walkout basement\, a pool\, and solar panels. \;
\n
\nHome #3
\nThe Sugar Plum Fairy meets \;The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel \;for the holiday season in this simple \;colonial farmhouse\, which is over 100 years old. It features fun wallpaper\, updated light fixtures\, a wet room bath\, built-in family room storage\, and a freshly painted exterior and interior. \;
\n
\nHome #4
\nThis \;Craftsman style home\, built in 1920\, features abundant woodwork and Craftsman designs. Recent renovations copied the original style and reused woodwork and doors as much as possible. The renovations opened up the kitchen and dining room\, and \;updated \;the basement into an additional living space. It features global eclectic \;dé\;cor. \;
\n
\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________
\n
\nDiscover Where to Stay in Hudson
\nHudson is home to several fantastic places to stay. Choose from locations that offer indoor pools\, jacuzzi suites\, pet-friendly accommodations\, or a historic B&\;B. Start planning and discover places to stay in Hudson\, Wisconsin at https://www.hudsonwi.org/discover/stay. \;
\n \;
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
\n \;
*The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce &\; Tourism Bureau will be following current CDC guidelines at all events. \;
\n
\nHudson Christmas Tour of Homes \;Safety Protocols
\nAs there is a continued high level of community transmission of COVID\, please be aware of additional COVID safety protocols and advisories by the St. Croix County Public Health Department. \;
For any additional questions please call or email: \;715.386.8411 || info@hudsonwi.org
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