Tour & Event Schedule
House Tours
September 7-30, 2007Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Seminars, Events, Samplings, and Demonstrations
Friday, September 14
11:00 a.m.
Historic Paint Colors
As experienced throughout New England
Polly Bannister, Home Editor, Yankee Magazine
Follow Polly’s explorations of incredible homes and home projects throughout New England and join Polly for a discussion about historic paint color lines and how to incorporate a touch of history and culture into your own home with these colors. Whether your style is antique, rustic, or modern these rich palettes will add dimension, depth, and taste.
Polly will be at the showhouse throughout the day to meet, mingle, and share.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Vegetable Quesadillas
Hosted by Chef Jack Vondras, Gloucester Public Health Director & Julie LaFontaine, Executive Director, The Open Door/Cape Ann Food Pantry
Saturday, September 15
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Farm Fresh Salsa Demonstration & Sampling
Hosted by the Food Project
www.thefoodproject.org
11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Designing a Timber Frame Home
Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP
Hosted by Davis Frame Co., Inc.
Meet Davis Frame Company’s architect, Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP, and learn about designing a Timber Frame Home. Bonin’s new book “TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home”, hit bookstores this August, and he’ll provide some insights from his book. A limited inventory will be available for purchase and signing with proceeds to benefit The Open Door/Cape Ann Food Pantry. Jeremy will also be available throughout the day for information and questions.
12:00 p.m.
Weatherwise and Otherwise
Behind the Scenes at The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Judson Hale, Sr., Editor in Chief, Yankee Publishing, Inc.
Enjoy some time with the incredible storyteller, Judson Hale, as he shares some behind the scenes tales from his work with the longest running farmer's almanac in America -The Old Farmer's Almanac. This highly anticipated annual publication is chock full of educational and entertaining tidbits on life - from weather and astronomy, to trends, gardening and pets.
1:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk by the Sea
Hosted by SleepAll
Delve into the mystery of sleep. At this informative and interactive seminar you’ll learn about the stages of sleep, the importance of each stage and what physically takes place in our bodies during each stage. We will also talk about how sleep can change as we age and things that we can do to improve the quality of sleep.
Sunday, September 16
11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Designing a Timber Frame Home
Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP
Hosted by Davis Frame Co., Inc.
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Cooking With Yankee
Annie B. Copps, Senior Food Editor, Yankee Magazine
Gather around the spacious kitchen as Annie prepares recipes from the September/October issue of Yankee Magazine and shares samples.
2:00 p.m.
The Green Story
Hosted by Circle Furniture
How did the term “green” come about and why is it such a driving influence in our lives today, especially when it comes to furniture? There is so much talk about going “green.” Have you ever considered what it means to be “green,” what classifies furniture as “green,” and which furniture companies in our backyard are going “green”? Please join us and learn how you too can go “green” and help the environment with the purchases you make to decorate your home.
1:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk by the Sea
Hosted by SleepAll
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
Friday, September 21
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Bowl Decorating with Marty Morgan
Cape Ann Artisan, Marty Morgan, will host an afternoon of bowl decorating for The Open Door/Cape Ann Food Pantry's annual Empty Bowl Dinner.
Saturday, September 22
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Farm Fresh Salsa Demonstration & Sampling
Hosted by the Food Project
www.thefoodproject.org
11:30 a.m.
30 Years and Counting...
Mel Allen, Editor, Yankee Magazine
With 30 years of writing for Yankee Magazine under his belt, Mel Allen has racked up a lot of New England miles, and some incredible stories. Mel will share some of the funniest and most unexpected moments of his Yankee career. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and to love New England even more!
12:00 p.m.
Fully Insulated – A Look Inside the Walls
Hosted by The Murus Company
Chris Bloom
See the insulation structure that contributes so greatly to the efficiency of this home and learn about the benefits of enclosing a timber frame with Structural Insulating Panels.
1:00 p.m.
A Taste of Yankee Wisdom
Edie Clark
Edie Clark, longtime writer and editor for Yankee, will read from The View from Mary's Farm, a collection of the popular Mary's Farm essays in Yankee (adventures in old house renovation are included!) and from her new book, Saturday Beans and Sunday Suppers, a collection of kitchen stories from Mary's Farm, with recipes.
1:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk by the Sea
Hosted by SleepAll
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
2:30 p.m.
This is YOUR Yankee Magazine
Mel Allen, Editor, Yankee Magazine
We know you have opinions – and we want you to share them. Join Yankee Editor Mel Allen for some Q&A. Mel will open the door and share with you how Yankee uncovers some of its story ideas, and we want to open it up to you to share your thoughts on Yankee and to fire away with your questions and ideas about the magazine.
Sunday, September 23
11:30 a.m.
30 Years and Counting...
Mel Allen, Editor, Yankee Magazine
See Saturday, September 22 for details.
12:00 p.m.
Fully Insulated – A Look Inside the Walls
Hosted by The Murus Company
Chris Bloom
See the insulation structure that contributes so greatly to the efficiency of this home and learn about the benefits of enclosing a timber frame with Structural Insulating Panels.
1:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk by the Sea
Hosted by SleepAll
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
2:30 p.m.
This is YOUR Yankee Magazine
Mel Allen, Editor, Yankee Magazine
See Saturday, September 22 for details.
4:00 p.m.
Evan Mallett of the Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth, NH
Presented by Hood Cream
Watch chef Evan Mallett of the Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth, NH demonstrate the preparation of a delectable Black Trumpet Cream Sauce and Peaches and Cream Brioche Pudding. Learn techniques, recipes and enjoy a sample of Mallett’s masterpieces made with Hood cream.
Saturday, September 29
11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Designing a Timber Frame Home
Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP
Hosted by Davis Frame Co., Inc.
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
1:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk by the Sea
Hosted by SleepAll
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
Sunday, September 30
11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Designing a Timber Frame Home
Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP
Hosted by Davis Frame Co., Inc.
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
1:30 p.m.
Pillow Talk by the Sea
Hosted by SleepAll
See Saturday, September 15 for details.
