Soroptimist International of Liberty will host its 23rd annual Holiday Homes Tour from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

Among the four homes on tour is that of Dr. David and Mary Sallee on the William Jewell College campus. Completed in 1905, the modified Georgian-style president’s house cost $22,000 to construct. Mary Sallee spends months decorating every room in the house in preparation for the holidays.

Rockwell and Julia Stone built the Stone-Yancy House in 1889 that is now owned by Steve and Carolyn Hatcher. After renovating it to its original grandeur, the Hatchers opened the home in 2007 as a bed and breakfast. The Queen Anne Victorian, 421 Lightburne St., is furnished with period antiques and features original woodwork, hardware, fireplaces, stained glass and chandeliers. True to the Victorian era, the house will be decked out with six full-size Christmas trees, china settings and a collection of Santa Clauses.

Jack and Carol Isley moved into their Williamsburg-style home, 827 Blueberry Lane, in 1978 and since then have completed two additions and three major renovations. The first year of their marriage, their sole Christmas decoration was a rubber tree plant with a strand of lights. A lot has changed since then. This year, With a French Accent assisted the Isleys with decorating to showcase their extensive collections of Vaillancourt chalk ware, Lynn Haney Santas, Byers Carolers and Williraye figurines.

Dr. Patrick and Patricia McGregor’s home, 812 Adams Court, features eclectic and highly personal décor collected by the couple over the years. Included in their Santa collection are two made by local artist Jane Howard, who created costumes for the special Santas from the McGregor’s children’s old clothing. They also will have on display Christmas tree ornaments created by local artist Irma Starr.

With the assistance of decorator Kristi Cates, some of Dr. McGregor’s Scottish heritage will be evident in the use of tartan and sporrans incorporated into the holiday décor. (Sporrans are pouches worn around the waist with kilts.)

According to Soroptimist president Judy Streu, proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Liberty Community Christmas Tree, Hillcrest Ministries, NEEC Preschool, In As Much Ministries, Immacolata Manor, Love Inc., Rebuilding Together Liberty, send two girls to Girls’ State, provide a Women’s Opportunity Award of $1,250 to a single mother head of household returning to school and give the Violet Richardson Award of $500 to a 14- to 17-year-old girl volunteering in the community (half to volunteer and half to her charity).

Tickets purchased in advance are two for $15 or $10 at the door.

TICKET OUTLETS

Advance tickets, two for $15, are available for the Soroptimists’ Holiday Homes Tour at the following locations:

- With a French Accent

- By the Book

- Hair Lines Day Spa

- Immacolata Manor Thrift Store

- Kitchen Thyme

- Platte Valley Bank, Liberty

- Quotations

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