Come join us for a lovely Sunday afternoon at the estate of Tom and Donna Powers, a beautiful sprawling French Country Manor, located in the pristine Alhambra Valley region of Martinez (Address and directions on ticket). Enjoy the tasting (and drinking) of the Powers estate bottled varietal wines, gourmet food and be entertained by the French Jazz of Duo Gadjo. Also the opportunity of meeting the owners of the houses that are on tour.
When:
Sunday, October 4th
Where:
Tom and Donna Powers estate
Time:
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost:
$50 (tax deductable)*
Tickets:
Tickets on sale at Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants (near TJ Max),
2685 Pleasant Hill Road, or call Marlene Haws 925-370-6553.
Attire:
Dressy Casual
*Benefit:
Proceeds benefit the renovation of the old Martinez Train Depot.
3rd Annual Home Tour
The tour will include 7 beautiful homes, The Martinez Museum, The John Muir Home, vintage cars, entertainment, and refreshments. Tour buses/vans will be available.
When:
Saturday
October 10, 2009 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Starts at the Historical Museum at 1005 Escobar Street .
Allow up to 2-3 hours.
Cost:
$20.00
advance, $25.00 day of the event, $18.00 group rate (10+
tickets).
Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, near TJ Max on Pleasant Hill Road
Rumain's Jewelry (Muir Station Shopping Center)
Bagel Street Cafe (Muir Station Shopping Center)
Contact:
For
additional information contact Cheryll (Ulmer) Grover at 925-228-8951
Other:
Please
no children under 12. Infants must be carried in your
arms or in a belly pack. Homes are not wheel chair accessible.
Low heels only please. No cameras please.
Martinez
Museum
1005 Escobar Street
Year: 1890
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image to see larger)
Photo by: Carter Wilson