Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes Features Glenwood Estates and Winnona Park

Make plans now to attend the annual Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes, Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. The event celebrates its 29th year and features homes in Decatur's Winnona Park and Glenwood Estates neighborhoods. Points of Interest on the tour include the new 4th/5th Academy at Fifth Avenue, the historic chapel at Decatur First United Methodist Church, the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel at Agnes Scott College and the Clairemont Holiday Marketplace.

Tour-goers will enjoy the eclectic mix of homes on the program. Historical features reflect the character and history of these neighborhoods. The homes on the tour also reflect the personalities of the owners and include such highlights as whimsical metal sculptures, a retro-style kitchen and furniture from India. One home was featured on HGTV’s Groundbreaker program.

Natural lighting is a shared characteristic in many of this year’s homes, with large windows letting in daylight and providing a feeling of openness.

Proceeds from this year’s tour will benefit four Decatur nonprofit organizations: the Decatur Youth Fund, the Decatur Education Foundation, the DeKalb History Center, and the Oakhurst Community Garden Project.