Friday, November 4, 2011

Doing the Open House Hop!

“I’ve read about that place and always wanted to go.” We have all said it, but rarely do it. My friends and I decided that a great way to get out there to explore new places is through open houses…and ‘tis the season! There are many hidden gems out there and they often hold open houses this time of year. Most offer specials and are quite festive! We decided we could make a day or weekend out of open house hopping!

Here are some highlights of Lorain County’s open houses this weekend. Maybe you will discover a new favorite place or start a new tradition!

Tree House Gallery & Tea Room Holiday Open House         
 Fri - Sun  Nov. 4-6
36840 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011

Get into the holiday spirit by starting the season at the Tree House's annual Christmas Open House. Festive, unique holiday decorations and gifts, wines, antiques, and creative folk art are just a few of the many items available in the store. Allow time for lunch in the tearoom!
www.oldeavonvillage.com/Treehouse

Petitti's Garden Center Holiday Open House        
Fri- Sun  Nov. 4-6
33777 Chester Rd.
Avon, OH 44011

Celebrate the spirit of the season at Petitti's. Stroll through their igloo the magical Iced Forest and pick the perfect tree for your holiday celebration with over 70 styles in different shapes, sizes and colors. The extensive Christmas Decor department displays hundreds of ornaments from classic and contemporary to fun and whimsical, theme trees, and gifts perfect for everyone on your Christmas List. To start the celebration, they will be offering customers’ special savings for this weekend only.
http://www.petittigardencenter.com/


5 Corners B & B
Fall Open House 
Sun Nov 6. 12-4pm
175 Beaver Court
Amherst, OH 44001

Check out this beautiful B&B for friends and family visiting this holiday season or maybe a “staycation” for next year’s open house hopping trip! Complimentary refreshments, tour the guest rooms and register to win Brunch for Six!
http://www.5cornersbnb.com/


Forever Friends Pet Care Center
Howladay Boutique    
Sun  Nov 6. 12-4
36469 St Rt 303
Grafton, OH 44044

Kick off the Holiday Season at the Customer Appreciation and Howladay Boutique. Pet pictures with Santa, food, free items, pet microchipping, pet tattoos and pet art, silent auction. Fun for the whole family.
http://www.foreverfriendspet.com/


The Kneaded Touch
Holiday Open House          
Sun  Nov 6. 1-5pm
574 N. Leavitt Rd.
Amherst, OH 44001

RELAX.....and get an early start on your shopping!! Holiday decor, refreshments, door prizes, PLUS Scentsy, "31", Tastefully Simple, Longeberger, Avon, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Dove Chocolates, Premier Jewelry, Sweet City Bakeshop, Flutterbys & Mudpies, & Tupperware.
http://www.kneadedtouchinc.com/

Rebman Recreation Inc. "On the Avenue"
4th Annual Holiday Open House       Sun  Nov 6.   3-7pm
5300 Oberlin Avenue
Lorain, Ohio

One stop shopping for everyone! Let Rebman's bowl you over with this year’s participants: Mary Kay Cosmetics, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Premier Design, Uppercase Living, Tastefully Simple, Longaberger and Stella Dot!! Come for shopping, gift giving ideas, discounts, prizes, refreshments and fun!!

Open house hopping season has just begun! There are sure to be many more leading into the new year, so search our calendar of events using keywords "open house" on any given date(s). Use our dining and lodging listings to plan a getaway.