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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Purchase Tickets
Tickets are available on the day of the tour at Tour Headquarters at the Tea Embassy at 900 Rio Grande St.. Tickets sales are final and there will be no refunds. Tour will be held rain or shine.

Where to Begin the Tour
You must begin the tour at the Tour Headquarters at the Tea Embassy at 900 Rio Grande St.

Guests who bought advance tickets on-line must check in at Will Call at Tour Headquarters and receive a wristband.

Guests who purchased a paper ticket at a consignment location must exchange it for a wristband at Tour Headquarters.

Wristbands will provide entry into the Featured Homes.

Parking
Please use free street parking found throughout the neighborhood. Please respect "No Parking" signs.


Visiting the Houses
The houses may be visited in any order after a wristband is obtained at Tour Headquarters. Docents at each home will share information on the architecture and history of each property. This is a walking tour. The homes are historic, and there are some stairs and uneven walking surfaces. No strollers, smoking, pets, pointy high heels or photography allowed in the featured homes. The houses will close at 4:00. All guests must exit the houses at 4:00. Tour map.

Consignment Locations
Cash or check only
CONSIGNMENT LOCATIONS SALES ARE CLOSED 4-8-11,.

Breed & Co.
718 W. 29th St.
3663 Bee Caves Rd.

Restoration Hardware
1000 Research Blvd. #133

Zinger Hardware & General Merchant
2438 W. Anderson Ln.

Tarrytown Pharmacy
2425-D Exposition Blvd.


Graphics by Hornaday Design

Some Featured Homes


Sweetbrush Interior


Perry Estate Interior


Neill-Cochran House Interior

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