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Delray Beach Home Tour highlights homes in scenic Lake Ida

Behind the garden gates – Florida Weekly

More than 800 visitors attend the Delray Beach Home Tour, guided by over 100 dedicated volunteers. -ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES / COURTESY PHOTOS

The charming Lake Ida neighborhood will transform into a living gallery as the 23rd Annual Delray Beach Home Tour welcomes guests, for a rare chance to step inside some of the area’s most stunning private homes.

It’s all to benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families.

“Our annual Home Tour highlights a different Delray Beach neighborhood each year, giving homeowners the opportunity to share their unique interior designs and architectural styles,” says Noreen Payne, co-chair of this year’s organizing committee. “This year’s tour will take visitors through an array of distinctive properties—from elegant Florida bungalows and lakeside estates to homes with lush tropical gardens—offering design and gardening enthusiasts an exclusive glimpse into the refined lifestyle that defines Delray Beach living.”

Guests will spend the day strolling tree-lined streets, exploring curated interiors and savoring a catered luncheon. More than 800 visitors attend annually, guided by over 100 dedicated volunteers.

“This event wouldn’t be possible without the incredible dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of homeowners who have opened their doors to visitors, and the invaluable support of our sponsors,” says Kari Shipley, event co-chair.

Tickets are $150, and include a luncheon, parking and trolley service. The tour runs from 1:00- 4:00 p.m.  For more, visit achievementcentersfl.org/events/delray-beach-home-tour.

2 Noreen Payne Kari Shipley and Deborah Dowd are part of the organziing committee

Noreen Payne, Kari Shipley and Deborah Dowd are part of the organizing committee. -ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES / COURTESY PHOTOS

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