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Pella Chamber of Commerce Logo Pella Chamber of Commerce has information to turn your tour of the Historical Village into a Dutch day trip to Pella's unique sights and shops.

Christmas Tour of Homes

Thursday & Friday, Dec. 2 & 3, 2010  Pella Garden Club members present the annual Christmas Open House Tour of Homes and Tea. "Sleigh Bells Ring"  is the decorating theme for three private homes on the tour. After touring the homes, enjoy a delightful Christmas Tea  and the Christmas Decoration Boutique in the Scholte Church (corner of East 2nd and Franklin St.).  The tea and boutique hours are 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday &10:00 - 6:00 on Friday

Ticket price includes:                                                                                4 beautiful homes decorated for Christmas                                        A delightful Christmas Tea

 Discounted entry to the stately Vermeer Windmill featuring the newly decorated Miller's living quarters as well as breathtaking 2nd story view of Pella from the Mill's platform                                Discounts at participating Pella stores upon showing your valuable Tour of Homes ticket.

This event, along with lunch in Pella, a stroll through the Historical Village Christmas Walk, the Festival of Trees at the Opera House and browsing in the Pella shops makes a delightful day or an overnight stay.  Plan to spend the night in one of our beautiful Hotels or Bed and Breakfasts.

Proceeds from the tour go toward civic beautification projects in Pella.

Early tickets are available from Garden Club members, at the Pella Historical Village office and Pella Hometown Variety. On days of tour, tickets will be available only at the Historical Village Scholte Church.

It is ideal to travel with a group in one car, as parking near the homes is limited.

For more information dial 641-628-2409.

Ticket Information

Mail order tickets available from:
Pella Garden Club
Box 145
Pella, Iowa 50219                                                                                      Or at   - Pella Historical Business Office, Hometown Variety, Kitchen Hearth, The Cornerstone, Best of Thymes, Gosselink's Christian Book Store, and the Town Crier or from any Garden Club member through Nov. 29.

Ticket valid for both days

Ticket Price (included Tea):
$10.00 through November 26, 2010.
$13.00 November 27 - Dec. 1, 2009. On the day of the tour, tickets will only be available at the Scholte Church in the Historical Village, 501 Franklin Street.

No Refunds
Pella Garden Club will not be responsible for inclement weather or road conditions. Please be prepared to cover or remove shoes.

Ticket includes tour map. Christmas Tour of Homes ticket holders receive a $1 discount to Pella Historical Village  Christmas Walk. and Scholte House Museum.