Home and Garden Tour Committee
The 2008 Garden Oaks Home & Garden Tour took place on Sunday April 20, 2008 showcasing 6 homes and 4 gardens. If you have any questions, you can contact the tour committee.
Garden Oaks is north of the 610 Loop between Ella and Yale, moments from the growth and vitality of downtown Houston.
Garden Oaks is one of Houston's best-kept secrets. Nestled among towering pines and grand magnolias, this quaint and architecturally unique neighborhood of approximately 1400 homes continues to attract attention and rave reviews. From quaint cottages and charming bungalows to plantation, ranch and a traditional style home, Garden Oaks supports diverse updates while maintaining its charm and sense of history. Because of its excellent location, mass appeal, oversized lots, and booming property values, Garden Oaks is often compared to West University and Bellaire.
In 1937, Edward L Crain established Garden Oaks on a tract of land just north of the Houston Heights. Comprised of five (5) sections, Garden Oaks offers a unique blend of mid-century homes—mostly pier and beam cottages. The western edge of the neighborhood is comprised of G.I. homes built for returning veterans after World War II. All five sections have seen an abundance of renovations and newly constructed homes.
The Garden Oaks Home & Garden Tour has something for everyone—and it's a great place to pick up unique decorating tips and eclectic gardening ideas.
All Tour proceeds directly benefit the Garden Oaks subdivision and surrounding community, including Garden Oaks Elementary, the GOCOP program, the Gazette, and neighborhood beautification.
In 2004, the Civic Club decided to hold the tour every other year starting from the 2004 tour.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form.
Thanks for your support!
Committee Members
Sheila Briones, Chair
Deanna Zugheri, Auction Chair
Holly Veech, Preview Party Chair
Sandy Altman, Command Center
Dian Austin, Command Center Chair & Selection & Docent Scripts
Joan Baron, Pre Sale Tickets & Posters Chair
James Burciaga, Graphics & Printing
Brenda de Alba, Volunteer Party & Trolley Scripts
Ed de Alba, Transportation Chair
Rita Donaldson, Volunteer Party
Jan Forster, Graphics & Printing Chair
Kristiann Gips, Marketing & Publicity Chair
MT Herring, Volunteer Party
Terry Jeanes, Florists Chair
Susan Kostelecky, Selection
Craig Lee, Concessions Chair
Caroline McLean, Preview Party & Selection
Joe Muscara, Web Chair
Brian O’Leary, Auction Inputting
Tina Parks, Volunteer Party Chair
Nelda Prince, Volunteers & Docents Chair
Todd Prince, Set Up Chair
Shelley Rogers, Volunteer Party
Susan Saranie, Finance Chair
Sue Schmidt, Selection Chair & Docent Scripts Chair
Will Zugheri, Set Up
Home & Garden Captains
Joan Baron
Clare Bell
Janet Cones
Scott Easterly
Vena Golt
Terry Jeanes
Tina Sabuco
Susan Saranie
Mark Saranie
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