Vestavia Hills home featured in annual tour

The Samford President’s House, which sits atop Shades Mountain, will be featured in this year’s Samford University Legacy League Christmas Home Tour.

This is the fifth year for the tour, which will also include a new holiday gift market. The tour is set for Thursday, Dec. 10 and showcases the holiday décor of five homes, including four that are in Mountain Brook. 

Homes on the tour range from traditional to contemporary designs. One home includes a large outdoor living area and fireplace built by the owners. Another has contemporary design and includes an indoor fountain. Another tour residence includes exposed beams and limestone appointments, reflecting the English arts and crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  A fourth residence reflects New England architecture in a rural setting.

At the Samford President’s House, guests will have hors d’oeuvres and desserts. They will also have the opportunity to shop at the holiday gift market, a new addition to this year’s tour.

The gift market will have jewelry and accessories, art, children’s items, clothing, food and home items for sale. The market is sponsored by Event Rentals Unlimited.

Homes will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 through Dec. 8 or $30 at the door. To order tickets, visit samford.edu/legacyleague. For more information, call 726-2247 or visit the website.

Proceeds from the home tour and gift market will be used for scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances.

Featured homes include:

Tricia and Mark Drew

4105 Kennesaw Drive, Mountain Brook

Dimity and Alex Leath

4405 Old Brook Run, Mountain Brook

Lynn and Duane Randleman

2717 Old Trace, Mountain Brook

Shannon and Richard Riley

3505 Brookwood Road, Mountain Brook

Jeanna and Andy Westmoreland

Samford President’s Home

1994 Shades Crest Road, Vestavia Hills