Photo courtesy of Caroline Summers.
Samford Holiday tour
Alisa Hyde, Samford president’s wife Jeanna Westmoreland and Legacy League development director Sharon Smith at last year’s tour.
The Samford University Legacy League will hold its third annual Christmas Home Tour on Thursday, Dec. 12. The 2013 tour features five homes in Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook, and proceeds help provide scholarships to Samford University for deserving students with financial need.
Phyllis and Roye Tinsley’s home at 2800 Overhill Road in Mountain Brook was built in 1947 by Donald and Mary Alice Beatty, who were pioneers in the aviation field. Today the home is known for the dome that was added to the ballroom during renovations and for its gallery-like art collection.
The four homes in Vestavia are conveniently located near each other. 2604 Vesclub Circle is the country English home of Redonda and Lowell Broom and is full of antiques and old pieces that have been “picked up here and there” during the Brooms’ travels.
Janet and Jarry Taylor’s home at 237 Monterey Place is known for a collection of metal goats that occupy the yard and participate in seasonal decorations. The Taylors also proudly display the Congressional Medal of Honor, of which Janet’s father, a Marine four-star general, was a recipient.
Practically around the corner from the Taylor home, Danielle and Bart Yancey rebuilt 2312 Shades Crest Road about two years ago and decorated it with European styling with rustic and organic elements. It includes lots of wood and iron pieces that visitors will find interesting.
The final home is the residence of Legacy League’s executive director and Samford’s president, Jeanna and Andy Westmoreland, located at 1994 Shades Crest Road. The Samford president’s home is known for its magnificent view of the Samford campus and also for Jeanna’s collection of nutcrackers, which are always on display at Christmas. Holiday hors d’oeuvres prepared by members of the Legacy League will also be served at the home.
All homes will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased through Dec. 10 at samford.edu/legacyleague. Tickets will also be available at featured homes during tour hours. For questions about the tour, please check the website or call 726-2247.
