Sat Nov 07 2009
SHERWOOD -- Holiday inspirations abound at six area homes during the fifth annual Country Holiday House Walk and third annual craft show at Fairview Elementary School, both sponsored by the Fairview Athletic Boosters.
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the craft show at the elementary school, located at U.S. 127 and Blosser Road, will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., followed by the holiday home walk from 12-5 p.m. Admission is free to the craft sale, where raffle prizes will be given out throughout the day. More than 65 crafters will be at the event, and lunch will also be available.
Proceeds from both events will benefit the athletic boosters and its triplex, which is two-thirds complete.
The triplex currently includes a football field and a track around the field, which was paid off last year.
"Now we are starting to raise funds for a field house," said Beckie Nester, chairman of the house walk and an athletic boosters member.
The craft sale and house walk raised $4,600 last year and $3,600 in 2006 for the boosters.
Not only is the event a great fund-raiser for the boosters, but "it's just a wonderful way to get Christmas decorating ideas."
Six families have decorated and opened up their homes for the Country Holiday House Walk: Deb and Bret Mack, 04505 Flickinger Road, Ney; Barb and Mark Jermeay, 15017 Vollmer Road, Ney; Danielle Hanna-Chehi and Jason Chehi, 11315 Coy Road, Sherwood; Chris and Brian Core, 13620 Jericho Road, Sherwood; Kim and Mike Langham, 10535 Lockwood Road, Mark Center; and Cindy and Dean Haase, 08359 Buckskin Road, Mark Center.
Tickets for the walk are $5 each, which includes admission to all six homes. Tickets are available in advance at the Sherwood State Bank, Sherwood Branch Library and at Fairview High School. Tickets are also available the day of the walk at the craft show or at any of the homes on the walk.
Two of the homes on the walk, Nester said, are log cabins nestled in the secluded woods. Other homes feature a nativity tree, a "teen glam" tree and a "traditional" Christmas theme.
Homes featured on the tour:
Deb and Bret Mack
In March 2003, four semis containing Pennsylvania white pine logs and all the materials to build the log home pulled up in front of the family's land and approximately 100 bundles of materials were unloaded. After a wet year of building, in March 2004 the Mack family moved into their home. All interior walls are pine sided and the family made and laid the hardwood floors from the red, white and burr oak trees that once grew where the house now stands.
Maintaining the rustic feel, the family displays several antiques, primitives and southwestern décor -- even the original seat from Bret's grandfather's old outhouse. As a special treat (weather permitting), children and adults may enjoy a ride on Deb's father's one-seventh scale train, running approximately one-third mile through the woods and over/through three hand-made bridges on the property.
Mark and Barb Jermeay
The Jermaeys purchased this country home in 2003 from Craig and Joni Culler. Their home is adorned with two fireplaces and festive decorations in each room. There are several trees displayed throughout the house including a nativity tree, a bird tree, a snowflake tree and two penguin trees -- one including a penguin winter scene. There are about 25 different nativities on display (see if you can find one in each room of the home). The Jermaeys host many holiday gatherings for family and friends -- and home tour guests are invited to come and enjoy the decorations and sample the cookies that have been home-baked for Santa and his elves.
Jason and Danielle Chehi
The Chehi family moved into their home in early 2007. The barn was added to the property later that fall. Their home will have something to appeal to everyone's taste, from the traditional tree in the living room to their daughter's "teen glam" tree, and even something a little "tacky" for the young at heart. The family had a lot of fun creating the trees with a range of homemade and store-bought ornaments. An especially warm "thank you" goes to their daughter and her friend for all their decorating help.
Brian and Chris Core
The Cores' log home is nestled in the woods on the edge of the Maumee River. It was designed and built in 2000 with help from family and friends. Since it is usually the gathering place for family events, they all enjoy decorating for the holidays, with a special emphasis on Christmas. The "Core Cabin" includes several different themed areas, from gingerbread men in the kitchen to an entryway and bathroom filled with snowmen. The dining room is highlighted with gold and pink, featuring a Precious Moments tree and a curio filled with Christmas-themed figurines. In keeping with the natural setting of the home, the great room has a lodge feel and features many woodland Santas. The focal point of the room is a nine-foot tree decorated with rustic ornaments.
Kim and Mike Langham
Visitors looking for a traditional Christmas house will enjoy the Langham home. Their house is nestled in a winter wonderland of decorated trees and even an old-fashioned Santa sleigh. Inside the home, visitors will find every room elegantly decorated for Christmas. There are eight fully decorated Christmas trees, including one 12-foot living Christmas tree in the recently added great room. The home's stone fireplace is beautifully adorned with a mantle piece and wreath. A very traditional table will be formally set and ready for the entire family to enjoy Christmas dinner.
Cindy and Dean Haase
In fall 1997, the Haase family began to build their home down a very long lane, situated in the middle of 80 acres. After 11 months of long hours and much help from their family, the Haases moved into their new home, which boasts natural hickory floors and an open, single-story floor plan with three bedrooms, three baths and a full basement. The land had maintained the old Walters Homestead for years but, as visitors will see, the only reminder still standing is a small barn. While preparing for graduation in the spring, the family performed many updates and changes of décor, which now includes a decorated Christmas tree in almost every room.
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