"We tried to present a variety of homes, that's the goal of the tour, to show the variety and interesting ways that folks live in Homer, Alaska," said Connie Alderfer, who organized this fund-raiser for Homer Council on the Arts.
For starters, there's the 710-square-foot yurt designed and built by Jess and Lee Tenhoff, with help from owner Kyle Lentz.
Richard and Leanne Krieger's three-story home on East Hill was built in 1983, but recently got a new facelift.
In addition to the remodel, the public will have an opportunity to view the Kriegers' art collection.
Melissa Trinidad and John Carlin's new home out East End Road brings together standard framing construction with touches of timber framing. Low-maintenance innovations were incorporated, as was the work of local artists and craftsmen.
The kitchen in Don and Sharon Cotogno's timber frame home was designed with Don, a chef, in mind. But that is only one of many special features. There also is a Tulikivi masonry soapstone fireplace that provides enough heat for the entire house. And there's the doggy shower. And there's their B&B.
Last stop on the tour is Bill and Dorothy Fry's Bear Creek Winery and Guest Rooms in Kachemak City.
Visitors will enjoy samples of Bear Creek wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music by Damon McLay on Bear Creek's sweeping decks.
Tour tickets are $25 each or two for $45, are available at HCOA or the Homer Bookstore, and include a map. The tour is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Bear Creek Winery reception is from 3:30 pm. to 5:30 p.m.
McKibben Jackinsky can be reached at mckibben.jackinsky@homernews.com.
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