- The Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders
Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). A natural extension of the
Parade of Homes brand, the Artisan Home Tour was launched in 2014 and
allows high-end builders and remodelers a chance to show their most
exceptional homes to the public. - The tour runs June 9-25, with 19 high-end new homes open to the
public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 6:00 pm all
three weekends. - Additionally, two high-end remodeled homes are on the Artisan Home
Tour this summer and will open the final weekend of the tour, June
23-25, during the same hours from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. - TourTickets offer entry into all of the new and remodeled homes, and
can be purchased in several ways. TourTickets can be purchased online
at ArtisanHomeTour.org for $25 starting May 5 or for $30 at the door
of any Artisan home during the tour. Discounted tickets are available
at local Bachman’s stores for $20 starting May 25. Discount coupons
are available at Holiday Stationstores starting May 25 and are
redeemable online or at the door. Single tickets to visit a specific
home are also available at the door for $5. - Some of the proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the BATC
Foundation to help their work building and remodeling homes for area
families in need. - Information about all the homes and builders can be found online at
ArtisanHomeTour.org and in a comprehensive guidebook which will be
available at Bachman’s, included in the Summer edition of Artful
Living Magazine, available at each of the Artisan Homes, and online
as an e-magazine. - The Parade Craze app can be downloaded free for iPhone and Android
devices. It includes searchable information about each of the homes
with comments, photos and a map section. The app also allows visitors
to use their smartphones as their ticket. - Homes are located primarily in the Western half of the Twin Cities,
with most homes near Lake Minnetonka and in Edina. - Five homes have been energy tested and granted MN Green Path
Energy-Tested status. - Visitors can enjoy wine or beer tastings each Friday from 3:00 to
6:00 pm. - A look book of professional architectural photos of all the homes
will be available in October, included with the Fall issue of Artful
Living Magazine and online at ArtisanHomeTour.org.
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