It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Fifth Annual Rosemary Beach Holiday Tour of Homes

Story and photography courtesy of Rosemary Beach

Lights are up, holiday music is on, and a slight chill is in the air. Shoppers spill into the streets as they search for the perfect holiday finds of the season, and families gather to snap pictures with the spectacular tree in the middle of town as their backdrop. All these magical activities mark the return of the Annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Rosemary Beach, Florida, along Scenic Highway 30-A.

Each year, ticketholders gather to enjoy a self-guided walking tour of a carefully curated collection of Rosemary Beach homes, all adorned for the season. This year’s tour will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendees can expect an abundance of design inspiration and festive delight from this much-anticipated holiday event.

Rosemary Beach was founded in 1995 and has been developed based on New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development principles. Designed with community, neighborhood, and convenience in mind, this acclaimed 107-acre Gulf-front development encompasses the “live, work, play” mentality. Offering residents and guests stunning residential architecture and commercial spaces, it features a robust town center with world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Every year, the Rosemary Beach Foundation partners with Rosemary Beach Realty and Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company to shine a light on the fantastic portfolio of homes offered in the charming town. One thing is sure: whether you stay in a Gulf-front home or tucked away in a cottage surrounded by lush greenery, there is something for everyone in Rosemary Beach.

Tour guests are invited to swoon over the festively adorned residences throughout the town, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, and spend time together while supporting these great nonprofits.

In addition to opening homes in the Rosemary Beach community to attendees to explore and gather decor ideas, the Rosemary Beach Foundation shares a portion of the ticket sales with two charitable partners each year. This year, they will partner with Shelter House and Habitat for Humanity. Both are extremely fitting for this event as they focus on the home and how they can best provide their participants with the gifts of safety, comfort, and security. Shelter House is the only state-certified domestic and sexual violence center serving victims of Okaloosa and Walton counties. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes and communities and helps make homeownership a reality for those in need. These two organizations do amazing work in the local community to provide advocacy, support, and the ultimate gift of home when their participants need it most.

Tour guests are invited to swoon over the festively adorned residences throughout the town, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages from the event sponsors (including VIE!), and spend time together while supporting these great nonprofits. Whether you are searching for your next home, planning your next beach getaway, or gathering inspiration for your tree and mantle this season, this Holiday Tour of Homes is the perfect event to attend with friends and get yourself in the spirit!

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Visit RosemaryBeachFoundation.org to learn more about the tour, get tickets, or inquire about how to get involved with the foundation and future events. You can also visit ShelterHouseNWFL.org and WaltonCountyHabitat.org to learn more about these outstanding nonprofits.