Westport Historical Society

Holiday House Tour
and After Tour Cocktail Celebration

 

Sunday, December 4, 2005

 

Westport's historic and diverse architecture was celebrated on Sunday, December 4, as some of the area's outstanding private homes, creatively decorated for the holidays, were presented on the Westport Historical Society's 19th Annual Holiday House Tour.  A Day of Architectural and Culinary Riches was the theme as five homes, chosen for their architectural uniqueness, history and style, were featured this year.  Hundreds of design lovers braved the snow and cold temperatures to participate in the tour, one of the Society's most successful and popular fundraisers.

This year, there was much to please the culinary crowd as well, as an After Tour Cocktail Celebration was held at the custom home of prominent Westport builder Michael Greenberg.  Renowned Chef Matt Storch of Match in South Norwalk was on hand to spend time with guests and create culinary treats in the home's designer kitchen. 


 


CIA Pastry Chef Lisa Storch created sublime desserts for the guests

 

The one-of-a-kind home, a luxurious rustic retreat with handcrafted woodworking and stonework, was filled with the sounds of live jazz by NYC trio Lapis Luna,  creating an enchanting setting for the celebration.  The fundraiser was attended by over 200 partygoers, including (pictured l to r) Ava and Chris Trefz of Westport, and Tour Chairmen Jackie Cutrone, Jenny Clerkin, and David F. Kneisel, all of Westport. The stunning waterfront home of the Trefz, Westport Point of View, was featured on the Tour.  


 

 
David and Kim Bernstein join Michael and Amy Greenberg in the kitchen during the celebration.

 
Chef Matt Storch and Mar Jennings


Congratulating the winner for Match


Janine Scotti and Mar Jennings auction off a dinner party prepared by her husband,
acclaimed Chef Pietro Scotti of Da Pietro in Westport.

Home and Garden Expert Mar Jennings guided the live auction, including a dinner for 10 donated by Chef Matt Storch, to be prepared in the winner's home. Pictured (l to r) Chef Storch looks on as Mar gets the bidding to go higher and higher!  Auction and ticket proceeds benefit the programs at the Westport Historical Society, which include exhibition and educational programs, community and family activities, and archival preservation and research.


Holiday House Tour Co-Chairmen David Kniesel and Jackie Cutrone
 


Historical Society Associate Director Katherine Otey and Tour Chairs David Kneisel and Jackie Cutrone
were thrilled with the response to the tour and the celebration afterwards.


Courtney Dubrow and Christian O'Dowd of The Cantering Caterer
created an enchanting setting to relax with friends after a day of touring.
 


Westport Historical Society Education Director Susan Gold enjoys the celebration with Debbie Montelli.
 


Debbie Ritter is pictured celebrating with Society President Joni Andrews.
 


Ann Sheffer and Bill Scheffler join Michael Greenberg, who hosted the party at his one of a kind home.
 


Tom Bloch, Barbara James, Peter Schelfhaudt
 


Rachel Leslie, Vonne Whittleton
 


Jennifer Barile, Lee Greenberg, Nancy Sherter
 


Henry and Sandra Elstein of Southport join WHS Associate Director Katie Otey at the celebration.
 


John Cutrone, Jim Clerkin
 


Margo Bartlomowicz and Ava Trefz

 


Jocelyn Braxton-Armstrong, Melissa Hackett, Mickey Austin,
Holiday House Tour Co-Chair Kerry Brock,and Sheila Stolarski

 

Photos by Andrea Maritzer Fine

 

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