Gardeners' Guild of Braintree to present "Old Time Christmas with a Contemporary Twist" on December 6, 2015

It’s that time of year again when the Gardners’ Guild of Braintree is focused on preparing for its annual Holiday House Tour and Holiday Boutique. On Sunday, December 6, 2015 Guild members will transform 9 rooms/areas of the lovely contemporary home of The Thompson Family at 269 Peach St. into a vision of Christmas. “Old Time Christmas with a Contemporary Twist” will be showcased from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

Planning has been underway for months in preparation for this tour. As in past seasons, the style, colors and unique décor of the home influences the choice of theme and color that is used to decorate both inside and outside the home. Flyers and signs will soon appear around Braintree inviting the public to this enjoyable and well attended seasonal event.

On the same day a Holiday Boutique will be held in the Braintree Town Hall Auditorium from 11am - 4pm. As always there will be decorated fresh green wreaths and stunning centerpieces made by Guild members. More than 40 vendors will be displaying and selling their handcrafted wares such as clothing, jewelry, home decor items, gift baskets and holiday foods. While at the Boutique, relax a few minutes with friends and enjoy the homemade goodies and hot or cold beverages with the Guild’s compliments.

Tickets are available at Town Hall, Caruso’s Jewelers, The Potting Bench, Nails by Nancy and Braintree Co-Op or from any Guild member. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 on the day of the House Tour. Each House Tour ticket will also cover entry into the Holiday Boutique.

This annual event is the largest fundraiser for the Guild. All funds raised benefit various Braintree community projects such as the $1000 annual scholarships for graduating Braintree High School seniors, donations of books to the Braintree Public Schools (54 books donated this year) and various Pond Meadow Park programs including scholarships for summer camp. The funds raised also help support the beautification displays during the summer at various parks and sites, as well as plant donations and maintenance at the Library, the Thayer House Herb Gardens, the Marge Crispin senior center, Braintree department of elder affairs and Hospice.

Please visit our website GardnersGuildofBraintree.com for further information.