Summer in Detroit: Home and garden tour season is upon us

Two of Detroit's premier residential neighborhoods will open their doors to the world this month: Indian Village on June 5, and Boston Edison on June 19.

Indian Village's tour, its 37th, includes homes and gardens, an art lot, a community garden, and several food options, including:
  • Jefferson Ave. Presbyterian Church: Pre-ordered box lunches for $7 must be reserved by Tuesday, June 1 by calling the church at 313-822-3456;
  • Iroquois Ave. Christ Lutheran Church: Refreshments, snacks and luncheon items for sale outside and and an indoor sit-down luncheon of Maurice salad and dessert for $15. Make reservations with Doris Bell at 313-821-3576 or at [email protected];
  • Conventional Missionary Baptist Church: BBQ lunches for sale from 10 a.m. until the food runs out;
  • And Detroit Waldorf School: Snacks and luncheon items for sale.
The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 5. Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. Day-of tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran, Waldorf School and Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Six gardens will be featured when the Historic Boston-Edison Association hosts its Second Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, June 19. Before and after touring the gardens, guests are invited to visit Voigt Park for continental breakfast and lunch. During the tour, individuals interested in possibly calling Boston-Edison home may speak with Realtors who are hosting an open house event at the same time.

Tickets for the event are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of, available at Voigt Park, located between Longfellow and Edison and Second and Third Streets, beginning at 9 a.m.

For more details visit www.historicbostonedison.org or call 313-727-1087.

Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh

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