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CONTACT: MARLENE TOBY 248-682-5560, mtoby@sbcglobal.net

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Re: THIRD ANNUAL SYLVAN LAKE HOME AND GARDEN TOUR

“A March in Time, Sylvan Lake, Where Real People Live”.

Saturday, June, 17, 2006 10am to 4pm

Tickets: $10 groups of 10 or more, $12 prior to day of tour, $15 day of show

Tickets available @ Sylvan Lake City Hall, LaRosa of Sylvan Lake and Detroit Garden Works

(cash or check only)

For questions call: 248/681-8624 or 248/681-2750 or check our website @ www.sylvantour.com

Quirky, sophisticated, quaint, artistic, and eclectic, are just a few of the adjectives to describe this year’s tour. Homes from the early 1900’s to contemporary and sophisticated lake homes will be featured on this year’s tour.

Perhaps the most unusual home is locally known as the Owl House. This home is distinguished not only by the hand carved owl, but by its European chalet design. Custom carpentry and woodwork throughout the home enhance this wood lover’s dream. The home’s furnishings include a two (2) million year old petrified Arizona hardwood coffee table, a one (1) million year old petrified hemlock end table and a Sequoia cactus lamp. Cross stitching, crewel art and hand made quilts contribute to the charm of this unusual home.

If you like stepping back in time, you will totally enjoy an early 1900’s kit home that has been preserved with all its original integrity. Featured in this kit home are the original hardwood floors and bathtub. This kit home is the Miracle design by the Sterling Company of Bay City, MI.

How about a trip to Grandmother’s house, filled with country art and antiques this home is like a picture postcard, including the beautiful gardens. This home is sure to bring back happy memories of days gone by.

For those who like the charm and architecture of an older home yet need the additional space and convenience of a modern home, this home is a must. The owners have been careful to retain the charm of their 1920’s bungalow when they added an addition and a “state of the art” kitchen with sitting room. With lovely gardens and a vintage aura, this home will be enjoyed by all.

If you like a bathroom full of flamingos and a wall of old Detroit pictures, you can see this and more in a remodeled colonial that was once the home of the first Oakland County executive, Daniel Murphy.

Three lake front homes are featured on this year’s tour. Each is filled with exquisite art, designer furniture and each features wonderful views of the lake. The base of the table on the downstairs deck at one of the homes is actually a stump from a tree that had to be cut down. Another home features an indoor/outdoor fireplace on its three level deck.

As in the past, come enjoy the beautiful gardens on the tour in addition to the entertainment in memorial park.

You can readily see that this year’s tour is unique and charming, just like our pretty little tree lined city. Come join us at “A march of time”, Sylvan Lake where real people live.