L’Esprit de Noël Kicks Off the Holiday Season in Denver
The Annual Holiday Home Tour Celebrated its 47th Year in 2023
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November 17th and 18th marked the 47th Annual Edition of Central City Opera Guild’s L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour. For the first time since its inception, the tour was held in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. Five beautifully historic homes, ranging from Craftsman to Georgian in architectural design, were decorated by some of the city’s most sought after florists and table designers. Thanks to the talents of Birdsall & Co., City Floral Garden Center, Ed Moore Florist, The Fresh Flower Market, KaraKara Blooms, Acre Collective, Enjoué Studio, and Home with Holliday, tour goers were able to experience a taste of the holidays while supporting the programs of Central City Opera.
In addition to our designers, we are eternally grateful for the support of our sponsors and donors. This year’s presenting sponsors were Acre Collective and Mrs. Barbara H. Ferguson, (who founded the Guild 48 years ago!) Additionally, the Guild was fortunate enough to secure a match donation this year from the Max & Erin Nichols Charitable Foundation, which pledged a 1:1 match for every dollar raised. Last but certainly not least, we’d like to thank the small army of volunteers – approximately 125 total – who took such great care of both the tour homes and attendees.
To everyone who supported and/or attended this year’s tour, we look forward to year 48 with you!
Katie Grassby is the 2024 Central City Opera House Guild President. The Guild is the volunteer arm of Central City Opera, which has presented a summer opera festival in its 1878 Opera House since 1932. Learn more about the home tour at lespritdenoel.org and CCO at centralcityopera.org.
