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3.	HOSPITALITY CENTER, VILLA MARIA, Two blocks southeast of the station. Entrance: Northeast off Washington Avenue, where coffee and doughnuts will be served by club members. The Villa was built in 1972 and houses senior citizens. Open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Hostesses: Day Lilly Garden Club
4.	GARDEN OF DAN BURROWS, 209 Washington Avenue. This spring and summer garden is replete with colorful flowers and vines. The contrast coleus is outstanding. In slimmer, yellow allamandas circle the light post in the front and pink modevilleas climb the front porch to the roof. Open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Hostesses: Day Lilly Garden Club
5.	SAINT ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 502 Jackson Avenue. Built in 1871, along Spanish Mission lines, it houses two organs, one in the loft and the other on the south side near the front. Open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Hostesses: Day Lilly Garden Club
6.	WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM, 510 Washington Ave. Ocean Springs. The museum opened in May 1991 and showcases more than 150 pieces by the famed Ocean Springs artist, wood-carver and naturalist. Special exhibits are often on display in this beautiful building flooded with light. This unique contemporary structure adjoins the Ocean Springs community Center, which features an around- the - room mural by Walter Anderson. Hostesses: Gulf Hills Garden Club. Open: 10:00 to 1:30.
7.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. JOHN VALLOR, JR., 601 Pine Hill Road. In 1907 by Dr. Charles A.I. Babendrier and his wife Dr. Estelle Turner Babendrier purchased 30 acres of property and built a unique 3,000 square foot concrete home. Today the home sits on one and one half acres of the original acreage. The home is surrounded by five large live oak trees, pecan trees and azaleas in a park like setting. A courtyard is planted with perennials and annuals, with a small rose garden at one end of the courtyard. Small ponds attract birds to come have a drink and bath. Upon entering the home, one sees walls and ceilings of beaded board with the original finish. Walls, ceilings and floors are heart of pine from trees that grew on the property. A few of the original fifty-one French doors are still in the home. The dining room contains the only fireplace and was most likely the only source of heat when the home was built. The walls in the breakfast area are concrete with the shelves built into the walls. In the kitchen half bricks were added to the lower two thirds of the wall and the open shelves were made into cabinets. Stained glass depicting various southern symbols are used for the cabinet fronts. Refreshments will be served. Open 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club
8.	HOME OF DR. AND MRS. PAUL WATSON, 1902 Kensington Avenue. Purchased by the Watson's about a year and a half ago, the home has undergone extensive renovations - with more planned for the future. The Watson's redid the outside look of the house including the installation of antique stained glass windows and a leaded glass entry door. It has an open floor plan that embraces the lovely lot on which it sits. One side of the home is done completely in French doors, which look out on the lovely natural landscape. Visitors are usually surprised when they step inside and get their first glimpse if the Watson's eclectic taste.
Interior mural painter Jean Chaffe of New Orleans has created stonework walls with French. English, Dutch and American antiques as well as collectibles too numerous to mention. Guests may wish to tarry awhile to see all the social treasures on view. Sandy and Paul planned this home for their Golden Years and have utilized features and decorated it for their own ease of living and enjoyment. They both have “home offices” and, for those who , have never seen a “Cat Room,” this is a “must see”! For the future
-	a larger master bathroom with a walking exercise pool and some extensive "natural” landscaping. Psst....no chemicals are used on the property. Open 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
, Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club
9.	HOME OF NATALIE AND DON ROBOHM, 423 East Beach Drive. The eight year old house was designed by Bruce Tolar, built by Irby Tillman, and decorated by Herb Moore. Every room has a View of either the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf beyond, or the bayou directly behind the house. The five bedroom, two-story home was designed with a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. There are many Japanese accents throughout, reflecting the business and personal connections of the family to Japan. Local artisans were used as often as possible. The foyer windows, light fixtures, dining room walls, Shoji screens, curtain fabric, and many pieces of art were created on the coast. The second floor was designed to reflect the lives of the Robohm’s three sons. The three bedrooms and computer room surround a large rec room, and space over the front stairs has become “the bridge,” with a fine view of the water. Don and Natalie Robohm moved to the Coast ten years ago. Natalie recently served as President of the Gulf Coast Symphony Board of Directors. Don is CEO of SeaChick, Inc., an aquaculture facility in Escatawpa. Open: 10:30 am. to 1:30 p.m. Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club
GAUTIER
Saturday, March 28
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2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.	^
Pilgrimage Chairman: Barbara Elliot ^
HOME OF JACK AND DOT BRELAND, 308 Italian Isle, Gautier. This home is a truly luxurious home displaying magnificent art. Each room will delight your imagination with murals as you travel through the tropics. The lovely murals are designed by Dot Breland and painted by the talented Melissa Daggett. As you exit refreshments are served pool side. The cabana overlooks the spacious lawns overlooking the Singing River. You may take a step back in time and visit the guest house where you again are intrigued by creative efforts of Dot and Jack, the owners of Central Vending, Inc. of Moss Point for thirty-six years. The Brelands moved to Gautier and remodeled this home which was the original home of Mr. and Mrs. George (Lois) Castigliola. Directions to the home are as follows: Take I-10 East to Exit 61, merge right onto Gautier/Vancleave Road, right to Highway 90. At light turn left, go three stop lights to Oak Street. Then turn right on Oak Street, follow the pink bows and Pilgrimage signs through our lovely Historic District. We will highlight your drive by marking our Trees on the Society Des Arbre National Register. These trees must be at least one hundred years old to register and some are two and three hundred years’ old. Go across the railroad track to Winddrift Street. Turn short left and curve around until you see the “Italian Isle” Iron Archway. The home is first brick house inside the archway. Hostesses:	Gautier	Garden	Club
Refreshments will be served.


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