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the reward of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do.” My Summer in a Garden (1870) Preliminary Charles D. Warner b. 1829.
GULFPORT/RESIDENTIAL Pilgrimage Chairman: Mrs. Paul Hermetz Friday, April 5 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
Hostess Clubs: Bayou Oaks, Bayou View, Beach, Four Seasons, Gulf Gardeners, Gulfport, Northwood Hills,
Oleander, Spade and Trowel, Woodglen
1.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. DON PIZZETTA, 1442 Second Street. This bungalow style cottage has a history dating back to 1910. In recent months this cottage has undergone some structural changes to make it a more comfortable home for its owners. Of special interest are the stained glass windows above the porch. The mantle in the living room came from an old saloon.
2.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. LIDDELL WHITE, 50 Shoreline Drive. Located in Bayou Oaks, this home is a traditional blend of antique brick and stucco. The design is French Regency, characterized by a high pitched roof, generous porches, front and back with graceful fluted square columns. The antique front door is flanked by custom brass and beveled glass panels with a traditional fan light which is repeated over the French doors across the back of the house.
3.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. TOM SWAREK, 8 Bayou PI. Set on a beautiful lot in Bayou Oaks, this home has a spectacular view of the bayou. This large home, nestled between two oak trees, features columns in the front. Of special interest in this home designed by the owners, is the 25 foot ceiling in the center of the house. Adding to its beauty are white marble floors. At the rear of the home are the swimming pool and a pier reaching out into the bayou.
4.	GARDEN OF MR. AND MRS. GERALD PHILLIPS, 4908 Courthouse Road. Wmding down a heavily wooded drive, flanked by South Mississippi native plant material, and crossing the stream on a Chippendale Bridge, you arrive at the pool house of the Phillips home. On this spacious fifteen acres you will find beautiful Live Oaks, azaleas, camellias and formal gardens. There is a natural marsh leading to the boathouse.
5.	GRASSLAWN, 720 Beach Dr. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Built on 1836 by cotton planters from the Delta, this Southern summer home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Well known for its 10 foot wide galleries supported by two story box columns, the house is furnished with furniture of the period in which it was built. The gardens contain many interesting shrubs and herbs. At the rear of the house is a memorial rose garden. Tea will be served from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
OCEAN SPRINGS Pilgrimage Chairmen: Mrs. Alcyone Lamm and Mrs. Bobbie Jean Rodriguez Saturday, April 6 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Information Center: Chamber of Commerce,
Old Depot, Ocean Springs Brochures and maps will be furnished.
1.	MARSHALL PARK, with its restored gazebo by the Historical Association.
2.	MARBLE SPRINGS, 1109 Iberville Dr. This is the site of the springs for which the city was named. During the late 19th century, these springs provided mineral water for bathing and drinking to visitors to the famous Ocean Springs Health Resort.
3.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. RICHARD J. PORTERFIELD, 404 Ward Ave. The secluded 1965 Ishee home, with long ponds bordering the stone walk, welcomes you to the enchantment of this lovely home.Its high beams, one from the old Bay St. Louis Bridge, beautiful Saltillo quarry tile living room and dining area, antiques, paintings, oriental furniture and decks leading to nature, make for a relaxed atmosphere.
4.	HOME OF ALCYONE LAMM, 12 Zettel Rd. This home was begun in 1954 and built in three sections by the late Ernest Zettel using recycled materials from old cottages at the Buena Vista Hotel. Of special interest is the fireplace which is faced with ballast stones from the 1700s formed at Ship Island. Ollie Zettel, Mrs. Lamm’s mother, did the stonework in this home which has been occupied by four generations.
5.	CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, Highway #90, East. Built in 1967, with its first addition in 1977 and latest one finished and dedicated on Palm Sunday of 1989, this church incorporates the concept of a free standing altar with semi-circular seating. Membership stands currently at 250, a tribute to its recently retired pastor of twenty-five years, the Reverend B.F. Rutrough.
GULF HILLS Pilgrimage Cochairmen: Mrs. William J. Demoran and Mrs. Robert C. Lowery Saturday, April 6 - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1.	INFORMATION CENTER: ROYAL HILLS RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB, 13701 Paso Road, Ocean Springs, (Maps are available here and also at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce).
2.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. ROBERT J. PHILPOT, 6505 Little Church Rd. This is a new contemporary home furnished with a country flair. It is situated on the 14th fairway of the Royal Gulf Hills Resort and Country Club. The setting is secluded yet is full of light with emphasis on easy maintenance and relaxation. The kitchen, bathrooms and closets have “built-ins” and conveniences that are outstanding. The house features storage and lack of wasted space. It was built by Bobby Lewis and the work was done by local craftsmen.
3.	GULF HILLS MEMORIAL GARDEN AND PARK at Halfway Point, Shore Dr. A serene spot at the bend in a bayou that was set aside in the 1940s by the late Mrs. Irma Branigar, wife of Gulf Hill’s original developer. Maintained by the Gulf Hills Garden Club, the crescent-shaped plot has been developed into a park and garden where live memorials may be planted.
4.	HOME OF DOROTHY DORSETT AND WALTER MURDOCK, 14016 Puerto Dr. A Victorian exterior contains a mix of decorative styles from Art Deco to Oriental. The waterfront house has two bedrooms, four baths, a steam room, library, glassed-in plant room and many other interesting features, including various art work. Tea will be served by members of the Gulf Hills Garden Club.
THE PAGEANT Saturday, April 6 - 8:30 p.m.
•	Biloxi	Community Center (corner Howard & Bellman)
The Historical Pageant has been added to bring into focus the many places and scenes you are visiting during our two week pilgrimage.
Costumed figures from the past will be presented in a living and colorful flow of history, with musical interweavings and narration by Gulf Coast VIPs. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs (with the aid of community-minded firms and individuals listed in the brochure), the Pageant has been produced by Chairman, Nina MacLean Schwartzman.