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antique roses. Featured are outdoor aquatic gardens of quality plants in a botanical environment with landscaped paths throughout. Unique garden art will be on display. The owners will be on hand to share their knowledge of water gardening, planting tips, and the growing of antique roses.
3.	ASHLEY'S ANGELS, 102 W. Second St. Make this premiere fabric shop of the Gulf Coast a must stop on your tour. Ashley's invites pilgrimage guests to enjoy Two Quilt Shows, featuring the works of Denise Breland and Ann and Denise Kearney. Ashley's Angels specializes in quality and the unexpected. Beware! You may just find yourself in stitches.
HOME TOUR
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1.	HEADQUARTERS, PALACE IN THE PASS, 401 E. Scenic Dr. Refreshments will be served from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Palace has recently undergone extensive remodeling by present owners Phyllis Hughes and son Randy Tuggle. The original structure was built around 1850 and was expanded by C.M. Rhodes, a former Mayor, in 1876. In 1875 it became known as "The Trade Place" featuring a mahogany fireplace mantel, Austrian Crystal chandeliers and a Baby Grand Piano which serve as an elegant backdrop for receptions and special events held here. Note the Italian Chandeliers and hand painted murals by Artist Bernard Blanchard upstairs
2.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. PRENTISS C. HAVENS, 1024 West Beach Blvd. Circa 1890. This two story frame Colonial Revival dwelling with double-tiered inset gallery, was built as a replica of a Virginia plantation home and named White Hall. At one time the house and furnishings were sold at auction and bought by Joseph T. Jones of Gulfport for $7500.00. The handsome staircase was installed in 1950 by Koch and Wilson of New Orleans. The west cottage behind the house was built in 1835 and is one of the oldest buildings in Pass Christian.
3.	INN AT THE PASS BED AND BREAKFAST, 125 E. Scenic Dr. The Inn is a Victorian Center Hall Cottage built in 1885 by a successful merchant family, the Butcherts, from the Alsace-Loraine district of France. The exterior decoration indicates an Eastlake influence. The home passed into the ownership of Emile and Mattie Adam in the late 1890's and was their home for 39 years. In 1994 this Victorian Cottage was converted to a bed and breakfast.
4.	GARDEN AND GUEST COTTAGE OF MRS. BARBARA THOMPSON, 811 E. Scenic Dr. The charming guest cottage, built in the late 1880's, was lovingly restored by
the current owner and her late husband, Jack. The cottage is decorated in a very casual elegance and contains many whimsical hand paintings. The garden is surrounded by a unique stucco and wood fence. Weather permitting, hundreds of spring bulbs and other spring plantings will be in bloom.
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Saturday, March 10 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairmen:
Nancy Breeland - Miramar Garden Club Dianne Mavar - Biloxi Garden Club Rowan Quave - Dogwood Garden Club Caroline Dunaway - Oak Park Garden Club Anne Lange - Sunkist Garden Club
1.	BILOXI VISITORS CENTER - BRIELMAIER HOUSE, 710 East Beach Blvd. on Biloxi Town Green. Built in 1895, The Brielmaier houses a treasure trove of turn-of-the-century detail MAPS AND BROCHURES AVAILABLE.
2.	HOME OF JOHN AND CARRIE RESTER, 997 Wildwood Road. This West Indies style home is a tropical paradise on the banks of the Tchoutacabouffa River featuring an open floor plan. The home has countless custom features such as the built in aquarium, the stone shower, and the wine cellar as well as beautiful furnishings and wonderful artwork. The grounds feature lush tropical plants, stone decks, swimming pool, hot tub and boathouse. Hostesses: Biloxi Garden Club
3.	HOME OF PETER AND JUDY ABIDE, 2004 Claudette Court. This home is furnished with antiques and reproductions the owners have assembled over the years as well as original contemporary artwork and framed antique prints. Eight foot tall windows are graced with plantation shutters or dressed in imported English chintz and the fireplace mantel is painted to resemble Italian marble. Note the murals painted by local artists as well as the upstairs additional family room combined with Mrs. Abide's interior design studio. Hostesses: Miramar and Dogwood Garden Clubs
4.	HOME OF TONYA MOONEY, 2003 Claudette Ct. This Mediterranean style home completed ip May of 2000 offers panoramic views of Back Bay Biloxi. The home features a two-story foyer with brass and iron staircase, custom bar, fireplace, fitness room, double glass block shower and garden bath in the master suite. Furnished with French designed pieces from Italy, France and Mexico, the home incorporates Italian crystal and brass chandeliers. Visit the tropical landscaped terraces surrounding the home. Hostess: Oak Park Garden Club and Sunkist Garden Club


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