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5.	HOME AND GARDEN OF MR. AND MRS. PETER SHAM BRA. 7887 HILO WAV. This home was designed by the owners, to reflect their interests and personalities, and was built in 1992. Mrs. Shambra’s love of plants is evident in the abundance of windows that allow her to grow many indoor plants. She has been collecting growing, showing, and propagating African violets for many years. Mrs. Shambra’s “crafty” side is displayed in the innovative use of coordinating fabrics and wallpaper borders throughout the home. Mr. Shambra’s hobby is jigsaw puzzles, and many are framed and hung throughout the home. They have several antique silver and crystal pieces, inherited from her grandmother and his mother. The relaxing covered patio is home to many plants and hanging baskets, in all seasons. Mrs. Shambra created the yard from scratch, with the help of three Hancock High students. She loves growing upright plants and this is evident in the abundant use of trellises, both freestanding and against the fence.
6.	HOME OF TIM AND JO GILMORE, 28 DEVILS ELBOW. Jo designed and built this raised Cajun cottage overlooking Rotten Bayou. The house has ten-foot ceilings with crown moldings, wood counter tops, a summer kitchen on the lower level, and a screened gallery facing the bayou. The floors in the living room came out of warehouses in Baton Rouge. The Gilmore’s lovely home was built for the interests and comforts of the couple and their two young sons. Art works from Mississippi and Alabama artists are featured. Jo’s artwork is also displayed. She is a multi-medium artist. Her works include watercolors and carved, painted wooden animals including flamingos, crabs and fish.
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Thursday, April 13 th Chairman: Mrs. Mike Cuevas Hostesses: Bay-Waveland Garden Club
1 A. HEADQUARTERS-HISTORIC BAY ST. LOUIS DEPOT 1926 DEPOT WAY. The Bay Waveland Garden Club welcomes you to the Pilgrimage in the restored 1926 mission-style railroad Depot restored by the City of Bay St. Louis in 1996. The Depot is a Mississippi Landmark building and its surrounding park is the center of activities for Bay St. Louis. Morning refreshments will be served. Maps and Brochures available. Hours: 9:00 a.m.
-	3:00 p.m.
IB. FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT EXHIBIT. Guest artists will be exhibiting and demonstrating their work throughout the day at the historic Depot, including watercolorist Dot Copeland, stained glass artisan Richard Zitsman and others.
2.	HOME OF LYNDA COOK AND JOY MEHRTENS, 606 HANCOCK ST. The home of entrepeneur, Lynda Cook and artist educator, Joy Mehrtens is open to the public for the first time during Pilgrimage 2000. Its owners restored this circa 1930
one-story cottage, with arcaded porch, in 1998. Arranged to accommodate the passions of the owners, art, music, literature and great food the home still maintains its privacy. The owners make full use of their outside rooms and potter’s studio. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3.	HOME OF MR AND MRS. RONALD ARTIGUES, 111 SEABROOK DR., WAVELAND. This traditional home features a gracious front porch, hand-painted murals, specialty finishes, black African marble floors, transom windows, open dormers and charming children’s rooms. Hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4.	OUR LADY OF THE GULF CHURCH, ROSARY GARDEN AND SHRINE, 228 SOUTH BEACH BLVD. BAY ST. LOUIS Built in 1926 Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church is the most prominent structure on the Hancock County shoreline. Guides are available to relate stories of the magnificent German made stained glass windows. Following the tour of the main Church guests are invited to proceed to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Woods and the Rosary Garden, and outdoor meditation garden. Hours: 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
5.	THE SCULPTURE GARDEN OF LE MARIN, 406 NORTH BEACH BLVD. BAY ST. LOUIS. Le Marin is home to artists and civic activists Carter Church and Yancy Pogue. For the first time the dramatic flower gardens and outdoor sculpture museum are open to the public. Featured are many large scale sculptures including the Mardi Gras Flambeau Carrier and “Throw Me Something, Mister” representative of Church’s work as the South’s major designer of Mardi Gras Royalty couture. The gardens were designed by Pogue and feature a stunning variety of perennials, annuals, whimsical garden art, and a beautiful garden pool. Refreshments will be served. Open: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
6.	HANCOCK COUNTY LIBRARY, 316 HIGHWAY 90, BAY ST. LOUIS. The Hancock County Library will host a final coffee for Pilgrimage guests. During the coffee guests are invited to view the Library’s stunning art collection, including sculptures by famed African-American artist the late Richmond Barthe’ and local artist Hamilton Guenard. The Library also showcases the “Renaissance...” mosaic mural made by local citizens under the direction of Elizabeth Veglia. Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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