Service League of Crystal Lake Hosts 39th Annual House Walk

It's that time of year again - the time when the Service League of Crystal Lake allows you to peek inside some of the area's most beautiful homes.

The league is hosting its 39th Annual Housewalk, "A Walk Through History," from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and  5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 

Guests are invited to "Remember the Past, Love the Present, and Look to the Future" as they view four specially selected homes for this year's walk. Tickets are $25 in advance, and can be bought at area stores. Tickets are $30 on the day of the event.


Tickets can be purchased at Around the Clock Restaurant & Bakery, Countryside Flower Shop, Dalzell & Co., Twisted Stem Floral, Wickham Interiors, Yours and Meyn Simply Designed, and Mueller Interiors in Crystal Lake. 

Also, Service League members have tickets for sale, or tickets can be purchased online at: www.slcrystallake.org.

In conjunction with the Housewalk, raffle tickets will be sold to win a beautiful Honora pearl necklace and earring set donated by Dalzell Jewelers, as well as a cash prize.

Last year, the Service League Housewalk raised more than $25,000, organizers say. The organization is striving to surpass that amount this year. 
The Service League has been in existence since 1925, and operates with less than 40 members.

Many generous sponsors, including local businesses and restaurants, offer discounts to be used when attendees purchase housewalk tickets. The Service League has widespread community support, in addition to the generosity of the homeowners who open their homes for this event, organizers say. 

The annual event is a huge undertaking and is the Service League's biggest fundraiser of the year. All money raised from the walk - and all Service League events - go directly back in to the Crystal Lake community in the form of educational scholarships and immediate aid for families in need. 


This Year's Featured House Walk Homes: 

Collins Home, Lakewood
This house was originally built in 1927 as a 1,200-square-foot beach cottage on Crystal Lake. It was renovated in 2004, and expanded to over 4,000-square-feet in size. The renovation project encompassed many materials and reproductions found in the original cottage. The family room includes gorgeous built-ins with custom stained glass. The basement is designed in log cabin style.

Jenkins Home, Crystal Lake
This historic home built was in 1909 as part of the Leonard Hotel. It was eventually divided and rebuilt in to three single family homes. Beautiful paintings and colorful wallpaper adorn the home throughout. It has an elegantly restored kitchen and a beautiful lake view.

Siavelis Home, Crystal Lake 
This charming Cape Cod style home was built in 2009. The home features built-in cabinets and 9-foot-high ceilings throughout. The family room has an extra large stone fireplace with built- ins. The English basement is the site of a fifth bedroom and exercise room.

Hurley Home, Prairie Grove
Located in Timberhill subdivision, this home was built in 2006 by Canyon builders. It was designed by owner, Bob Hurley, and architect, Adam Shore. The design was inspired by French architecture and European castles. Its exterior is comprised of St. Louis brick and Wisconsin Lannon stone. The custom kitchen features cherry custom cabinetry.



Source: The Service League of Crystal Lake