Home + Garden

Tour & Artisan Market

The Home & Garden Tour, held each spring, is the primary fundraiser for Gilroy Assistance League. This is a wonderful chance to visit some amazing homes, connect with friends, and help provide much-needed support for children and youth in our community.

2024 Home + Garden Tour & Artisan Market

  • Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11

  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm (last check-in at 2:00 pm)

  • Tickets: $40 in advance | $45 day of event

  • All proceeds benefit local children and youth

  • This event is held Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Shuttle service begins at 9:45 am from the Gilroy Presbyterian Church Parking Lot. The last shuttle to take you on the tour will run at 2:00 pm. The Artisan Market, in the garden of the last home, will close at 5:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday with shuttle service ending at 5:15 pm.

  • Our busiest times are Frida and Saturday from 10 am-12 pm. Take this into consideration when planning your visit. As a reminder, last check-in time each days 2 pm.

  • Non-Residents: Please park at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church parking lot, 6000 Miller Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020. Follow directional signs for check-in and shuttle service. There is no on-site parking at Eagle Ridge for Home+ Tour participants. A shuttle will take you to Home #1 to begin your tour. Once you’ve had a chance to tour all the homes and visit the Artisan Market, you will then be shuttled back to the parking area.

    Eagle Ridge Residents: Follow the Home + Garden Tour directional signs within Eagle Ridge to check in at Home #1 on Young Toms Ct. Walking is encouraged for those who are able, howeve, resident parking is available at Eagle Ridge Pool Clubhouse on Caledonia Way with shuttle service beginning at 9:45 am. Street parking per HOA guidelines is also available, however, please be advised there is NO parking allowed on Old Toms Ct., Young Toms Ct., or the Golf Clubhouse for Home + Garden Tour participants.

  • Check-in foi non-residents of Eagle Ridge is at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church parking lot. Shuttle service begins at 9:45 am, and you must check in by 2:00 pm. Upon check-in, you will receive a program and map with addresses for all the homes. Eagle Ridge residents can check in directly at Home #1 on Young Tom’s Ct. Follow the directional signs within the community.

  • No, your ticket may not be used for more than one day. Your ticket is good for EITHER Friday, May 10 OR Saturday, May 11.

  • Tickets are available for $40 online until 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2024. After that, you may purchase tickets at check-in for $45.

  • If you have purchased your ticket online, your name will be used to check in. If you’ve purchased or received a paper ticket through a Gilroy Assistance League member, please bring it for check-in.

  • This year's walking tour features four expansive homes that are situated within walking distance.

Explore the tranquil oasis of Eagle Ridge—a private setting that seems miles away but is just minutes from downtown Gilroy. Amidst oak-studded rolling hills and a world-class golf course, a short stroll leads you to four inspirational homes.

Each home is a personal work of art that combines stunning architecture, creative décor, inviting outdoor spaces, and views galore! The final home on the tour offers an outdoor Artisan Market featuring the work of many talented local artists and craftspeople. While shopping, enjoy beverages, appetizers, and a no-host wine bar.

Please note that there is no on-site parking for this event inside Eagle Ridge. Tour guests will enjoy convenient shuttle service from Gilroy Presbyterian Church.

FAQ

  • Please wear comfortable shoes (no high heels!). No big backpacks or strollers will be permitted in the homes. Some homes require shoe coverings, which will be provided on-site.

  • To respect the privacy of our homeowners, no photos are allowed.

  • Only infants under one year and children over 12 years are allowed on the tour. Strollers will not be allowed in homes.

  • The homes are not wheelchair accessible. Please note, some of the homes and gardens have stairs and uneven, unpaved pathways.

  • Ticket sales and proceeds from the Artisan Market help fund our annual grants cycle to support local non-profit organizations that benefit children and youth in Gilroy and South Santa Clara County. Funds also help support our holiday Adopt-a-Family program. With the support of the local community and our generous sponsors, we have raised over $400,000 in the last 17 years.

  • We would love to have your support for this annual event! We are proud that 95% of all donations fund our grants cycle and Holiday Adopt-a-Family program. Please visit our Sponsor Page for more details.

  • Please contact us at gilroyassistanceleague@gmail.com or contact Karen Ginkel (Co-Chair) at 408-461-0325.

Home & Garden Tour Photo Gallery

Take a virtual tour to see some of the incredible homes we have visited in past years!

2024 Home + Garden Tour Artisan Market

The final home on the 2024 Home + Garden Tour offers an outdoor Artisan Market featuring the work of many talented local artists and craftspeople.