The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) will host its 12th annual House and Garden Tour on Saturday, February 24th between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tour is designed to provide landscaping, house design, and interior decorating ideas for the participants, to provide a tourism venue as well as to raise funds for the NHCS.
Six sites are on the tour this year: Allamanda, the home of Geoffrey and Jane Sweatman, Seascape Villa the home of Per and Celine Lindfors, Banana Estate, the home of Wolfgang and Hannelore Althaus, The Colorful House, the home of Greg Slagon, Signe (Villa 1612) the home of Roger and Annette Wright, and Absolutely Bushed the home of John Cacase.
Each of the homes has unique features; Allamanda-stunning views of Oualie Bay, St. Kitts, and lovely sunsets; Seascape-perched on a cliff overlooking the sea and St. Kitts provides a place to watch pelicans dive and turtles swim and has an interesting Moroccan bedroom; Banana Estate features a “jungle” area and beautiful views; The Colorful House has a Caribbean influence with gingerbread and bright colors; Signe (Villa 1612) has views of the sunrise over the mountain and the sunset over the sea, many local crafts persons have contributed to the interior and exterior decor; Absolutely Bushed has been completely renovated inside and out and displays the designer skills of the owner, John Cacase.