Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Luxury Home Tour?
The Luxury Home Tour is an exclusive self-guided home tour event featuring 17 of the most
magnificent multimillion-dollar homes in the Twin Cities. The participating homes will unveil the
latest trends in architecture, design, décor, craftsmanship, interior design, technology, appliances
and landscaping.
When is the tour?
The Luxury Home Tour takes place over three consecutive weekends in June. Tour dates are
June 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22, 2008. The homes are open to the public on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 7
p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 6 p.m. On Fridays, participating houses will
offer fine wine paired with gourmet cheese starting at 3 p.m.
Where is the tour?
The Luxury Home Tours features houses throughout the Twin Cities in some of the most sought-
after residential communities including: Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Orono, Plymouth,
Afton, Stillwater, Champlin, Wayzata, Chanhassen, Hopkins and Golden Valley. Maps with tour
locations and directions are included on the ticket.
How do I buy tickets for the tour?
Passport tickets are available for advance purchase starting May 26, 2008, at Twin Cities Caribou
Coffee locations. Advance tickets cost $20 and allow one-time admittance into every home on
the tour. Passports can also be purchased during the tour at participating homes for $25, or $5 for
single-home access. Visitors 5 years old and younger can access the homes for free.
A new option this year is to visit the tour in a deluxe chauffeured limousine. Arrive in style with this
specialty ticket package, which includes limo transportation to houses on the tour, driver gratuity,
champagne, Passport tickets, a Caribou Coffee gift card and a special gift basket. Purchase the
“Luxury Home Tour Limousine Package” online at www.luxuryhometour.net.
Who benefits from the purchase of my ticket?
All proceeds benefit Minnesota Public Radio, one of the nation's premier public radio
organizations.
How does the tour work? Is there a tour guide?
Tours are self-guided, so guests can go as fast or slow as they’d like. The builders are on-site at
each home to answer questions and can point out the home’s unique features.
Who built the tour homes?
Each home on the Luxury Home Tour is custom built by one of the Twin Cities’ premier home
builders. This year’s participating home builders include: American Classic Homes and
Rauscher/Robichaud & Associates, LTD, Classic Home Design, Denali Custom Homes,
DiGiacomo Homes & Renovations, Highmark Builders, JMS Custom Homes, Jyland Distinctive
Homes, Keith Waters & Associates, MS&I Building Company with SKD Architects, Inc., Narr
Construction, Parent Custom Homes, Peter J. Bren & Sons, Pillar Homes, Ridge Creek Custom
Homes, Stonewood, LLC, Swanson Homes and TC Homebuilders, Inc.
What are some of the latest trends in luxury living?
- Porches and decks with retractable phantom screens that drop down converting area from open-air to screened-in
- Rooms devoted to pets with built in washing and grooming stations
- Sports-centric amenities such as golf simulators, indoor gymnasiums, resistance pools and state-of-the-art exercise rooms
- Using different textures and finishes throughout the house on walls, flooring and ceilings
- Using reclaimed, recycled and natural materials
- Kitchens made for entertaining with both workspace and serving space
Where can I find more information about the Luxury Home Tour?
For information including maps, photos, builder profiles and house features, visit
www.luxuryhometour.net.
