Welcome to the Zonta Holiday Homewalk

Virtual Tours December 15 - January 15
The 42nd Zonta Homewalk features four spectacular homes and a beautiful church exquisitely decorated for the holidays. The in person tours are done and we thank everyone for coming out! The virtual tours will be available December 15 - January 15 and are lead by the homeowners! 

Funds raised by Homewalk support local scholarships and service grants with over $632,000 raised. The scholarships for area women that are for women re-entering the workforce or who are in the workforce going back to school as well as students entering/vocational certification directly from high school. Service grants are provided to area non-profits to support programs that provide services for women and girls locally.

Zonta has partnered with Tridge Media Productions for virtual tours featuring the holiday decorations and architecture that will be available for viewing December 15th - January 15th. One ticket covers the in person and virtual tours.
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42nd Homewalk Homes for 2023

110 Main #402
For the second time, Kurt and Carol invite you to tour their amazing home, only this time the location is none other than their luxurious 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom H Residence condominium downtown! After the flood, Kurt and Carol spent 2 years designing every square inch of their new home from the curly maple wood flooring often used to make guitars, to the elegant marble bathrooms, up to the exquisite light fixtures, and unique design of the transformational tray ceilings and molding throughout. Additional highlights of this masterpiece are the wine wall displaying their love for Napa Valley, the one-of-a-kind live edge dining table made of birds-eye elm, the centered two-sided fireplace, the most coveted chef’s table where beautiful flavors are prepared, and of course the panoramic views of downtown Midland from their curved living room with expansive windows and the only wrap around balcony in this signature 5-story urban residence. In the office, amongst Kurt’s love for cherry wood, a secret closet can be found behind his sister’s art pieces! The primary suite has a private balcony and marble ensuite with steam shower, and heated floors. Modern comfort continues as you tour the guest suite and powder room but don’t forget to see Brody’s own custom condo-in-a-condo! (woof!) You won’t want to leave before you venture to the 5th floor to enjoy the clubhouse area and spectacular rooftop air garden terrace featuring a large fireplace, outdoor kitchen, bar, seasonal seating for all, and Midland’s best view of 4th of July fireworks!

Interior Designer Melanie Marshall; Exterior Designers Rich and Kelli Piotrowski; 5th Floor/Rooftop Designer Barbara Junga with Pinnacle Design
209 Revere Ave
Originally the Earl Stein Residence, the Barkers are the third owners of this immaculately preserved Alden B Dow-designed historic work of art. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, this home is significant as the first designed through the Taliesin Fellowship established by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1933. As a house built for family and entertaining, it was the perfect home for Bill and Nancy with their 9 children, extended family and love of good company and good conversation. The bold lines and various textures instantly come to life as you enter the home. You will find yourself surrounded by Bill’s stunning collection of glass art as well as the many mementos of the family’s years of work and travels overseas. Thanks to the unexpected use of color and the imaginative holiday décor in every room, the home is warm and welcoming. Its day-to-day beauty lies in its notable details such as its copper roof, the massive brick fireplace with copper triangular patterned hood (illuminated through a window in the roof!), the use of unique Dow-created wall board made from pressed sugar cane, raised doorknobs, disappearing hinges, cypress wood built-ins, and the extensive use of mirrors to bring the outdoors in. Alden B. Dow’s profound creativity provides a brilliant canvas for the home the Barker family has loved and appreciated for the last 50 years.

Interior arrangements by Smith Flowers & Gifts
Exterior arrangements by Reder Landscaping
3701 Jefferson Ave
Since it was built in 1964, the unique truncated triangular body of Trinity Lutheran Church has been an iconic depiction of Midland’s love for architecture and beauty. Designed by Toshach, Prine and Spears Architects and Engineers of Saginaw in 1963, now known as TSSF Architects, this house of worship’s unique body and style was built on a 4 sided base representing the 4 corners of the earth and 4 worldly directions. The triangle theme representing the symbol of trinity, and blessed trinity when the top of the triangle is modified, can be seen throughout the church. Before looking overhead at the triangular shaped wood beams, take a moment to admire the free standing triangular brick walls at the front! They were built in collaboration with Dow Chemical to withstand the test of time! The All Saint’s Memorial Garden and Varner Garden are also unique areas of interest, providing a beautiful place of peace and reflection.

Holiday décor by Trinity Lutheran members and staff
Table decor by Botanica Modern Market
2325 N. Deer Valley
Find yourself transported back in time as you explore this welcoming family home nestled in Midland’s Woodland Estates. An eclectic array of 1940s-60s decorations will have you nostalgic for Christmas of a bygone era. The artfully curated collection boasts silver trees, vintage seasonal advertisements, authentic German Hummel figurines, spirit-filled Nativity scenes and an usual Santa or two. Take your time enjoying three expansive floors of holiday cheer as you recall Christmas parties filled with colorful Jell-O molds and revelers doing the Twist. And before you leave, make sure to walk the sprawling grounds so you can spot the rare Christmas unicorn and other surprises. We’ve brought this home back so visitors can enjoy seeing the delightful vintage decorations in person.
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Holiday décor by the Homeowners.
Poinsettias and fresh flowers by Village Green Flowers and Gifts.
 4404 Brambleridge Lane
Feel right at home as soon as you enter this expansive family-centered home. Natural slate tile leads the way to the owner’s favorite room of the house, the sunken formal living room with cathedral ceilings, wood beams, large windows offering an abundance of natural light, and cozy stone fireplace. Here you will find a 150 year old family bible brought from England, unique art pieces, and a hand-made nativity scene. A family-centered whimsical feeling will carry you throughout the remainder of the home! Jesters of all shapes and sizes as well as a fun collection of carousel horses remind us of younger, more care-free times. Attention is due to the custom painted life-size carousel horse in the casual dining room hand crafted by a German wood carver. Additional features of the home are the spectacular kitchen island with unique maple countertop and the sunken bathtub in the shared hallway bathroom. As you leave by way of the “Fun Room”, admire the seats from Tigers stadium, the vintage 1950’s soap box derby race car, and pull the string above the door to toot the train whistle!
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Holiday décor by the Homeowner
 Modern Realty• 6024 Eastman Ave
Stop in at Modern Realty for a break during Homewalk. Enjoy some snacks and take part in the Holiday Raffle! View the many special holiday items that you could win and use to spice up your decorating or give as a gift! All purchases support the mission of the Zonta Club of Midland. Modern Realty was formed in 2015 with a mission to create informed and confident home buyers and sellers with a higher level of customer service and support, the use of team-based transaction management systems and cutting-edge technology. Our fresh and responsive approach to real estate has allowed us to become the largest real estate brokerage in Midland with over 50+ agents and a nearly 20% market share. Our award-winning agents and staff offer a wide variety of specialties and expertise, and our ambition is to build and maintain solid relationships with our past, current and future clients.

Restroom, Refreshments & Holiday Raffle
​Holiday décor by Botanica Modern Market

2023 Homewalk Sponsors

 SCHOLAR’S CHAMPIONS
​($2,000)

Kay & Ted Lunt
Sandy & Lynn Weimer

DIAMOND ($1000)

Alden B. Dow Home & Studio
Cindy Vickery Personal Training
Midland Brewing Company

​PLATINUM ($500)

Andrea & Mike Dominowski
Applied Training Solutions LLC
Bierlein Companies Foundation
Carole Calvert & Jim Baxter
Cobblestone Homes LLC
Designed by Julie
Garber Chevrolet
Independent Bank
​Isabella Bank​
Laura Lee
Linked Technologies Inc.
McCann Property Management LLC
MyMichigan Health
Nancy & Bill Barker
Sue & Jim LaBean
SYM Financial Advisors
Xaerus Performance Fluids Intl, Inc

GOLD ($250)

Ace Hardware
Arbury Insurance
Bonnie & Richard Rhinehart
CBM Services Inc
Deb & Dick Peterson
Eastman Party Store
Elizabeth & Keith Lumbert
Everett Carpet and Furnishing
Fisher Companies
Great Lakes Construction
​Ieuter Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Insurance
Jan & Rick Reynolds
LeBeau Cabinets
Lisa & Mike Hulbert
Michelle & Joe Fabiano
Midland Eye Care, PLC
Midland Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Omni Tech
Servinski Sod Service, Inc.
Sharon & Rob Mortensen
Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home
Wilson MILLER Funeral Home, Inc.

SILVER ($100)

All Seasons Heating & Cooling
Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
​Cergnul Dental DDS PC
Dr. Linda Goltz
​Grove Tea Lounge
McLaren Dental Associates P.C.
Michael M. Mishic PC
RE/MAX of Midland
Rebecca & William Wieland

Home Photos Courtesy of:

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Midland Daily News
​Modern Realty
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