By TRH<\/p>\n
The Rake & Hoe Garden Club of Westfield is proud to announce the return of Deck the Halls, its signature holiday home tour, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Club members Regina Kelley and Kris Luka have been named co-chairs of this much-anticipated holiday event.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeck the Halls is a remarkable holiday home tour that combines stunning, original floral and holiday designs with exceptional local architecture,\u201d said co-chair Regina Kelley. \u201cThis December, three beautiful private homes will open their doors to the public, each extraordinarily decorated for the season exclusively by our members.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis signature holiday event takes place only once every four years \u2014 and this is the year!\u201d added co-chair Kris Luka.<\/p>\n
Luka has been a member of the Rake & Hoe Garden Club since 1995 and has proudly served on nearly every committee in the organization. With a passion for flower arranging and creating artistic crafts from natural materials, she has also held a variety of leadership positions within Rake & Hoe, including serving two years as president.<\/p>\n
Regina Kelley became a Rake & Hoe member before the club\u2019s last Deck the Halls tour in 2022, when she was inspired by the beautiful designs created by club members. As the current chair of the Flower Design Committee and co-chair of Deck the Halls 2026, Kelley considers it a privilege to oversee this year\u2019s activities alongside her co-chair.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled that Ms. Kelley and Ms. Luka have agreed to chair this important event,\u201d said Rake & Hoe President Nina Sylvester. \u201cThey both possess the vision, organizational skills and local knowledge to help make this year\u2019s tour a memorable experience for our guests.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so excited to co-chair this event,\u201d said Luka. \u201cEach of the homes is decorated exclusively by our members. Every wreath, centerpiece, garland and floral arrangement is handcrafted by club members, transforming each home into a unique holiday showcase. The event is the result of months of planning and hundreds of volunteer hours.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Dec. 5, the Rake & Hoe Garden Club will invite the public to tour three local homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Guests will also have the opportunity to shop at the Natures Beauty market, a boutique featuring unique seasonal items handcrafted exclusively by club members.<\/p>\n
Proceeds from Deck the Halls 2026 will support the club\u2019s numerous community service projects benefiting youth, seniors and veterans. These projects include maintaining local community gardens, creating floral arrangements for Mobile Meals, leading craft activities at Jardine Academy, managing plantings at the NJ Veterans Memorial Home, and supporting the Rake & Hoe Juniors in youth-focused gardening activities.<\/p>\n
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TICKET INFORMATION<\/p>\n
Tickets for Deck the Halls 2026 are $40 and are available online at www.rakeandhoegc.org. Tickets can also be purchased in person at Baron\u2019s Drug Store, 243 East Broad St., Westfield, and Christoffers Flowers & Gifts, 860 Mountain Ave., Mountainside, NJ 07092.<\/p>\n