SPONSORED POST: The big day is ~~practically upon us~~ HERE — The Wellesley Kitchen and Home Tour, hosted by the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club, will take place on Saturday, May 6, 11am – 3pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance online for $45, or on the day of the tour at the tour homes for $55. All proceeds benefit local charities and scholarship programs.

The homes on the tour range from a custom-built showstopper to a modern rustic farmhouse, and can be toured at 14 Deerfield Rd.; 22 Dover Rd.; 10 Essex Rd.; 38 Suffolk Rd.; 90 Seaward Rd.; and 19 Wingate Rd.

A true marvel of a modern farmhouse at 19 Wingate Rd. Photo credit: Sean Litchfield

Attendees will be offered a gourmet bite at each of the houses from local chefs, caterers and restaurants. On hand will be David’s Catering and Events; Yale Lighting + Appliance (there demonstration chef will be there); Alta Strada; The Local; Thirst Juice Co.; Tru Chocolate.

Vendors will also be on hand from the following boutiqes (Remember, Mother’s Day is on May 14): Sprig & Vine Oils and Vinears; Pam’s Pashminas; Tina Labadini Designs; Papers & Presents; The Pink Poppy; Fleuri Designs.

So get Saturday, May 6, Kitchen Tour into your calendar right now. In the meantime, you can find sneak peeks of the homes, and information as it’s updated on the WHJWC’s Instagram and Facebook.

Here are some FAQs and their short answers. You can get more details, and buy tickets here.

Wellesley Kitchen and Home Tour — Classic black and white used here to stunning effect. Photo credit: Sarah Winchester Studios.

I’ve bought my ticket. Where do I go on the day of the event?
Bring your ticket to any of the houses to start the tour.

I didn’t buy a ticket in advance but it’s the day of the event and I want to go! What do I do?
Go to any of the addresses listed above and buy a ticket at the door. The Tour accepts cash, check, or credit card.

Should I go to the houses in the order they’re listed?
No, you can start at any house and go in any order.

Can I keep my shoes on?
No. At each house, everyone takes off their shoes and puts booties on.

Can I touch? Can I photograph?
No touching please. And no photography.

Can I bring my infant in a carrier?
Sorry, no children under the age of 18 are allowed on the Tour.