During a season of dreary, rainy weekends, the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club somehow managed to score the first profoundly beautiful spring Saturday for the Club’s annual Kitchen & Home Tour fundraiser. Wellesley’s leafy green streets were filled with excited tour goers who ditched their Hunters and high-rise jeans for strappy sandals and Saylor sundresses. It’s true, the Tour is always part gawking at over-the-top houses packed with all manner of amenities, and part fashion show.
Each of the six homes reflected what aesthetic heights a team of home-design gurus can achieve. Architects, interior designers, landscapers, builders, and more left their tasteful marks on every square inch of the homes. In one case, on every 7,932 square foot.
Co-chair Nidhi Modi said, “This year we selected a broad range of homes that highlighted a stunning range of styles—from the simplicity of minimalism to bold use of color, pattern, and texture. Another unique aspect of this year’s tour was that we featured homes for growing families and also empty nesters, who designed something that was true to their own unique lifestyle.”
The $75 tour tickets provided design inspiration, a look at the latest trends, and perhaps a bit of envy.
If the Tour snuck up on you this year, that’s no surprise. Tickets went on sale in mid-March, and were gone in under an hour. Seriously. If you want a chance at tickets next year, you’ll have to camp out on the Juniors’ socials next year for word on the tickets release date.
Funds raised through Kitchen and Home Tour ticket sales, along with proceeds from the Club’s other events throughout the year, also enabled the Juniors to award over $228,000 this spring in scholarships for deserving local students and grants to organizations that provide education, enrichment, and essential services to the community.
Here are a few of the beautiful homes we had the opportunity to admire. Thanks to all the homeowners who let the washed masses tromp through their private living spaces.
Cliff Estates gambrel
Beauty on the Charles River
Not exactly how the colonists did it
Wellesley is home to many Colonial-style homes. This one, built in 2015 and renovated by Jacob Lilley Architects, JW Construction, and Nicole Hirsch Interiors combines elegance and modernity.
What’s next for Juniors
- Wonder Run 5K and Kids Fun Run, taking place as part of Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend! REGISTER HERE.
This family-friendly event promises a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit. The Wonder Run 5K is a USATF-certified course, offering a scenic route through Wellesley, starting and finishing at the Wellesley High School track. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, everyone is welcome to join in the excitement. - Wellesley Marketplace, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Wellesley High School
The premier juried artisan gift show is considered Wellesley’s official kick-off to the holiday season. Over 200 shopkeepers and artists—local and from around the country—convene at WHS as 2,500 shoppers browse and buy.
Interested in joining the WHJWC? Learn more about the Club here.
