Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

G Gathering 46th Annual Christmas in the Country Open House/Bazaar

46th Annual Christmas in the Country Open House/Bazaar



Members of the Cape Henry Woman's Club were thrilled with the response to their 46th Annual Christmas in the County Open House/Bazaar held at the historic Church Point Manor House located at 4001 Church Point Road. Hundreds of visitors turned out to tour the House, which served as Virginia's first courthouse; an Episcopalian church and even as a hospital during the Civil War. Today, it's a popular bed and breakfast steeped in historical and architectural grandeur that has hosted celebrated and dignitaries alike.


President of the Cape Henry Woman's Club Linda Woodard, greeted guests at the front entrance.

The tour always includes historical and interesting information about each room of the house and are given by members of the Cape Henry Woman's Club. Mary Lu Parks at right does the honors here.

Past President Nancy Armarost hosted the second floor suites aptly named

Guests Mike and Katrina O'Conner, of Virginia Beach, toured a bedroom decorated with hand carved bunks from an 1800s ship.

Club members Loretta Wathen, left, and Norma Butt showcase the kitchen.

Club member Joan Rothrauff hosted the

From left: Guests Beverly Zenke, Lynne Tindale and Mary White enjoy refreshments served by members of the Club following the tour.

From left: Cape Henry Woman's Club members Michelle Gibson, Mary Lou Parks, and Jean Adophi took a moment's break in front of the one of the house's fabulous tapestries.

Louise Morgenson, Publicity Chairman, left, and Michelle Lusson, Chairman of Christmas in the Country for the Cape Henry Woman's Club, put the finishing touches on the decorations before opening the house to the public.