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Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour exceeds expectations

Peter Marsh Homestead included in Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour
The dining room of the Peter Marsh Homestead was decorated by J. Conn Scott Interiors to create a classic cottage style. BY PAT IRELAN
July 20, 2012
The living room of the Peter Marsh Homestead is decorated with fine antiques from Col. Wilbur and Louise Corkran, who founded the Rehoboth Art League. BY PAT IRELAN
The backyard garden of the Peter Marsh Homestead was a place where Col. Corkan experimented with many ideas and built obkects such as sun dials. BY PAT IRELAN
An antique telescope in the Peter Marsh Homestead helps visitors reflect on cottage life of yesteryear as they gaze through the window and beyond to the garden. BY PAT IRELAN
The Farmer House is a new construction by Echelon and brings a modern feel to Henlopen acres with a touch of history inside. BY PAT IRELAN
Farmer House coordinator Linda Book, center, greets guests touring House No. 8 on the Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour July 11. The wood behind them was preserved from the original Farmer cottage that was torn down years ago, and reused in the foyer, stairwell and ceiling of the new home. BY PAT IRELAN
A beautifully decorated table has plenty of room for the Farmer family and guests who visit their beach cottage. BY PAT IRELAN
It is impossible to miss the burial flag of the owners' father and father-in-law when entering the Farmer house. The red, white, and blue theme is carried throughout the home. BY PAT IRELAN
Martha Stathis, left, of Williamsburg, Va., accompanies her friend Susan Behringer on the Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour. Behringer took plenty of notes that she plans to use to renovate her family's cottage on Oak Avenue in the near future. BY PAT IRELAN
A group visits the Farmer House as part of the 63rd Annual Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour. Shown (l-r) are Connie McGoodwin, Alvani Silva, Judy Mills, Kathy Serabian, and Carol Shoemaker who were among about 1,000 other visitors who enjoyed the eight cottages on this year's tour. BY PAT IRELAN

The Rehoboth Art League’s 63nd Annual Cottage Tour, July 10-11 welcomed over 1,000 guests.  A special thank you went out to J. Conn Scott, the underwriter of this year's tour.

This year, the interior of the historic Peter Marsh Homestead was transformed by designers Richard Scott and Lisa Fulton.  Visitors to the Homestead lingered to capture a glimpse at what life might have been like in the Cape Henlopen area in 1743.

Celebrating its 63rd anniversary, the Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour is one of the region’s oldest cottage tour events.  This annually anticipated event reveals the imagination and creativity of homeowners in the areas of architectural, interior and landscape designs.

The gracious home owners this year were Randy Reed and Bill Dilsey, Frank Cooper and John Bisch, Deb Ward and Marie Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dieterle, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Lupinacci, Mr. and Mrs. John Connelly and Mr. and Mrs. William Farmer.

At a patron party held July, 5 homeowners who opened their homes for the tour were each presented with an original painting of their home by artist Jan Crooker, with the images used in the tour booklet.

The tour would not be possible without the seamless coordination of committee members, staff and countless volunteers.  Ann Cunningham, chairwoman of the cottage tour committee, noted “The 63rd annual RAL Cottage Tour was once again a fabulous success. We were blessed with great weather, wonderful homeowners who generously opened their beautiful homes and creative florists who donated their time and materials to insure that each home was very special.”  Echelon Custom Homes Schell Brothers and Ocean Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty were major sponsors of the tour.

Next year’s cottage tour dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, July 9-10.  This August, the 39th Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Fine Craft takes place on two weekends, Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 11-12, and August 18-19.

For information on upcoming events and classes go to www.rehobothartleague.org or call the Rehoboth Art League at 302-227-8408.

 

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