The Chautauqua Bird, Tree and Garden Club (BTG) is pleased to announce the Century House Tour will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the club, this year’s walking tour features a dozen special cottages all built more than one hundred years ago. They are located in some of Chautauqua’s oldest areas including Miller Park (site of the first assembly in 1874), the historic central section near the Main Gate, and the southern end of the grounds near the Hall of Philosophy.

The homes represent a range of architectural styles and interior design approaches. Each showcases the creativity of owners who have modified their cottages to suit their needs while preserving the homes’ character and charm.

Refreshments will be offered at Smith Wilkes Hall, home of the BTG. Gardens that received the 2013 Chautauqua in Bloom awards will be included on the tour map so that visitors may view them as they stroll through the grounds.

Tickets for admission to the twelve designated tour houses are $30 each and are available by mail order only. A printable ticket order form can be downloaded on the Chautauqua Institution web site: www.ciweb.org/btg or by requesting an order form in writing to: Chautauqua Bird, Tree and Garden Club, P.O. Box 721, Chautauqua, NY 14722. Tour day tickets are good for entrance and exit on the Chautauqua grounds from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Patrons are urged to order early as the number of tickets is limited. All tickets are by advance sale; no tickets will be sold on the day of the tour.