FESTIVE SEASON EVENT!
QUINTESSENTIAL
On Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, we'll bring together five award-winning interior design teams with professional florists and home décor retailers all within one venue: UBC’s iconic Cecil Green Park House. It's a magical event, made even more special because all proceeds directly support YWCA Housing Action Fund!
The cliff-top mansion is transformed to showcase uniquely festive décor ideas ranging from tablescapes to room vignettes for you to reimagine in your own home. Our guests will enjoy a self-guided tour with music and refreshments as they wander through the exquisitely decorated rooms of one of Vancouver’s most prestigious properties.
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WHAT FUN!
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TERRACE OF TREES
After touring the beautifully decorated rooms at the Cecil Green mansion, wander outside to the covered Terrace of Trees overlooking the gorgeous gardens of Cecil Green Park. We hope you’ll take time to linger here and admire the sponsored trees — all tastefully decorated by professional designers.
SILENT AUCTION
On the terrace, you can also peruse the items in our carefully curated Silent Auction – we hope you’ll place some bids on anything that catches your eye. Not only will you get an early start on your holiday shopping, but you’ll be directly supporting the young people who need it most!
BOUTIQUE BOULEVARD
New this year! Homes For The Holidays Boutique Boulevard! We are delighted to present a picturesque boulevard of evergreens. Each tree will be brimming with its own carefully chosen holiday ornament that promises to add a touch of magic to your own festive décor. Choose a take-home ornament to serve as a cherished reminder of the season.
FROM OUR CO-CHAIRS
MESSAGE
Welcome to Homes For The Holidays 2025 in support of YWCA Metro Vancouver and YWCA Housing Action Fund.
We are delighted to return to the beautiful Cecil Green Park House, the perfect setting to showcase Vancouver’s top interior design teams, partnering florists, and favourite home décor vendors. Prepare to be mesmerized by stunning transformations throughout the mansion.
Enjoy the performances of talented local musicians as you explore the exquisitely decorated rooms. Ignite your
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tree-decorating creativity as you stroll through the Terrace of Trees and bid on those carefully curated items at the Silent Auction tables.
New this year is our Boutique Boulevard, where you’ll find charming tree ornaments as well as an exciting new wreath design for your purchasing convenience.
As you leave the event, filled with inspiration and fresh ideas to bring the holiday spirit into your own home, know that your participation helps support the incredible work of Take a Hike Foundation. Take a Hike partners with local school districts to provide comprehensive support to vulnerable youth through a full-time mental health and well-being program.
The entire Homes For The Holidays team wishes you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season. Your attendance means the world to us and makes a significant impact on the lives of youth who experience vulnerability throughout BC!
Thank you for being a part of this beautiful tradition.
Warm regards,
Toula Favreau - Chair
Crystal Hung - Vice Chair
2025 Homes For The Holidays Committee Members:
Terence Chan
Frederique De Raucourt
Rob Edmonds
Katherine Filis
Nancy Fong
JoAnn Harrington
Annaliesse Kelly
Trish Knight
Carlson Leung
Phyllis Lui
Barb Lunter
Janis Nicolay
Robyn Richardson
Shiva Roofigari
Storie Serres
OUR DESIGNERS
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are home to a vibrant interior design community whose work often graces the pages of both national and international shelter magazines.
Homes For The Holidays is pleased to bring you six of our top local Design Teams.
Read about them below and see how they plan to wow our guests
on November 15 and November 16, 2025 at UBC’s magnificent Cecil Green Park House.
