The Valentine season means romantic dinners and flowers for some, but for South Walton residents and visitors alike, it signals the highly anticipated annual Valentine Tour of Homes presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County.

The tour is known for showcasing stunning interiors, architecturally acclaimed homes and picturesque settings.

This year’s charity tour will open the doors of five gorgeously designed South Walton homes to guests on Saturday, February 18, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sunday, February 19, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a self-guided tour of a variety of homes throughout South Walton and will also be introduced to some of the Alliance’s member artists whose work is featured in each of the homes. All net proceeds benefit the Alliance’s Art For All Program, which provides support to Walton County schools, teachers, students, artists and arts organizations to further arts education in the community.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Tickets are valid for the entire weekend and allow guests to visit each home on the tour once during the weekend.

Tickets can be purchased online at culturalartsalliance.com and locally at Smith’s Antiques in Destin, Fusion Art Glass in Grand Boulevard, the Bayou Arts Center in Santa Rosa Beach, Sundog Books in Seaside, and Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach. Tickets will also be available for purchase at each of the homes throughout the weekend.

2017 Homes on Tour:

Home #1 (Click here to learn more about the story behind this house, which was built after it was destroyed in a flood)
1053 East Nursery Road
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (on Choctawhatchee Bay)

Home #2
16 Garfield Street
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (Grayton Beach)

Home #3
364 Gilmore
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 342459 (Point Washington next to Eden State Park)

Home #4
97 South Founders Lane
WaterSound, FL 32461 (WaterSound Beach)
*Please park at the main WaterSound Beach entrance and ride the complimentary shuttle.

Home #5
80 South Watch Tower
WaterSound, FL 32461 (WaterSound Beach)
*Please park at the main WaterSound Beach entrance and ride the complimentary shuttle.

To volunteer, please contact Renee McCalmont. Volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the tour. Get more information and purchase tickets here.