Get a jump on the holiday season and a few inspirational ideas by wandering through four spectacularly decorated homes as the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Home Tour League kicks off the holiday with its annual Holiday Home Tour. This year's theme, "A Holiday Renaissance," will mark the 26th anniversary of the event and the celebration of more than 100 homes that have participated over the years.

This season, three of the four beautiful homes in the Westridge neighborhood will feature holiday decorations from professional designers, with many incorporating the homeowners' own personal touches. Homeowner Jeri Latka will be decorating her own Spanish-style home.

Here's a preview:

Lance and Cheryl Snoke's traditional Tudor home exudes the beauty of a mountain lodge and is certain to inspire community members seeking great holiday decorating ideas.

Home Tour visitors will be in for a special treat this holiday season as they tour Ray and Jeri Latka's gorgeous, Spanish-style home with a relaxing Bahama-inspired interior.

The home of Ray and Jeri Latka is a Spanish style home with a relaxing Bahamas-inspired interior. Jeri will be designing and decorating her Christmas theme of "An Island Styled Holiday" just as she did her entire home from start to finish.

The traditional Tudor home of Lance and Cheryl Snoke will be decorated by Lisa Duncan Interiors, who will create "An Enchanted Holiday" home for all of Santa Clarita to enjoy. Terry and Karen Campbell will be sharing their spectacular Tuscan Villa home, decorated by Cari Berg Interior Designs, highlighting their chosen theme of "A Traditional Family Holiday."

A visit to a French country-style home is in store for Home Tour attendees at the home of Tim and Donna Borruel. Donna Borruel will be working with Rhonda Coleman of Rooms and Bloom's to show us "The Reason for the Season."

The Holiday Home Tour will feature Terry and Karen Campbell's spectacular Tuscan villa decorated to the theme, "A Traditional Family Holiday."

A visit to Tim and Donna Borruel's French country-style home is akin to a walk through a fantasy land.

Home Tour will open with a Sneak Preview Gala on Friday, December 1. The $100-per-person Holiday Preview Gala, a black-tie-optional event, will be held at the Tournament Players Club at Valencia, located at 26550 N. Heritage View Lane in Westridge between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The Gala is a great way to see the homes, complete with sparkling lights and without the crowds expected to tour on Saturday. The Gala will include a buffet, a selection of desserts and bar available before and after touring of the homes, between 6 p.m. and 9 pm.

Since its inception, the Holiday Home Tour has raised more than $600,000 for the hospital. The tour, open to all adults and children over 12 years of age, will take place on December 2 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $25 if purchased before December 2 and $30 at any of the featured homes or at the holiday boutique, which will coincide with the Home Tour. The boutique, also a long-standing tradition with vendors offering a treasure trove of items including clothing, handcrafted items, holiday decor and gifts galore, will be open to all for no charge at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Assembly Hall, located at 23233 Lyons Avenue in Newhall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


For more information, please contact the hospital Foundation offices at 253-0802.