Experience the magic of Old Wethersfield during the most festive time of the year.
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut invites you to step inside beautifully decorated private homes, lavish inns, and the Webb Deane Stevens historic houses—exclusively featuring seasonal designs by internationally renowned decorators. Enjoy this rare chance to experience Old Wethersfield’s elegant interiors decked in holiday style. Warm up between houses with hot beverages and treats in the museum’s Holcombe Education Center in the heart of Old Wethersfield.
Staying all day? Add a boxed lunch from Heirloom Market for a mid-tour repast overlooking our gardens. Purchase the Tour + Boxed Lunch ticket, or the Boxed Lunch add-on if you have already purchased your tour ticket.
Preview Party: December 5, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Holiday House Tour: December 6, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tickets
House Tour, December 6: $70 | $75 day-of
General admission includes open-house access to all homes.
Consider becoming a Benefactor or Patron to increase your impact!
Patron: $250
One (1) ticket to December 5 Preview Party + one (1) ticket to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials.
Benefactor: $500
Two (2) tickets to December 5 Preview Party + two (2) tickets to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials.
Proceeds advance the NSCDA-CT’s mission of preservation and education at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum.
Designers
Michael Zipp Interiors is a full service interior design firm located in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley. Founded in 2020, we approach each and every project through a unique lens, responding to the individual desires and needs of the client. Preservation and respect of historic architecture are at the forefront of our practice. Michael Zipp is a 2025 recipient of the Frederic Magazine It List award and his own Upstate NY home is featured in the Autumn 2025 issue of Frederic Magazine.
James Coviello is an interior designer known for his distinctive work in vintage, historic, and period-style interiors. He is currently working on projects in Litchfield, Connecticut; Lenox, Massachusetts; NYC and The Lake District in the United Kingdom.
His design perspective—rooted in a deep appreciation for architectural history and curated, character-driven spaces—is showcased on Instagram @james_coviello, where he shares images of his Hudson Valley home, Brooklyn Heights apartment, and a range of historic private houses and museums. In addition to his interiors practice, James sources and sells 19th-century furnishings and decorative objects. He also offers an eponymous product line of soaps, candles, and glassware available through select retailers and at jamescoviello.com.
Reliv Design curates inspired spaces across hospitality, residential, and commercial projects. Guided by a passion for creating spaces with soul, we emphasize a collaborative and enjoyable design process. From color, material, and finish selections to specialty painting and full-scale projects, we bring creativity and care to every size and style of work.
Reliv Design proudly represents Wise Owl Paints and maintains a retail space within Cottonwood & Church in idyllic Old Wethersfield. As a resident of OW and member of OSWA, we are extremely proud of where we live, raise a family and thrive as a community.
Jackie Home & Beauty is a long-awaited project inspired by owner Victoria Oliviera’s aunt Jackie, who embodied the definition of ‘influencer’ before social media made its debut. She was a lover of all things style, design and beauty. She owned a small women’s clothing boutique in West Hartford, Artichoke, where I had the pleasure of working and learning from her. Jackie Home & Beauty is a curated space with home and skincare products from around the world to share with you, in honor of Jackie.
