Four Kodak-worthy properties will open their doors and grounds to guests on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Marathon Garden Club’s annual House and Garden Tour. Tickets purchased for $40 grant access to two luxury estates and two carefully curated gardens in Key Colony Beach and Duck Key. Also included will be the club’s unique garden and orchid wall at its clubhouse. Tickets may be purchased at the Garden Club at 5270 Overseas Hwy., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at DK’s Beach Boutique in Key Colony Beach; online at Eventbrite.com by scanning the printed QR code; or at all four venues the day of the event. More information is at 305-743-4971 or www.marathongardenclub.org. Before you go, enjoy a preview of the four homes on display.
305 Calamondin St., Duck Key – Gardens
Dan and Stormy Hayes have fashioned a captivating and diverse living space. From Stormy’s art studio and gallery to her remarkable gardens, their home is a manifestation of their fervor and ingenuity. Stormy has harnessed her skills in various areas, from floral design to gardening, crafting animal habitats and expressing herself through her art. The blend of luxuriate tropical plants, exotic plant life, several species of bromeliads and agaves generates an undeniably awe-inspiring ambiance. Their home is a labor of love and testament to their commitment to crafting a distinctive and vibrant environment.
210 West Seaview Circle, Duck Key – Home
Step into paradise with a stunning retreat in Duck Key created by the Perez family. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom haven offers an escape from the ordinary. The house is wrapped in shell stone and features calacatta stone, a La Cornue stove, furniture from Restoration Hardware and marble floors.
235 15th Circle, Key Colony Beach – Gardens
Welcome to La Torra Forte! The house was built in 1999. Eugene and Julianne fell in love with the home and gardens and purchased them in 2016. The main gardens of the house were established when the house was built, including the large banyan tree and the old man palm. Significant pruning is done in advance of hurricane season every year to minimize any damage. The Canary Island palms circled 15th Circle. Bougainvillea lines both sides of the street. While the gardens had significant damage from Hurricane Irma, the main trees
stood firm. After two years, everything had recovered or been replaced. The owners added various fruit trees and a Royal Poinciana to the center garden along with a second banyan tree. The center garden banyan tree has only been on the grounds for five years, and it arrived in the back of a small pickup truck.
1240 Coury Drive, Key Colony Beach – Home
George and Alina Perez, along with their grown children, designed and built a beautiful house in Marathon which aired on the first episode of “American Dream Home: Beach Life.” After several years of enjoyment, they decided to sell the property due to the continual challenges brought by the seaweed’s rancid odors. Key Colony Beach was always desirable for them due to the active community and well-maintained properties, so when 1240 and 1250 Coury Drive became available, they purchased it, immediately remodeling the existing house. Soon they will begin the construction of their residence on the vacant lot next door and look forward to years of memories with their kids and grandchildren.
