After the New Canaan Cares Home Tour on May 31, a post-tour Patron Party provided an exclusive look at a sixth “bonus” home. Guests enjoyed design inspiration, live music, light bites, cocktails and a special tablescape presentation. The Patron Party is a new addition to the popular annual event, which just marked its 31st year. This year’s tour, Connection by Design, featured five stunning homes with distinctive takes on style and architecture. Funds raised from the tour support New Canaan Cares’ efforts to “advance the health and well-being of youth and families.” newcanaancares.org.
Photography by Kate Kinsley
![]( "Allison Downey, Sharon Fry, Andie Simatic, Ellen Pottharst")
Allison Downey, Sharon Fry, Andie Simatic, Ellen Pottharst
![]( "Tyler Boe Drexler, Kathryn Winokur, Abby Nolan")
Tyler Boe Drexler, Kathryn Winokur, Abby Nolan
![]( "Leonie Fillingham, Denise Wartinbee, Joanna Galvin")
Leonie Fillingham, Denise Wartinbee, Joanna Galvin
![]( "Beth Orwicz, Melissa Rwambuya, Amy Bennett, Deb Hruska, Shawnee")
Beth Orwicz, Melissa Rwambuya, Amy Bennett, Deb Hruska, Shawnee Knight
![]( "Florals by Wild Iris Flower Truck, Linens by Fete Home")
Florals by Wild Iris Flower Truck, Linens by Fete Home
![]( "Florals by Wild Iris Flower Truck, Linens by Fete Home")
Florals by Wild Iris Flower Truck, Linens by Fete Home
![]( "Jennifer Russey, Felicia Jamin, Allison Zinczenko, Natasha James")
Jennifer Russey, Felicia Jamin, Allison Zinczenko, Natasha James, Jess Green
![]( "Back row: Colleen Prostor, Katherine Duggan, Elise Walters, Nata")
Back row: Colleen Prostor, Katherine Duggan, Elise Walters, Natalie Jones, Summer Harty, Maureen Asiel Front row: Ann Spilker, Abigail Skidmore
![]( "Jen Potter, Colleen Prostor, Natalie Jones, Ann Spilker, Denise")
Jen Potter, Colleen Prostor, Natalie Jones, Ann Spilker, Denise Walsh
