For forty-eight years, the Tour of Distinctive Homes has built its reputation for being a premier showcase of the most beautiful homes and gardens in Northeast Ohio.  

It has been a privilege for Bath Volunteers for Service to "open the doors" to some of the finest homes and landscape designs in our area for this much-anticipated fundraising event, all to better community living for adults and children.

Bettering Community Living

All proceeds from the BVS Home Tour are used to support area nonprofit service organizations in the Bath and Greater Akron community, and to award scholarships to students living in the Revere Local School District.  In 2025, BVS awarded over $61,000 in grants to a diverse group of nonprofit organizations that benefit families and children, including those fighting poverty, reducing food insecurity, providing crisis intervention, mental health services, emergency support, exceptional education and healthcare opportunities, as well as annual scholarships and merit awards for volunteerism to local students. To see a list of organizations that benefit from BVS grants, click here. 

Choose your favorite way to participate in the Tour, together with friends and tour aficionados at our in-person Watch Party Brunch; or whenever you please with the on-demand Virtual Video Home Tour; or GET IT ALL and support our community by being a Sponsor! 

The in-person Watch Party Brunch offers an opportunity to enjoy the launch of the Tour of Distinctive Homes on a large screen with friends and community members.  Guests will enjoy a catered brunch, large screen viewing of the Home Tour, and presentations by interior design and landscape professionals to educate and inspire you and your guests. Your Watch Party Brunch reservation also grants you unlimited access to the Virtual Video Tour showcasing some of the area's exceptional homes.   

The Virtual Video Tour showcases six of the area's not-to-be-missed, elegant and unique residences with beautiful landscapes.  The Virtual Video Tour will be available by digital link to view anytime, from 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 1st, through the end of the day Friday, June 12th.  Reservations purchased on or before 11:59 p.m. April 15th will receive an Early Bird discount.  

GET IT ALL!  Sponsorships are available starting at $100.  As a Sponsor, you will receive full access to both the in-person Watch Party Brunch and the Virtual Video Tour.  Sponsorship levels at or above $500 will receive an invitation to the private Sponsor Appreciation Party, as well as many other benefits.  For a complete list of tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities, open the Become a Sponsor section below. 

BVS is proud to partner with philanthropic community leaders by providing Special Recognition at the Presenting and Diamond Sponsorship levels. Your business logo or name will be prominently placed in the space below and highly visible to everyone seeking Home Tour information.

Sponsor the Tour

Sponsors are invited to be a highly visible part of the 48th Annual Bath Volunteers for Service Tour of Distinctive Homes. 

Becoming a sponsor for this event is more than being associated with beautiful homes; it’s about partnering with BVS to amplify your community impact and supporting vital local initiatives that truly transform lives.

All proceeds from BVS fundraising events are distributed through an annual grant allocation process to nonprofit service organizations in Bath and the Greater Akron community, and through a scholarship application for graduating seniors residing in the Revere Local School District. Click here for 2025 Grant and Scholarship Awardees.

Presenting and Diamond level sponsors will have their name or business logo prominently displayed for special recognition on the Home Tour website and will be seen by everyone seeking Home Tour information or reservations.

For more information on becoming a 2026 Home Tour Sponsor, click below.

Become a Sponsor

2026 Special Event: BVS Home Tour Watch Party Brunch

BVS Home Tour Watch Party Brunch
Saturday, May 30th, 9 a.m.-noon

Experience large screen viewing of the professionally filmed and narrated 48th Tour of Distinctive Homes with friends and other Home Tour enthusiasts while enjoying a delicious catered brunch.  Guest speakers will provide tips on home decor and landscaping to educate and inspire, all in support of an organization that has benefited nonprofit organizations and high school students in our community for over 50 years. 

Watch Party Brunch Reservations are available for purchase

Individual Watch Party Brunch Reservation: $50
Table of Eight (8) Watch Party Brunch Reservation: $375

For more information and to make a reservation, please press the button below.

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Virtual Video Tour

Virtual Video Tour June 1 - June 12

Step into the magic of our 2026 Virtual Video Tour, where you’ll enjoy an engaging room-by-room narration through six stunning homes. Thanks to cutting-edge cinematic and drone technology, you’ll experience every exquisite detail—from inspired interior design and decorating touches to the vibrant landscaping that makes each home truly one-of-a-kind.

We can’t wait to share a sneak peek of every home with you throughout April and May, delivered right to your inbox. If you’d like to receive these delightful previews, just let us know at communications@bathvolunteersforservice.com, and we’ll gladly welcome you to our email list.

 

Virtual Video Tour Reservations are available for purchase

Virtual Video Tour Reservation: Early Bird Purchase by the end of the day, April 15: = $35
                                                      Regular Price: $40

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