The 23rd Annual AAUW Kitchen Tour and Tasting is being held on September 28, 2024. Our Marketplace is open from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The marketplace is located at Dutch Ridge Elementary School, 2220 Dutch Ridge Road, Brighton Township. House tours are conducted from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. This year, our tour includes one home located in Beaver and three homes located in Brighton Township.
Kitchen Tour Sites
1. Full Restoration Completed by the Owners
1122 4th Street – Beaver PA
Owners: Brian and Diana Maitland
This historic Victorian home was built on or before 1900. This is called a Painted Lady due to the variety of colors (8). The house was painted by the local Victorian painter, Rick Granati. The Maitlands bought the house in August 2019 and took 18 months to complete a full restoration. Brian completed all renovations including this kitchen renovation. The electrical/plumbing work and the granite installation were completed by contractors.
John Palaich from the 19th Hole is serving Pulled Pork and Cole Slaw. see https://19thholechippewa.com
We offer all your favorite dishes, from simple soups and sandwiches to hearty meals like steak and burgers. Find out why we’re a local favorite for avid golfers and diners of all kinds in the Beaver Falls area when you stop in for lunch or dinner at our Chippewa location today. See why so many people love to come to 19th Hole for our all-out DJ and karaoke nights, and for the wide variety of events that we host each month.
2. Historic Felicity Farms Bed and Breakfast
2075 Dutch Ridge Road – Brighton Township PA
Owner: (Margaret) Anne Mayerich, see https://www.felicityfarms.com
This home is always a crowd-pleaser. The Country French kitchen was created in 1997 as part of Anne’s extensive renovation to create her bed and breakfast. This last renovation required six months to complete. The original four-room house was built in 1786 by John Strawbridge, a Revolutionary War officer with George Washington. The house was situated on 386 acres. The house was moved to the top of the hill in 1905 and the first of two additions was completed in 1907. In 1937, the second addition was added.
Note: When visiting this home, please enter using the entrance with the Felicity Farms sign and labeled as 2075 Dutch Ridge Road. To exit, continue to the lower entrance (labeled with house number 2005).
Joseph Ozimok from Beyond Parsley Catering is serving Pita Bread wedges complemented with vegetables and dips, see beyondparsleycatering.net
Beyond Parsley Catering will always strive to make you a guest at your own function. We will try to help you in every way possible. Please do not hesitate to ask us about any of your party necessities. We specialize in weddings, graduation parties and corporate events.
3. New Build with a Commitment to Local Materials Sourcing
132 Glenfield Drive – Brighton Township PA
Owners: Brad and Tammy Homan
This Modern Farmhouse home was completed in 2023. Joe Cordes was the contractor. The kitchen has an 8-foot island, coffee bar, large walk-in pantry, glass tile backsplash, and quartz countertops. The Homans used local businesses for this kitchen including AK Nahas for the appliances and Alam Hardware for the cabinets.
Chef: Pending
4. Unique Sourcing for a Cost-Effective Project
121 Matthews Drive – Brighton Township PA
Owners: John and Cindy Lucas
During 2018-19, the original 1990s kitchen was renovated. The home owner, John, sourced his materials — saving $1,000s. The cabinets are KraftMaid. The kitchen finishes include new GE Profile appliances, granite countertops, and a glass tile backsplash.
Andrea Roach of PJ’s Deli is serving cabbage rolls, see https://pjdeli.com
PJ’s Deli is your neighborhood deli for made-from-scratch soups, daily sandwich specials, and many ready-to-heat entrees. PJ’s Deli frequents the Beaver County Farmers’ Markets. Andrea is also available to cater events.
Marketplace
Our marketplace is located at the Dutch Ridge Elementary School. Upon arrival, deposit your door prize stub and receive your tour materials. The marketplace has a bake sale, raffle basket silent auction, a gently used accessories sale, a food truck (see below), and a variety of local vendors.
Kretchmar’s Bakery’s food truck “Goodies 2 Go” will have savory as well as sweet treats plus specialty coffee drinks available for purchase throughout the event at the Dutch Ridge Elementary School. They accept cash and credit cards.
Items available will include:
- Toasted Almond Torte
- Bavarian Crème Donuts
- Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Specialty Coffee Drinks
For more info, see https://kbakerygoodies2go.square.site/