THE GREAT AMERICAN HOUSE celebrates the best of American living for a new generation of homeowners who long for the sense of solidity and timelessness that comes from a home built to bridge the gap between past, present and future. Focusing on both new construction and historic home renovations, Schafer takes the best of traditional architecture—from the detailed craftsmanship to the elegant, balanced proportions—and translates it for the kind of connected, welcoming spaces that suit modern family life. Gorgeous, inspiring photos, alongside Schafer’s personable, informative text beautifully illustrate the entire process of restoring, renovating, and building classical homes.

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Book Tour Schedule

Past Events

San Francisco
October 1, 2012
Private Lecture and Cocktail Party with the
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Northern California Chapter

Los Angeles
October 2, 2012
Party and Book Signing at Hollyhock, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Houston
October 4, 2012
Lecture and Book Signing hosted by Greenwood King at The Lobby

New York City
October 9, 2012
Private Launch Party at John Rosselli Antiques

Atlanta
October 16, 2012
Lecture and Book Signing at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

October 16, 2012
Private Cocktail Party with the
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Southeast Chapter

Baltimore
October 22, 2012
Reception, Lecture and Book Signing with Homewood Museum at
Johns Hopkins University, part of AIA Baltimore Architecture Month,
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

New York City
October 30, 2012
The Great American House Lecture with David Netto and Book Signing at Doyle New York, 6:30pm

Pine Plains, NY
November 2, 2012
Private Lecture and Book Signing with the Mashomack Preserve Club

New York City
January 26, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with the Decorative Arts Trust, part of the V.I.P Antiques Weekend

Nashville
February 9, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing at the Nashville Antiques and Garden Show

New York City
February 13, 2013
Private Lecture and Book Signing with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

Thomasville, GA
February 23, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing at the Thomasville Antiques Show

Philadelphia
March 7, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, at The Athenaeum, 6:00-8:00pm

Aiken, SC
March 20, 2013
Lecture at the Aiken Center for the Arts (Book Signing and Cocktails to follow at Folly), 6:00-8:00pm

Charleston
March 22, 2013
Keynote Luncheon Lecture and Book Signing at the 10th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show, part of the Historic Charleston Foundation

Philadelphia
April 14, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing at The Philadelphia Antiques Show

Georgetown
May 9, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with Doyle New York to benefit the Georgetown House Tour

Denver
May 16, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with the
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

Connecticut
May 18, 2013
Book Signing at Trade Secrets, 11:00am

Cleveland
June 14, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with the Decorative Arts Trust and Cleveland Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture + Art, at the Kirtland Country Club

Boston
June 18, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, at The Athenaeum, 6:00pm

Nantucket
July 26, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with The Nantucket Preservation Trust

East Hampton
August 11, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing at the Maidstone Club

Wilmington, DE
September 21, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing at Winterthur’s Annual 20th Century Design Conference, Chic it Up!

Cleveland
October 30, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing with The 21st Century Club – 12:00pm

Hudson Valley
November 22, 2013
Lecture and Book Signing at Boscobel House and Gardens

Palm Beach
March 20, 2014
Lecture and Book Signing at the Society of the Four Arts – 2:30pm

For information on these or other events, please contact Sarah Burningham at Little Bird Publicity, sarah@littlebirdpublicity.com Please check back for additional tour cities and dates.