Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire, Event of the Summer, Nears

Submitted by Hands of Hope

The Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire is a hot ticket not only for stunning gardens and fabulous antique and boutique shopping, but for the humanitarian mission it supports.

The 13th annual event is planned for Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. Guests can tour properties of three private estates in Barrington Hills that feature floral gardens, water features, striking sculptures, vegetable and herb gardens, a Bocce Ball court and even a chicken coup.

There’s also antique and boutique shopping on the estate grounds, including a French market and an upscale flea market. Local experts will also provide workshops while local restaurants will provide boxed lunches for purchase.

The Garden Faire benefits the Hands of Hope, a Barrington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the critical needs of women and children in Africa by addressing education, economic development, clean drinking water and health services.  

Hands of Hope

Hands of Hope was started 13 years ago by a small group of women, who were moved into action as they heard reports of women and children who were suffering. Determined to affect change, these women worked tirelessly, giving selflessly of their time, skills and resources.

To date, the organization has raised over $4.5 million, said Vicky Wauterlek, Hands of Hope founder. 

“We work hard to make sure our projects are self sustaining and that the impact of our projects will continue in the future,” she said. “Schools that are built will continue to educate children for generations, wells will continue to provide clean water for communities for years - a million dollar loan portfolio will be used to continue the economic growth in the rural community that we are working in.”
 
Tickets and Information

Faire tickets are $50. Regular Faire hours are 10:00 AM to 4 PM each day.  A special $75 “Early Buy” ticket will be offered for those who want to shop before the faire opens, 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday morning. Shuttle busses will depart every 15 minutes from the following locations:  Friday: from Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. and 800 Hart Road (across the street). Saturday: from 800 Hart Road only. 

For more information, call 847-381-7367, visit the website or join the faire’s Facebook page for up to the minute information about the faire, raffle prizes and more. Tickets may be ordered online through the website or purchased in advance and held at the entry by sending a check or money order to: Hands of Hope, 800 Hart Road, Suite 100, Barrington, IL 60010. Tickets may also be purchased at these local stores:

• Ambrosia Euro-American Patisserie, 710 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington
• Barrington Flower Shop, 201 South Cook Street, Barrington
• Egg Harbor Café, 210 South Cook Street, Barrington
• Pasquesi Home and Gardens, 975 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff
• Pasquesi Home and Gardens, 990 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington
• Scentimental Gardens, 116 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles
• Scentimental Gardens, 428 W. State Street, Geneva
• Tom-Price Home Furnishings, The Arboretum of South Barrington
• Wickham Interiors, 67 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake