Vernon - Area residents no longer have to go to Warwick to see historic houses decorated for the holidays in vintage style. Vernon’s first Gala House Tour will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. The proceeds from the tour will benefit the Vernon Historical Society, which is raising funds to help restore local historic properties, including High Breeze farm on Barrett Road. Tickets and maps will be on sale at each of the houses, and visitors may tour in any order they prefer. The houses will be lavishly decorated for the season, and the owners will welcome guests with homemade refreshments and Christmas music. Little Farm, 1511 Route 565, dates from the early 1800s. Owners Scott Mason and Michael Gillespie have been working on the house over the past 17 years, and will be exhibiting their collection of ornaments on a series of trees throughout the house. The Little Farm also will greet visitors with traditional Christmas music played on a handmade baby grand piano. Built in 1776, the Sammis House, 5 Sleepy Hollow Road, is nestled in the valley of the Pochuck Mountains. The owners, Donald and Joan Magura, have arranged a miniature Christmas village in their dining room and will be exhibiting antique toys. Glenwood Mill, 1860 Route 565, has been a Vernon landmark since Nathaniel Townsend built it in 1805. Owners Hank and Sue Capro will decorate the mill traditionally and serve homemade cookies and local cider. Apple Valley Inn, 967 Route 517, was built in 1831, and today owners Lauren J. Brophy and Leigh A. Petroski operate a bed and breakfast there. On Dec. 11, Santa Claus will be at the inn and singer Felicia Michael will provide Christmas music. Holiday cookies will be served. Meadowburn Farm, 41 Meadowburn Road was home to William Willer DeKay believed to be Vernon’s first citizen. The current house, which contains parts of the original 1760 structure, dates from the early dates of the 20th century. The house will be decorated in a style reflecting its colonial ancestry. Rickey Farm House, 435 Route 94 dates from 1815, and five generations of Rickeys have made it their home. Today, the house is furnished with a collection of late 19th-century furniture, and the house will be decorated with a “vintage flair” featuring family heirlooms and trimmings. Alpine Haus, 217 Route 94, was built in 1885, and today owners Michael and Joyce Reardon run a bed and breakfast there. The house will be decorated with greenery and garlands, and the Christmas tree will be decorated with Victorian ornaments. Christmas cookies and hot mulled cider will be served. Ticket prices are $25 per person the day of the event and $22.50 for seniors and advance purchases. Advance tickets are available at the Apple Valley Inn or Glenwood Mill. For groups of 20 or more, tickets are $17.50 per person, and must be purchased in advance. . For more information, visit applevalleyinn.com/specials.htm; www.glenwoodmill.com; or www.alpinehausbb.com, or call Joan at 973-875-9562.