Serendib Boathouse

Builder: Black Diamond Builders
Architect: David A. Kaech & Associates

Exploration of the imagination and journeys to places around the world in your own backyard.

Serendib Boathouse is filled with treasures. Fabrics, books, toys and games direct from artisans in Sri-Lanka, the point of inspiration for this wonderful playhouse. To add to this there are wooden toys, books and games, a trunk full of dress up costumes and enough art supplies to keep the most creative child busy for a long time. We have also included, hand crafted furniture from reclaimed woods and a nautical salvaged ladder leading to the hideaway loft. On the outside there is an art station, for some of those messier art projects, complete with a drop down table to work on. There is even a small boat tied to the dock for those imaginary journeys.

The playhouse is constructed with the latest in sustainable building technology; Structural Insulated Panels for year round maximum comfort, Low-e windows, Zero VOC paints, cool metal roofing. The refinished maple flooring was reclaimed from a local gymnasium and part of the exterior detail is from reclaimed wood shutters. The exterior is durable Hardie panel siding that is resistant to moisture, fire and insects. Power for the playhouse, while on display, is provided by a Solar PV system.

Serendib Boathouse was built in alignment with the Build It Green, GreenPoint Rated Checklist as a reference standard. The GreenPoint Rated program helps consumers find green homes, understand green benefits, recognize green features, and have assurance they’re actually getting a healthy, environmentally responsible home.

Best of all, it’s a haven of world exploration for your child.

Ayubowan ! Welcome to Serendib Boathouse.

"Sitting Pretty in Provence"

Builder Rodeo Homes with the McMackin Family

Architect: Richard Krantz Architecture

For those who have visited the South of France and those who have dreamed of the delights of a splendid vacation in the region, this playhouse is a welcome invitation to make that visit in your own backyard.

The enchanting warmth and exuberant spirit of a pretty Provencal farmhouse perfectly adapts to our Southern California climate. This tiny rural cottage is a celebration of that regional style fashioned with arched multipaned windows and weathered painted shutters. The sun bleached yellow stucco color is cheerful and uplifting. Craftsmanship and artistry are exhibited in the unique Provence aesthetic with its distinctive exquisitely crafted decorative style and vivid color palette. Inspired artisans have worked exclusively with natural materials of wood, stone and clay, all composed to create a distinct harmony of rustic details, such as authentic Provence region roof tiles and wrought iron patterns.

We enter this inner world through an elegant front door and discover fine plaster walls and a stone mantled fireplace at the heart of the home. The traditional small oval windows counter the brilliant summertime sun and allow soft light to reflect on the delights of the colors and ambience of a holiday in Provence. French doors allow refreshing currents of air with access to the garden reminiscent of early lavender hued evenings out on the back porch. A kitchen sink and storage cabinets with the familiar Rooster motif complement the interior space, while a notebook computer desk and flat screen monitor hint that modern technology can still blend with country charm.

This playhouse provides a sense of comfortable privacy and retreat that would fit into any child’s backyard world just steps away from their family house.
Certainly many delightful moments await those who wish to live “Sitting Pretty in Provence”.

UCI Facilities Management Team's Playhouse

12 Cliffside Drive built by UCI Facilities Managment Team is moving into Irvine Spectrum Center®. This adorable Victorian Beach House will be installed into Project Playhouse® Village tonight and will premiere to the public on Saturday, August 1.

Sneak Peek at 2009 Playhouses

The architectual plans are in and the playhouses are under construction. This year's designs are fabulous. Eight fantasy playhouses will be up for auction on Sept. 12. One lucky person may win the 2009 Opportunity Drawing playhouse - Choco's Fantasy Farmhouse. Designed by WBSA Architects and will be built by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in partnership with CHOC Children's. Tickets are only $1 and will be on sale soon.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 Open House

12pm - 6pm
Irvine Spectrum Center® Giant Wheel Court
Ticket Prices: $10 per person
Age 3 and under are FREE
This is the only time you can go in the playhouses.
Plus - Come see KFSH 95.9 Live Broadcast

Announcing 2009 Project Playhouse® Builder Teams

Black Diamond Builders with Bucilla Architecture
K. Hovnanian® Homes®
Pridemark Contractors with EBTA Architects
Rodeo Homes with Richard Krantz Architecture
Shea Homes®
Steel Solutions with DuMont Engineering
UCI Facilities Management Team with KTGY Group, Inc.
W Custom Homes in Partnership with Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and Hove Design Alliance
William Lyon Homes with Lind & Associates

Experience Project Playhouse® as a Sponsor or Underwriter

Benefits of Being a Project Playhouse® Sponsor or Underwriter:

• Private Project Playhouse® tour for you and your friends.
• Tickets to Open House
• Invitations to exclusive private VIP Party
• Tickets to the Auction Party/HomeAid's 20th Anniversary Celebration

PLUS multiple recognition opportunities. See below to read all the levels and details. To sign-up contact Gina Scott at gina@homeaidoc.org

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $50,000
• Exclusive exposure as “Presenting Sponsor”
• Logo on cover of collateral materials, tickets and advertisements
• Logo on Project Playhouse® website with link
• Banner Ad on homepage of Project Playhouse® website
• Center spread full page color ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name highlighted in all press releases
• Company name mentioned during television, radio and print media*
• Logo on all signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• 10 tickets to Open House and 12 invitations to VIP Party
• Reserved table of 12 and logo displayed on-stage at Auction Party
• *Project Playhouse® cannot guarantee media will use coverage
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

TITLE SPONSOR - $25,000
• Shared exposure as “Title Sponsor – Presented in Part by...”
• Logo on collateral materials, tickets and advertisements
• Logo on Project Playhouse® website with link
• Full page color ad in Souvenir Program with prominent placement
• Company name highlighted in appropriate press releases
• Logo on all signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• 8 tickets to Open House and 10 invitations to VIP Party
• Reserved table of 10 and logo prominently displayed at Auction Party
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

ESTATE SPONSOR - $7,500
• Private playhouse tour for up to 25 guests
• Company logo on event collateral materials and in e-newsletter
• Company logo on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• Company name highlighted in event press releases, as appropriate
• Company listing and link on Project Playhouse® website
• Full-page color ad in the Souvenir Program
• 2 tickets to Open House and 8 invitations to VIP Party
• Reserved table of 12 at the Auction Party and logo recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary celebration

PALACE SPONSOR - $5,000
• Company logo on event collateral materials and in e-newsletter
• Company logo on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• Company name highlighted in event press releases, as appropriate
• Company listing and link on Project Playhouse® website
• Premium full page color ad in the Souvenir Program
• 2 tickets to Open House and 6 invitations to VIP Party
• 10 tickets to the Auction Party and logo recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary celebration

VILLA SPONSOR - $3,000
• Company listing and link on Project Playhouse® website
• Company name listed on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• Full page black and white ad in the Souvenir Program
• 2 tickets to Open House and 4 invitations to VIP Party
• 6 tickets to the Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary celebration

MANOR SPONSOR - $2,000
• Company listing and link on Project Playhouse® website
• Company name listed on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• Quarter page black and white ad in the Souvenir Program
• 4 tickets to the Auction Party and on screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary celebration

CHATEAU SPONSOR - $750
• Company name listed in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• 2 tickets to the Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary celebration

OPEN HOUSE - AUGUST 1, 2009
Open House is the kick-off and grand opening of HomeAid’s Project
Playhouse®. Attended on average by over 1,000 guests, this family fun day is
the only day the playhouses are open for the public to come inside. Guests
receive bags filled with goodies and children can enjoy entertainment such as face
painting, balloon twisters and more.

OPEN HOUSE UNDERWRITER - $3,000
• Logo recognition on Open House tickets and goodie bags
• Company banner displayed at Open House
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on signage and in collateral materials
• 10 tickets to Open House and 2 invitations to VIP Party
• 4 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

OPEN HOUSE GOODIE BAG
UNDERWRITER - $1,500
• Logo recognition on Open House Goodie Bags
• Logo recognition on back of Open House tickets
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on signage and in collateral materials
• 6 tickets to Open House and 2 invitations to VIP Party
• 2 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

VILLAGE TOURS - AUGUST 2 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
On weekends throughout the six-week playhouse display, the public is invited to
tour the village and see the beautiful entries up close. Playhouses have a Dutch
door so guests can peak inside to see the amazing interiors as they walk around
the landscaped site to see the craftsmanship and tiny details of each entry.
Thousands of people flock to the display for village tours to see the yearly one-ofa-
kind playhouses up for award competition and live auction.

VILLAGE TOUR TICKETS - $2,500
• Company logo placed on back of 5,000 village tour tickets
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• 20 Complimentary Village Tour tickets
• 2 tickets to Open House and 2 invitations to VIP Party
• 2 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

VOLUNTEER T-SHIRTS - $2,000
• Company logo prominently placed on village tour volunteer t-shirts
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on sponsor signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• 2 tickets to Open House and 2 invitations to VIP Party
• 2 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

VIP PARTY - AUGUST 27, 2009
This private party is invitation only. Approximately 400 builders, architects,
trades, designer, sponsors, supplier and volunteers attend this fun social
recognition event. Playhouse awards for Best Craftsmanship, Interior Design,
Imagination (to name a few) and the highly coveted Grand Award are presented
during a special ceremony.

VIP PARTY UNDERWRITER - $3,500
• Logo on VIP Party invitations and program
• Logo placed on awards page in Souvenir Program
• Recognition at VIP Party during awards presentation
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Half page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company logo displayed at the Auction Party
• Logo on all signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• 2 tickets to Open House and 8 invitations to VIP Party
• 6 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

VIP PARTY REFRESHMENTS - $1,500
• Logo placed on VIP party invitation and program
• Company name listed on napkins at VIP Party
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on signage and in collateral materials
• 4 invitations to VIP Party and on-stage recognition
• 4 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

AUCTION PARTY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
HomeAid’s Project Playhouse® Auction Party is the exciting culmination of the
six-week display of our incredible playhouses. This live public auction party is an
evening event where on average more than 750 guests attend - builder teams,
sponsors and playhouse bidders. Guests enjoy dinner, live entertainment and the
exhilarating live auction, which brings the crowd to their feet!

AUCTION PARTY UNDERWRITER - $10,000
• Exclusive exposure as “Underwriter” for Auction Party
• Logo on Project Playhouse® website
• Full page color ad in Project Playhouse® Souvenir Program
• Logo on Auction Party collateral materials, tickets and advertisements
• Company name highlighted in Auction Party press releases
• Logo on all signage at Irvine Spectrum Center®
• 6 tickets to Open House and 4 invitations to VIP Party
• Reserved table of 10 and logo displayed on-stage at Auction Party
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

AUCTION PARTY CENTERPIECES - $2,500
• Logo recognition at Auction Party on tables
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on signage and in collateral materials
• 2 tickets to Open House and 2 invitations to VIP Party
• 4 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

AUCTION PARTY REFRESHMENTS - $1,500
• Logo on signage at beverage stations at Auction Party
• Company name on napkins at Auction Party
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on signage and in collateral materials
• 2 tickets to Open House and 2 invitations to VIP Party
• 2 tickets to Auction Party and on-screen recognition
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration

OPPORTUNITY TICKET
UNDERWRITER - $3,000
One playhouse is designated for the public to have a chance to win!
• Logo on back of 15,000 tickets sold at various locations
• Company name listed on press releases, as appropriate
• Company name listed on Project Playhouse® website
• Quarter page black and white ad in Souvenir Program
• Company name listed on signage and in collateral materials
• 2 invitations to VIP Party and 4 tickets to Auction Party
• Recognition at Auction Party on-stage and on-screen
• Recognition in connection with 20th Anniversary Celebration