Get On the Bus Saturday for Mid-Century Magic on Wheels

If you’ve ever found yourself slowing the car down to drool over a floor-to-ceiling glass wall or a perfectly sloped roofline, this bus tour was made for you.

Our friends at NCModernist are back with their spring Modapalooza house tour on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and it’s basically a backstage pass to the Triangle’s most stunning private residences. We aren’t just talking about a quick walk-through; you’ll board a luxury motorcoach in Research Triangle Park to visit eight iconic homes across Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. You’ll even get to meet the architects who brought these “new and classic” visions to life—perfect for picking their brains about how to finally pull off that “minimalist” look without your house looking empty.

Forget about navigating backroads or hunting for parking. Your ticket covers the whole nine yards: a fleet of climate-controlled buses with Wi-Fi, morning bagels to fuel the trek, a full lunch, and a swag bag to keep you hydrated. It’s a full day of design inspiration that proves life is just better with clean lines and open floor plans.

📍 Departure: Research Triangle Park (Location provided to ticketholders)
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
💰 $164–$179
📎 Secure your seat on the bus: https://ncmodernist.org/palooza.htm

Think of it as a field trip for grown-ups who appreciate a good cantilever. Just try not to get too much “living room envy” before you head back to your own humble abode!

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Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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