At Creative Homes, building has always been about more than walls, finishes, and floor plans. It’s about people, purpose, and the communities we’re proud to be part of. That’s why we are incredibly honored to announce that Creative Homes is building the St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace in the North Star community of Lake Elmo, featured in the Fall 2026 Parade of Homes. This home represents something truly special-a place where craftsmanship meets compassion, and where every brick laid helps support families facing the unimaginable.
Our journey officially began this December with Bricks & Sticks, a heartfelt kickoff event that brought together what makes this project possible: people. Trade partners, vendors, and members of the Creative Homes team gathered in Lake Elmo to celebrate the start of shared mission. Help cure childhood cancer. What made Bricks & Sticks so impactful was the generosity in the room. Our trade partners have come together to donate their time, services, and materials to help bring this Dream Home to life. From the foundation to the final details, this home is being built through collective generosity and shared belief in a cause far bigger than any one of us. It was a powerful reminder that when a community comes together, real change happens.
(St. Jude patient, Kymverly and Family)
Childhood cancer affects thousands of families every year, turning life upside down in an instant. At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. That means parents can focus on what truly matters, helping their child fight and heal. Donations made through the St. Jude Dream Home® program directly support this mission. Every contribution helps ensure that families can pursue lifesaving care without the burden of overwhelming medical costs. For all of us at Creative Homes, this mission hits close to home.
While construction has not yet begun, excitement is already building. In the coming months, we’ll break ground on the St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace in the North Star community of Lake Elmo and begin sharing the journey from the very first steps. As the home comes to life, we’ll highlight key milestones, behind-the-scenes moments, and special community events that offer opportunities to get involved, learn more, and support this meaningful cause. When complete, the home will be proudly featured in the Fall 2026 Parade of Homes, standing as a powerful symbol of generosity, craftsmanship, and hope. We can’t wait to welcome the community inside a home built with heart, one that reflects the incredible impact we can make together.
Supporting the St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace means supporting families facing childhood cancer. Donations help ensure families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food, allowing them to focus entirely on their child. To learn more about the project, upcoming events, and how to donate, visit our website here. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Stay tuned as we continue this journey together. Building more than a home and helping bring hope to families who need it most.
(St. Jude patient, Madelyn)
I cannot express how happy we are with the overall experience we have had with Creative Homes. Everyday my husband and I say “we love our house”. Everything from the flooring to the fixtures turned out better than we could have imagined. From the beginning to the end Creative was there for us every step of the way! We are so grateful to Creative Homes for building our dream home!
It has been four months since we have moved into our home and I cannot put into words how thankful we are that we built with Creative. They’re the type of company you feel like once you move in you want to invite over for dinner and drinks once a month! In conversation with other friends and family who have built new construction with other companies, I truly believe that Creative is unique in that!
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"The whole process was incredibly easy. I couldn't believe how perfect the house looked the day I moved in! The attention to detail shows in the little things. I'm continually impressed with features I find throughout my home."
The building process was so fun and easy; every week it was so exciting to see progress on our home. The design studio made for an easy experience when picking all the materials for our home. From start to completion, their attention to detail was phenomenal. Creative Homes has a solid team of experts and were always there to answer any question we would have. There is no doubt that I would recommend Creative Homes to anyone building a home.
