All up, Cranford Hospice has seen more than $1.5 million arrive in funding from the three-day trail.
It will be staged, like past years, in November when the 10 homes and their surroundings for the self-drive event would be at their spring-like best.
Marffy said there were 10 private homes on the visit list which ticket-holders would only find out about in late October.
"The homes are kept secret to allow an element of surprise.
"A good mix of contemporary and traditional and all within a 30-minute drive from the Havelock North centre."
To mark the 10th anniversary Hospice Holly Trail there would be some special touches.
The trail's traditional Spring Fete, which for a donation of $5 (for Cranford) is open to the general public, will be staged at the Village Green in Havelock North for the first time.
It will feature crafts and fine foods over the three trail days of November 8 to November 10.
There will also be an opening night "Toast to the Tenth Trail" gathering at the Birdwood Gallery where the Prima Volta singers will be among the entertainment.
There had been plenty of interest from people outside the region with a good number from Auckland and Wellington heading here, along with many from the South Island.
The trail had also previously attracted groups from Australia, and that would likely be the case again.
Marffy said although demand was always high the 2500 ticket cap would remain because increasing it could create potential logistical problems.
"If anyone wants to come along this year they will have to be quick."
