BRANDYWINE Your Official Guide to COUNTRY Delaware County and the Brandywine Valley 25 Outstanding Colleges and Universities
Holiday Shopping, Brandywine Style
Minutes away for a weekend or a day.
Detailed Map
Inside Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Media, PA Fall 2005 /Winter 2006 Permit No. 663 Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau ★ BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lou Prevost Welcome to Delaware County’s Brandywine Country! Chairperson Dan Brodeur Fred J.Grabosky Christine Fizzano Cannon,Esquire John Hosier s the trees shops or our bustling Francis J.Catania,Esquire Albert Melfi Harry A.Dietzler Halsey Spruance begin to downtown districts A STAFF turn a beau- will leave you filled tiful orange and gold with the spirit of Executive Director Tore Fiore Director of Leisure Services Steve Byrne and we await the first the holiday season. Senior Volunteer,R.S.V.P. Dena Dowd frost of the season, You can find gifts Marketing and Communications Assistant Keira Finnegan Brandywine Country for everyone on your Office Manager Debbie Frederick offers the perfect set- list by following Welcome Center Manager Tricia Gannon Director of Membership Marilyn Godshall ting for harvest celebrations and the shopping trip through Special Projects/ Linda Houldin more. There are Halloween ghost Brandywine Country we have Operations Manager Director of Communications Barbara Lehman tours and pumpkin carvings, art outlined for you in this issue. Director of New Business Marty Milligan Development exhibits and theater productions, Our historic region is filled Director of Marketing Lucy Wright holiday house tours and so many with seasonal and holiday activi- Office number: 610-565-3679 800-343-3983 other activities to enjoy through- ties you won’t want to miss. Take E-mail: [email protected] out the season. a few moments and read all about Web site: www.brandywinecountry.com With autumn, comes the start them in the pages of our Visitor’s Fax: 610-565-0833 Brandywine Country is published twice a year by the of school and inside these pages Guide and then come experience Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau, One Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, 610-565-3679, 800- 343-3983. Designed and produced by Media Two, Inc., 22 you will learn about the wonder- Delaware County’s Brandywine West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 305, Towson, MD 21204, 410-828-0120. ful educational opportunities Country this fall and winter. PENNSYLVANIA that are available in this region. PA You will read about more than Enjoy! Brandywine Country Bureau Project Manager Lucy Wright twenty colleges, universities and Bureau Creative Consultant Barbara Lehman technical schools many of which Project Manager Julie F.Lang are tops in the nation. Editor Pete Kerzel Managing Editor Kim Graham When the leaves begin to fall Tim Murtaugh Creative Director Randy Clark and the brilliant foliage fades, Chairman Graphic Artist Lanie Bologna Delaware County Council Advertising Director Therese Bonander winter days will be upon us Advertising Representatives Cindy Bello and holiday shopping will begin. Chris DeAngelo Traffic Coordinator Lindsay Hutt Shopping in our quaint specialty All information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing. Details are subject to change without notice. The Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau cannot guarantee services or products of any company, group or organization listed or advertised within this publication. Getting to Brandywine Country Minutes Away for a BY CAR Brandywine Country is easily reached Weekend or a Day from the north and south by I-95. I-476 also links the area with the Need help getting here or making accommodation arrangements? Pennsylvania Turnpike which runs Visit www.brandywinecountry.com or call 800-343-3983. east and west.
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DEPARTMENTS
18 Calendar 28 Sightseeing Listings 32 Map of Brandywine Country 42 Dining Listings 51 Lodging Listings 58 Services Listings
COVER: Magill Walk at Swarthmore College Photography courtesy of Terry Wild/ Swarthmore College
Special Events page10 In The Brandywine If you’re looking for a location that FEATURES has the convenience of the big city but the beauty of the countryside, Delaware County’s Brandywine MAKING A LIST, CHECKING IT TWICE 4 Country is the perfect venue. If the idea of holiday shopping gives you panic attacks, relax! Whether you prefer a modern hotel Once you browse through our regional shopping guide, your season with spacious,elegant meeting rooms is guaranteed to be merry and bright. or a more intimate,relaxed setting, the Brandywine can meet your every 10 A TOUCH OF CLASS need for that special event. Just about every type of educational opportunity exists within the boundaries For more information,call 800-343- of the Brandywine. Let us equip you to excel beyond your own. 3983 and ask for the Brandywine’s new Meeting & Facilities CD-ROM.
BY AIR BY TRAIN MILEAGE FROM
Philadelphia International Airport is located in AMTRAK provides daily service from major Atlantic City ...... 60 Lancaster ...... 63 Delaware County and is served by domestic, cities including New York and Washington,D.C. international and regional carriers. The air- Local rail service is provided from 30th Street Baltimore ...... 71 New York ...... 92 port is only minutes from most hotels and Station in Philadelphia and from Martin Luther Boston ...... 330 Pittsburgh ...... 297 Brandywine attractions. King & French Streets in Wilmington DE. www.phl.org;(215) 937-5400. AMTRAK:www.amtrak.com;(800-USA-RAIL) Harrisburg ...... 116 Washington,D.C. . .127
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS TOOHEY BROWN
making a list, Checking it twice
Brandywine boasts bounty of selections for holiday gift givers
icture in your mind an old-fashioned snow globe. A scaled-down model
of yesteryear captured in a little plastic shell, gently dusted with falling
snow. The street lights are glowing, the store windows brilliant and
festive, bows and ribbons are on packages and bags and everyone taking P time away from a stressful routine to focus on friends and family.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your holidays look a little more like that this year?
Where finding creative, hand-crafted gifts that reached beyond the everyday was a
joy and not a chore? Gifts that bring heartfelt, spontaneous smiles, the second that
they’re opened? If that’s the kind of winter experience you crave this year, the
Brandywine Valley has several shopping areas that fit the
bill and we’ve put a few of them together here in a
shopping itinerary that circles you around our hills
and valleys and lets you stop along the way for your
own little snow globe experiences. Welcome to the
glittering and luxurious tradition of holiday shopping —
Brandywine-style. GLEN EAGLE SQUARE
WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 5 City sidewalks, busy sidewalks take any holiday gathering from rou- turn left onto Route 202 south, Dressed in holiday style . . . tine to memorable. plenty of specialty shops await the dis- Once you’ve found your treasures criminating gift giver. The first stop, e’re going to start our shop- along State Street, tuck them safely only a mile down the road, could be W ping expedition in Media — in your shopping bag and follow the brand new Keystone Plaza, home of otherwise known as Every- Baltimore Pike to Route 1 south several shops and Pescatore’s Restaurant. body’s Home Town and the seat of toward Chadds Ford. Pescatore’s — new since July — offers Delaware County. The merchants on entrees such as pizza, steak, seafood State Street always put out their best Children laughing and Italian specialties in a family- decorations for the season giving the People passing friendly atmosphere reminiscent of picturesque illusion of a real-life Meeting smile after smile . . . the old country. The charming atmos- Currier & Ives print. (The soothing phere, separate bar and private ban- sound of the local trolley rolling bout eight miles down the quet room are sure to make this down the street periodically certainly Aroad is the second destination Brandywine newcomer a favorite des- helps to complete the picture.) on our journey — The Shoppes at tination for years to come. Window shopping is encouraged Brinton Lake. More than 25 shops and Just next door to the Keystone here, although we’re guessing you restaurants are here, providing conve- Plaza is the entrance to Olde Ridge won’t be able to stop at the windows. nient access to a variety of gift-giving Village,a collection of charming bou- Plenty of gifts for the man on your options. Names such as Williams Sonoma, tiques nestled in a cozy ring of stone list can be found at B.Gross Menswear, one Pottery Barn, Galan Gifts and Fine Furnishings cottages. Shopping here is stress- of the true Media landmarks that line and Pier 1 Imports have festive and prac- free and fun and always promises lots the street. Custom tailoring and per- tical gifts for the home. If the person of checkmarks on your shopping sonalized service still are the norm you’re shopping for is a devoted J.Crew list — plus a little treat for yourself. here, even after more than 80 years. or Eddie Bauer fan, they’re here, too, as Crafters will enjoy browsing The Across the street and down a few well as clothiers Ann Taylor Loft, Christopher Stencil Shoppe where you can find multi- doors is Golden Impulse Jewelers where & Banks, Talbot’s, Victoria’s Secret and Chico’s. tudes of handmade stencils and lots they have perennial holiday favorites It’s also possible, while you are here, of ideas on how to use them. From — exquisite, sparkling gifts in tiny, to get a manicure at the Thomas tiny squares to be used on notecards wrapped packages. Need we say Lavella Salon, create a homemade pot- to garden murals that fill entire walls, more? tery gift at Color Me Mine or get a quick they have it here. If jewelry making Also on State Street is The Village Art treat of ice cream at MaggieMoos. If is the craft of choice for special some- Shop. Have an otherwise hard-to-buy- lunch or dinner is on your mind, Ruby’s one, E-Z Beads is where all the locals for teenager on your list? Or maybe an Diner, The America Bar & Grill and P. F. Chang’s shop for tools and supplies. A gift cer- imaginative and artistic mom who Chinese Bistro each have exquisite fare in tificate for one of their classes would loves to scrapbook or paint? Purchase fun settings — just what you need to be a great gift here as well. some quality papers, pencils or pens feel refreshed to continue shopping. Almost everyone has little ones here for the gift of creative expression. After Brinton Lake, return to Route on their gift-giving lists, but are you And, while you’re thinking color 1, heading south. Just down the road tired of giving unimaginative, heavily and design, pop in The Media Florist for a is the intersection of Routes 1 and marketed, plastic toys from a big-box stunning floral centerpiece that will 202. If you take a small detour and store? Book Fair is literally crammed with
MEDIA FLORIST PAPER PICKINS THE STENCIL SHOPPE
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THE SHOPPES AT BRINTON LAKE
BOOK FAIR award-winning toys, challenging such as Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Gap, Banana at a nostalgic open fireplace, complete games and puzzles — and yes, books Republic, Ann Taylor and American Eagle with accessories from the Chadds Ford — that make even the elves in Santa’s Outfitters. Some of the retailers’ names Fireside Shop. Or, remodel your guest workshop envious. may be new to you — for example, room with comfortable and cozy Not all holiday shopping is about Trail Creek Outfitters, Cameo Water Wear, Annie items from either Hunt Country Furniture gifts. Don’t forget that you probably Prue,Mykonos and The Ski Bum — but they or Marstan’s Unpainted Furniture. (Shopping need a few items for the celebration could have that perfect something tip: keep in mind that if you have aspect of it all. Be sure to stop at Paper for someone on your list. first-time apartment owners or newly- Pickins, for fine stationary such as invi- From here, shoppers can proceed weds on your list, they would proba- tations and thank you notes and the just a mile or two farther down bly appreciate gifts from here, as Wine and Beer Emporium for supplies for a 202 for a couple of specialty shops well!) truly merry affair. that could transform your home After these stops, the next destina- Across Route 202 from Olde into the one that everyone wants tion is the sparkling shopping district Ridge, is Glen Eagle Square, also home to to come home to this year. For exam- of Kennett Square. Turn around and more than 25 shops and restaurants. ple, you could bring out some take Route 202 north to get back to Some names here are very familiar, chestnuts and prepare to roast them Route 1 south. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 7 Strings of street lights items — was planted and has grown many gifts as the North Pole, but far Even stop lights fruitfully ever since. more pleasurable to walk around. Blink a bright red and green . . . The shopping choices here are truly Hear the snow crunch almost endless, but we have a few that n your way into Kennett See the kids bunch you might want to make special note O Square, you’ll pass Spring Run This is Santa’s big scene . . . to be sure to visit. Adorable, timeless Natural Foods right on Route 1, clothes and toys that challenge the just past Longwood Gardens. If your rom Kennett Square, find Union imagination — instead of the holiday menu calls for high-quality, F Street (Route 82) and travel eardrums — can be found at Play Nice organic foods or quality vegetarian north to 926. Turn right onto Children’s Boutique on Market Street. products, make a quick stop here and 926 east. After driving through some Down on High Street is the Jane stock up on some delicious treats. of the prettiest countryside the Chalfant Boutique — really three specialty Once you’ve followed the direc- Brandywine has to offer, you will shops in one — where discriminating tions above to State Street, find a intersect Route 202 again — also clients have purchased timeless, styl- place to park and explore a town that known as Wilmington Pike. At this ish fashions and accessories for 74 could double for Bedford Falls in crossroads, turn south on 202 for years. Around the corner on Gay “It’s a Wonderful Life” any day. 1-1/2 miles to find The Shoppes at Street is the Newbury Street Design interior Shopping here is always a delight, but Dilworthtown Crossing — yet another loca- design studio with ideas to decorate during the holiday season, the local tion with even more stores from your home and over on South shopkeepers take extra care to put a which to choose. For the cigar lover Church is Pages Card Shop with ideas to little of the magic back into the sea- in your family, Old Havanna Cigar Company decorate your gifts. Finally, a little far- son. Be sure to take your time may have just the right gift — as well ther up on East Gay Street in the strolling along the tree-lined avenues as the knowledgeable staff to assist Cambridge Square Shopping Center and sampling the scents of coffee, you in your selection. A great idea (but worth the trip!) is J.Ryan’s Designer cookies and seasonal delights. One would be to stop in Kabloom — a Resale Shoppe where you can find, place you shouldn’t miss is actually European-style flower shop right next among other things, designer con- two boutiques in one — The Mushroom door — and pick up several small signment party dresses for all of your Cap and The Growing Tree. The owner arrangements to give to the hosts of seasonal engagements. started The Growing Tree to show- any holiday gatherings you are attend- On your way out of West Chester, case adorable, personalized children’s ing. if your path takes you on Route gifts and consignment items. A few Once you’ve found your treasures 202 south, don’t miss The Abbey Green years later, she realized that when vis- here, turn back onto Route 202 north Shop on your right just out of town. If itors asked her where to find Kennett (you will pass back across 926) and you’re searching for a present for a Square mushrooms (Kennett Square stay on it until you see the sign to split lover of all things Irish, you won’t is the mushroom capital of the world) off on to High Street in West Chester. need a leprechaun to find treasure she would have to tell them to go A few blocks past the campus of West here — this darling boutique special- to the local Acme. Thus, her second Chester University, you will be in the izes in everything imaginable from shop — specializing in home-grown, heart of the delightful downtown the old country such as clothing, gourmet mushrooms and related shopping district, a place that has as jewelry, and gifts.
OLD HAVANNA CIGAR COMPANY
JANE CHALFANT
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Happy Holidays holidays merry and bright. Best wishes for a happy and healthy Hopefully, a shopping trip through holiday season. ow that your trunk is full and the quaint boutiques of our country- Nyour holiday shopping stress a side has given you back a good bit of The stores mentioned above are by no memory (at least until next the joy that comes from the spirit of means all that we have to offer. Please see year), take a moment and congratu- giving. We hope our shops and bou- our “Shops, Antiques & Auctions” cate- late yourself for finding gifts for tique will be a part of your traditions gory in the Sightseeing section of this everyone that will truly make their for years to come. guide on pages 38–41 for a complete list. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 9 BY KIM GRAHAM
PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS TOOHEY BROWN
A TOUCH OF CLASS
Educationally speaking,Brandywine offers something for everyone
very year, without fail, just as the calendar closes on summer and inches
toward fall, thousands of students return to the Brandywine to further their
education. Whether it be a newly-minted high school graduate entering E a traditional four-year college or a retired professional enrolling in a class just to satisfy his curiosity, students of all kinds can be found here, across
our countryside, studying, growing and becoming more informed citizens of the world.
Below are some snapshots of our most illustrious institutions. Like snapshots, they
may capture the essence of a school, but only scratch the surface of the depth of its
personality. The best way to learn about a school is to visit it for yourself. So plan a campus
trip to the Brandywine soon. While you are here, you may learn much about our noted
place in American history, but
you will also be exploring the
limitless opportunities of your
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE CABRINI COLLEGE future.
Albright College Jacob Albright, sits on 100 provide comfortable learning Albright College, in Reading, acres in a traditional university atmospheres in not-so-tradi- Pennsylvania, strives to provide setting. However, the new tional settings. today’s students with a flexible, branch campuses — one at the Today’s students want to top-notch education and per- Concordville Hotel in Concord- know what will be provided to sonalized service. The main ville and one at the Eagleview them with their tuition costs campus, founded in 1898 by Corporate Center in Exton — and what support they will CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
receive, says Linda Metzler, and offer flexibility and con- Cabrini College ination and lack of educa- enrollment advisor for the venience while providing tional opportunities. With accelerated degree programs accreditation in business The Missionary Sisters of that in mind, they founded offered in Exton and Con- administration, applied psy- the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cabrini College as a four- cordville. Albright’s five ac- chology/organizational behav- came to the United States year liberal arts and sciences celerated degree programs ior, accounting, crime and to assist immigrants strug- institution in 1957. The meet just one night a week justice or information systems. gling with poverty, discrim- goal of helping others WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 11 DREXEL UNIVERSITY
DELAWARE COUNTY DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLEGE’S MALIN ROAD CENTER EASTERN UNIVERSITY remains a strong tradition themes are built into all ing popular, new offerings Cheyney University of here and the college started a courses and are integrated in forensic science and com- Pennsylvania is the oldest of national trend in 1989 when across the curriculum so puter forensics. the historically black col- it became the first institution that students develop a “Chestnut Hill College leges and universities in of higher learning in the comprehensive, consistent, prides itself on our philoso- America. Richard Humphreys, nation to require community and applicable approach to phy of a holistic approach to a Quaker philanthropist, service for graduation, a leading within their orga- higher education, seeking bequeathed $10,000 (only common practice today. nizations. Students apply to address social, spiritual, one-tenth of his massive Cabrini’s Center for in-class learning to daily physical and cultural needs estate) to establish a school Graduate and Professional workplace issues.” of students as well as acade- to educate the descendents Studies serves the needs of mic ones,” says Kathleen of the African race. The the adult continuing educa- Chestnut Hill College Spigelmyer, director of school moved to George tion student and profession- public relations. “Education Cheyney’s farm, 25 miles al with graduate programs Chestnut Hill College is a should emphasize the west of Philadelphia, in as well as accelerated under- four-year, coed, Catholic lib- growth of the whole person 1902 and grew through graduate programs. Areas eral arts college that provides not only through a liberal many name changes until it of study include education, students with a holistic edu- arts education, but also joined the State System of instructional systems and cation in an inclusive Catholic through an exciting social Higher Education as Chey- technology and organiza- community marked by acade- life, a healthy spiritual life, ney University of Penn- tional leadership. mic excellence, shared re- and a well-rounded active sylvania in 1983. “Cabrini offers exciting sponsibility, personal and life, therefore exposing stu- Today, Cheyney students opportunities with its mas- professional growth, service dents to the best college has are members of a variety of ter’s degree in organiza- and concern for the earth. to offer.” races, cultures and national- tional leadership,” explains Chestnut Hill’s 1,800 ities representing multiple Colleen Nelson, director of students can choose from Cheyney University levels of achievement from a enrollment and recruitment more than 40 undergradu- wide range of educational for graduate and profes- ate, graduate or continuing Founded in 1837 as the backgrounds. Cheyney offers sional studies. “Leadership education programs, includ- Institute for Colored Youth, baccalaureate degrees in 12 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER more than 30 disciplines as engineering technology ers to develop a curriculum Davids, a Christian institu- well as a master’s degree in classes while juniors and that teaches the knowledge tion where the goal is to education. Just a few of seniors in high school (two and skills required in develop committed profes- the school’s noted alumni years), move on to DCCC today’s highly technical sionals who serve the poor include journalist Ed Brad- and earn an associate’s and specialized workforce. and disenfranchised through ley of the CBS-TV’s degree in applied science programs such as economic “60 Minutes;” Robert W. degree in applied engineer- Drexel University development and nonprofit Bogle, publisher and CEO ing technology (two years) management. of the Philadelphia Tribune, and then go on to earn Drexel University, ranked American Baptists found- the oldest newspaper con- a bachelor’s degree in as one of America’s Best ed Eastern in 1952 and the tinuously owned and oper- applied engineering tech- Colleges for 2005 by U.S. university’s faculty still ated by an African-Ameri- nology with Drexel Uni- News & World Report, is reflects both the goal of the can; and U.S. Rep. Curt versity (two years). widely recognized as one of founders and the mission Weldon, who represents the top 50 private, non- statement above. Some of the 7th Congressional Delaware County profit, national doctoral/ their prestigious faculty District, which includes Community College’s research universities in the includes Tony Campolo, Chester and Delaware Malin Road Center country. Not only does Wilson Goode, Duffy Rob- counties. Drexel offer more than 170 bins and Ron Sider, all of DCCC’s campus on Malin programs of study, it also whom are well known in Delaware County Road in Broomall special- offers the only mandatory Christian and social justice Community College izes in technical educa- co-op program in Penn- circles. tion programs, in a direct sylvania and one of three in Trends in education sug- Community colleges across response from business and the United States. gest that flexibility is a key the nation are increasingly industry seeking out acade- Drexel’s reputation as a requirement for prospec- attracting discerning stu- mic institutions that would technology-rich university tive students and Eastern dents who desire a top- be willing to listen to their is well deserved. In 1983, meets the challenge by pro- notch, affordable educa- needs and develop relevant Drexel became the first viding unique delivery for- tion and Delaware County programs of study. Many university to require all mats, such as weekend resi- Community College is no of the school’s career and entering students to have dency and online distance exception. With campuses technical programs are microcomputers. In 2000, learning, through its grad- in Marple Township, articulated with four-year Drexel became the first uate programs. No matter Broomall, Sharon Hill, institutions with full credit major university to operate what type of a class a stu- Exton and Downingtown, being applied to earning a a fully wireless campus, and dent is in, however, Eastern DCCC serves students in bachelor of science degree. in 2002, Drexel launched strives to provide each one both Delaware and Chester In the area of applied the first mobile Web portal with practical skills and counties. engineering technology, service for students. Drexel tools as well as a lifelong “The role of community DCCC has gained local, eLearning, the university’s community of support. colleges is changing,” says state and national recogni- online education subsid- Marianne K. Rhodes, assis- tion as a “Center for iary, serves working profes- JNA Institute tant director of public rela- Excellence” that supports sionals around the world tions. “We offer low costs, industry needs for highly who want to complete their JNA Institute was founded high-quality professional skilled, degreed technicians education without com- in 1988 and is a leader training opportunities and and technologists in manu- promising quality for con- in culinary arts educat- dual enrollment options facturing, electrical and venience. ion. JNA awards Associates with four-year colleges and mechanical disciplines. Be- degree in Culinary Arts/ universities. lieving that communication Eastern University Restaurant Management as An example of their flex- is the key to creating and well as a diploma program ible educational opportuni- implementing successful Tucked in the landscape in Specialized Foodservice ties is their 2+2+2 pro- workforce development of the heart of suburban Management. The Insti- gram. Students can enroll programs, DCCC works Philadelphia’s Main Line is tute will also present in DCCC-approved applied closely with industry lead- Eastern University in St. hands-on cooking events
NEUMANN COLLEGE
PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE JNA INSTITUTE IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 13 STRAYER UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY DELAWARE COUNTY PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY STAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE customized especially for championship basketball the aircraft and civil/archi- that can be completed at your group and could be teams from 1972 through tectural fields. Currently, Delaware County. In addi- ideal as a team-building 1974. there are more than 300 tion, students may elect to program. students enrolled in various complete the first two years Neumann College programs at PIT, the only of course work for over 180 Immaculata University two-year, independent col- degrees that can be complet- Founded in 1965 by the lege in Pennsylvania that ed at other Penn State cam- Immaculata University, a Sisters of St. Francis of offers associate’s degrees puses. Catholic liberal arts institu- Philadelphia, Neumann and certificate programs in “Students can earn a tion, is well known for College is widely known for engineering technology, in- degree from one of the most offering a wide variety of its programs in nursing and formation technology, allied prestigious universities in liberal arts majors and has education. Recently, several health technology and busi- the country right here in strong programs in nutri- popular programs of study ness administration. Recent- Delaware County, without tion/dietetics and music have been added, including ly, the school added new transferring to University therapy that are receiving arts production and perfor- certificate programs in Park,” explains Ron Hill, recognition on their own. mance, criminal justice and medical assistant, medical manager of communications Founded in 1920 and sport management. It is the office specialist, and phar- and university relations. situated on 375 beautiful intellectual home of more macy technician. Upon “Students in return receive acres in Chester County, the than 2,600 undergraduate completion, students are the power of a Penn State school provides small classes and graduate students, prepared to sit for the degree and the support of and a value-based education some of whom participate appropriate industry certifi- the largest alumni associa- that is open to people of all in accelerated degree pro- cation examinations. tion in the United States.” faiths. Students who attend grams that can be complet- Ann Smith, director of receive the ability to be ed in 15, 18 or 24 months. public affairs, says, “Among Philadelphia University grounded in the field of Says Steven Bell, execu- all the regionally accredited their choice and enter the tive director of marketing institutions of higher edu- Since 1884, Philadelphia workforce with self confi- and communications for cation in the Brandywine University (formerly Phila- dence in their ability to the college: “As a Franciscan region, the Pennsylvania delphia College of Textiles tackle all challenges, accord- institution, Neumann College Institute of Technology & Science) has offered pro- ing to Marie E. Moughan, incorporates the concept of stands apart as the technol- fessional education in a vari- executive director of public social responsibility and ogy college of the Delaware ety of fields. Founded to relations and marketing. workplace ethics into every Valley in preparing students raise the art and technology Some of Immaculata’s program. By investing their to enter into the workforce of the American textile famous alumnae that live up education at Neumann, stu- with the required level of industry to international to that promise include dents receive extraordin- technological savvy.” standards of quality, the Marie Brown Valdes- ary personal attention, an university has maintained its Dapena, (’41) a nationally- emphasis on ethical behav- Pennsylvania State commitment to academic recognized Sudden Infant ior and excellent academic University Delaware County excellence while greatly Death Syndrome authority; instruction.” expanding its undergradu- Theresa Shank Grentz (’74), One of the most well known ate and graduate programs. head women’s basketball Pennsylvania Institute of universities in the nation, The school’s unique blend- coach at the University of Technology Penn State has a branch cam- ing of the liberal arts and Illinois and coach of the pus nestled on 90 acres of sciences with professional 1992 Women’s Olympic In 1953, Walter R. countryside in Middletown studies prepares graduates Basketball Team; and Rene Garrison, a practicing engi- Township, providing a Big for successful careers in Muth Portland (’75), head neer, founded the Penn- Ten education amid the hills areas that include architec- women’s basketball coach sylvania Institute of Tech- of the Brandywine. This ture, business, design, fash- at Penn State University. nology to meet a need for satellite campus offers 10 ion, health, science, engi- Both Grentz and Portland trained technicians to assist degree programs — includ- neering and textiles. played together on the first practicing engineers in per- ing a degree in information At Philadelphia University, three Immaculata national forming stress analysis in sciences and technology — students gain professional 14 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER skills combined with a nology and administration plete a traditional under- Friends (Quakers) in 1864, broad general education and business. graduate or graduate degree and coed from the start, that enables them to thrive All of Star’s programs or quickly gain marketable Swarthmore’s alumni list in diverse and changing feature individualized and skills and specialized knowl- includes many notable contexts and to maintain a classroom instruction with edge through several cer- names, including Pulitzer global perspective. While emphasis placed on relating tificate programs. Prize-winning author James outstanding teaching is the information learned in Strayer has 34 campuses Michener (’29), former central to its mission, the class with current practices throughout the country, Massachusetts governor and university also encourages in the work environment. including one on Sproul presidential nominee Michael research and professional The curriculum is designed Road in Springfield, Penn- Dukakis (’55) and Peter practice as a basis for facul- to prepare students to sylvania. However many Schickele (’57), composer ty and student development be immediately employable people choose to combine and creator of “P.D.Q. and as a service to industry upon graduation into an campus classes with the Bach.” and society. entry-level position. Flexible many offered online. In In addition to rigorous scheduling and practical fact, it is possible to apply, academic study, the col- Star Technical Institute training make Star a popu- attend classes, take exams lege’s 1,500 students main- lar choice for returning and complete an entire tain strong commitments to Not all roads to education adult students looking to degree online without ever community service, reflect- pass through a traditional, advance in their chosen visiting a campus. Real-time ing the Quaker values of its four-year college and Star career, make a career online courses are available heritage. The breathtaking Technical Institute offers a change, or return to the as well as classes that can be campus is an achievement highly specialized alterna- workplace retooled for the scheduled at your conve- in excellence itself with 330 tive. With branches in new millennium. nience when true flexibility wooded acres maintained Pennsylvania, New Jersey is needed. by staff horticulturists and and Delaware, Star Tech- Strayer University nationally registered as the nical Institute is a private, Swarthmore College Scott Arboretum. post-secondary trade school Strayer University provides that is accredited by the flexible, convenient educa- Swarthmore College in Temple University Accrediting Commission of tional opportunities specifi- Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Ambler Campus Career Schools and Colleges cally designed for busy is highly regarded as one of of Technology and offers adults who need to be able the finest liberal arts institu- Temple University’s Ambler programs in the fields of to attend a school on their tions in the nation. Founded Campus, located about computers, medical tech- terms. Students may com- by the Religious Society of 30 minutes outside Phila-
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WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 15 delphia, is truly a place open space preservation economist and professor, All faculty members are where students grow. The and water resource manage- saw a growing need for required to be employed roots of this satellite cam- ment. institutions that were de- full time in their area of pus date back to its found- signed around the life situa- instruction. ing as the Pennsylvania Temple University School of tions of the working adult “University of Phoenix’s School of Horticulture for Tourism and Hospitality population. His ideas gave success is due in large part Women in 1910 — and Management birth to the University of to its commitment to the they still provide perennial Phoenix and its subsequent growing number of work- beauty on a campus official- Temple’s School of Tour- expansion to 170 campuses ing adult students who are ly designated as a landscape ism & Hospitality Manage- and learning centers in 34 seeking an accessible, rigor- arboretum. ment offers innovative states, Puerto Rico and ous and practical education The Center for Sustain- undergraduate, graduate Canada. The Brandywine that will help them advance able Communities serves as and doctorate degree pro- Valley is home to four sites their career opportunities, a regional resource that grams in sports and recre- — the main campus in while taking into account facilitates the development ation management, and Wayne as well as sites in the demands of an existing of collaborative solutions tourism and hospitality Lower Bucks County, job and family” says Elden in land-use planning and management. The research Center City and near Monday, campus director. management, environmen- center provides reliable and Philadelphia International tal protection, ecological timely data for the world’s Airport. Villanova University restoration and community largest industry. Programs include under- revitalization In addition, graduate degrees in busi- Villanova University, the the Department of Com- University of Phoenix – ness, criminal justice admin- oldest and largest Catholic munity and Regional Plan- Philadelphia istration and information university in Pennsylvania, ning offers programs where technology and graduate straddles Route 30 in students learn to confront In 1976, Dr. John Sperl- degrees in business and Villanova, on Philadelphia’s planning issues such as ing, a Cambridge-educated organizational management. storied Main Line. While
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16 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY WIDENER UNIVERSITY WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW SCHOOL OF LAW
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY many sports fans are famil- human lives and the endow- tory of accolades from its Retirement in Exton with iar with Villanova’s name ment of free will as well inception as a preparatory the goal of providing baby from NCAA Division I as Saint Augustine’s tradi- school to its transformation boomers with the same basketball, it is not the only tion of academic freedom into a highly recognized opportunities for growth area in which the school emphasizing critical, search- teachers college to the and intellectual develop- scores big. For 15 consecu- ing inquiry and open respected university it is ment that are provided to tive years, U.S. News and debate. In recognition of its today. In recognition of students enrolled at the World Report has graded excellence, Villanova was the historic merit of the main location in Chester. Villanova extremely well, the first church-related campus, in 1981 the ranking Villanova the No. 1 school in the country to West Chester State College Widener University master’s-level institution in be awarded a chapter of Quadrangle Historic District School of Law the North, No. 6 in “val- the Order of the Coif, the was placed on the National ues” and No. 9 for the national honor society Register of Historic Places. Many students who enroll College of Engineering. In devoted to high legal stan- at Widener University’s addition, its nursing school dards of scholarship. Widener University School of Law do so to is one of only three in The Villanova University receive an education in a the nation to be named a School of Law currently Widener University, an close-knit setting where Center of Excellence in offers the following degree independent, doctoral/ professors and administra- Nursing Education by the programs: J.D.; J.D./M.B.A. research-intensive institu- tors know them personally National League for Nurs- with Villanova University tion chartered in both and are always accessible, ing. College of Commerce and Pennsylvania and Delaware, according to Mary Allen, Inside classrooms, tech- Finance; J.D./Ph.D. in law is a four-campus university the school’s public relations nology is the rule. Cur- and psychology; and LLM offering more than 100 officer. rently, Villanova offers many in taxation. It is accredited programs of study at sites in In addition to the regular online classes, both for stu- by the American Bar Chester, Exton, Harrisburg courses of study, the school dents on campus and those Association and is a mem- and Wilmington. No matter offers special certificates enrolled in distance learn- ber of the Association of which campus a student from its Health Law ing. The technical capabili- American Law Schools. attends, they are expected Institute (regularly ranked ties the school makes avail- to participate in hands-on, in the top 10 nationally), able to its students and West Chester University civic-minded experiences as the Corporate Law Institute faculty earned a No. 8 part of their education on and the Trial Advocacy spot from The Princeton West Chester University, a regular basis. Institute. Review on its “Top 25 Most the second-largest of the “Widener recently adopt- “Being one of the many Connected Campuses.” Out- 14 institutions of higher ed a new mission focusing quality programs in the side the classroom, students learning that compose the on service learning and civic Brandywine region means and visitors are able to Pennsylvania State System engagement,” says Chris students who attend Wide- enjoy 254 scenic acres, of Higher Education, is a Clark, Widener’s director of ner are situated in a culture complete with a peace- public, regional, compre- public relations. “Faculty of great scholarship and ful arboretum, magnificent hensive institution commit- incorporates projects that intellect,” Allen says. chapel and award-winning ted to providing high-qual- benefit both the communi- “Students also get real-life, theater. ity educational opportuni- ty and the students’ educa- hands-on experience work- ties and cultural resources tion, into their curricula. ing on court cases in the Villanova University for its students, alumni, The entire Widener Uni- Brandywine Valley and School of Law and citizens of southeastern versity community has beyond through campus Pennsylvania. become proactive in out- legal clinics that specialize Villanova’s law school, Named for the pic- reach programs.” in environmental law, crim- established in 1953, draws turesque Pennsylvania town In addition to the inal defense and civil law upon the Catholic tradi- in which it is located, West Chester campus, Widener including bankruptcy, fami- tions emphasizing the Chester has a heritage dat- recently unveiled a new ly law and legal assistance unique value of individual ing to 1812 and a long his- Academy for Learning in on veteran benefits cases.”
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Academy of Natural Sciences National Constitution Center DOGS: Wolf, Myth, Hero & Friend exhibition, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil 215-299-1060 War” exhibition, 215-409-6600 WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 19 , , , , , , 610-436-9600 610-388-2700 , 302-658-2400 , 856-966-1652 , 610-388-7376 , 610-892-1500 , 610-388-6221 , 302-761-4340 610-738-3350 , 610-459-3342 , 610-436-2755 est Chester Business Improvement est Chester University illanova University Art Gallery exxtures by Wilcox Haircolor, exxtures by Wilcox Brandywine River Museum Fall Harvest Market, 18 Hagley Museum and Library The Hagley Car Show 18 W District Chester County Restaurant Festival (rain date 9/25), 12 T Design & Spa Group Within Nurturing the Woman 610-455-0906 13 Productions ARTEMIS Event Planning I and Event Planning II 609-729-0090 9/14 - 10/21 W Art Exhibit 15 Rockwood Mansion Park Tour Director’s 16 V Studio Art Faculty Show Reception 610-519-4612 17 American Helicopter Museum & Education Center Family Helicopter Rides 17 Media Business Authority Media Garage Sale Day Great 610-566-5039 17-18 9 WineryChaddsford Alligator Zydeco 10 Battleship New Jersey Cup Battleship The Freeholder’s New Jersey Regatta 10 of Technology Pennsylvania Institute Scholarship Days 10-11 Society Chadds Ford Historical Days Chadds Ford 11 Battleship New Jersey honoring the ceremony Honor Guard anniversary of the September 11th attacks 856-966-1652 11 Brandywine Battlefield Commemoration of the Battle of the Brandywine , , , , 610-388-6221 610-388-2700 , 610-388-7376 isit the , 856-966-1652 V , 610-388-7376 isitors Bureau. 610-565-3679. 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DELCO SPORTS SPORTS DELCO HALL OF FAME HALL OF FAME from 9:00am–4:00pm. exhibit on display at the For further information, NO Brandywine Conference and contact the Visitors Bureau at Bureau contact the Visitors Open Monday through Friday eath Ceremony est Chester Business Improvement est Chester Business Improvement est Chester Business 610-388-6221 Chaddsford Winery Jazz Festival Labor Day Weekend Chaddsford Winery Opera Night at the Winery 2 W District First Friday 3-4 Academy of Natural Sciences Bite Out of Crime Weekend 215-299-1060 3-4 Chadds Ford Historical Society Hospitality Days 3-5 2 THROUGH 11/20 River Museum Brandywine Kuerner Farm Tours, THROUGH 12/31 Society Chadds Ford Historical People Chadds Ford “Changing Times: and Places” exhibition 1 W District Swingin’ Summer Thursday 610-738-3350 2 Battleship New Jersey 60th Anniversary of the end of WWII Wr 610- ALL / WINTER F • 610- , , 610-876- , , , 610-519-4612 , 610-519-4612 , 215-409-6600 610-388-2700 , 610-388-7376 , 215-299-1060 BRANDYWINE COUNTRY BRANDYWINE ST–SEPTEMBER 2005 ST–SEPTEMBER ★ ystery Wood” children’s theatre, theatre, children’s ystery Wood” illanova University Art Gallery illanova University Art Gallery GU Craft of Illustration, THROUGH 11/20 Brandywine River Museum Tours, House and Studio N.C. Wyeth 388-2700 877-783-5459 THROUGH 11/4 National Constitution Center “Lincoln: The Constitution and the exhibition Civil War” THROUGH 11/20 Brandywine River Museum Pyle, and the Edwin Austin Abbey, Howard THROUGH 10/4 V Studio Art Faculty Show THROUGH 10/9 Lily Langtry’s Restaurant & Victorian Showplace Show,” “V! The Ultimate Variety Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland Harvest Festival, 7116 THROUGH 10/2 Delaware Art Museum Modern Marketing “Consuming Desires: Posters, 1880-1918” exhibition 302-571-9590 exhibition THROUGH 10/1 Hedgerow Theatre “M 565-4211 9/10-11/5 SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SUNDAYS Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wish Sunday Pay What You 215-684-7605 THROUGH 9/5 Academy of Natural Sciences Myth, Hero & Friend DOGS: Wolf, 8/19-10/9 Lily Langtry’s & Restaurant Victorian Showplace Show V! The Ultimate Variety 877-783-5459 SEPTEMBER 8/13-9/24 Hedgerow Theatre theatre children’s “Mystery Wood” 610-565-4211 8/19-10/4 V Studio Art Faculty Show THROUGH 12/31 Historical Society Chadds Ford People and Chadds Ford Changing Times: Places exhibit 20 AU For more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com 19 Texxtures by Wilcox Haircolor, Design THE PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS MUSEUM & Spa Group Nurturing the Woman Within, 610-455- 0906 20 ARTEMIS Productions Event Planning I and Event Planning II, 609-729-0090 21 ARTEMIS Productions Press Club luncheon, 609-729-0090 23 Community Arts Center Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit opens, 610-566-1713 23 DragonFly Gallery, Inc. Trunk Show: Artist Ernesto Moreira; Media’s newest attraction — THE reality through dramatic life-and- Couture Jewelry, 610-692-2560 PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS MUSEUM —is death-like presentations, interactive kiosks and games, special audio and 9/23-10/30 scheduled to open in the late fall of Hedgerow Theatre 2005. Located in the former armory lighting effects, rare archival footage, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” on State Street, this new museum and an eye-popping-ear-shattering 610-565-4211 will utilize the latest technology and SenseSurround Theater that will immerse visitors in action. 24 educational tools to bring history Delaware County Historical Society to life as accurately as possible for To strengthen the education com- Open for visits at museum and at Widener thousands of students and visitors. ponent of the museum, personal arti- University booth during Riverfront facts and recorded stories of those Until now, there was no official Ramble, 610-359-0825 who served, depicting the smallest recognition for the more than 1.2 details and deepest feelings of their 24 million military veterans living in John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge experiences, will be on display. The Pennsylvania — a number approxi- Cradle of Birding Wildlife and critically acclaimed Media Theatre will mately equivalent to 10% of the Conservation Festival, 215-365-3118 offer an added perspective on the state’s population. The Pennsyl- 24 times and battles present- Rockwood Mansion Park vania Veterans Museum will not ed with live presentations. National Public Lands Day, only recognize and honor all those 302-761-4340 who have made freedom and liber- For more information on the museum, 24-25 ty possible, but will also present visit www.paveteransmuseum.org or Brandywine River Antiques Market realistic lessons on warfare and a call 610-566-0788. While online, visi- 10 Year Anniversary Open House and living history of soldiers’ experi- tors can also join the veterans’ forum to Sale, 610-388-2000 ences so that future generations sound off on important issues or add 24-25 may learn from their stories. stories and mementos to the museum’s Chaddsford Winery Exhibits will depict warfare in all its database. Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Harvest Festival, 610-388-6221 24-25 27 9/28-10/23 ARTEMIS Productions The Media Theatre The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation “Cats,” 610-891-0100 Civil War Re-enactment, 610-566-1725 Event Planning I and Event Planning II, 609-729-0090 29 25 Villanova University Brandywine Battlefield 27 William H. Bunch Auctions and Before, Beyond and Becoming: a series of Annual Re-enactment of the Battle of the lectures about Anthropology and the Story Brandywine, 610-459-3342 Appraisals Antiques and Decorative Arts event, of Humanity, 610-519-5853 25 610-558-1800 30 Rockwood Mansion Park Battleship New Jersey Conservatory Classics: Bowman Braddock 9/27-10/2 Honor Guard ceremony commemorating Duo, 302-761-4340 West Chester University the first shots BB62 fired during Vietnam, “Bald Soprano” theatre performances, 856-966-1652 26 610-436-2533 Texxtures by Wilcox Haircolor, 30 Design & Spa Group 9/27-10/9 Community Arts Center Nurturing the Woman Within, Villanova Theatre Friends of the Festival dinner, 610-455-0906 “Our Town,” 610-519-7474 610-566-1713 WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 21 , , , 610-388- , , , 609-729-0090 , 610-459-3342 , 610-738-3350 610-388-2700 , 610-388-6221 , 302-658-2400 877-783-5459 , 610-738-3350 , 610-566-1725 , 610-459-3342 ee Planting in the Laurels, ee Planting in the Laurels, est Chester Business Improvement est Chester University est Chester Business Improvement est Chester Business Improvement est Chester Business an Tour 610-444-6363 2700 15 W District History Day featuring Civil War presentations 15 W Kennett Symphony-Gala Opening Concert 9 Chaddsford Winery Spiced Apple Sundays 9 W District Rotary Chili Cook-Off 11 Productions ARTEMIS Planner Course for The Wedding Brides Future Entrepreneurs: 609-729-0090 14-15 The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Ghost Tours 10/14-1/29 Lily Langtry’s Restaurant & Victorian Showplace “Ice Castles,” 15 Battleship New Jersey Oktoberfest on the Battleship 856-966-1652 15 Brandywine Battlefield V 15 Brandywine River Museum Tr 8 and LibraryHagley Museum Harvest Party 8 W District Harvest Park Festival at Marshall Square 610-738-3350 8-9 Brandywine River Museum Fall Harvest Festival, 9 Productions ARTEMIS Fall Family Fun Festival 9 Battleship New Jersey The Liberty Power Boat Race Grand Prix 856-966-1652 9 Brandywine Battlefield Living History Sunday 610- , , , , 610-738-3350 , 610-738-3350 , 610-738-3350 610-388-2700 , 610-566-1713 , 610-388-6221 , 856-966-1652 , 610-566-1725 , 610-892-1500 , 610-566-5039 , 610-359-0825 est Chester Business Improvement est Chester Business Improvement est Chester Business Improvement est Chester University est Chester Film Festival exxtures by Wilcox Haircolor, exxtures by Wilcox randywine Ballet’s “Dracula,” 7-8 The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Ghost Tours Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Fall Picnic 6 W District Downtown Fashion Show 6-9 W District W 7 W District Downtown Gallery Walk 2 Rockwood Mansion Park Conservatory Classics: Sparx 302-761-4340 3 T Design & Spa Group Within Nurturing the Woman 610-455-0906 5 Community Arts Center Art of the Meal Event 5 1-2 Brandywine River Museum Fall Harvest Market, 1-2 W B 610-696-2711 2 Chaddsford Winery Spiced Apple Sundays 2 Media Business Authority 25th Annual Media Food & Crafts Festival 1 New Jersey Battleship Air on the Jamboree 1 Community Arts Center Fine Arts & Crafts Festival 610-566-1713 1 Society Delaware County Historical at Greenbank Blessing of the Animals Farm 1 Hedgerow Theatre theatre, children’s “MysteryWood” 565-4211 ALL / WINTER , F • , , , 215-409-6600 , 610-519-4612 610-388-2700 , 610-388-7376 610-519-7474 , 610-436-2755 610-891-0100 BRANDYWINE COUNTRY BRANDYWINE , 1880-1918” exhibition, , 1880-1918” exhibition, ★ est Chester University est Chester University illanova Theatre illanova University Art Gallery 610-388-2700 THROUGH 12/31 Chadds Ford Historical Society and People Chadds Ford “Changing Times: Places” exhibit 610-388-2700 THROUGH 11/20 Brandywine River Museum Kuerner Farm Tours, THROUGH 11/20 Brandywine River Museum Pyle, and Edwin Austin Abbey, Howard the Craft of Illustration, THROUGH 11/5 Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland Harvest Festival begins, 610-876-7116 THROUGH 11/20 Brandywine River Museum Tours, House and Studio N.C. Wyeth THROUGH 10/30 Hedgerow Theatre “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” 610-565-4211 THROUGH 11/4 National Constitution Center “Lincoln: The Constitution and exhibition the Civil War” THROUGH 10/21 W Art Exhibit THROUGH 10/23 The Media Theatre “Cats,” THROUGH 10/9 Lily Langtry’s Restaurant & Victorian Showplace Show” “V! The Ultimate Variety 877-783-5459 THROUGH 10/9 V “Our Town,” THROUGH 10/2 W performances“Bald Soprano” theater 610-436-2533 THROUGH 10/4 V Studio Art Faculty Show 215-684-7605 THROUGH 10/2 Delaware Art Museum Modern Marketing “Consuming Desires: Posters 302-571-9590 OCTOBER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SUNDAYS of ArtPhiladelphia Museum every Wish Sunday Pay What You 22 OCTOBER 2005 OCTOBER For more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecvb.org 15 21 White Horse Village Lifecare Rockwood Mansion Park RAMBLE DOWN THE Community Director’s Tour, 302-761-4340 Annual OCTOFAIR, 610-558-5000 DELAWARE RIVER ON 22 15-16 Brandywine River Museum SEPTEMBER 24 American Helicopter Museum & Allhallows Eve Costume Ball, 610-388- Education Center 2700 Rotorfest – The All Helicopter Air Show, 610-436-9600 22 The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation 15-16 Fall Fun Day, 610-566-1725 Brandywine River Museum Fall Harvest Market, 610-388-2700 22 Delaware Art Museum 15-16 Opening Celebration for “Pirate Tales and Hagley Museum and Library Beyond: the Adventures of Rip Squeak and Hagley’s Craft Fair, 302-658-2400 Friends” exhibition, 302-571-9590 15-16 22 Tyler Arboretum Media Business Authority Pumpkin Days, 610-566-9134 3rd Annual Jazz By Night, 610-566- OF ETF IMAGING. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPHY 5039 16 oth residents and Chaddsford Winery 22 visitors to Delaware Spiced Apple Sundays, 610-388-6221 Temple University Ambler County look forward to Fall Open House, 215-283-1628 B the sunsational River- 16 Community Arts Center 10/22-1/29 front Ramble water festival, “La Morte esi Riposa” exhibit with the Delaware Art Museum which caps off each summer sea- Philadelphia Sketch Club opening “Pirate Tales and Beyond: the Adventures son with a day of endless fun, reception, 610-566-1713 of Rip Squeak and Friends” exhibition, 302-571-9590 including car shows, craft shows, 17 boating, concerts and fireworks. Texxtures by Wilcox Haircolor, 23 Thousands of kids and kids at Battleship New Jersey Design & Spa Group heart will come to play along Honor Guard ceremony marking the Nurturing the Woman Within, anniversary of the bombing of the Marine Delaware County’s 14-mile 610-455-0906 Corps barracks in Beirut, 856-966-1652 waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 10/17-11/4 24. Starting at 9 a.m., this excit- 23 ing Delaware River festival fea- West Chester University West Chester University Art Exhibit, 610-436-2755 School of Music-Fall Choral Festival, 610- tures a myriad of entertainment, 436-2739 sporting and craft events for all 18 ages — with plenty of eating, ARTEMIS Productions 23 painting, laughing, singing, rac- The Wedding Planner Course for West Chester University Entrepreneurs: Future Brides, Visiting Artist Season, Bradley ing, hiking, biking, bird watch- 609-729-0090 Fields-Magic Theatre & Illusion Show, ing, classic car-oogling, dancing, 610-436-2266 touring, flying and play-acting. 19 ARTEMIS Productions Topped off with a three-hour 24 concert and dazzling fireworks Press Club luncheon, 609-729-0090 Texxtures by Wilcox Haircolor, Design & Spa Group show at 8:30 p.m., this event is a 19 Nurturing the Woman Within, huge hit with couples, families, Eastern University 610-455-0906 singles and groups of all ages. Open House (held at the Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia), 610-341-1395 25 We hope to see you on ARTEMIS Productions September 24 — and why not 19 The Wedding Planner Course for spend the weekend in Brandy- Villanova University Entrepreneurs: Future Brides, wine Country? Choose any of Before, Beyond and Becoming: a series of 609-729-0090 the fine hotels or bed and break- lectures about Anthropology and the Story of Humanity, 610-519-5853 25 fasts listed in this publication or William H. Bunch Auctions and call (610) 565-3679 for assis- 20 Appraisals tance. Rockwood Mansion Park Antiques, Decorative Arts and Fine Arts Mourning Customs of the Victorian Era, Event, 610-558-1800 302-761-4340 For more information about 10/25-10/30 Riverfront Ramble 2005 events 21 West Chester University visit www.riverfrontramble.com. Delaware County Historical Society “Celebration” theater performances, Haunted Bus Tour, 610-359-0824 610-436-2533 WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 23 OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2005 Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecvb.org 27 THROUGH 1/8 15-20 ARTEMIS Productions Brandywine River Museum Villanova Theatre Fashion Frenzy Fall 2005, 609-729-0090 A Brandywine Christmas, 610-388-2700 “Incorruptible,” 610-519-7474 27 THROUGH 1/8 16 West Chester Business Improvement Brandywine River Museum ARTEMIS Productions District ’Twas the Night before Christmas, 610- Press Club luncheon, 609-729-0090 Halloween Parade, 610-738-3350 388-2700 16 27-29 THROUGH 1/29 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Chadds Ford Historical Society Delaware Art Museum Career & College Transfer Fair, The Great Pumpkin Carve, 610-388- “Pirate Tales and Beyond: the 610-892-1500 7376 Adventures of Rip Squeak and Friends,” 302-571-9590 17 28 Community Arts Center Delaware County Historical Society THROUGH 1/29 Holiday Sale Preview Party, Goblin’s Gala, 610-359-0824 Lily Langtry’s Victorian Restaurant & 610-566-1713 Showplace 29 “Ice Castles,” 877-783-5459 17 Chaddsford Winery Villanova University Vintner’s Post-Harvest Celebration 1 Before, Beyond and Becoming: a series of Dinner, 610-388-6221 ARTEMIS Productions lectures about Anthropology and the Story The Wedding Planner Course for of Humanity, 610-519-5853 29 Entrepreneurs: Future Brides, West Chester University 609-729-0090 17-20 Cavalcade of Bands, 610-436-2495 West Chester University 2 Gilbert & Sullivan presents: “The West Chester University Grand Duke or The Statutory Duel,” 30 Night Winds Concert, 610-436-2739 Community Arts Center 610-269-5499 Empty Bowls Luncheon, 610-566-1713 3 18 West Chester University ARTEMIS Productions NOVEMBER Criterion Jazz Concert, 610-436-2739 Gala Holiday Auction Sponsored by Family & Community Service of Delaware 4 County, 609-729-0090 SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR West Chester Business Philadelphia Museum of Art Improvement District First Friday, 610-738-3350 18-20 Pay What You Wish every Sunday, Community Arts Center 215-684-7605 5-6 Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique Sale, 610-566-1713 THROUGH 11/4 Brandywine River Museum National Constitution Center Holiday Shops, 610-388-2700 19 “Lincoln: The Constitution and the 8 DragonFly Gallery, Inc. Civil War” exhibition, 215-409-6600 ARTEMIS Productions Holiday Trunk Show: Sarah Graham The Wedding Planner Course for Metalsmithing, 610-692-2560 THROUGH 11/4 Entrepreneurs: Future Brides, West Chester University 609-729-0090 19 Art Exhibit, 610-436-2755 Rockwood Mansion Park 10 Director’s Tour, 302-761-4340 THROUGH 11/5 Villanova University Linvilla Orchards Before, Beyond and Becoming: a series of 21 Pumpkinland Harvest Festival begins, lectures about Anthropology and the Story Battleship New Jersey 610-576-7116 of Humanity, 610-519-5853 Honor Guard ceremony marking the anniversary of BB62’s 2nd commissioning, THROUGH 11/20 10-13 856-966-1652 Brandywine River Museum Philadelphia Museum of Art N.C. Wyeth House and Studio Tours, 610- Craft Show, 215-684-7930 11/22-1/1 388-2700 The Media Theatre 11/12-5/14 “Seussical,” 610-891-0100 THROUGH 11/20 Academy of Natural Sciences Brandywine River Museum “Frogs: A Chorus of Colors” exhibition, 25-26-27 Edwin Austin Abbey, Howard Pyle, and 215-599-1060 Brandywine River Museum the Craft of Illustration, Holiday Shops, 610-388-2700 610-388-2700 11 Battleship New Jersey 25-27 THROUGH 11/20 Honor Guard ceremony honoring Veteran’s The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Brandywine River Museum Day, 856-966-1652 Wassail House Tour and 4th Annual Sale Kuerner Farm Tours, 610-388-2700 at the Gift Shop, 610-566-1725 15 THROUGH 12/31 ARTEMIS Productions 25 Chadds Ford Historical Society The Wedding Planner Course for Media Business Authority “Changing Times: Chadds Ford People Entrepreneurs: Future Brides, Santa’s Arrival and Festival of Lights, and Places” exhibit, 610-388-7376 609-729-0090 610-566-5039 24 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER OCTOBER 18, 2005
11/25-12/31 THROUGH 1/29 Hedgerow Theatre Lily Langtry’s Victorian Restaurant & 12TH ANNUAL “A Christmas Carol,” 610-565-4211 Showplace “Ice Castles,” 877-783-5459 TASTE & TOUR OF THE 11/25-1/1 Hagley Museum and Library 1 COUNTRYSIDE Christmas at Hagley, 302-658-2400 Community Arts Center Potters Guild Preview Party, 26 610-566-1713 American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1-3 Santa’s Coming in a Whirlybird: West Chester University Visit with Santa, 610-436-9600 Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents “Trial by Jury,” 610-269-5499 26 Brandywine Battlefield 1-4 Patriots Day, 610-459-3342 West Chester Business Improvement District 26 Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration, Radnor Hotel 610-738-3350 Children’s Saturday Afternoon Holiday Tea, 610-341-3500 2 Rockwood Mansion Park 11/29-12/4 Holiday Greenery Workshop, Villanova Theatre 302-761-4340 “Incorruptible,” 610-519-7474 2-4 Community Arts Center DECEMBER Potter’s Guild Sale, 610-566-1713 3 SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR American Helicopter Museum & Philadelphia Museum of Art Education Center Pay What You Wish every Sunday, Santa’s Coming in a Whirlybird: 215-684-7605 Visit with Santa, 610-436-9600 n the heart of Philadelphia’s THROUGH 12/4 3 countryside lies Brandywine, Villanova Theatre Chadds Ford Historical Society an oasis of renowned restau- “Incorruptible,” 610-519-7474 I Candlelight Christmas, 610-388-7376 rants, hotels and conference THROUGH 12/31 3 facilities, wineries, breweries and Chadds Ford Historical Society Radnor Hotel caterers. On October 18, 2005 at “Changing Times: Chadds Ford People Children’s Saturday Afternoon Holiday Drexelbrook Corporate Events and Places” exhibit, 610-388-7376 Tea, 610-341-3500 Center, some of the finest facili- ties in the region will display all THROUGH 12/31 3 Hedgerow Theatre Swarthmore Borough they have to offer. Additionally “A Christmas Carol,” 610-565-4211 Home for the Holidays, 610-543-4599 this “taste” will include a show- case of the wonderful attractions THROUGH 1/1 3 that call Brandywine home. The The Media Theatre West Chester University show is aimed at corporate and “Seussical,” 610-891-0100 84th Annual Holiday Concert, 610-436-2739 special event planners and this THROUGH 1/1 year out of region planners are Hagley Museum and Library 3-4 also being targeted. A special Christmas at Hagley, 302-658-2400 Brandywine River Museum dessert/coffee pavilion will be Annual Critter Sale, 610-388-2700 THROUGH 1/8 part of the show as well as a Brandywine River Museum 3-4 VIP/press lounge. A chef’s com- A Brandywine Christmas, 610-388-2700 Brandywine River Museum petition is also planned as part Holiday Shops, 610-388-2700 of the festivities. Live entertain- THROUGH 1/8 ment will round out this exciting Brandywine River Museum 3-4 ’Twas the Night before Christmas, 610- The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation event which traditionally draws 388-2700 Wassail House Tour and 4th Annual Sale thousands. at the Gift Shop, 610-566-1725 THROUGH 1/29 For more information, please call Delaware Art Museum 4 the Brandywine Conference & “Pirate Tales and Beyond: the Adventures Bellevue Hall at Bellevue State Park Visitors Bureau at 800-343-3983. of Rip Squeak and Friends,” Bellevue Old-Fashioned Holiday, 302-571-9590 302-761-6952 WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 25 DECEMBER 2005–MARCH 2006 Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecvb.org 4 28 1/25-2/12 Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfast Battleship New Jersey The Media Theatre Association Honor Guard ceremony marking the “Aspects of Love,” 610-891-0100 B.V.B.B Holiday Tour, 610-274-8169 anniversary of BB62’s 4th commissioning, 856-966-1652 1/2 -2/25 4 West Chester University D’Ignazio’s Towne House 31 Art Exhibit, 610-436-2755 Christmas Family Day, 610-566-6141 Battleship New Jersey 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Family 28 4 Encampment, 856-966-1652 West Chester University Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 28th Annual Brian’s Run, 610-436-1000 Scholarship Days, 610-892-1500 JANUARY 7 Battleship New Jersey FEBRUARY Pearl Harbor Day, 856-966-1652 SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Philadelphia Museum of Art 7 Pay What You Wish every Sunday, SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Delaware County Historical Society 215-684-7605 Philadelphia Museum of Art Holiday Party, 610-359-0824 Pay What You Wish every Sunday, THROUGH 1/1 215-684-7605 7 The Media Theatre William H. Bunch Auctions and “Seussical,” 610-891-0100 THROUGH 2/12 Appraisals The Media Theatre Antiques and Decorative Arts Event, THROUGH 1/8 “Aspects of Love,” 610-891-0100 610-558-1800 Brandywine River Museum A Brandywine Christmas, 610-388-2700 THROUGH 2/25 10 West Chester University Battleship New Jersey THROUGH 1/8 Art Exhibit, 610-436-2755 Breakfast with Santa, 856-966-1652 Brandywine River Museum ’Twas the Night before Christmas, 610- THROUGH 4/30 10 388-2700 National Constitution Center Delaware Art Museum “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better 21st Annual Holiday House Tour, THROUGH 1/29 World” exhibition, 215-409-6600 302-571-9590 Delaware Art Museum “Pirate Tales and Beyond: the Adventures 10 1-28 of Rip Squeak and Friends,” Rockwood Mansion Park Radnor Hotel 302-571-9590 Children’s Saturday Afternoon Holiday Victorian Valentines Exhibit, Tea, 610-341-3500 THROUGH 1/29 302-761-4340 Lily Langtry’s Victorian Restaurant & 10-11 Showplace 2/3-4/23 Brandywine River Museum “Ice Castles,” 877-783-5459 Lily Langtry’s Victorian Restaurant & Holiday Shops, 610-388-2700 Showplace THROUGH 4/30 “Curtain Call,” 877-783-5459 10-11 National Constitution Center West Chester University 4 Brandywine Ballet presents “The “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World” exhibition, 215-409-6600 Rockwood Mansion Park Nutcracker,” 610-696-2711 Valentine Making Workshop for Kids, 12/15-4/30 1 302-761-4340 National Constitution Center Hagley Museum and Library “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better Christmas at Hagley, 302-658-2400 7-19 World” exhibition, 215-409-6600 Villanova Theatre 8 “Prayers of Sherkin,” 610-519-7474 17 Community Arts Center Radnor Hotel “In Person” exhibit opens, 610-566-1713 9-12 Children’s Saturday Afternoon Holiday West Chester University Tea, 610-341-3500 18 “Once Upon A Terrible Time: Three ARTEMIS Productions Tangled Tales” theater performances, 17-18 Press Club luncheon, 609-729-0090 610-436-2533 Brandywine River Museum Holiday Shops, 610-388-2700 21 10 American Helicopter Museum & West Chester University 17-18 Education Center Family Helicopter Rides, 610-436-9600 West Chester University Concert Choir, West Chester University 610-436-2739 Brandywine Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” 610-696-2711 21 The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation 11 21 Summer Camp Faire, 610-566-1725 The Radnor Hotel ARTEMIS Productions Valentine’s Saturday Afternoon Tea, 610- Press Club luncheon, 609-729-0090 25 341-3500 Villanova University 26-30 Before, Beyond and Becoming: a series of 12 Brandywine River Museum lectures about Anthropology and the Story West Chester University Holiday Shops, 610-388-2700 of Humanity, 610-519-5853 Winter Choral Festival, 610-436-2739 26 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER Brandywine Valley Wine Trail 15 ARTEMIS Productions Press Club luncheon, 609-729-0090 VISIT WINE COUNTRY! SPECIAL Lush leafy vineyards. EVENTS: 15 Delaware County Historical Society Barrel-filled cellars. Charming Espionage – Women of the Civil War, tasting rooms. World class wines. SEPTEMBER 610-359-0824 You'll find it all in the rolling hills 24 & 25: and scenic countryside of Southern Brandywine 18 Harvest Festival American Helicopter Museum & Chester County, Pennsylvania, Education Center where our six premium vineyards Family Helicopter Rides, 610-436-9600 and wineries are located. OCTOBER 29: 20 Come taste our current vintage! Winemaker's American Helicopter Museum & Harvest Dinner Education Center Chaddsford Winery President’s Day Open House, 610-436-9600 Folly Hill Vineyards EVERY 21 Kreutz Creek Vineyards WEEKEND Villanova University Paradocx Vineyard IN MARCH Before, Beyond and Becoming: a series of Barrels on the lectures about Anthropology and the Story Twin Brook Winery Brandywine of Humanity, 610-519-5853 Va La Vineyards 22-25 WE’RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! West Chester University 16th Annual Jazz Festival, 610-436-2739 Visit us at www.bvwinetrail.com 25 for more information, map & brochure West Chester University Visiting Artist Season, Glenn Miller Orchestra, 610-436-2266 26 Community Arts Center Philadelphia Watercolor Society exhibit opens, 610-566-1713
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SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Philadelphia Museum of Art Pay What You Wish every Sunday, 215-684-7605 THROUGH 4/23 Lily Langtry’s Victorian Restaurant & Showplace “Curtain Call,” 877-783-5459 Visit this charming country winery on a small estate in Chadds Ford. THROUGH 4/30 National Constitution Center Tour the winemaking and barrel Great Times “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better aging cellars, taste the current World” exhibition, 215-409-6600 vintage of nationally acclaimed UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS: 3/8-4/2 wines, and bring a picnic to Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival The Media Theatre enjoy on the scenic grounds. September 24 & 25 - Harvest Festival “The Student Prince,” 610-891-0100 Open every day, 12-6 p.m. Spiced Apple Sundays in October 12 American Helicopter Museum & CHADDSFORD WINERY Education Center ’Copter Kids Day, 610-436-9600 Route 1, Chadds Ford 610-388-6221 18 See more events at: American Helicopter Museum & www.chaddsford.com Education Center Family Helicopter Rides, 610-436-9600
3/21-4/9 CHADDSFORD WINERY Villanova Theatre “Urinetown,” 610-519-7474 WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 27 www.brandywinecountry.com SIGHTSEEING
Experience the history, the beauty and the fun of the Brandywine. Our historic region is one with an assortment of traditions. History comes alive during these incredible fall and winter seasons through re-enactments at the Brandywine Battlefield Park and the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation. Experience the holiday in Chadds Ford where you are immersed with yule- tide lights as you tour several historic houses in the area and take part in Colonial festivities.The
young and the young at Clockwise from top left: Snowy day at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Colonial worker at Barnes-Brinton House, Nathaniel Newlin Grist Mill Park, painting from heart will enjoy a Delaware Art Museum exhibit. Brandywine Christmas ★ as the Brandywine River Members who have a gold star listing ( ) are also advertising contributors. We appreciate their patronage. Museum celebrates with fabulous holiday displays HISTORICAL SITES Open May 1 to Sept. 25. Hours: noon-5pm, including an extensive weekends. Groups by appointment. Admission O-gauge model railroad 1797 FEDERAL SCHOOL HOUSE 610-446-7988 BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK and thousands of natural www.haverfordhistoricalsociety.org 610-459-3342 • www.ushistory.org/ Darby Road, Coopertown • Haverford, PA brandywine • U.S. Rt. 1 • Chadds Ford, decorations.The opportu- One-room, 18th-century stone school house, period furnishings. PA Classes and group tours by appointment. Tour Washington’s headquarters, nities for memorable Lafayette’s quarters, the campsite of experiences are endless in BARNS-BRINTON HOUSE Washington’s Colonial troops, the visit- 610-388-7376 • www.chaddsfordhistory.org. ors’ center, museum and gift shop. Delaware County’s 1736 Creek Road • Chadds Ford, PA Hours: 9am-5pm, Tue.-Sat.; noon-5pm, Early tavern authentically restored as a Sun. • Groups by appointment. Brandywine Country. living history museum. Admission CALEB PUSEY HOUSE LANDINGFORD PLANTATION THE AMERICAN INDIAN ART GALLERY FEATURES CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 610-874-5665 • 15 Race St. • P.O. Box INDIAN ART— UNIQUE JEWELRY, OUTSTANDING SCULPTURE, BRONZES, 1183 • Upland, PA DRAMATIC POTTERY AND COLORFUL HANDWOVEN RUGS. UNUSUAL Open May-Oct. The 1683 home of GIFTS AS WELL AS COLLECTOR ITEMS. William Penn’s miller. Also an 18th- century log house and 19th-century schoolhouse museum. CHADDS FORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 610-388-7376 www.chaddsfordhistory.org P.O. Box 27 • Rt. 100 • Chadds Ford, PA The Chadds Ford Historical Society focuses on the history of 18th-century Chadds Ford through exhibits at The Barn Visitors Center and guided tours of its two house museums, the John Chads House and the Barns-Brinton House. CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY CENTER 610-692-4800 • www.chestercohistorical.org 225 N. High St. • West Chester, PA 5801A KENNETT PIKE Decorative art and history exhibitions. CENTREVILLE DE 19807 Research library, educational programs, tours, lectures and workshops. Museum 302 576 1888 T gift shop with books, gifts and furniture reproductions. HOURS: T–F 10:00–5:30 Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm, Mon.-Sat. WWW.AIAG.BIZSAT 10:00–4:00 Admission COLONIAL PENNSYLVANIA PLANTATION 610-566-1725 www.colonialplantation.com Ridley Creek State Park • Media, PA Living history museum recreates life on a working 1770s Pennsylvania farm. A Full Service Special events. Open April to Nov. • Hours: 10am-4pm, Gallery weekends. Admission Specializing ESTABLISHED 1969 in wyeth FORT MIFFLIN ON THE DELAWARE 215-685-4167 • www.fortmifflin.com Featuring Artwork by Regional, National, One Fort Mifflin Rd. • Philadelphia, PA Open Daily International & Award-Winning Artists Mon.-Sat. 10am–5pm Site of seven-week siege by British Navy Sun. 12 Noon–5pm in 1777. Confederate and Union prison Major Credit Cards Accepted camp during Civil War. P.O. Box 179, Open April to Nov. Admission ANDREW, JAMIE AND N. C. WYETH’S WORKS Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops FRIENDS SWEDISH CABIN ALWAYS AVAILABLE 1609 Baltimore Pike 610-623-1650 • www.swedishcabin.org (Route 1) Chadds Ford, PA 19317-0179 P.O. Box 200 • Drexel Hill, PA UPCOMING EXHIBITS 2005 (610) 459-5510 Built by Swedish-Finnish settlers during rea n. redifer–recent work the New Sweden era in the Delaware Fax: (610) 388-3482 Opens Friday, October 14, 2005 Valley. Possibly the oldest log structure in Visit our Web site North America. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm www.awyethgallery.com Hours: 1-4pm, Sat. and Sun., weather Exhibit continues through October 30. permitting • Weekday and groups visits by appointment 24th annual Donations appreciated. christmas in miniature exhibit THE HISTORIC GRANGE ESTATE Opens Wednesday, November 30, 2005 610-446-4958 • www.TheGrangeEstate.org 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Myrtle Avenue at Warwick Road, Off Rt. 1 ORIGINAL FRAMED ART CREATED Havertown, PA IN MINIATURE FOR GIFT GIVING Gothic revival mansion carriage house, By over 50 Artists, Priced from $50 to $500 gardens and woodlands where Washing- Exhibit continues through December 31. ton and Lafayette visited. Settled in 1683 by Welsh Quakers. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 29 SIGHTSEEING Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com HISTORIC WAYNESBOROUGH HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS JOHN CHADS HOUSE 610-647-1779 • www.philalandmarks.org 610-827-7414 • www.yellowsprings.org 610-388-7376 • www.chaddsfordhistory.org 2049 Waynesborough Rd. • Paoli, PA 1685 Art School Rd. • Chester Springs, PA Creek Road • Chadds Ford, PA Country manor in Georgian-style. This 18th- and 19th-century village is This is the 1725 home of the farmer and the site of the only Revolutionary War ferryman for whom Chadds Ford was Home of Revolutionary War hero, hospital commissioned by the named. Major General Anthony Wayne. Continental Congress. Stroll the water Open May to Sept. • Hours: noon-5pm, Museum shop and picnic facilities. gardens. weekends. • Groups by appointment. Open Mar. 18 to Dec. • Hours: Wed.–Sun. Hours: 9am-4pm, weekdays. Reservations Admission 1-4pm • Groups by appointment. for guided tours required. Admission FREE LAWRENCE CABIN & NITRE HALL 610-446-7988 • www.haverfordhistoric alsociety.org • Karakung Dr. (Powdermill Valley Park) • Havertown, PA Restored Quaker log cabin and the 1810 home of the powder master of Nitre Hall Powder Mills. Open: first weekend of each month. Hours: 1-4pm. Admission
LUKENS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 610-383-7707 • www.lukenshistoric district.org • 50 S. First Ave. Coatesville, PA Ironmaster’s homes and office building associated with Lukens Steel Company and the Lukens-Huston families who owned and operated the company.
MORTON HOMESTEAD 610-583-7221 • 100 Lincoln Ave. Prospect Park, PA Earliest documented log cabin in U.S., built circa 1650 by Morton Mortenson, one of Pennsylvania’s earliest settlers. Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm, Wed., Thu., Sat.; 9:30am-12:30pm, Fri. Admission
NATHANIEL NEWLIN GRIST MILL PARK 610-459-2359 • www.newlingristmill.org 219 S. Cheyney Rd. • Glen Mills, PA Explore our 150-acre park dedicated to historical preservation and environmen- tal appreciation. Pond fishing weekends March 1 through Oct. 19, for fee. Summer Discovery Program. Picnic area rentals available. Historical structures open 9am-4pm daily.
OLD CHESTER COURTHOUSE 610-876-8663 • 412 Avenue of the States Chester, PA Oldest public building in continuous use in the United States.
WILLIAM BRINTON 1704 HOUSE & HISTORIC SITE 610-399-0913 •www.brintonfamily.org 1435 Oakland Rd. • West Chester, PA A national historic landmark containing an unusually fine collection of southeast Pennsylvania period furniture and arti- facts. Authentic representative of 18th- century Chester County English Quaker dwellings. Admission 30 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER LEISURE FUN & SPORTS #59 grand carousel, Giggleberry Fair’s Hours: 9am-4pm, Mon.-Thu.; 9am-noon, 10,000-square-foot, indoor attraction Fri. houses Giggleberry Mountain Discovery FREE THE ACE CLUB Land, The Game Room, and the Painted 610-940-4796 • www.theaceclubonline.com Pony Café. ICEWORKS SKATING COMPLEX Ridge Pike & Manor Road • Lafayette 610-497-2200 • www.iceworks.net Hill, PA HERR’S FOOD,INC. 701 W. Duttons Mill Rd. • Aston, PA A private golf club offering corporate, 800-284-7488 • www.herrs.com • Rt. 272 Four-rink ice facility with game rooms, individual and non-resident memberships. and Herr Drive • Nottingham, PA restaurants, pro shop, embroidery shop, Outings must be sponsored by a member. Enjoy entertaining demonstration shows fitness center. Public skating, parties, Membership inquiries are welcome. on potato chips, pretzels and other hockey, figure skating available. Herr’s snacks. Free samples. Hours: 6am-2am, seven days a week. BALLOON FLIGHTS DAILY BY THE U.S.HOT AIR BALLOON TEAM 800-763-5987 • www.ushotairballoon.com 490 Hopewell Rd. • St. Peters, PA The best year-round pleasure and adven- ture flight tour available. Experience real fun for all ages. Gift certificates for all occasions. Reservations required. BRANDYWINE BALLET COMPANY 610-692-6402 • www.brandywineballet.com 317 Westtown Rd., Ste 5 • West Chester, PA An extraordinary company performing throughout Chester and Delaware coun- ties. BBC presents a mix of classical and contemporary ballets including The Nutcracker. DAVE & BUSTER’S 215-413-1951 • www.daveandbusters.com 325 N. Columbus Blvd. • Pier 19 North Philadelphia, PA Big-Time fun. Dave & Buster’s is a 70,000-square-foot restaurant and enter- tainment facility with over 300 virtual reality games. ★ DELAWARE PARK RACETRACK & SLOTS 302-994-2521 • www.delawarepark.com 777 Delaware Park Blvd. • Wilmington, DE 2500 hot slots, live thoroughbred racing action and simulcasting year-round. Non- smoking environment, valet available and always free admission and general parking. ★ ERIC MACCLUEN GOLF CENTER 610-436-4469 • www.ericmaccluengolf.com 21 Hagerty Blvd. • West Chester, PA 18-hole miniature golf course, batting in our net-less hitting area. Two-tier driving range facility, lighted. Indoor hitting. Eric MacCluen Golf Center, awarded 2002’s teacher of the year. Private and group lessons. GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON 610-444-4637 • www.gwashington.net 102 Spinnaker La. • Kennett Square, PA Make your next event a Revolutionary success with General George Washington as your special guest or entertaining speaker. GIGGLEBERRY FAIR @ PEDDLER’S VILLAGE 215-794-4047 • www.giggleberryfair.com Rt. 263 • Lahaska, PA PHOTOS: JIM SCHNECK, LIZZIE HIMMEL (INSET) In addition to our spectacular 1922 PTC WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 31 Ludwigs Corner 51 1 2 3 4 5 Valley Forge 16 Chester Springs Valley Forge NHP TPK TPK Glenmoore N Chesterbrook Anselma V A Devault L L A Eagle EY
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LINVILLA ORCHARDS MARLBOROUGH VALLEY CORN MAZE PAXON HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB 610-876-7116 • www.linvilla.com 484-571-2596 • www.mvmaze.com 610-353-0220 • www.paxonhollowgolf.com 137 W. Knowlton Rd. • Media, PA 1081 Unionville Wawusap Rd. Rt 842 850 Paxon Hollow Rd. One of the oldest farms in Delaware Kennett Square, PA Broomall, PA County, offering pick-your-own fruit, For a frightfully good time this fall, visit Beautiful 18-hole public golf course farm animals, play equipment and a farm located in Broomall, PA. The best public market. Featuring fresh produce, baked our eight-acre maze, petting zoo hay course in Delaware County. Warm-up goods, homemade candy and gourmet rides, corn cannon, mini maze, pumpkin range, putting green, snack bar. Golf out- items. carve, bonfires, flashlight maze. ings welcome. Hours: Jan. through March, 9am-5pm; Haunted attractions in October. April through Sept., 9am-6pm; Oct., PENN OAKS GOLF CLUB 9am-8pm; Nov. through Dec. 9am-6pm. THE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL,INC. 610-399-0501 • www.pennoaksgolfclub.com 888-440-9920 150 Penn Oaks Dr. • West Chester, PA LOCH NAIRN GOLF CLUB www.mushroomfestival.org Private, 18-hole golf course. This chal- 610-268-2235 • www.lngolf.com P.O. Box 1000 • Kennett Square, PA lenging layout is always one of the top- 514 McCue Rd. • Avondale, PA rated in the area. Limited membership At the Annual Mushroom Festival, held Loch Nairn Golf Club is a shot makers available. Restaurant and banquet facili- course. Tree-lined fairways wander over in September, enjoy antique cars, art, ties available. streams and lakes to undulating bent brewfest, cooking demonstrations, grass greens. Golf outing packages. crafts, dancing, family fun, food, soup, QVC STUDIO TOUR Hours: dawn to dusk. wine and mushrooms galore! 800-600-9900 • www.qvctours.com 1200 Wilson Dr. • West Chester ★ LONGWOOD GARDENS NORTHBROOK CANOE COMPANY Take a behind-the-scenes look at the 610-388-1000 • www.longwoodgardens.org 610-793-2279 • www.northbrookcanoe.com world’s largest electronic retailer. U.S. Rt. 1 • Kennett Square, PA 1810 Beagle Rd. • West Chester, PA Walking tour hours: 10am-4pm, 1,050 acres and 20 indoor gardens with We offer a variety of scenic trips by Mon.-Sun. exquisite flowers, ancient trees, opulent Admission architecture, sparkling fountains and canoe, kayak, tube or splashboat. exotic plants. Spectacular seasonal events Catering can be provided for a group RIDE THE DUCKS,PHILADELPHIA and displays. party or family event. 215-227-3825 • www.phillyducks.com 9am-5pm, daily. Frequently open later. Open every day from 9am-5pm through 437 Chestnut St., Ste. 910 Admission Oct. 31. Philadelphia, PA
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Opening our doors for conferences and meetings is a vital part of WCU’s commit- ment to public service. WCU Campus •A1,200-seat auditorium •Multi-purpose student union houses a 350-seat auditorium, ballroom banquet space and eight breakout rooms •Overnight on-campus accommodations available from May through August • Ropes course & team building programs Graduate Business Center •Multiple video conference rooms •High-speed and wireless internet • Banquet space for 150 •Ample parking, easy access to Rte. 202 Information: 610-436-6931 www.wcupa.edu/ conference.services/
34 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER Ride the Ducks, Philadelphia’s only TRI STATE SPORTS VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY 80-minute land and water sightseeing 610-494-3600 Ext. 14 610-519-4500 • www.villanova.edu fun all in one! The best show on wheels www.tristatesports.com 800 Lancaster Ave. • Villanova, PA and water! 63 Concord Rd. • Aston, PA Visitors are invited to visit our highly A multi-sport facility that also plays host acclaimed theater or stroll the campus, SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA to events such as concerts, B.I.G. House which is an arboretum, or visit our his- 215-923-4354 • www.spiritcruises.com Christian Youth Night, dog and feline toric church or art gallery. Pier 3 on Columbus Blvd. events, cheerleading competitions and more. 60,000-square-foot field house Philadelphia, PA WEST CHESTER RAILROAD COMPANY Harbor Cruises offering lunch and din- features three indoor athletic surfaces for lacrosse, soccer and arena flag football. 610-430-2233 • www.westchesterrr.net ner with accommodations for special Market St., West Chester, PA occasions and conventions. Charters also “Tourist commuter” railroad in the available. TROPICANA CASINO & RESORT ATLANTIC CITY,NJ 888-201-3302 • www.tropicana.net historic Chester Creek Valley operates SPROUL LANES Brighton and the Boardwalk between downtown West Chester and Atlantic City, NJ the quaint village of Glen Mills, PA. 610-544-4524 • www.sproullanes.com 20 areas of entertainment. Close to Hours: noon, 1:30 and 3pm. 745 S. Sproul Rd. • Springfield, PA minor league baseball and hockey win- Admission Leagues, arcade, birthday parties, ners. Theatres, art studios, galleries and bumper lanes. Voted best bowling cen- shops. ter. Spectacular group discounts. WILDERNESS CANOE TRIPS 302-654-2227 VIKING HORSE,ICELANDIC HORSES OF www.wildernesscanoetrips.com TATTERSALL GOLF CLUB CHESTER COUNTY P.O. Box 7125 • Wilmington, DE 610-738-4410 • tattersallgolfclub.com 610-517-7980 • www.vikinghorse.com 1520 Tattersall Way • West Chester, PA [email protected] email • P.O. Box Family canoe, kayak and tubing trips on Tattersall Golf Club is an upscale, daily- 3151 • West Chester, PA the historic Brandywine River. Water fun fee, golf course, designed by Rees Jones, Year-round trail riding experiences on the shop offers full line of canoe and kayak offering superb conditions and attentive rare Icelandic Horse. Choose from a 1 sales. customer service. Banquet facilities also 1/2-hour trail ride to multi-day events. Summer hours 9am-5pm; winter hours available. Reservations required. 10am-4pm.
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WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 35 SIGHTSEEING Fo r more information, call 1-800-343-3983. MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES CHADDS FORD ART SHOW AND SALE 610-388-1112 • [email protected] 3 Baltimore Pike • Chadds Ford ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Elementary School • Chadds Ford, PA 215-299-1060 • 1900 Benjamin Franklin Annual art show and sale is a community Pkwy. • Philadelphia, PA tradition started by Mrs. Andrew Wyeth The Academy’s museum includes exhibits over 50 years ago while her son Jamie such as Dinosaur Hall, tropical butterflies attended Chadds Ford Elementary and the live animal center. School. Continues today with the works Hours: 10am-4:30pm, Mon.-Fri.; of over 75 local artists. Free Admission. 10am-5pm, weekends. Admission CHRISTIAN C.SANDERSON MUSEUM 610-388-6545 • Rt. 100 • Chadds Ford, PA ★ AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & Sanderson’s unique lifetime collection of EDUCATION CENTER artifacts, Wyeth artwork and memorabilia. 610-436-9600 Hours: 1-4:30pm, Sat. and Sun. www.helicoptermuseum.org FREE 1220 American Blvd. • West Chester, PA Over 30 helicopters on display, including COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER vintage craft and interactive exhibits that 610-566-1713 • www.communityarts explain the history and future of the center.org • 414 Plush Mill Rd. rotary wing industry. Wallingford, PA Hours: 10am-5pm, Wed.-Sat.; noon-5pm, The Community Arts Center offers four semesters of creative classes in the visual Sun. and performing arts for adults and chil- Admission dren, plus free exhibits, on a beautifully landscaped 100-year old estate. ChesterDay County ★ AMERICAN INDIAN ART GALLERY 302-576-1888 DELAWARE ART MUSEUM House Tour www.americanindianartgallery.com 302-571-9590 • www.delart.org 5801 A-Kennett Pike • Centreville, DE 2301 Kentrmere Pkwy. • Wilmington, DE A gallery featuring contemporary Delaware’s premier fine arts institution Atour of Chester County’s American Indian art — outstanding with 19th- and 20th-century American most beautiful homes, exquisite gardens sculpture, bronzes, dramatic pottery, art and illustration, pre-Raphaelite art. unique handcrafted jewelry, and colorful Hours: 10am-4pm, Tues.-Fri.; 10am-5pm, and historic landmarks handwoven rugs. Unusual gifts as well Sat.; 1-5pm, Sun; free admission Sat., as collector items. 10am-1pm October 1, 2005 Hours: 10am-5:30pm, Tues.-Fri.; Admission 10am-4pm, Sat. or by appointment THE DELAWARE HISTORY CENTER AND www.cchosp.com BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL READ HOUSE & GARDENS 610-431-5301 856-966-1652 302-655-7161 • www.hsd.org www.battleshipnewjersey.org 504 Market St. • Wilmington, DE 62 Battleship Pl. • Camden, NJ The center displays progressive history The Battleship New Jersey Museum exhibitions in Wilmington. The Read offers individual and group tours, as well House is a beautifully-restored Federal as social and corporate affairs. Visit the mansion in Colonial New Castle, DE. nation’s largest battleship. Hours: History Center, noon-4pm, Mon.- Fri.; 10am-4pm, Sat. • Hours: Read House, 11am-4pm, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 64 Rose Valley Rd. BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM Media, PA 610-388-2700 • www.brandywinemuseum. Sun.; 10am-4pm, Fri. and Sat. org • U.S. Rt. 1 • Chadds Ford, PA Admission THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES 19th-century grist mill displays major DRAGONFLY GALLERY INC. works of art by three generations of Sept. 23-Oct. 30, 2005 610-692-2560 Wyeths and other American artists. Tour A CHRISTMAS CAROL www.thedragonflygallery.com the renovated studio of N.C. Wyeth. 29 S. High St. • West Chester, PA Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2005 Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm, daily. Our mission is to discover, cultivate The Lion In Winter Admission and present exceptional new talent, ★ each creating individual, cutting-edge Jan.-Feb. 2006 CHADDS FORD GALLERY designs for body, garden and home. 610-459-5510 • www.awyethgallery.com Hours: 10am-6pm, Mon.-Thurs., 10am- New Play Festival 1609 Baltimore Pike (formerly Rt. 1) 7pm, Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat. Closed Sun. March 2006 Chadds Ford, PA A full-service gallery specializing in EARTH & STATE Pump Boys & Dinettes Wyeth — open seven days a week; 610-566-9270 • www.earthandstate.com April 28-June 4, 2006 featuring art works by regional, national 23 West State St. • Media, PA and international artists. Three major Unique handmade gifts, pottery, crafts Children’s Theatre Every Sat. at 11 a.m. 2nd Sunday Teas • Classes • Tours exhibits a year. and instruments. For the home, for the Open daily 10am-5pm, Mon. through Sat., baby and even your pets! We are now 610-565-4211 www.hedgerowtheatre.org and noon to 5pm, Sun. offering wedding registry. 36 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER FRAME IMAGE fine examples of antique furniture, rare Chanticleer 610-558-9474 • www.frameimage.com rugs, tapestries and exquisite art. 17 Olde Ridge Village (Rt. 202 & Ridge Open for tours May to Dec. Reservations Road) • Chadds Ford, PA recommended. Hours: 10am – 5pm, Mon. – Sat, 12pm Admission – 3pm, Sun. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART GALAN FINE GIFTS & FURNSHINGS 215-763-8100 • www.philamuseum.org 610-358-2429 • [email protected] 26th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 100 Evergreen Dr. • Glen Mills, PA Philadelphia, PA Unique home accessories, gifts for the Unique among American museums in its “hard to buy for.” Emphasizing design, integrated presentation of fine and quality, craftsmanship, customer service; applied arts from Asia, Europe, and the featuring local, regional and international United States with over 300,000 works artisans. spanning over 2,000 years. Hours: 10am-5pm, Tue.-Sun.; Fri. until GALLERY @ 5 EAST 8:45pm. Admission; however Sundays are 610-566-9558 • E-mail: [email protected] “Pay What You Wish” all day. 5 E. State St. • Media, PA Fine art. Fun art. Conservation quality ★ ROCKWOOD MANSION PARK framing. Custom mirrors, originals, 302-761-4340 • FAX 302-761-4345 giclées, lithographs and photographs. www.co.new-castle.de.us • 610 Shipley Rd. GALLERY ONE (enter on Washington Street extension) 610-459-5252 • U.S. Rt. 1 and Brinton Wilmington, DE Lake Rd. • Concordville, PA Stroll the winding paths and visit the The finest selection of local, national and Victorian Mansion for a delightful retreat international art. Originals, fine print- from the 21st century. Mansion tours making and limited editions available. 10am-3pm hourly. Walking paths, 7am- Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon.-Sat., Sun. and 10pm. Butler’s Pantry Self Service Café, evenings by appointment. 7am-7pm. FREE HAGLEY MUSEUM 302-658-2400 • www.hagley.org SIMPLE PLEASURES Rt. 141 • Wilmington, DE 610-344-9711 • 22 High St. Original du Pont mansion, black powder West Chester, PA mills, exhibits and 1803 Georgian-style One of the most notable galleries in West residence set amidst 230 acres of gardens. Chester offering beautifully crafted Open: March to Dec. • Hours: 9:30am- American-styled art works, one of a kind 4:30pm, daily. collectibles, jewelry, metal, glass and fur- Admission niture from over 300 artisans. HOLLAND ART HOUSE TURNING POINT GALLERY 610-701-9330 • www.hollandarthouse.com 610-566-9474 113 W. Market St. • West Chester, PA www.turningpointgallery2.com Large European-style art gallery specializ- 34 W. State St. • Media, PA ing in contemporary European art, fine A gallery of contemporary fine crafts. art paintings, sculpture prints, photogra- Over 200 juried artisans; specializing in phy and stained glass industrial design. artglass, handcrafted jewelry, sculptural clay, wood and metal. LEE’S GALLERY & FRAMING 610-358-1779 • Rt. 202, 1/4 mile south of TYME GALLERY Rt. 1 • Glen Mills, PA 610-853-1215 • www.tymegallery.com Gallery specializes in local Pennsylvania 17 W. Eagle Rd. • Havertown, PA and Delaware artists. Original art, large Eclectic fine art gallery and gift shop with collection of limited edition prints, cre- art openings on the second Friday of ative custom framing. Enjoy periodic each month. Poetry readings on the third signings and shows. Wednesday of each month. NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER Hours: 10am-6:30pm, Tue.-Fri.; 10am- 215-409-6600 • Independence Mall 4pm, Sat. 525 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA Open Wednesday -Sunday On Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, WHITE BIRCH GALLERY April - October the National Constitution Center is the 610-566-0566 • www.whitebirchgallery.com first museum in the world dedicated to 28 W. State St. • Media, PA honoring the U.S. Constitution. Contemporary fine art from the area’s Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 most accomplished painters, printmakers, 610.687.4163 NEMOURS MANSION AND GARDENS photographers and sculptors. Limited 800-651-6912 • www.nemoursmansion.org edition giclée prints and gallery shop. www.chanticleergarden.org 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE Hours: 11am-6pm, Tues.-Thurs., 11am- Louis XVI-style chateau furnished with 8pm, Fri.-Sat.
WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 37 SIGHTSEEING Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com ★ WINTERTHUR – AN AMERICAN COUNTRY ESTATE ★ ROCKWOOD MANSION PARK ANCIENT OF DAYS ANTIQUES 800-448-3883 • www.winterthur.org 302-761-4340 • www.co.new-castle.de.us 610-388-7012 • 1617 Baltimore Pike Rt. 52, • Wilmington, DE 610 Shipley Rd. • Wilmington, PA Chadds Ford, PA Former home of Henry Francis du Pont. Stroll the winding paths and visit the A fine collection of formal and primitive American decorative art objects (1640– Victorian Mansion for a delightful retreat antiques, old furniture, rugs, books, archi- 1860). 60-acre garden, special exhibi- from the 21st century. Mansion tours tectural treasures and an array of decora- tions, shopping and a restaurant. 10am-3pm (hourly) Walking paths 7am- tive fine arts. Hours: 10am-5pm, Tue.– Sun., closed 10pm. Butler’s Pantry self-service Cafe Mondays and Thanksgiving Day, 7am-5pm Free B.GROSS MENSWEAR Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. 610-566-7990 • 2 E. State St. at Jackson Admission ROSE TREE PARK Street • Media, PA 610-565-7410 • Providence Rd. Classic American and European designer (Rt. 252) • Media, PA menswear. A Media tradition since 1923. PARKS & GARDENS This 122-acre park includes trails and Voted Best Men’s Clothing Store 1999 by special concert events. Visit Rose Tree Main Line Today magazine. ★ CHANTICLEER Festival of Lights in December. Hours: 9am-9pm, Mon.-Fri., until 6pm on Sat. 610-687-4163 • www.chanticleergarden.org FREE 786 Church Rd. • Wayne, PA BOOK FAIR A 35-acre pleasure garden featuring SCOTT ARBORETUM OF SWARTHMORE COLLEGE 610-358-1954 • www.bkfair.com courtyards of tropicals and perennials, 610-328-8025 • www.scottarboretum.org vegetable garden, woodlands, water gar- College Ave. • Swarthmore, PA 15 Olde Ridge Village • Chadds Ford, PA den and ruin garden. Over 110 acres of 5,000 different orna- Children’s books, toys, games, dolls, puz- Open: April through Oct. • Hours: 10am- mental plants and walking trails. zles. Many collectible lines. Sign up at our 5pm, Wed.-Sun.; open until 8pm Fridays Hours: Daily until dusk. Web site today! Year-round in-store events. May-Aug.10am-8pm, Fri. FREE Hours: 10am-5pm, Mon.; Tues., Wed., Fri., Admission. Sat.; 10am-8pm, Thurs.; noon-5pm, Sun. TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - AMBLER GOVERNOR PRINTZ PARK 215-283-1252 • www.ambler.temple.edu BRANDYWINE RIVER ANTIQUES MARKET 610-583-7221 • Second and Taylor avenues 580 Meetinghouse Road • Ambler, PA 610-388-2000 • www.antiquestogo.com Essington, PA Established as the Pennsylvania School of 878 Baltimore Pike • Chadds Ford, PA Site of “New Sweden,” the first Horticulture for Women in 1910, the A 15,000-square-foot barn of fine period European settlement in PA, est. 1643. 187-acres Ambler campus represents a country formal and Victorian furniture. View of Delaware River. unique mix of natural and designed land- Porcelain prints, paintings, glassware, sil- FREE scapes. The Landscape Arboretum of ver and kitchen wares. Temple University-Ambler serves as an Hours: 10am-5pm, Wed.-Sun.; closed Mon. JOHN HEINZ WILDLIFE REFUGE AT TINICUM outdoor teaching laboratory for numer- and Tues. 215-365-3118 • 8601 Linbergh Blvd. ous classes. Philadelphia, PA BRIGGS AUCTION,INC. 10 miles of wooded/open hiking/biking TYLER ARBORETUM 610-566-3138 • www.briggsauction.com trails, fishing, canoeing, exhibits, gift 610-566-9134 • www.tylerarboretum.org 1315 Naamans Creek Rd. • Boothwyn, PA shop, conference and classrooms. 515 Painter Rd. • Media, PA Auctioneer and appraiser of fine estates Located near Philadelphia International Collections of native, ornamental, rare and collections. Auctions every Friday at Airport. trees, natural areas and restored build- 6pm. Weekly listings and photographs ings. More than 20 miles of hiking trails. available at our Web site. MT.CUBA CENTER,INC. Hours: opens daily at 9am, closing times 302-239-4244 • www.mtcubacenter.org vary seasonally from 4-8pm. CHADDSFORD FIRESIDE SHOP P.O. Box 3570 • Greenville, DE Admission for non-members. 610-358-9555 • www.chaddsfordfireside Experience naturalistic garden design and shop.com • 103 Wilmington West Chester native plants at their best at Mt. Cuba Pike • Chadds Ford, PA Center the former estate of Mr. & Mrs. SHOPS,ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS The area’s largest shop of fine wood, gas Lammot duPont Copeland. fireplaces, stoves and accessories. ★ LONGWOOD GARDENS ABBEY GREEN IRISH SHOP EARTH & STATE 610-388-1000 • www.longwoodgardens.org 610-692-3310 • 1036 Wilmington Pike 610-566-9270 • www.earthandstate.com U.S. Rt. 1 • Kennett Square, PA West Chester, PA 23 West State St. • Media, PA 1,050 acres and 20 indoor gardens with Failte! — Welcome! Traditional and con- Unique handmade gifts, pottery, crafts exquisite flowers, ancient trees, opulent temporary clothing, food, music, jewelry, and instruments. For the home, for the architecture, sparkling fountains and children’s gifts, wedding bands, Celtic, baby and even your pets! We are now exotic plants. Spectacular seasonal events heraldry, Belleek, caps. Come in and be offering wedding registry. and displays. amazed! Guest accommodations avail- 9am-5pm, daily. Frequently open later. able. E-Z BEADS.COM Admission 610-538-0565 • www.ezbeads.com ACORN COTTAGE Olde Ridge Shopping Village #10 RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK 610-430-3316 • 14 W. Gay St. Chadds Ford, PA 610-892-3900 • www.state.pa.us • Park West Chester, PA Beads and beading supplies, including entrance on Gradyville Rd. • Media, PA Art, antiques, oriental carpets, from old seed beads, Delicas, Bali silver, crystals, Site of Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation. to new, American, French and English vintage, semi-precious, pearls, tools, Enjoy hiking, jogging, bicycling, horse furniture and decorative arts. books, beading classes, etc. trails, stocked trout streams, picnic areas, Hours: 10am-5pm, Tues. and Wed.; Hours: 10am-5pm, Mon.-Wed.; 10am-8pm, sledding and cross country skiing. 10am-9pm, Thurs. – Sat.; 11am-5pm, Thurs.; 10am-5pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon to 5pm, FREE Sun.; closed Mon. Sun. 38 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER EDWARDS FREEMAN NUT COMPANY HOCKESSIN CORNER KING OF PRUSSIA MALL 610-828-7440 • www.edwardsfreeman.com 302-239-7066 • www.hockessincorner.com 610-265-5727, The Plaza; 610-337-1210, 441 E. Hector St. • Conshohocken, PA Old Lancaster Pike and Mill Creek Road The Court • www.kingofprussiamall.com Large selection including nostalgic Hockessin, DE 160 N. Gulph Rd. • King of Prussia, PA merkens, dried fruit, chocolate candy Tax-free shopping in an elegant, country, Largest shopping complex in the coun- nuts, peanut butter, holiday candy, Ashers upscale setting. 11 shops beaming with try with eight major department stores, confectionaries. character. Enjoy a lunch at the Back including Neiman Marcus and Burner Restaurant. ELISABETH JONSSON BROWN HANDWEAVING STUDIO Bloomingdale’s, as well as 365 stores and 40 restaurants. 610-558-4863 • 2 New Rd. • Lenni, PA HUNT COUNTRY FURNITURE Unique studio where beautiful fabrics and 610-459-0805 www.huntclubfurniture.com Hours: 10am-9:30pm, Mon.-Sat.; 11am- high quality garments are handmade. 299 Rt. 202 • Chadds Ford, PA 7pm, Sun. Wide selection of classic European styles Handcrafted American country style fur- available for sale. niture, with a 10-year warranty and coun- MACDADE MALL Hours by appointment only. try accessories. 610-534-1400 • www.macdademall.com [email protected] GALAN FINE GIFTS & FURNSHINGS J.PALMA ANTIQUES MacDade Blvd. and South Ave. 610-358-2429 • [email protected] 610-399-1210 •[email protected] Holmes, PA 100 Evergreen Dr. • Glen Mills, PA 1144 Old Wilmington Pike • West Chester, PA 35 stores plus K-Mart and Acme. Unique home accessories, gifts for the Large, varied inventory of quality Hours: 10am-9pm, Mon.-Thurs.; 10am- antiques, mostly American, mostly pre- “hard to buy for.” Emphasizing design, 9:30pm, Fri. and Sat.; 11am-5pm, Sun. quality, craftsmanship, customer service, 1900s. Deviating from our American rule, there are also Chinese Exports and featuring local, regional & international MAR-STAN’S INC. artisans. Staffordshire. Hours: 10am-5pm, Fri.- Mon. 610-459-2075 • www.marstans.com GENTRY TACK AND APPAREL 119 Wilmington-West Chester Pike 610-388-2335 • www.gentrytack.com J.RYANS DESIGNER RESALE SHOPPE Chadds Ford, PA 1 Station Way Rd. • Chadds Ford, PA 610-436-0967 • www.jryans.biz Mar-Stan’s is a furniture store specializ- Unique equestrian gifts for adults and 323 E. Gay St. • West Chester, PA ing in unfurnished and custom-finished children. Full-service tack shop, equestri- J. Ryans has been offering exquisite, new furniture. an and clothing. and gently used designer fashions and Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm, Mon.- Sat., accessories for all occasions for the dis- 9:30am-9pm, Wed. and Fri. GLEN EAGLE SQUARE cerning woman for over a decade at a 501 Wilmington-West Chester Pike fraction of their original cost. Hours: 10am-6pm, Mon.-Fri.; 10am-5pm, Glen Mills, PA Sat. A premier shopping center offering fash- ions, convenient services, restaurants, JAMES H.CASE gourmet food and more. 610-692-2647 • 26 S. High St. West Chester, PA GOLDEN IMPULSE,INC. New beginning for 30+-year-old business. 610-566-0537 • www.online-jewelry.com James Case displays decorative gifts and 25 W. State St. • Media, PA antique furnishings in a highly imagina- Custom jewelry and expert repair. tive setting. Estates appraised and purchased. Hours: 10am-5:30pm, Tues.-Sat. Hours: 10am-6pm, Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm, Sat. KABLOOM 610-399-3400 • www.kabloom.com GRANITE RUN MALL 1357 Wilmington Pike (The Shops at 610-565-1650 • www.simon.com Dilworthtown Crossing) • West Chester, PA 1067 W. Baltimore Pike • Media, PA European-style flower store. KaBloom Explore 135 stores, eateries, JC Penney, offers a stunning variety of the freshest Boscov’s, Sears and Kohl’s. stems and stylish arrangements at surpris- Hours: 10am-9:30pm, Mon.-Sat.; ingly affordable prices. 11am-6pm, Sun. KEYSTONE PLAZA THE GROWING TREE 610-358-5454 • 1810 Wilmington Pike 610-444-8484 • www.thegrowingtree.com Glen Mills, PA 114 W. State St. • Kennett Square, PA Shopping center featuring Pestcatores Since 1984, The Growing Tree has restaurant, various eateries and services. offered new and pre-owned children’s Located in Chadds Ford, 10 minutes from clothing, books and toys. Christening and Longwood Gardens. communion clothes, baby gifts and con- signment. KIKI BOUTIQUE/JANE CHALFONT 610-696-0312 • 121-125 N. High St. HISTORIC KENNETT SQUARE West Chester, PA 610-444-8188 • www.kennett-square.pa.us Offers more than 100 lines of beautiful 106 W. State St. • Kennett Square, PA clothes and accessories from casual to Walk historic Kennett Square’s tree-lined party. Brighton accessories, Long champ streets and enjoy browsing, dining and handbags, Kiki Boutique offers contem- shopping. Enjoy art strolls on the first porary, upbeat and cutting-edge lines. Friday of every month. Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm, Mon.-Sat. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 39 SIGHTSEEING Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com MEDIA FLORIST PEDDLER’S VILLAGE SPRING HOUSE ANTIQUES AND DECORATIVE ARTS 610-565-7470 • www.mediaflorist.com 215-794-4000 • www.peddlersvillage.com 610-388-7075 • www.springhouse 25 E. State St. • Media, PA Routes 202 and 263 • Lahaska, PA furnishings.com • 161 Baltimore Pike Flowers, gourmet fruit baskets and gifts. 75 quality specialty shops, restaurants, Chadds Ford, PA Full-service and quick delivery. charming 18th-century-style village, Charming country shop featuring select Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon. through Sat. gardens and luxury inn. Call for events antiques gathered from local countryside. calendar, hours and map directory. Beautifully hand-crafted, custom furnish- THE MUSHROOM CAP ings, decorative arts and seasonal necessi- 610-444-8484 PLAY NICE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE,INC. ties. www.themushroomcap.com 610-696-5483 • 106 W. Market St. 11am-5pm, Mon-Sat.; 1-5pm, Sun. 114 N. State St. • Kennett Square, PA West Chester, PA Fresh mushrooms, gifts and collectibles. Play Nice is a wonderful, fun-loving SPRINGFIELD MALL Call for store hours. children’s boutique featuring clothing, 610-328-1200 toys, gifts and accessories for girls and www.shopspringfieldmall.com NEWBURY STREET DESIGN 1250 Baltimore Pike • Springfield, PA boys. So, mind your manners, share and 610-918-2560 • 124 E. Gay St. 80 shops, eateries, plus Macy’s and play nice! West Chester, PA Strawbridge’s. Interior design studio offering wall- Hours: 10am-9:30pm, Mon.-Sat.; REMEMBER WHEN ANTIQUES papers, draperies, fabrics, furniture and 11am-6pm, Sun. accessories. Original designs by local 610-566-7411 • 21 W. State St. artists in hand-painting, metal and wood Media, PA THE STENCIL SHOPPE,INC. furniture and sculptures. Antiques, collectibles and Victorian gifts 610-459-8362 • www.designerstencils.com including Yankee candles, Cat’s Meow, 39 Old Ridge Village • Chadds Ford, PA NEWTOWN SQUARE GIFT GALLERY Porter music boxes and other collect- Specializing in custom stencils, gifts, 610-353-7726 • 3576 West Chester Pike ibles. home accessories, supplies and classes. Newtown Square, PA Hours: 11am-5pm, Tue.-Sat.; closed Sun. Materials ideal for commercial, industrial Specializing in unique giftware. Featuring and Mon. and office use. Great idea for children’s Waterford, Orredfors and Swarovski parties activities. Crystal, Lenox figurines, decorative RICHARDSON’S FLORAL CENTER home accents including dinnerware, 610-358-9051 • 351 Wilmington- THE TIN WHISTLE children’s gifts and much more. West Chester Pike • Glen Mills, PA 610-793-4086 • www.thetinwhistle.com Dealers of annuals, perennials, seasonal Chadds Ford Barn Shoppes Routes 1 & OLD HAVANNA CIGAR COMPANY items, pottery, stationery, gardens sup- 100 • Chadds Ford, PA 610-455-0604 plies and nursery stock. Specializing in cards, gifts, stationary, www.oldhavannacigarco.com Hours: 8am-9pm, daily. gift baskets and invitations. Hours: 1355 Wilmington Pike • West Chester, PA 10am-5pm, Wed.-Sat. Suburban Philadelphia’s premier cigar ROCKLAND MILL STONE & TILE store. Large walk-in humidor. Smoking 610-388-9323 • www.rocklandmill.com THE VILLAGE ART SHOP lounge, full line of cigar accessories. 516 Kennett Pike • Chadds Ford, PA 610-566-6242 • www.villageartshop.com Hours: 10am-8pm, Mon. through Thurs.; Where inspiration becomes reality: 15 E. State St .• Media, PA 10am- 9pm, Fri.; 10am-8pm, Sat.; 10am- ancient stone, decorative tiles, glass, Artist materials, drafting supplies and 5pm, Sun. metal, mosaics, limestone, slate, onyx, full-service custom framing, serving the marble, porcelain/ceramic and granite. Media area since 1965. OLDE RIDGE VILLAGE SHOPPES Hours; 9am-5:30pm, Mon.-Fri.; 10am- Hours: 9am-5:30pm, Mon.-Sat. www.olderidgevillage.com • Rt. 202 and 2pm, Sat. Ridge Rd. #19, • Chadds Ford, PA WATERLOO GARDENS More than 25 specialty shops in country SAM’S CLUB 610-363-0800 • www.waterloogardens.com setting. Gifts, crafts, antiques, art and 200 N. Whitford Rd. • Exton, PA 484-875-0469 • www.samsclub.com food available. With locations in Exton and Devon, 280 Indian Run Rd. • Exton, PA Hours: 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm, Waterloo Gardens is a full-service garden The purchasing agent of choice, SAM’S Thu.; noon-5pm, Sun. center and nursery featuring unique CLUB provides everyday low cost to plants and gardening supplies. Also PAGES CARD SHOP more than 46 million entrepreneurs and offers extensive selection of patio furni- 610-692-3499 • 134 E. Gay St. consumers. ture, gifts, collectibles and accents for West Chester, PA Hours for public: Mon-Fri. 10am-8:30pm, home and garden. Since 1984, Pages has been a gallery of Mon.-Fri.; 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat.; 10am- greeting cards and fun and affordable 6pm, Sun. Hours for Business Members: ★ WEST CHESTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT gifts. Paper is truly our passion! 7-10 am, Mon.-Fri.; 7-9:30am, Sat. DISTRICT 610-738-3350 • www.westchesterbid.com PAPER PICKINS ★ THE SHOPPES AT BRINTON LAKE 119 N. High St. • P.O. Box 3109 610-459-4841 • 25 Olde Ridge Village 610-664-1400. • Brinton Lake Road and West Chester, PA Chadds Ford, PA U.S. Rt. 1. • Concordville, PA. Experience the Colonial history of down- “A fun experience.” Invitations, greeting The Shoppes at Brinton Lake is a lifestyle town West Chester, where you’ll find cards, stationery, fun gifts and Byers’ shopping center containing upscale dozens of restaurants and shops. Visit Choice Carolers. shops, restaurants and service facilities. historical exhibits and art galleries. 40 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER WHISKAZZ AND PAWZZ - HOCKESSIN THE MEDIA THEATRE WINERIES 302-235-2002 610-891-0100 • www.mediatheatre.com www.whiskazzandpawzz.com 104 E. State St. • Media, PA 500 Hockessin Corner • Hockessin, DE Theater features diverse entertainment; ★ BRANDWINE VALLEY WINE ASSOCIATION Specialty gift gallery for dog and cat musicals, orchestras, children’s theatre. 610-268-2702 • www.bvwinetrail.com lovers and their buddies. Diverse selection Special corporate and social events, as 8820-22 Gap Newport Pike (Rt. 41) of fun, whimsical merchandise. well as space and theater rental. Avondale, PA Admission Explore family-operated wineries, diverse WILLIAM H.BUNCH AUCTIONS AND APPRAISALS in size and style, making the unique 610-558-1800 • www.williambunch MURDER MYSTERY THEATER AT wines of The Brandywine Valley Wine auctions.com • One Hillman Dr. and Rt. PEDDLER’S VILLAGE District. 202 South • Chadds Ford, PA 215-794-4000 • www.peddlersvillage.com ★ Weekly sales of antiques, collectibles and Routes 202 and 263 • Lahaska, PA CHADDSFORD WINERY fine home furnishings, Tuesdays at 2pm. Dinner, dessert and death on Fridays 610-388-6221 • www.chaddsford.com Check our Web site for schedule and and Saturdays at 8pm. Interactive enter- U.S. Rt. 1 • Chadds Ford, PA detailed listings with photographs. tainment, delectable dinner. Hilarious 18th-century barn houses an award-win- Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. evening. ning winemaking facility. Wine tastings, Reservations required. tours and sales. Special events, festivals, WILSONS’AUCTIONEERS AND APPRAISERS concerts. Daily noon-6pm except 610-358-9515 • [email protected] THE NEW CANDLELIGHT THEATRE Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. 344 Valleybrook Rd. • Chester Heights, PA 302-475-2313 Admission for wine tastings. Fourth-generation auctioneers since www.newcandlelighttheatre.com 1911, estates/antiques purchased, 2208 Millars Rd. • Ardentown, DE FOLLY HILL VINEYARDS appraised or consigned, weekly estate The new Candlelight Theatre offers fine 610-388-5895 auctions. Consignments welcome. www.follyhillvineyards.com Previews Tuesdays noon-7pm, Wednesdays dining and outstanding Broadway enter- tainment. Located just 30 minutes from 700 Folly Hill Rd. • Kennett Square, PA noon-4pm; auctions Wednesdays at 4. Visit this charming vineyard and 200- Philadelphia, PA. year-old Quaker farmhouse that backs Box Office hours: 10am-4pm, Mon.-Sat. WINE AND BEER EMPORIUM,LLC into Longwood Gardens. Wander 610-558-2337 PLAYERS CLUB OF SWARTHMORE through the 4,000 vines. Wine sales and www.winebeeremporium.com tastings are held in the stoned carriage 610-328-4271 • www.pcstheater.org. Olde Ridge Village Shoppes house facing the vineyard. 101 Ridge Rd. • Chadds Ford, PA [email protected] email • 14 Fairview Located in the Olde Ridge Village Rd. • Swarthmore, PA KREUTZ CREEK VINEYARDS Shoppes and carrying a full line of prod- Recently renovated 300-seat community 610-869-6339 • www.kreutzcreek ucts for making award-winning wines, theater serving Delaware County for 94 vineyards.com • 553 S. Guernsey Rd. beers, sodas, liquors and fine cigars. years. A variety of seven professional- West Grove, PA quality shows are produced each season Enjoy our handcrafted regional wines from September to May. Wheelchair while you visit us in southern Chester THEATERS accessible. County, PA. Admission ★ PARADOCX VINEYARD HEDGEROW THEATRE ROSE VALLEY CHORUS & ORCHESTRA 610-565-4211 • www.hedgerowtheatre.org 610-255-4101 • www.paradocx.com 610-565-5010 • www.rvco.org P.O. Box 400 • Kemblesville, PA 64 Rose Valley Rd. • Rose Valley, PA P.O. Box 414 • Media, PA Historic Rose Valley theatre where resi- Nestled among rolling hills, Paradocx Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Vineyard grows on 30 acres of fertile dent and company actors perform a wide has been serving the Delaware Valley range of drama, comedy and children’s farmland. Please check our Web site in the performing arts for nearly 100 shows. www.paradocx.com for current wine Admission years. Our performances range from availability. Broadway shows to Gilbert & Sullivan KIMMEL CENTER,INC. operettas. TWIN BROOK WINERY 215-790-5800 • www.kimmelcenter.org 717-442-4915 260 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA THREE LITTLE BAKERS DINNER THEATRE www.twinbrookwinery.com Kimmel Center, Inc.’s mission includes 800-368-3303 • www.tlbinc.com 5697 Strasburg Rd. • Gap, PA arts in education, community outreach 3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd. Picturesque estate winery on Penn Grant and a rich diversity of programming Wilmington, DE nestled among 30 acres of vineyards. through its Kimmel Center Presents and A Brandywine Valley dinner theatre that Tasting, tours and sales. Concerts, special Citizens Bank Broadway at the Academy presents spectacular Broadway musicals, events and picnic areas. series of performances. country music, big bands and the sound of the ’50s and ’60s. VA LA FAMILY FARMED WINES ★ LILY LANGTRY’S RESTAURANT AND SHOWPLACE Admission 610-268-2702 • www.valavineyards.com 610-337-2000 • www.lilylangtrys.com 8820-22 Gap Newport Pike (Rt. 41) Radisson Valley Forge Hotel UPPER DARBY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Avondale, PA 1160 First Ave. • King of Prussia, PA 610-622-1189 • 601 N. Lansdowne Ave. Va La’s unique Italian Enoteca tasting See a spectacular live show and enjoy Drexel Hill, PA room set inside its vineyard offers unusual award-winning cuisine in a beautiful, Enjoy quality family entertainment, vinifera wines and delicious local food Victorian dinner theatre. Lunch and children’s theatre and ballet. Located specialties. dinner packages available. Matinee and minutes from Center City. Hours: noon-6pm, Sat. and Sun.; call for evening performances. Free parking. availability on weekdays. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 41 www.brandywinecountry.com DINING
Just as the Brandywine is home to historic attractions,exquisite antique shops and acres of nature’s most spectacular landscapes,so is it home to dozens of fabulous Picasso Restaurant & Bar restaurants,wineries, R breweries,bakers and caterers.Brandywine Country is truly blessed with a variety of dining choices.If you enjoy Capozzoli’s Restaurant and Bar in Chadds Ford, PA. exploring new gourmet Members who have a gold star listing (★) are also advertising contributors. We appreciate their trends,you have count- patronage. less award-winning Prices listed are based on an average Res = Reservations requested H = Handicapped accessible Margaret Kuo’s Wayne restaurants to visit in entreé served for dinner — or lunch CC = Major credit cards accepted CA = Catering if no dinner is served: NC = Credit cards NOT accepted BF = Banquet facility R the Brandywine region. $ = under $5 $$ = $5–$10 NL = No liquor A = American In addition to intimate $$$ = $10–$15 $$$$ = over $15 BYOB = No liquor served C = Continental dining in several of our AMERICAN/CONTINENTAL THE AMERICAN CAFÉ historic locations,many 610-565-7245 • www.americancafe.com of our dining facilities Granite Run Mall • 1067 W. Baltimore ALOHA CAFÉ Pike • Media, PA 610-869-5557 • 827-A Old Baltimore offer amenities that can Pike • West Grove, PA Enjoy our casual American cuisine featur- 100% Hawaiian coffee, fresh baked goods ing unique recipes gathered from across cater to sizable banquets and Pacific Island foods. Catering avail- America. H,A able for family and business events. BYOB D’Ignazio’s Towne House and events. (dinner only), NL,$$,C APOLLO RESTAURANT Restaurant 302-792-2700 • 630 Naamans Rd. ALOHA CAFÉ AND BAKERY (Holiday Inn Select-Wilmington) 610-719-6440 • 106 W. Gay St. Claymont, DE R West Chester, PA 100% Hawaiian coffee, fresh baked Fine Continental dining in a casual at- delights and Pacific Island foods. mosphere. $$$,H,C Catering available. NL,H,SS ARTHUR’S BAR & GRILL AMERICAN BAR & GRILL 610-363-1100 • www.innatchestersprings. 610-558-9900 com • 815 N. Pottstown Pike www.americanbargrill.com (Inn at Chester Springs) Exton, PA 981 Baltimore Pike • Glen Mills, PA Serving creative, American cuisine in a Award-winning restaurant with new comfortable, contemporary setting. A American-style dining featuring prime beautiful patio is open seasonally. Come rib night every Wednesday and Saturday. see what all the fuss is about. Also excellent seafood. $$$,CC,A AT THE RAIL WINE BAR AND GRILLE – DELAWARE PARK 302-994-2521 • www.whiteclaycreekcc. com • 777 Delaware Park Blvd. Wilmington, DE Innovative food and drink selections served in a traditional golf club setting. BF,R,CC,H,$$$
ATRIUM CAFÉ 215-365-6600 • www.starwoodhotels.com 4101 Island Ave. (Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport) Philadelphia, PA Casual yet elegant American cuisine, with a Mediterranean appeal in a warm atmos- phere. Menu ranges from anticipated to exotic $$$,CC,A
BENNIGAN’S GRILL & TAVERN 610-918-9944 • www.bennigans restaurants.com • 1347 Wilmington Pike West Chester, PA Exceptional American food and world- class beverages surrounded by the spirit of Ireland. A
BISTRO 95 610-521-5900 • www.renaissancehotels.com 500 Stevens Dr. • Philadelphia, PA Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Executive chef Michael Wheaton has created a distinctive menu with a bistro flair. Res.$$$$,CC,H,BF,C
THE BORDLEY HOUSE GRILL AT TATTERSALL GOLF CLUB 610-738-6916 • www.tattersallgolfclub.com Best Eclectic Menu 1520 Tattersall Way • West Chester, PA Best Crème Brûlée Experience fine dining in the casual ele- gance of a 300-year-old farmhouse. Banquets and parties welcome, terrace dining and golf outings. $$$,BF,H,A
BRANDYWINE TURF CLUB Private Banquet Rooms 610-361-9000 • www.philadelphiapark.com 1021 Baltimore Pike • Concordville, PA Restaurant and sports bar includes off-track Lunch wagering on harness and thoroughbred horse racing. $$$,CC,A Dinner
BUCKLEY’S TAVERN 302-656-9776 • www.buckleystavern.net 5812 Kennett Pike (Rt. 52) • Centreville, DE Comfortable atmosphere, a quirky tavern and contemporary American cuisine draw patrons from all walks of life. Back room dining has a country elegance. A Brandy- wine Heritage Restaurant. $$$,CC,H,A
CALIFORNIA CAFÉ BAR AND GRILL 610-354-8686 • www.californiacafe.com 160 N. Gulph Rd. • King of Prussia, PA A casually elegant restaurant emphasizing creative preparation and presentation of fresh, seasonal foods of the region. Banquets roux3.com up to 40 people. Lunch $$$,dinner $$$$.A WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 43 DINING Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com CELEBRITY KITCHENS CRIER IN THE COUNTRY THE FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT AND GIFT SHOPPE 302-427-COOK • www.celebritykitchens. 610-358-2411 • www.crierinthecountry.com 610-268-2235 • www.lngolf.com com • Independence Mall • 1601 Concord One Crier in the Country Lane (U.S. Rt. 514 McCue Rd. • Avondale, PA Pike • Ste. 33 • Wilmington, DE 1) • Glen Mills, PA Renovated farmhouse where the food and Fine dining in a Victorian mansion with Dinner and a show combined creates a atmosphere magically compliment each fireplaces and candlelight. Private rooms great night of dining and entertainment. and banquet facilities available. Res.,$$$$,CC, other. Res.,$$$$,CC,H,E,BF,A Our guest chefs cook tableside for you or with you. A price-fixed menu with no CUISINES FOUR DOGS TAVERN additional charges. Complimentary wines 610-459-3390 • www.cuisinesrestaurant.com 610-692-4367 • www.fourdogstavern.com served. $$$$,R,H,A 200 Wilmington – West Chester Pike 1300 W. Strasburg Rd., Rt. 162 • West Chadds Ford, PA Chester, PA ★ CHADDS FORD TAVERN AND RESTAURANT International cuisines French and Italian Set in a quaint country village, innovative influences, plus German, Spanish, Cajun city bistro with an outrageously eclectic 610-459-8453 • www.chaddsfordtavern.com and Caribbean touches. Res.,$$$$,CC,H,C 96A Baltimore Pike (one mile south of Rt. menu makes Four Dogs something to 202) • Chadds Ford, PA DAMON’S bark about. Outdoor patio, Brandywine Fine dining or pub fare in a quaint, cozy, 302-477-9570 • www.damons.com Heritage Restaurant. $$$,H,A country tavern. Fresh seafood, steaks, 4000 Concord Pike • Wilmington, DE veal, burgers as well as homemade soups. Full-service restaurant features breakfast, GENERAL WARREN INNE - RESTAURANT Res.,$$-$$$,CC,H,C lunch and dinner. Special area available 610-296-3637 • www.generalwarren.com for meetings and private functions. A Old Lancaster Highway • Malvern, PA Historical 1745 inn serving American- CHARLOTTE’S RESTAURANT D’IGNAZIO’S TOWNE HOUSE RESTAURANT 610-356-7100 • www.charlottesrestaurant. Continental cuisine. Tableside-prepared 610-566-6141 • www.townehouse.com specialties at dinner. Private party rooms, com • 3207 W. Chester Pike • Newtown 117 Veterans Sq. (Exit 3, off I-476) outdoor dining and guest suites. Perfect Square, PA Media, PA Best-kept secret in Delaware County. This Delaware Valley dining landmark is for intimate weddings. $$$,R,H,A,C Menu includes seafood, pasta, veal, and filled with memorabilia galore. Extensive steaks. Res.,$$$,CC,H,CA,BF,A menu. Lunches $$$, Dinner. $$$$,CC,H,BF,A GLENMORGAN BAR AND GRILL 610-341-3158 • www.glenmorgan.com DILWORTHTOWN INN CITY TAVERN 593 E. Lancaster Ave. • St. David’s, PA 610-399-1390 • www.dilworthtown.com Glenmorgan Bar and Grill offers a con- 215-413-1443 • www.citytavern.com 1390 Old Wilmington Pike • West Chester, PA temporary and refreshing smoke-free 138 S. 2nd St. • Philadelphia, PA Creative, continental cuisine served by atmosphere perfect for enjoying classic The 18th-century inspired cuisine is candlelight in an exquisitely renovated, cocktails, spirited American cuisine. $$$,CC, served by authentically-garbed wait staff. historic 1758 landmark. World-class wine H,A Celebrating over 230 years. Res.,$$$,CC,A cellar. Res.,$$$$,H,C HANK’S PLACE COLUMBUS INN DUFFER’S PUB 610-558-2122 • www.dufferspa.com 610-388-7061 • 703 Denbigh Chase La. 302-571-1492 • www.columbusinn.com 996 Baltimore Pike • Concordville, PA Kennet Square, PA 2216 Pennsylvania Ave. • Wilmington, DE Casual, comfortable atmosphere, friendly Homestyle cooking at its best. Old-fash- DiRona award recipient offering eclectic service, downstairs sports bar and game ioned breakfast and lunch. The early bird American cuisine, award-winning wine room, outside dining, wide variety of dinner is one of the biggest bargains appetizers, sandwiches and entrees. $$,H,A list, outdoor patio happy hour. Private around. $$,A dining facilities. $$$$,H,A DUFFER’S TAVERN AND RESTAURANT HARRY’S SAVOY GRILL AND BALLROOM COUNTRY SQUIRE DINER,RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 610-358-5050 • www.dufferspa.com 192 Middletown Rd. (Routes 926 and 302-457-3000 • www.harrys-savoy.com 610-356-3030 • 2560 West Chester Pike 352) Glen Mills, PA 2020 Naamans Rd. • Wilmington, DE www.countrysquirediner.com • Broomall, PA This two-level restaurant has a beautiful Elegant ballroom and conference center Open 24 hours. Family dining, banquet view of the valley. The bottom level is a with a personal event coordinator, award- facilities for 150 and bakery. Tour buses sports bar and game room. Banquet facil- winning cuisine and Harry’s impeccable welcome. $$$,NL,H,BF,A ities available for 150. $$,H,A service. Res.,$$$,CC,H,A THE DULING-KURTZ HOUSE & COUNTRY INN ★ CONCORDVILLE INN IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT 610-459-2230 • www.concordvilleinn.com 610-524-1830 • www.duling-kurtz.com 146 S. Whitford Rd. • Exton, PA 610-627-9000 • www.ironhillbrewery.com Routes 1 & 322 (Concordville Best This beautiful 1830 Chester County 30 E. State St. • Media, PA Western Hotel). Concordville, PA farmhouse sets the mood for a romantic Award-winning brewery and restaurant Historic 1777 Inn, delicious cuisine in a candlelight dining experience. Fine featuring regional American fare in a casu- country inn setting, private dining rooms Continental and American cuisine, al, fun atmosphere. $$$,CC,H,E,A for groups Res.,$$$$,CC,H,C extensive wine list. Res., $$$$,CC,C ISAAC’S RESTAURANT & DELI CREED’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS EMBASSY GRILL 610-399-4438 • www.isaacsdeli.com 215-365-4500 • www.philadelphiaairport. 610-265-2550 • www.creedskop.com • 499 embsuites.com • 9000 Bartram Ave. The Commons at Thornbury North Gulph Rd. • King of Prussia, PA (Embassy Suites Philadelphia International 1211 Wilmington Pike • West Chester, PA Warm upscale dining features a raw bar, Airport) • Philadelphia, PA Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and grilled fresh fish, aged steak and chops. American cuisine with new menu. $$$,CC, wraps, pita pizzas, soups, salads and C,H,$$$$,A,CC except Discover H,A desserts. Great kids’ menu too! A,NL,H,$$ 44 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER JOHNATHAN’S GRILL INC. MCCOY’S PUB 484-840-1433 • 711 Concord Rd. 610-459-0995 • 109 W. Wilmington Pike Glen Mills, PA Chadds Ford, PA Come dine with us and experience a Casual, friendly, comfortable atmosphere. wonderful setting in an Old Grain Mill in Downstairs game room, sports bar, Historic Ward Pennsylvania. BF,NL,H,$$$S,C, upstairs martini bar and cigar room. BYOB MEGHAN’S JOHN HARVARD’S BREW HOUSE 610-459-3022 • 1117 Smithbridge Rd. 302-477-6965 • www.johnharvards.com Glen Mills, PA Café style restaurant with friendly and 303 Rocky Run Pkwy. • Wilmington, DE quick service. Homestyle cooking at its Wonderful and flavorful handcrafted ales finest. A and lagers set in an English style pub. Features steaks, chicken and seafood with ★ MENDENHALL INN an excellent specials page. Res.,$$,CC, H,A 610-388-2100 • www.mendenhallinn.com Rt. 52 • Mendenhall, PA KRAZY KAT’S RESTAURANT Historic 1796 award-winning fine dining 302-888-4200 • www.montchanin.com restaurant, cozy and intimate with fire- Rt. 100 and Kirk Rd. Montchanin, DE places and candlelit dining. Res.,$$$$,H,C Delaware’s only Mobil Four Star Rest- aurant, proudly features an eclectic menu MIKE’S FAMOUS HARLEY DAVIDSON specializing in the freshest local ingredi- 302-658-8800 • www.mikesfamous.com ents. Reservations recommended.$$$$,BF,R,H,C I-295 and Rt. 9 South • New Castle, DE Regional roadside cuisine served in a THE LAGOON turn-of-the-century, factory-themed 610-521-1400 • www.thelagoon.net restaurant. Ribs, smoky barbecue, great 101 Taylor Ave. • Essington, PA desserts. Tour groups welcome. $$,NL,H,A Join us in our restaurant for dinner on the water. After dinner, walk onto our MORTON’S,THE STEAKHOUSE tropical island only steps away. $$$,H,C 610-491-1900 • www.mortons.com The Pavilion at King of Prussia Mall THE LANDING RESTAURANT & GRILLE 500 Mall Blvd. • King of Prussia, PA 215-365-4150 • www.hilton.com Perfectly grilled USDA prime aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked veg- 4509 Island Ave. (Hilton Philadelphia etables and elegant desserts. $$$$,A Airport) Philadelphia, PA Informal setting for Italian delights, sea- NEWPORT GRILLE food and daily specials. $$$,CC,H,A 610-565-8886 • 1145 W. Baltimore Pike (Granite Run Mall) • Media, PA LEGENDS RESTAURANT – DELAWARE PARK Casual, comfortable atmosphere, features 302-994-2521 ext. 7476 steaks, fresh seafood, award-winning crab www.delawarepark.com cakes, sandwiches, appetizers and kid’s 777 Delaware Park Blvd • Wilmington, menu. $$$,H,A DE A Victorian setting located on second- RED ROSE INN We invite you to watch and wager floor slot area. Featuring seafood, tender 610-869-3003 • www.1740RedRoseInn.com on the best thoroughbred and harness steaks and signature jumbo lump crab 804 W. Baltimore Pike • West Grove, PA cakes. Full bar. BF,R,CC,H,$$$$ This historic inn offers American-style racing action from around the world cuisine in a Colonial atmosphere. $$$$,H,A MARKET STREET GRILL • Group and Party packages available 610-429-5328 • www.themarketstreetgrill.com RIDDLE ALE HOUSE 6 W. Market St. • West Chester, PA 610-566-9984 • 1073 W. Baltimore Pike • Simulcasting up to 32 racetracks Winner of Main Line Today’s Best (US Rt. 1, exit 3, off I-476) • Media, PA Breakfast, perfect for early business meet- Casual restaurant and bar. Famous for • Your Kentucky Derby Headquarters ings or weekends with the family, featur- hand-carved roast beef sandwiches for 40 ing specialty omelets or wraps with crab, years. $$$,H,A • Lunch and Dinner Specials spinach and smoked salmon. Lunch selection of salads, wraps and specialty ROSE TREE INN Voted best place to watch 610-891-1205 • 1243 North Providence sandwiches. All lunch items under $10. Rd. Media, PA football in county BF,BYOB Masterfully prepared entrees, unique spe- cialties, extensive wine list. Res.,$$$$,CC,H,BF,C • Catch home games at the Sportsview Bar THE MARSHALTON INN 610-692-4367 • 1300 Strasburg Rd. ★ ROUX 3 RESTAURANT & BAR Where Great Service is Guaranteed West Chester, PA 610-356-9500 • www.roux3.com Candlelit dining in a romantic country 4755 West Chester Pike • Newtown Square, PA setting. The finest meats and seafood are Chic new eclectic American restaurant prepared to allow their true quality to with a contemporary city atmosphere and shine. A Brandywine Heritage Restaurant. a menu that is as diverse as the staff and 1021 Baltimore Pike • Concordville • 610-361-9000 A clientele. BF,CC,H,$$$$ WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 45 DINING OCTober,
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This area landmark is under new manage- 900 Conestoga Rd. • Rosemont, PA Bryn Mawr, PA ment with a new menu that features spe- American regional cuisine in a casual, Award-winning restaurant serving fine cialty seafood and steak entrees. Choose relaxing atmosphere with seasonally and continental and Oriental cuisine is perfect between an intimate formal atmosphere internationally influenced side menus. for weddings, bar mitzvahs or business warmed by the fireplace or casual dining Award-winning wine list. Accommoda- meetings. CC, $$$,H,BF in the grill. Private parties. $$$,CC,A tions for large groups. $$$,CC,BF,H,A ★ SIMON PEARCE ON THE BRANDYWINE BAKERIES 610-793-0948 • www.simonpearce.com ASIAN 1333 Lenape Rd. • West Chester, PA Enjoy creative American cuisine with Irish ALOHA CAFÉ AND BAKERY accents served on Simon Pearce table- KING’S ISLAND CHINESE & JAPANESE RESTAURANT ware, hand-crafted at our site overlooking 610-444-2220 • 843 E. Baltimore Pike 610-719-6440 • 106 W. Gay St. the Brandywine River. Res.,$$$$,CC,H,A Kennett Square, PA West Chester, PA Serving authentic Chinese cuisine and 100% Hawaiian coffee, fresh-baked SPENCE CAFÉ Hong Kong-style dim sum. $$$ delights and Pacific Island foods. Serving 610-738-8844 • www.opentable.com light fare, breakfast and lunch. Catering 29 E. Gay St. • West Chester, PA MARGARET KUO’S MEDIA available. NL,H,SS Casual upscale dining in a warm and 610-892-0115 • www.margaretkuos.com inviting setting in the heart of historic 6 W. State St. • Media, PA COUNTRY SQUIRE DINER,RESTAURANT AND BAKERY downtown West Chester. Eclectic spiced 610-356-3030 • 2560 West Chester Pike fresh fish specialties. A Margaret Kuo’s award-winning northern Chinese menu and authentic Japanese www.countrysquirediner.com • Broomall, PA cuisine. Tami room and sushi bar. $$,CC Open 24 hours. Family dining, banquet SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA facilities for 150 and bakery. Tour buses 215-923-4354 • www.spiritcruises.com welcome. $$$,NL,H,BF,A Pier 3/Columbus Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA MARGARET KUO’S MANDARIN Harbor cruises offering lunch and dinner 610-647-5488 • www.margaretkuous.com with accommodations for special occa- 190 Lancaster Ave. • Malvern, PA LEBUS BAKERY sions and conventions. Charters are also Margaret Kuo brought her award-win- 610-337-1444 • 479 Shoemaker Rd. available. Res.,CC,$$$$,H,BF,A ning northern Chinese cuisine to the Building 3 • West Chester, PA Main Line in 1987. $$,CC,BYOB Philadelphia’s premier artisan bakery. STIRLING’S 610-265-7500 • www.cpvalleyforge.com MARGARET KUO’S PEKING SWEET TEMPTATIONS 260 Mall Blvd. • King of Prussia, PA 610-566-4110 • Granite Run Mall 410-561-4807 • 9524 Deerco Rd Stirling’s features 130 seats for breakfast 1067 W. Baltimore Pike • Media, PA Timonium, MD through dinner and Sunday brunch. Delaware Valley’s original and most criti- Gourmet wholesale/retail dessert compa- Continental cuisine featuring the finest, ny. Our desserts are made with only the freshest ingredients. $$$,C cally-acclaimed, northern Chinese restau- rant, since 1974. Japanese cuisine, sushi finest ingredients. THE STONE BARN bar. $$,CC 610-347-2414 • www.thestonebarn.com BANQUET HALLS/CATERING 550 Upland Rd. (Rt. 842) MARGARET KUO’S WAYNE Kennett Square, PA 610-688-7200 • www.margaretkuos.com Restored barn and mill featuring ponds, 175 East Lancaster Ave. • Wayne, PA ALOHA CAFÉ AND BAKERY waterwheel, gardens and outdoor wed- Margaret Kuo’s flagship in Wayne fea- 610-719-6440 • 106 W. Gay St. ding sites. Banquets for up to 250 A tures a three-level operation. First floor West Chester, PA — Dragon’s Lair, a well-appointed 100% Hawaiian coffee, fresh-baked TROPICANA CASINO & RESORT – ATLANTIC CITY,NJ Chinese dining room with understated delights and Pacific Island foods. 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Res.,$$$$,CC,H,C 302-761-6952 • www.destateparks.com 720 Carr Rd.• Wilmington, DE THE BORDLEY HOUSE GRILL AT TATTERSALL D’IGNAZIO’S TOWNE HOUSE Historic mansions, formal gardens, GOLF CLUB 610-566-6141 • www.townehouse.com gazebos, crystal chandeliers, sweeping 610-738-6916 • www.tattersallgolfclub.com 117 Veterans Sq. • Media, PA staircases, marble fireplaces, bridal 1520 Tattersall Way • West Chester, PA This Delaware Valley dining landmark is suite, estate setting with personal atten- Experience fine dining in the casual filled with memorabilia galore. Extensive tion to every detail. Res.,H. $$$, elegance of a 300-year-old farmhouse. menu. Piano bar nightly. Lunch Dinner $$$$,CC,H,BF Banquets and parties welcome, terrace FEASTS OF FAIRVILLE dining and golf outings. $$$,BF,H,A DREXELBROOK CATERING AND BANQUET FACILITY 610-388-4570 • 518 Kennett Pike Chadds Ford, PA 610-259-7000 CHESHIRE HOUSE — 1716 MANSION www.drexelbrookcatering.com Great lunches and suppers packed pic- 610-876-5355 • www.thecheshirehouse.com 4700 Drexelbrook Dr. • Drexel Hill, PA nic-style. Wonderful entree selections, 1200 Main St. • Upland, PA Features a 15,000-square foot sub-divid- sandwiches with gourmet meats and Features 18th-century historic mansion able ballroom. Executive boardroom, cheeses plus fresh-made desserts, salads with honeymoon suites, atrium, grand business center and outdoor accommoda- and more. Catering for up to 150. piano, ballroom. Catering for 110 guests. tions. Video conferencing, wireless Web access, high-speed data ports, on-site THE GREATHOUSE AT THE FARMHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER audio visual, easy trade show set-up. 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Ideal setting for all social events, featur- 215-898-5552 • www.vpul.upenn.edu/ ing two spectacular ballrooms, cocktail perelmanquad • 3417 Spruce St. CONCORD PIKE STEAK SHOP receptions room and magnificent outside Philadelphia, PA 610-558-2569 • 257 Wilmington-West courtyard. Accommodations for 35–500. Perelman Quadrangle, with Old World Chester Pike • Chadds Ford, PA style and the charm of a university cam- Local shop serving steaks, subs, pizzas, THE LAGOON pus, provides a setting like no other for strombolis, salads, calzones, appetizers. 610-521-1400 • www.thelagoon.net your special event. 101 Taylor Ave. • Essington, PA EBENEZER’S CAFÉ Join us in our restaurant for dinner PICASSO RESTAURANT & BAR 610-459-3770 • www.ebscafe.com on the water. After dinner walk on our 610-891-9600 • www.picasso-bar.com 331 Wilmington Pike, Shoppes at tropical island only steps away. Banquets 36 West State St. • Media, PA Smithbridge • Glen Mills, PA & Weddings on the waterfront at the Serving an inspired Italian/Spanish European coffee house serving sandwich- Lagoon — A full-service banquet facility, fusion menu. Large selection of wines es, salads, deserts. Enjoy gourmet bagels, featuring weddings, parties and all corpo- and foreign beers. Banquet facilities luscious pastries, monster muffins. $$,NL rate events. H available for up to 30 people. HMS HOST LUIGI GIOVANNI ITALIAN SPECIALTY FOOD CATERERS RED ROSE INN 407-532-3622 • www.hmstravelservices.com 610-353-2080 • 3601 Chapel Rd. 610-869-3003 • www.1740redroseinn.com P.O. Box 613069 • Ococee, FL Newtown Square, PA 804 W. Baltimore Pike • West Grove, PA Offers discounted meals for groups in Region’s best Italian food and specialty Several historic private meeting rooms travel plazas, airports and malls. items. Special orders and signature dishes and banquet facilities. Dinner, lunch, homemade with care. Outstanding cater- breakfast and cocktail party menus avail- JIMMY JOHN’S PIPIN’HOT SANDWICHES ing for all special events. able for your private function. 610-459-3083 • 1507 Wilmington Pike (Rt. 202) • West Chester, PA MARKET STREET GRILL THE STONE BARN Local landmark famous for the old-fash- 610-429-5328 • www.themarketstreet 610-347-2414 • www.thestonebarn.com ioned hot dogs and electric train displays. grill.com • 6 West Market St. 550 Upland Rd. (Rt. 842) Voted Delaware County’s “Best hot dogs West Chester, PA Kennett Square, PA and hamburgers.” $,NC,NL,H Winner of Main Line Today’s Best Enjoy Sunday brunch buffet in a pic- Breakfast, perfect for early business meet- MANHATTAN BAGEL ings or weekends with the family. Lunch turesque country setting. The restored barn and mill featuring ponds, water- 302-477-0700 • 3209-B Concord Pike has a great selection of salads, wraps and Wilmington, DE specialty sandwiches. Excellent value, all wheel, gardens and outdoor wedding sites, holds banquets for 250 people. A Famous bagel shop specializing in home- lunch items under $10. made gourmet bagels, spreads, pastries TRI STATE SPORTS and muffins. Sandwich menu. Catering MCCALL MEETING AND CONFERENCE CENTER services available. $,NL,H 610-449-8326 • www.meetatmccall.com 610-494-3600 Ext. 14 • www.tristate 202 N. Lynn Blvd. • Highland Park, PA sports.com • 63 Concord Rd. • Aston, PA Large BBQ, picnic area, outdoor pool MARKET STREET GRILL For business & social events from 10 to 610-429-5328 • www.themarketstreetgrill.com and field, outdoor basketball and tennis 250, full AV, country club setting, free 6 West Market St. • West Chester, PA courts, horseshoe and volleyball stations. parking. Winner of Main Line Today’s Best TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB Breakfast, perfect for early business meet- MICHAEL CRUICE CATERING ings or weekends with the family, featur- 610-284-1493 • 84 S. Lansdowne Ave. 610-586-9122 • www.crabbymike.com ing specialty omelets or wraps with crab, Lansdowne, PA 445 MacDade Blvd. • Folsom, PA spinach and smoked salmon. Lunch has a Charming English Tudor manor house Serving parties of 10-1000. Exceptional great selection of salads, wraps and spe- built in 1911. Lovely gardens and a food, affordable cost. Experience the dif- cialty sandwiches. Excellent value, all wrap-around veranda greet each guest. ference freshness makes. lunch items under $10. The ballroom with cathedral ceilings PAGANO’S VILLAGE ITALIANO and library are available for rent. FRENCH 610-459-5900 • www.olderidgevillage.com Olde Ridge Village • 101 Ridge Rd., Unit WHITE CLAY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB #24 • Chadds Ford, PA 302-994-2521 • 777 Delaware Park Blvd. LA BELLE EPOQUE CAFÉ Authentic homemade Italian cuisine, Wilmington, DE 610-566-6808 • www.labelleepoquecafe.com featuring freshly prepared entrees. Enjoy Spacious veranda. Ballroom overlooks 38 West State St • Media, PA sandwiches, imported cheeses, meats, green fairways. Can accommodate up to An award-winning restaurant serving olive oil, homemade cookies, pastries, gift 225 seated guests. Many pre-designed French bistro food in a casual atmos- baskets. Catering for all occasions. $$,NL,H packages available or create your own. phere. Exquisite wine available. CC,H,$$$$ 48 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER ITALIAN PESTCATORE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT CREED’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS 610-358-5454 • 1810 Wilmington Pike 610-265-2550 • www.creedskop.com • 499 Glen Mills, PA North Gulph Rd. • King of Prussia, PA ALBERTO’S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE AND Authentic southern Italian cuisine, spe- Warm upscale dining features a raw bar, STEAKHOUSE cializing in seafood, steak and veal. Fine grilled fresh fish, aged steak and chops. 610-356-9700 • www.italiansteakhouse.com selection of European wines. Banquet and C,H,$$$$,A,CC except Discover 191 S. Newtown Street Rd. • Newtown catering services available. BF,CC,H,$$$$ Square, PA GADALETO’S SEAFOOD MARKET,INC. Alberto’s is creating a unique concept PICASSO RESTAURANT & BAR 610-430-7777 • Parkway Center, blending the very best of northern Italian 610-891-9600 • www.picasso-bar.com 929 S. High St. • West Chester, PA cuisine with savory steakhouse selections. 36 W. State St. • Media, PA Res.,$$$,CC,BF A genuine seafood market. A large selection Serving an inspired Italian/Spanish fusion of truly fresh seafood at reasonable prices. menu. Large selection of wines and for- Homemade soups, lunch and take out. BIG CHEESE PIZZA eign beers. Banquet facilities available for 610-358-0800 • 331 Wilmington – West up to 30 people. BF,R,CC,H,$$$$ Chester Pike, Suite 8 • Glen Mills, PA RED LOBSTER 610-565-0437 • www.redlobster.com Serving a selection of pizzas, stromboli, ★ PINOCCHIO’S RESTAURANT pasta, hoagies, salads, calzones and steaks. 1145 W. Baltimore Pike • Media, PA Come and expect the unexpected. Italian 610-566-4870 Great seafood restaurant sporting a family operated. Eat in and/or take out. $$ Baltimore Pike & Gayley St. newly renovated bar. Enjoy fresh seafood For over 50 years, this family restaurant in a warm, friendly atmosphere. $$$,H ★ CAPOZZOLI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR has been serving pizzas, strombolis, daily 610-459-9311 • 1410 Baltimore Pike specials and great prices. NL,H,$$$ Chadds Ford, PA SPECIALTY FOOD AND BEVERAGES Restaurant, wine and spirits, all in one RISTORANTE PANORAMA beautiful location. Homestyle Italian 215-922-7800 • www.pennsviewhotel.com catering, our place or yours. $$$,H The Penns View Hotel • 14 N. Front St. BARTOLOMEO PIO WINES & SPIRITS Philadelphia, PA 215-641-1600 • www.bpio.com ENZO’S ITALIAN EATERY Authentic progressive Italian cuisine served 260 New York Dr. • Fort Washington, PA 610-399-3500• 1400 Wilmington Pike in a dramatic setting, moderately priced. Full-service distributor for Bacardi, West Chester, PA World’s largest cruvinet: 120 wines by the Pernod, Remy-Martin, Gallo. Wine and Authentic southern Italian cuisine special- glass served daily. Res.,$$$$,CC,H,BF spirits menus for tasting events. Training izing in fresh seafood, veal, homemade from top industry professionals. pasta and sauces. Gourmet pizzas. VINCENTE’S 610-361-9121 • 1102 Baltimore Pike, BREWER’S OUTLET FELLINI CAFÉ TRATTORIA Suite 101 610-459-8228 • 257 Wilmington – West 610-892-7616 • www.felliniscafe.com 54 years serving Northern Italian cuisine Chester Pike • Chadds Ford, PA 106 W. State St. • Media, PA featuring signature dishes, steak au poivre, A unique beer and soda store featuring Authentic Italian café featuring imported Caesar salad and veal creations. Banquet 360 micro-brewed and imported beers. desserts, extensive menu, family atmos- or meeting facilities for 120. CC,H,$$$$ Many unusual sodas, juices, teas and over phere. Monday nights live opera. 30 brands of water. Located one mile Catering, banquets available. $$,R,BYOB,H north of the Pennsylvania/Delaware MEXICAN state line on Rt. 202 just north of the HUGO’S INN visitors bureau. 610-388-1144 • www.hugosinn.com 940 E. Baltimore Pike • Kennett Square, PA COYOTE CROSSING Located across from Longwood Gardens. 610-429-8900 • www.coyotecrossing.com Serving the best in Italian and American 102 E. Market St. • West Chester, PA cuisine, steaks and seafood. World-famous In the historic district of West Chester, mushroom specialties. $$$,CC authentic Mexican cuisine awaits in a casu- Chadds Ford Tavern ally elegant atmosphere. A flavorful menu and Restaurant L’ANGOLO DI TIVOLI RISTORANTE ITALIANO offers traditional selections, as well as old family recipes. Private dining. $$$$,H 610-455-0737 • The Commons at A Quaint, Cozy, Country Atmosphere Thornbury • 34 E. Street Road West Chester, PA COYOTE CROSSING for Fine Dining and Lite Fare Experience the outstanding authentic 610-825-3000 • www.coyotecrossing.com Italian cuisine from an extensive menu 800 Spring Mill Ave. • Conshohocken, PA FRESH SEAFOOD, STEAKS, VEAL serving fresh fish daily and homemade Colorful décor and authentic Mexican CHICKEN, BURGERS, PASTAS & pastas and sauces. Dine in a charming cuisine. The warm ambiance extends HOMEMADE SOUPS Italian family atmosphere or order from outdoors to the constellation of lights the take-out in our BYOB restaurant. $$$ surrounding the patio. $$$$,H Serving Lunch & Dinner Open 7 Days a Week PAGANO’S VILLAGE ITALIANO 610-459-5900 • www.olderidgevillage.com SEAFOOD FAMILY OWNED AND Olde Ridge Village • 101 Ridge Rd., Unit OPERATED FOR 36 YEARS. #24 • Chadds Ford, PA Authentic homemade Italian cuisine, CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT WWW.CHADDSFORDTAVERN.COM featuring freshly prepared entrees, sand- 215-625-8383 • www.chart-house.com wiches, imported cheeses, meats, olive oil, 555 S. Columbus Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 1/2 Mile South of Route #202 homemade cookies, pastries and gift bas- Specializing in fresh seafood with a river on Route #1 (610) 459-8453 kets. Catering for all occasions. $$,NL,H view, complimentary valet parking. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 49 DINING Fo r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com COOKIES BY DESIGN serving side dishes, mustard, desserts, ribs reputation for frugality and excellence 610-594-0122 • www.cookiesbydesign.com and boxed lunches. Ask about our corpo- has made us the area’s premier dessert 56 E. Uwchlan Ave. • Exton, PA rate gift giving programs and fund-raisers. company Simple ideas are the best. 20 years ago, Catering available. Gwen Willhite combined two gifts, flow- SWISS FARMS STORES ers and sweets, into one concept. MAGGIEMOO’S ICE CREAM AND TREATERY 610-356-2070 • www.swissfarms.com 610-459-8300 • www.maggiemoos.com 2928 West Chester Pike • Broomall, PA DOL CICE’GELATO Shoppes at Brinton Lake • 100 Evergreen Farm fresh products with drive-through 215-499-5661 • P.O. Box 343 • Yardley, PA Dr., Ste. 109 • Glen Mills, PA convenience. Open 6am, serving coffee Wholesaler for the best gelato and ingre- Homemade ice cream, shakes, malts, and breakfast fare. Now accepting credit dients for the artisan to the finest restau- sundaes, fruit smoothies and ice cream and debit cards. rants and meeting and events planners. cakes. Ice cream so fresh it moos! A Visit our retail store located in Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA. WAWA MORNING STAR COFFEE ROASTERS 610-459-9819 • www.wawa.com 610-701-7022 • www.morningstarcoffee.us Rt. 202 and Naamans Creek Rd. FOODSOURCE BY CLEMENS 207-E Carter Dr. • West Chester, PA 610-581-7209 • www.afoodsource.com Chadds Ford, PA Award-winning roaster of gourmet cof- Conveniently open 24 hours, providing 663 W. Lancaster Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA fees. Supplies to fine dining restaurants, superior hot and cold products, gasoline, The ultimate specialty shop. Main Line gourmet cafes and fine food markets. clean restrooms and free air. location where world-class chefs prepare Private label services available to qualified tantalizing gourmet delicacies and businesses. European pastries, gourmet catering WILD FRUITZ AND BEVERAGES available. MY HOUSE COOKIES 610-827-7697 • www.wildfruitz.com 610-459-1869 • www.myhousecookies.com 1072 St. Matthews Rd. • Chester Springs, FOODSOURCE BY CLEMENS 167 Concord Meeting Rd • Glen Mills, PA PA 610-361-4010 • www.afoodsource.com Makers of old-fashioned, hand-crafted 100% natural sparkling juice in 925 Baltimore Pike • Glen Mills, PA cookies. Cookie trays of all sizes, seven fla- eight delicious flavors — raspberry, The ultimate specialty shop, featuring vors. huckleberry/blueberry, apricot/peach, butcher shop meats, gourmet groceries, orange/mango, cranberry, watermelon, seafood deli, international cheeses, SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF PA. lemonade and pomergranate/black chef’s kitchen prepared foods and café. 610-265-6800 • King of Prussia, PA currant. Pennsylvania wine and spirit shop. SWS of PA is dedicated to serving the GADALETO’S SEAFOOD MARKET,INC. hospitality industry in PA with a wide variety of wines and spirits from around TEA ROOMS 610-430-7777 • Parkway Center, 929 S. High St. • West Chester, PA the globe. Our sales consultants are A genuine seafood market. A large selec- pleased to work with our clients to create beverage programs including wine lists, SPECIALTEAS TEA ROOM tion of truly fresh seafood at reasonable 610-358-2320 • 101 Ridge Road prices. Homemade soups, lunch and “feature” drink lists, wine by the glass menu lists and complete staff trainings. 37 Olde Ridge Village • Chadds Ford, PA takeout. Authentic British tea room featuring tra- ditional English teas, scones, sandwiches, GEORGEO’S GOURMET DESSERTS SPRING RUN NATURAL FOODS 610-388-0500 • 909 East Baltimore Pike quiche and desserts. Charming gift shop 610-494-4975 • 800-362-5154 with emphasis on unusual gifts. $$ www.georgeoswaterice.com Kennet Square, PA 409 Green St. • Marcus Hook, PA The area’s newest food store. Formerly We supply four states with the finest the Mushroom Museum. Features the products available, from Bassetts Ice best organic products, herbs and vitamins THAI Cream and Miel Gourmet Ice Cream plus free-range organic poultry and to gourmet breads and desserts. meats. Great vegetarian products and LA NA THAI-FRENCH CUISINE more. 610-892-7787 • 33 W. State St. • Media, HANK’S BEVERAGES STARBUCKS COFFEE HOUSE PA 800-289-4722 • www.hanksbeverages.com Come experience the taste of Thailand 610-399-0948 • www.starbucks.com 4625 Street Rd. • Trevose, PA $$$, 1353 Wilmington Pike • West Chester, PA with French fare, great desserts, too. Hank’s gourmet beverages offers a classic BYOB line of gourmet flavors including root Specialty hand-crafted beverages, espres- so, frappuccinos and pastries. beer, diet root beer, vanilla cream, NOODDI THE NOODLE BAR orange cream and black cherry. SUGARTOWN SMOKED SPECIALTIES,INC. 610-892-8710 • 42 E. State St. • Media, HEAVENLY HAM 610-429-4080 • www.smokedfoods.com PA 610-353-4000 • www.heavenlyham.com 306 Westtown Rd. • West Chester, PA Global noodles: Thailand, Vietnam, 2054 Sproul Rd. • Broomall, PA Processor and wholesaler for gourmet Japan, etc. From Thai boat noodle to Spiral sliced hams and turkeys. Sand- smoked meat, fish and poultry. Retail yakisoba. $$$ wiches, homemade soups, box lunches. store located in Farmer’s Market, Wayne, Take-out and delivery available. Gift PA. TEIKOKU RESTAURANT packages and corporate discounts. NL 610-644-8270 • www.teikokurestaurant.com SWEET TEMPTATIONS 5492 West Chester Pike • Newtown HONEYBAKED HAM 410-561-4807 • 9524 Deerco Rd Square, PA 610-459-5081 • www.honeybaked.com Timonium, MD Teikoku offers affordable Japanese 605 Wilmington – West Chester Pike We are a gourmet wholesale/retail and Thai cuisines in a beautiful Asian- Glen Mills, PA dessert company. Our desserts are made inspired setting. Wedding and catering Specialty ham and turkey retail store also with only the finest ingredients. Our facilities are available. BF,H,$$$$ 50 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER www.brandywinecountry.com LODGING
Retreat to the Countryside. If you’re searching for the perfect location that has the convenience of the big city but the intimacy and beauty of the countryside, Delaware County’s Villanova Brandywine Country is the Conference Center perfect setting. The region R is home to several fine, nationally-known hotels, many of which offer won- The Longfellow House Bed & Breakfast in Swarthmore, PA. Take pleasure in exploring the Brandywine through a variety of packages offered by our hotels and bed & breakfasts. derful packages to our top attractions. With their Members who have a gold star listing (★) are also advertising contributors. We appreciate their patronage. abundant business ameni- ties,our hotels are the BED & BREAKFASTS Underground Railroad. Come and expe- ideal location whether Golden Plough Inn at rience the history and elegance of an Peddler’s Village 1845 Gothic Victorian mansion. you’re here for business or 1800 TORY INNE BED & BREAKFAST 610-431-2788 • www.toryinne.com BANCROFT MANOR BED & BREAKFAST pleasure.The Brandywine R Historic District • 734 N. Chester Rd. 610-444-9101 • www.bancroftmanor.com West Chester, PA 318 Marshall St. • Kennett Square, PA is home to many quaint Listed in The National Register of This 1909 Victorian is a two-time winner Historic Places, the former Goshenville in Kennett’s Christmas contest and offers and charming Bed & General Store and Post Office has been a king suite, queen and full rooms. Large Breakfasts and Country restored, revitalized, and converted common rooms, park-like yard and sump- into an upscale, intimate, and luxurious tuous breakfast. “English Style” Bed & Breakfast Inne. Inns,several of which Features three exceptional suites. BED & BREAKFAST AT WALNUT HILL are historic homes and A BRANDYWINE VALLEY BED & BREAKFAST 610-444-3703 ASSOCIATION INC. www.bbonline.com/PA/walnuthill are located just minutes 541 Chandler Mill Rd. • Avondale, PA 503 W. State St. • www.bvbb.com from many Brandywine Enjoy true Brandywine Valley style hospi- Cozy circa 1840 antique-filled mill house Doubletree Hotel Wilmington overlooking horse-filled meadows and tality at one of our member B&Bs. Link treasures. directly to our B&Bs, check availability, stream. Canopy double, king or twin with make reservations, or get help planning private baths. All central air and distinc- R your visit to the Brandywine Valley. tive country breakfast. Seven minutes to Longwood Gardens. ACROSS THE WAY BED & BREAKFAST AT THE FASSITT MANSION CHESHIRE HOUSE — 1716 MANSION 800-484-7554, code 3132 610-876-5355 • www.thecheshirehouse.com www.acrossthewaybb.com 1200 Main St. • Upland, PA 6051 Old Philadelphia Pike Features 18th-century historic mansion White Horse, PA with honeymoon suites, atrium, grand Located in the heart of Pennsylvania piano, ballroom and catering for 110 Dutch country. Once a safe house on the guests. Friendly. Fo BRANDYWINE’S BEST r more information, visit our Web site at www.brandywinecountry.com. Professional Service. CORNERSTONE BED & BREAKFAST 610-274-2143 • www.cornerstoneinn.net Located in the heart of the beautiful Brandywine 300 Buttonwood Rd. • Landenberg, PA Valley with convenient access to downtown 18th-century country estate; minutes from Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Wyeth Wilmington and Philadelphia . . . just minutes Museum and Amish Country. Fireplaces, full from world class museums, gardens, theaters, country breakfast and private Jacuzzi baths. attractions and tax-free shopping! ELVER VALLEY GUEST HOME AND CABIN 1-877-863-5837 • 717-529-2803 Our campus environment features 138 contem- 432 Sawmill Rd. • Cochranville, PA porary guest rooms with free high-speed wireless Located between Brandywine Valley and Lancaster County is a guest home with internet surrounding the area's largest outdoor two bedrooms, private baths, queen beds, pool, Damon's Grill, adjacent full-service health air conditioning and television. Cabin club with indoor pool. Microwave and refrigera- sleeps 12 with a full kitchen, outside tor available. Complimentary welcome gift for picnic tables and fireplace. Priority Club Members. Vacation packages, short- FAIRVILLE INN term relocation and groups welcome. 610-388-5900 • www.fairvilleinn.com 506 Kennett Pike • Chadds Ford, PA Your Brandywine Valley destination. Fifteen guest rooms with elegant decor, breakfast Visit www.brandywinesbest.com for more information. and the gateway to Chateau Country with Winterthur and Longwood Gardens.
® FAUNBROOK BED & BREAKFAST BRANDYWINE 610-436-5788 • 800-505-3233 www.faunbrook.com 699 W. Rosedale Ave. • West Chester, PA (302) 478 2222 | 888 880 0855 (toll free) | (302) 479 0850 (fax) A distinctive, upscale bed and breakfast Three miles north of I-95, Exit 8, Route 202, 4000 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 in a large, historic mansion with six bed- rooms. Excellent location for retreats, corporate and social events. ★ HAMANASSETT 610-459-3000 • 877-836-8212 www.hamanassett.com 725 Darlington Rd. • Chester Heights, PA Circa 1856 English country mansion on a seven-acre Brandywine Valley estate. A romantic B&B offering candlelight breakfasts, elegantly appointed large bed- rooms, private baths, billiards room, solari- um. Pet- and child-friendly carriage house. Near major attractions but a world away. HEDGEROW BED & BREAKFAST SUITES 610-388-6080 • www.brandywine- valley.com • 268 Kennett Pike Chadds Ford, PA Restored carriage house between Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. Luxurious suites, private baths, canopied queen, twins, king with fireplace, wet bar and Jacuzzi. Full breakfast. ★ INN AT WHITEWING FARM 610-388-2664 • www.whitewingfarm.com P.O. Box 98 • Kennett Square, PA A 1700s farmhouse on 43 acres. With greenhouses, gardens, a pool and pond. Eight guest rooms and carriage house come with private baths. KENNETT HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 800-820-9592 • www.kennetthouse.com 503 W. State St. • Kennett Square, PA Experience the casual elegance of a mag- nificent granite foursquare mansion, built in 1910. Features beautiful chestnut and rosewood woodwork, antique furnishings and oriental rugs. 52 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER THE LONGFELLOW HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 610-544-4588 • www.thelongfellow house.com • 124 Park Ave. Swarthmore, PA An historic replica of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s House located one block from Swarthmore College. Five-minute car ride to Widener University. Three charming rooms, one with a large en-suite bath. MAGNOLIA HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 610-544-6779 magnoliahousebandb.com 314 Harvard Ave • Swarthmore, PA A bed and breakfast located in a historic home nestled on a beautiful quiet street. It is within easy walking distance of downtown Swarthmore and the train station. THE PENNSBURY INN B&B 610-388-1435 • www.pennsburyinn.com 883 Baltimore Pike • Chadds Ford, PA A National Historic Registry, circa 1714 B&B with six elegant guestrooms with private baths. Eight acres of award-win- ning gardens. Lovely weddings, fun family reunions and creative corporate meetings. PURCELL DARRELL HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 610-690-4421 • purcelldarrellhouse. home.comcast.net • 315 N. Chester Rd. Swarthmore, PA A smoke-free Victorian home, circa 1880 with both antique and “practical” fur- nishings. With just two guest rooms, it’s In the heart of the the picturesque more like staying with friends. Brandywine Valley, we are where you SNUG HOLLOW FARM BED & BREAKFAST want to be. 610-692-3281 Minutes from Longwood Gardens, 1170 N. New St. • West Chester, PA Restored 1790s farmhouse on 17 acres of Winterthur Museum, area attractions, woodlands and lawns. Convenient to all great restaurants and fabulous area attractions. Quiet seclusion with tax free shopping. peaceful, restful rooms. Bank Barn is avail- able for weddings, meetings and other 244 guest rooms functions. • Palette's Restaurant and Lounge SWEETWATER FARM • 610-459-4711 • 800-793-3892 Room Service www.sweetwaterfarmbb.com • 50 Sweetwater Rd. • Glen Mills, PA Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and Historic 50-acre estate in the heart of fitness center the Brandywine Valley. Featuring twelve • guest rooms, Sweetwater Farm is popular 24 hour business center for weddings, family reunions and corpo- • rate retreats. Five child and pet friendly 11,000 square feet of function space cottages and outdoor pool and hot tub. • WILMINGTON On-Command movies and playstation game systems CAMPING 4727 Concord Pike/U.S. 202 • Wilmington, DE Complimentary HBO www.doubletreewilmington.com • 302- 478-6000 BRANDYWINE MEADOWS CAMPGROUND Honors points and airline miles 610-273-9753 • 429 Icedale Rd. •Honey Brook, PA Warm DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Enjoy our unique store, game room, cookies are waiting playgrounds, ballfield, basketball court, pools, mini-golf, laundry, shaded and open sites. Children and pets welcome. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 53 LODGING OCTober,
COUNTRY INNS THE INN AT MONTCHANIN VILLAGE HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON GREAT VALLEY 302-888-2133 • www.montchanin.com 610-296-3500 • 12 E. Swedesford Rd. Rt.100 and Kirk Road• Montchanin, DE Malvern, PA THE DULING-KURTZ HOUSE & COUNTRY INN Mobil 4 Star award winner with 28 luxuri- All-suite hotel. Complimentary breakfast 610-524-1830 • www.duling-kurtz.com ously appointed rooms and suites in indi- buffet served daily. Full kitchens and liv- 146 S. Whitford Rd. • Exton, PA vidual historic houses, with Krazy Kat’s ing area. Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness This charming country inn has 15 guest restaurant. Meeting rooms and private din- room and spa. rooms with period reproductions, a ing. Fitness Center. Packages available. restaurant and meeting space. KORMAN COMMUNITIES - WATERVIEW RED ROSE INN 610-692-5050 • www.kormancommunities.com GENERAL WARREN INNE 610-869-3003 • www.1740redroseinn.com 2 Waterview Rd. • East Goshen, PA 610-296-3637 • www.generalwarren.com 804 W. Baltimore Pike • West Grove, PA One or two bedrooms, garden-style Old Lancaster Hwy. • Malvern, PA Located in the quiet country, this inn has apartments. Enjoy fully furnished, tradi- Historic 1745 country inn with eight several charming guest rooms, restaurant, tional suites, fully equipped kitchens, suites appointed with period reproduction. two lounges, meeting and catering facili- complete linen package and color TV. Private baths, cable TV, fireplaces and one ties available. Minutes from Valley Forge National Jacuzzi. Continental breakfast included. Historic Park and Longwood Gardens. Fine dining restaurant on main floor. EXTENDED STAY KORMAN COMMUNITIES WOODVIEW APARTMENTS GOLDEN PLOUGH INN AT PEDDLER’S VILLAGE 610-296-9700 • www.korman 215-794-4004 • www.peddlersvillage.com communities.com Rt. 202 and Street Rd. • Lahaska, PA ALLEMANN’S TIPTREE LODGE SUITES 311 Lancaster Ave. • Malvern, PA 71 luxurious rooms and suites, A/C, 610-274-3659 • www.allemann Set on a 30-acre hillside, surrounded by trees color TV, two-line speakerphone, refriger- ventures.com • 308 Buttonwood Rd. and foliage. Luxury apartment home com- ator, canopy bed, whirlpool and/or gas-lit Landenberg, PA munity on the Main Line that offers seclud- fireplace, includes continental breakfast. Four charming fully furnished family size ed country living with city conveniences. unique and upscale apartments, all ameni- ties, fireplaces and cozy atmosphere, with NATIONAL CORPORATE HOUSING large decks and patios. Nestled in majestic 610-459-9588 • www.nationalcorporate woodlands with meandering steam, offering housing.com • 7000 Johnson Farm La., “serenity” (optional B&B stocked kitchens). Apt. 204 • Chadds Ford, PA We offer the comforts and conveniences HAMANASSETT BED & BREAKFAST AND to make you feel relaxed and welcome. CARRIAGE HOUSE Spacious apartments, residential decor, 610-459-3000 • 800-836-8212 superior amenities and outstanding ser- www.hamanassett.com vice with flexible lease terms. 725 Darlington Rd. • Chester Heights, PA Historic 19th-century mansion surround- STRATFORD APARTMENTS A KORMAN 500 Stevens Drive ed by woodlands, gardens, hiking trails. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Philadelphia, PA 19113 Gourmet candlelight breakfast, library, 302-478-1215 • www.korman billiards room, solarium. Elegantly residential.com • 3120 Naamans Rd. appointed large bedrooms with private N-10 • Wilmington, DE Philadelphia’s Newest baths. Child and pet friendly carriage 4 Diamond Hotel Conveniently located in North house. Convenient BV location. Wilmington. Twenty-two floor plans ★ available, fully furnished and elegantly 350 Exquisite HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES appointed. Suites have full kitchen, linens, Guestrooms & Suites CONCORDVILLE/BRANDYWINE cable TV and local phone. Unfurnished 610-358-1700 • www.concordvillehi apartments also available. express.com • 1110 Baltimore Pike (Near Just 1 Mile U.S. Rts. 1 and 202.) • Glen Mills, PA SUMMIT VALLEYBROOK from the Philadelphia Offers 136 renovated rooms and a state-of-the- International Airport 610-558-1300 • www.summitvalley art conference center. Weekday complimentary brook.com • 7000 Johnson Farm Lane deluxe continental breakfast. Chadds Ford, PA Summit Valleybrook offers luxury apart- ment living second to none. Choose from five spectacular floor plans with designer interiors to fit your personal style. Experience unsurpassed amenities.
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ACE CENTER 610-825-8000 • www.aceconference center.com • 800 Ridge Pike and Manor Road • Lafayette Hill, PA IACC member, featuring 38 meeting rooms, 120 guests rooms, superb cuisine and extensive recreation facilities. Enjoy 54 ★ BRANDYWINE COUNTRY • FALL / WINTER an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, indoor pool and spa, racquetball court and fitness room. ★ BEST WESTERN BRANDYWINE VALLEY INN 302-656-9436 • www.brandywineiinn.com Spend Time With Us 1807 Concord Pike • Wilmington, DE Brandywine Valley tourism headquarters. While Visiting the Brandywine Valley. Various packages available for admission to many attractions. Nearby shopping and ❖ Beautiful Guest Accommodations restaurants. Ask about our new Winter- ❖ thur Suites and Chambers or our Country Conference and Banquet Space Available French Boudoirs. ❖ Delicious In-House Catering BEST WESTERN CONCORDVILLE HOTEL ❖ Complimentary Indoor Pool and Whirlpool 610-358-9400 • www.concordvilleinn.com U.S. Routes 1 and 322 • P.O. Box 607 ❖ Complimentary Business Center Concordville, PA ❖ Conveniently located in heart of Brandy- Minutes from Historic Kennett Square wine Valley — 115 rooms including suites, overnight packages, meeting space, pool, Everything. Right Where You Need It. exercise room. Deluxe continental break- fast daily and hot breakfast buffet Mon.- Fri. BRANDYWINE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 800-497-3500 • www.courtyard.com 320 Rocky Run Pkwy. • Talleyville, DE First-class accommodations. Convenient 815 E. Baltimore Pike to Brandywine attractions. Walk across Kennett Square, PA 19348 to five fine restaurants — John Harvards, 610-444-9100 Red Lobster, TGIFridays, Lone Star and Olive Garden. BRANDYWINE RIVER HOTEL 610-388-9800 • www.brandywineriver hotel.com • (U.S. Routes 1 and 100) P.O. Box 1058 • Chadds Ford, PA Newly-renovated and completely non- smoking. Forty charming rooms, fireside suites, jacuzzi bath, executive suites and deluxe doubles including European Plus Breakfast and Afternoon Tea, cottage for extended stays. THE BRANDYWINE SUITES HOTEL 800-756-0070 • www.brandywinesuites.com 707 N. King St. • Wilmington, DE A small luxury, all-suite, European style hotel including an award-winning restau- rant. Complimentary continental breakfast. Banquet and conference facilities available. COMFORT INN & SUITES OF BRANDYWINE VALLEY 610-399-4600 • www.comfortinn.com/ hotel/pa232 • 1310 Wilmington Pike (Rt. 202) • West Chester, PA Spacious rooms, suites with whirlpools, microfridge. Complimentary continental breakfast. Executive suite with kitchen and living area. Winner of Choice Hotels International’s Gold Hospitality Award. ★ COMFORT INN PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT 610-521-9800 • www.comfortinn philadelphiaairport.com 53 Industrial Hwy. (Rt. 291) Essington, PA 150 rooms, fitness center, whirlpool rooms, complimentary airport shuttle and Continental breakfast. WWW.BRANDYWINECOUNTRY.COM ★ 55 Fo r more information, call 1-800-343-3983. CONCORD COUNTRY CLUB ★ GREGG CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE Glen Mills, PA 610-459-2200 • www.concordcountryclub.com AMERICAN COLLEGE Offers 136 renovated rooms and a state-of- Rt. 202 & Oakland Road 610-526-1208 • www.amercoll.edu/ the-art conference center. Weekday compli- Concordville, PA greggcenter.com • 270 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. mentary deluxe continental breakfast. An elegant setting for corporate and social Bryn Mawr, PA events. Executive conference center with 50 HOLIDAY INN PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT overnight guest rooms, 27,000 square- 610-521-2400 • 800-465-4329 CONGRESS HALL feet of meeting space and 220-seat audi- www.webeventplanner.com/directory/ 888-944-1816 • www.congresshall.com torium. Teleconferencing, computer holidayinnphilairport • 45 Industrial 251 Beach Ave. • Cape May, NJ labs, high-speed Internet access in every Hwy. (I-95 at Routes. 420 and 291) Congress Hall combines the grandeur and meeting room. Essington, PA elegance of Cape May with the style, con- 303-room hotel with fitness center, venience and unique character of a mod- HAMPTON INN – DOWNINGTOWN/EXTON restaurant, lounge and meeting facilities. ern hotel. 610-363-5555 • www.hamptoninnexton. Airport shuttle. Minutes from the airport com • 4 N. Pottstown Pike • Exton, PA and Center City. CROWN PLAZA VALLEY FORGE Newly renovated hotel offering free 610-908-6040 • www.cpvalleyforge.com breakfast and 100% satisfaction guarantee. HOLIDAY INN SELECT WILMINGTON – 260 Mall Blvd. • King of Prussia, PA Located near the Brandywine Valley, BRANDYWINE VALLEY Extraordinary features includes 225 guest Amish Country and Philadelphia. 302-791-4611 • 630 Naamans Rd. accommodations, restaurant with lounge, (just off I-95) • Claymont, DE two elegant ballrooms and state-of-the-art HAMPTON INN – PLYMOUTH MEETING Features 193 newly-renovated rooms, amphitheater. 610-567-0900 • www.hampton-inn.com/ 11,000 square feet of meeting space and hi/phillyplymouthmtg • 2055 Chemical banquet facilities. DAYS INN,PHILADELPHIA Rd. • Plymouth Meeting, PA 610-876-7211 • www.daysinn.com Newly renovated hotel offering free HOLIDAY INN WEST CHESTER 1300 Providence Ave. • Chester, PA breakfast and 100% satisfaction gurantee. 610-692-1900 • www.hiwestchester.com 24-hour shuttle service, 115 renovated Located near the beautiful Brandywine 943 S. High St. • West Chester, PA rooms. Also banquet and conference facil- Valley, Amish Country and Philadelphia. Located in historic West Chester offering ities, swimming pool and exercise room spacious guest rooms and suites. Two are available. ★ HILTON GARDEN INN KENNETT SQUARE beautiful ballrooms and banquet facilities. 610-765-1003 • www.kennettsquare. DAYS INN,WILMINGTON gardeninn.com • 815 E. Baltimore Pike ★ THE INN AT CHESTER SPRINGS HOTEL 302-478-0300 • 800-445-0852 Kennett Square, PA CONFERENCE CENTER www.daysinn.com • 5209 Concord Pike All rooms have a microwave, refrigerator 610-363-1100 • 888-253-6119 (Rt. 202) • Wilmington, DE and a coffee maker. Indoor pool, whirlpool, www.innatchestersprings.com Free high-speed Internet in all rooms, minutes from Longwood Gardens and Rt. 100 and Gordon Dr. • 815 N. business center in lobby, deluxe continen- many Brandywine Valley attractions. Pottstown Pike • Exton, PA tal breakfast with hot waffle, 27-inch TV, Ideally located near Brandywine Valley and cable and HBO. HILTON PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT Lancaster Amish Country. 216 elegantly 215-937-4508 • www.hiltonphiladelphia appointed guestrooms, indoor/outdoor DESMOND GREAT VALLEY HOTEL airport.com • 4509 Island Ave. pools, Arthur’s Restaurant & Bar. Meeting 610-296-9800 • www.desmondgv.com Philadelphia, PA and banquet facilities for up to 400 people. One Liberty Blvd. • Malvern, PA 330 rooms, suites, a 9,000-square-foot ban- Full service hotel with dedicated confer- quet facility, health club, indoor pool, restau- INN AT MONTCHANIN VILLAGE ence center. Amenities include canopy rant and sports bar for guests to enjoy. 302-888-2133 • www.montchanin.com beds, elegant ballroom and award-win- Rt. 100 and Kirk Rd. • Montchanin, DE ning restaurant. HOLIDAY INN BRANDYWINE Mobil 4 Star awarded, 28 luxuriously 302-478-2222 • www.holidayinn- appointed rooms and suites with Krazy ★ DOUBLETREE HOTEL WILMINGTON brandywine.com • 4000 Concord Pike Kats restaurant. Meeting rooms and pri- 302-478-6000 • www.doubletree.com Wilmington, DE vate dining, fitness center. 4727 Concord Pike • Wilmington, DE Located in the heart of the Brandywine Newly renovated hotel in the Brandywine Valley, this Holiday Inn features contempo- McCALL MEETING AND CONFERENCE CENTER Valley. Enjoy the indoor pool, health rary guest rooms and is near exciting area 610-449-8326 • www.meetatmccall.com club, deluxe amenities. Convenient to attractions. Fully-equipped health club — 202 N. Lynn Blvd. • Highland Park, PA the area’s tax-free shopping. conference and meeting facilities available. Event rooms for business & social events, full A/V, country club setting, on-site EMBASSY SUITES HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS catering, free parking. 215-365-4500 • 9000 Bartram Ave. 610-524-9000 • www.hieexton.com Philadelphia, PA 120 N. Pottstown Pike • Exton, PA McINTOSH INN A 263 all-suite hotel located near the Phila- Offering 124 newly renovated rooms 302-479-7900 • www.mcintoshinn.com delphia International Airport. Full-service and a deluxe complimentary continental 300 Rocky Run Pkwy. • Wilmington, DE restaurant and meeting spaces are available. breakfast served daily in the beautiful Charming inn at reasonable prices. Free Great Room. Located in the center of Continental breakfast, ironing board and FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT/EXTON Exton and in walking distance to shop- iron, free high-speed Internet and fitness 610-524-8811 ping and restaurants. room. Minutes from all Brandywine www.marriott.com/PHLEX Valley attractions. 5 N. Pottstown Pike • Exton, PA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES Clean, comfortable guest rooms featuring CONCORDVILLE/BRANDYWINE McINTOSH INN OF MEDIA microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers 610-358-1700 • www.concordville 610-565-5800 • www.mcintoshinn.com and irons. 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Near public trans- www.vpal.upenn.edu/perelmanquad Perelman Quadrangle with Old-World SUMMIT INN HOTEL portation. Airport minutes away. style and the charm of a university cam- 610-449-6000 • 351 E. Township Line pus, provides a setting like no other for Rd. • Upper Darby, PA MENDENHALL HOTEL your special event. The Summit Inn Hotel has 74 rooms, 610-388-2100 x421 • www.mendenhall provides a continental breakfast and is inn.com • Rt. 52 • P.O. Box 208 RADNOR HOTEL convenient to I-476 and only eight miles Mendenhall, PA 610-688-5800 • 800-537-3000 from downtown Philadelphia. Located in quiet, country village, attrac- www.radnorhotel.com tions nearby. 70 rooms including suites, 591 E. Lancaster Ave. • St. Davids, PA TROPICANA CASINO & RESORT - ATLANTIC CITY,NJ overnight packages, meeting space, exer- Elegant full-service hotel located in 888-201-3302 • www.tropicana.net Brighton and the Boardwalk • Atlantic cise room. 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Exist- The GPACU is comprised of regionally ing 75,000-square-foot office building. accredited colleges and universities work- ing in collaboration with corporations CHADDS FORD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION and community organizations to increase NEED A 610-388-7610 • www.chaddsford.org awareness of higher education opportuni- ties in the Philadelphia area. P.O. Box 176 • Chadds Ford, PA LAWYER? This association supports business and GREATER PHILADELPHIA TOURISM MARKETING marketing companies to strengthen the CORPORATION vitality and growth of commerce in the 215-599-0776 • www.gophila.com D ELAWARE C OUNTY Chadds Ford area. 30 S. 17th St. • Ste. 1710 • Philadelphia, PA Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing B AR A SSOCIATION COMCAST COMMUNICATIONS,INC. 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