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tep back to the unhurried pace of the past while enjoying the modern conveniences of today in a Brandywine
Valley Bed and Breakfast. The Brandywine Valley region
is an important piece of our nation's history. In fact, many of our
member B&B's are located on property that was part of a land grant
from William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The Brandywine
with its fields, woodlands, and waterpower, is a unique place that
has fostered natural and human achievement.
On this land battles were fought, and fortunes were made.
Out of those fortunes and a commitment to stewardship have sprung
some of the world's most fascinating attractions and large tracts of
preserved open spaces. We have four seasons of breathtaking gardens,
elaborate mansions, world-class museums, scenic beauty and many
cultural points of interest along the way.
Aside from our close proximity to such world-class attractions as
Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum, the Brandywine Valley
innkeepers offer an experience unlike any other in the valley.
Sip afternoon tea on a quiet verandah, sleep in an antique bed, curl
up with a cozy quilt, relax in front of a warm fireplace, soak in a
luxurious jacuzzi bath, take an evening stroll through fragrant gardens,
and indulge in a hearty breakfast. Choose from a variety of
architecturally styled homes that have been lovingly restored to
welcome you. We have federal style mansions, farmhouses, Victorian
homes and Georgian manor houses.
We'll help to make your stay in the valley a pleasurable and memorable
experience as you enjoy the personalized service that an innkeeper
provides. After an uplifting and fun day exploring the valley, we can
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Whether you want a gourmet restaurant or a casual local favorite,
you'll find it within reach of your B&B.
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Walk-in fireplaces, glowing candles, cuddling together
under a down comforter…….
It’s “Winter” in The Brandywine Valley.
The activities move inside here, in the winter on some
days. That's when you go to see
Laugh Lines: Cartoons and Caricatures from the
Collection at the
Brandywine River Museum, January 23rd- March 14th,
featuring over 50 works by some of the most
important illustrators of the 19th and 20th centuries ( such as Thomas Nast,
Edward Gorey, Rose O'Neill, Barbara Shermund, Charles Schulz and many others)
whose works comment on politics, society and ordinary life. Also on the
schedule,
Winter Weekends for Families- a fun-filled learning adventure., for
children ages 6 through 12.
Read-Aloud Tours for Young Children-for
children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult., featuring story time in the
gallery followed by an art-making activity,
Guided
Gallery Tours with Victoria Wyeth,
Monday through Thursday at 2 and 3 p.m. Friday
at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Tours resuming in February. &
Free Sunday Mornings in March.
Be sure to run over to
Winterthur to catch
Faces of a New Nation: American Portraits of the 18th and Early 19th
Centuries from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
before it ends on January 24th.Stay
tuned for the
Flower Power Exhibition
March
9–June 7. In this exhibition, explore Henry Francis du Pont’s passions in the
glorious flower arrangements he created for his home. This crucial—and often
overlooked—aspect of du Pont’s design prowess, from color palettes to specific
flower and vessel choices, his flower arrangements emphasized how the designs
of the rooms themselves were inspired by the surrounding landscape.
Mother & Daughter Book and Craft Clubs,
for girls in 4th
- 6th grade and their female adult caregivers, and
Wee Ones at Winterthur,
for ages 3-5 with adult
caregiver(s) and
Winterthur’s Lecture Series,
occur regularly.
And on those warm days we have frequently, in
winter, there are acres and acres of grounds for you to do the strolling on at
Winterthur, Longwood and so many more Brandywine Valley gardens. Starting on
January 23rd,
Longwood is transformed into a lush oasis as
thousands of orchid blooms
fill the Conservatory. Innovative displays are featured until March 31st,
with
Orchid Extravaganza. ending with the
International Orchid Show & Sale
March 26, 27 & 28. Celebrate
Valentine’s Day- with a romantic, chocolate filled dinner and dancing
evening in the conservatory, on 2/13.
Jazz Club evening concert, 2/27, will feature
feature Grammy-winning
trumpeter Terence Blanchard and
vocalist Jane Monheit.
A
Clivia show and lectures on March 13 and 14, 2010, a concert with
Curtis On Tour, Saturday,
March 13th
and
OrKid Days
(Family fun) round out winter at Longwood. But, be sure to schedule a long
enough stay to take a day to go to Philadelphia for the 2010
Philadelphia Flower
Show
“Passport
to the World”,
February 27th-March
7th.
Have you noticed that we haven’t even mentioned the myriad
other attractions, our
Brandywine Valley wineries, our award winning
restaurants, and the stars of the whole valley, our Bed and Breakfasts??
Come, be pampered, warmed, fed incredible delights, spoiled, enthralled, and
enchanted, after all…
The Brandywine Valley truly has it All!!
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