| 1732 Folke Stone B&B |
| Bancroft Manor |
| Fairville Inn |
| Faunbrook B&B |
| Hamanassett B&B |
| Harlan Log House |
| Kennett House |
| Longwood B&B Inn |
| Pennsbury Inn |
Sweetwater Farm
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Brandywine Treasures Passports!
BVBB members are proud to make available to guests special discount Passports that entitle the holder to visit each of the following venues one time from Memorial Day through Labor Day: Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Nemours Mansion and Gardens (advanced reservation required), Brandywine River Museum, Hagley Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware Historical Society, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Rockwood Park & Mansion, and the Mt. Cuba Center. The Passports are an exceptional value if you plan to visit several venues during your stay, or if you plan to come back before Labor Day. Please ask us about the Passports when making your reservation. |
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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 recommend
restaurants that cater to your tastes and preferences. 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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INNsights
There’s that wonderful feeling as you walk outside. The fragrance, clean, crisp, and slightly perfumed,
it must be "SPRING" in
The Brandywine Valley.
Wow, April arrives and there’s no holding back. There’s not enough time in the day to attend everything that the Brandywine Valley has to offer. Longwood’s landscape comes alive in April and May with hundreds of acres of flowering trees, shrubs, and bulbs. Enjoy Spring Blooms through May 20th. Join the special Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations. Of course the 4 acres of conservatories are a sight and fragrance to behold always and the beautiful fountains return on April 13th. Let Your Inner Child Come Out in the Indoor children’s garden & playground & Nature’s Castles “tree houses” daily. There are all kinds of instrumental & vocal concerts, such as the Paquito D'Rivera Quartet, The Kennett Symphony, Peter Richard Conte. Many events require advance tickets so check the website. This is not to mention all of the educational classes, lectures, and tours etc. that go on continually. And you’re not going to believe this!! Pick up a Twice as Nice, coupon at any of our B&B’s to see both Longwood and Winterthur for only $25. through April 30th.
Looking ahead- plan on attending the Wine & Jazz Festival on June 2nd and seeing the Light: Installations by Bruce Munro, opening June 9th
The dazzling beauty of Winterthur’s glorious 60 acre garden is ever changing, ever more beautiful. Right now the March Bank is ablaze and progressing into different parts of the garden as the year unfolds the beauty unfurls. The narrated tram tour allows you to ride or take the walking paths to saunter amid breath taking scenes in spring. “Uncorked! Wine, Objects & Tradition from April 28th to Jan. 6th 2013 explores the stunning range of objects associated with the history of wine drinking, especially in Britain and America. A booklet of exhibition highlights will be available, as well as an online version of the complete show, after Uncorked! opens. The tours of the house put the Newport Mansions to shame with all their glory. An Introductory or Family Tour is included with admission. Other “focus” tours are available at an extra charge. Children are not forgotten here, Wonder at the magic of Winterthur's famous fairy-tale children's garden, Enchanted Woods, and enjoy hands-on learning in the Touch-It Room. “Point to Point” is Sunday May 6th -steeplechase racing, tailgate picnicking, antique carriages, historic autos, and more!
Spend hours at the Brandywine River Museum exploring the incredible Wyeth Family’s creations as well as others in the Brandywine School. Scribner's Magazine:
The Early Years in Illustration will be on view through May 20 & A Painter's View:
The Andrew Wyeth Studio will be on view through October 28 and brings together paintings and drawings from private collections that depict the interior and exterior of the studio, as well as some of the models who posed there. You will not want to miss the NC Wyeth House & Studio and Keurner Farm tours started up again on April 1st. The Annual Wildflower and Native Sale on Mother’s Day weekend is a complete education on native plants.
Then stay tuned for Pierced, Punched, Painted: Decorative Tinware from Winterthur and Summer Sojourns: Art on Holiday.
Did we mention the Hagley Museum, Nemours, Brandywine Battlefield and so much more? Outdoor activities galore… Antiquing, wineries, outstanding restaurants…
The Brandywine Valley truly has it all!!! We’re going to save you big bucks this summer as well. Be sure to ask your innkeeper about the “Brandywine Treasures Passport”- it’s a real winner.
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