Longwood Gardens Orchid Show and the Philadelphia Flower Show are sure to brighten up the dreary winter days ahead.

Neat Things to do in Philadelphia and the Brandywine Valley on New Year’s Day.

I just came across a fabulous web site if you still need inspriation to come the Brandywine Valley during the Holiday Season.  The web site is www.donnan.com/Longwood-Christmas.htm and it has fabulous pictures as well as the sounds of Justin Hartz who led a Christmas carole sing-along in the Grand Ballroom while playing Longwood Garden’s 10,010 pipe Aeolian Organ.  Below we see …read more.

This presentation is part of the National Geographic’s  exhibition of  “Cleopatra, The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt which is at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia through January 2, 2011. Date: Thursday, December 2 Time: 7:00PM Location: Franklin Theater First Floor FREE with advance registration, please call 215.448.1254.  Visit the Franklin Mint for a presentation and panel discussion …read more.

This year’s “Christmas at Hagley” exhibits is inspired by the winter pastimes of the property’s former residents.  The exhibit is open Friday, November 26, 2010, through Sunday, January 2, 2011.  The museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   The holiday display is included in the cost of admission.  Hagley is located in the beautiful Brandywine Valley …read more.

June 5, 2010 – January 2, 2011 Cleopatra – The Search for the Last Queen of Eqypt The world of Cleopatra, which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years, surfaces in this new exhibition, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, making its world premiere at The Franklin …read more.

What a great way to ease into fall.  Get ready for an evening of oohs and aahs as Longwood Gardens presents spectacular fireworks and fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable.   There are only two left this season so don’t wait.  Come for a visit at Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast which is only a …read more.

Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast was honored to host PGA Golfer Steve Elkington and his family while Steve competed in the AT&T PGA golf tournament held the first week of July at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa.  We enjoyed watching Steve each afternoon as he gave his son, Sam, golf lessons and practiced on …read more.

Dining Out for Life 2010 – Make a difference by going out to eat! Nearly 200 participating restaurants across the Delaware Valley will donate 33% of your food bill to the fight against AIDS on Thursday, April 29th. Enjoy a great meal and impact your community in an amazing way. You’ll have an opportunity to …read more.

     Channel6/ABC Television is profiling Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast on their FYI Philly show on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 7pm. The show features Hamanassett as a romantic destination for the upcoming Valentine’s Day celebration and includes a segment on the Brandywine Country Cooking School. Host Adam Joseph participated in a demo Romantic Dining Cooking class with …read more.