What a perfect way to spend the day.  Enjoy strolling the grounds of Winterthur, Henry du Pont’s 60 acre country estate and watch exciting steeplechase horse racing.  They have a wonderful parade of antique carriages, you can picnic, and enjoy all the extra events set up right on the grounds.  The steeplechase race is always held …read more.

SPRING BLOOMS AT LONGWOOD GARDENS The Brandywine Valley has more smiles per miles than any other countryside region I can think of.  Today I’m only sharing upcoming events at Longwood Gardens.  Later I will add some of the other attractions’ special events for this summer.  If you are  tired of looking at dead trees and …read more.

There are great wines to be had in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania.

      I’m proud as a peacock.  Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast entered Bedandbreakfast.com’s recipe contest and have been informed that out of hundreds of recipes submitted, my Upside Down Banana Walnut pancake has been chosen as one of the 16 finalists.  There are 8 savory and 8 sweet dishes going against each other for the …read more.

Get out of your winter doldrums by attending a fabulous wine and food festival being held in and around Wilmington, De.  Winemakers and chefs from around the world will be joining local chefs in interesting venues throughout the Brandywine Valley and Wilmington, Delaware.  Enjoy four days of wining and dining.  There will be more than 40 events …read more.

    I bet by now you are as tired of the cold and the bare trees and brown grass as I am.    Well, I have just the tonic for what ails you.  We are so lucky to live so close to Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s great horticultural attractions.  They have a 4 acre …read more.

Looking for something new to do in the winter?   One of my favorite winter activities is visiting Longwood Gardens.  Winter is my favorite time to go to Longwood because of the four acres under glass conservatory full of beautiful flowers and plants.  Another choice is to drive 15 minutes to West Chester and visit the …read more.

In the Brandywine Valley we have many farm to table restaurants.  One of our favorites is Styer’s Garden Cafe, a short 3 mile drive from Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast.  Located in a green house, you’ll dine in a charming atmosphere where they celebrate the seasons with an ever changing menu.  In addition to farm to table …read more.

Enjoy an intimate visit to the studio of the famous Brandywine Valley painter Andrew Wyeth.

Enjoy Civil War music by the Libby Prison Minstrels at Hagley Museum in the Brandywine Valley.