In late 1985, Christopher and Susan Casscells found themselves between a rock and a hard place. An orthopaedic surgeon, Chris was finishing his residency at Yale University. The young couple […]
Ah, Newport. The very word conjures feelings of well-being—“new,” as in rebirth, and “port,” awakening thoughts of adventure. In the words of Jacques Yves Cousteau, “The sea, once it casts […]
Owen Owens lives near a small Brandywine River tributary called Bennett’s Run that’s known for its vibrant population of stoneflies, mayflies and caddisflies. Avondale’s Stroud Water Research Center classifies the […]
It’s more than 3,500 miles from the South of France to Chateau Country in northern Delaware. Yet French-inspired design is decidedly at home amid the lovely rolling hills of the […]
Stark, rural and softly rolling, the Wyeth estate in Chadds Ford remains steeped in the family ethos. Raw in the winter, it’s dotted with the rustic 19th-century accoutrements of which […]
Along Wilmington’s Winding Way Road, verdant hills roll into picturesque pastures hugged by old oaks, maples and poplars that watch over Coverdale Farm Preserve. Evoking an Andrew Wyeth or Peter […]
Helen Hope Montgomery Scott would not have approved of her granddaughter’s outfit. Rest assured if she’d published a memoir, the socialite heiress who purportedly inspired Katharine Hepburn’s character in The […]
Throughout the Brandywine Valley, beer gardens have all but become synonymous with summer. Making the most of the area’s rich craft brewing culture and bucolic landscapes, there are now an […]
Sunglasses are the ultimate personal accessory. Vogue editor Anna Wintour’s sleek bob and oversized dark glasses have been making a fashion statement for more than 40 years. Bono says his […]
The words “beer” and “fest” are a match made in heaven, so hops fans should be excited for the inaugural Delaware Beer Fest taking place July 13 at Bellevue State Park in […]
