Edition
Spring 2016
George A. “Frolic” Weymouth had owned carriages since 1960, the year he bought his 18th-century Chadds Ford farmhouse at The Big Bend. And at one time, he had as many […]
Horses don’t have the only bloodlines in steeplechasing. It’s a family sport, enjoyed by generations of equine enthusiasts. Jill Abbott, race director at Winterthur, looks forward to an annual visit […]
There’s an existential “chicken or the egg”-type question for anyone who wants a wine cellar: Does the collection dictate what the cellar should look like, or does the cellar dictate […]
Heather Hall & Adam Pletcher September 5, 2015 Brantwyn Estate Wilmington
Growing up is tough enough. Now imagine being unable to lift your arms high enough to drink from a cup, throw a ball or even turn the pages of this […]
“Be sure to bring your mud boots,” Jeannette Lindvig warned. And, indeed, it is raining, cold and gusty when I arrive at the dirt lane that leads off Bragg Hill […]
Kale & Wheat Berry Salad 1 cup wheat berries 2 cups water 3 cups kale, stems removed and coarsely chopped 4 spring onion stalks, chopped 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 […]
Our small convoy of Arcos, those rugged take-you-anywhere ATVs, circles the rounded top of Cairn Liath. We’ve carefully threaded our way uphill along a narrow, bumpy path winding through the […]
In doing research for this article, I came across more than one reference to the “Eames brothers.” Let’s set the record straight: Charles and Ray Eames were a married couple, Ray […]
Nancy Swayne has been tailgating at steeplechases for half a century. In the early days, she helped her mother plan the menu. For the past 40 years, she’s been in […]
Hardy sunflowers and hibiscus, garden phlox, peonies, Japanese anemones and helenium are good bets. Non-hardy flowers such as dahlias, gladiolas and canna lilies should be dug and stored for winter […]
The first steeplechase took place in 1752 in County Cork, Ireland, a 4.5-mile match race across the countryside. Soon, the sport was off to the races, with crowds turning out to cheer thoroughbreds […]
Driving around in a sports car with the top down is a sweet way to experience the awakening of spring in the Brandywine Valley. The 2016 Corvette Stingray convertible I’m […]
French gastronomy is noted for having excellent Michelin-starred restaurants in small towns in the middle of nowhere, far from the lights of Paris and other big cities. Americans were slower […]
More than most sports, riding to the hounds is all about tradition, speaking of a time of vast estates, gamekeepers, manor houses and wearing the proper attire. So, should anyone […]
Every dog has its day—and with Americans spending over 3 billion a year on pet products, it looks like that day has arrived. From crystals to cashmere, these posh products […]
The Delaware Theatre Company transports audiences to London circa 1879. The Explorers Club president wants to admit a woman, a decision that could shake the very foundation of the British […]
Mt. Cuba Center, a botanical garden with a focus on native plants and ecosystems, welcomes spring with its free wildflower celebration. Enjoy food trucks, special programming and native plant giveaways. […]
More than 50 artists from the Brandywine area will exhibit their work at the Hagley Museum for the 17th year of this event. Thirty percent of your purchase is tax […]
This six-session course, held at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s McLean Library, will show you what it takes to get a community garden started. It’s open to groups, individuals, educators and […]
The latest buzzword in the interior design world is industrial—a concept that started as more of a necessity than a style. As warehouses and factories were turned into residential properties, […]
