Edition
Spring 2019
With the local races on the horizon, there's no time like the present to lock down the perfect styles for the whole family.
In spite of the fact that we are seldom satisfied with what we see in our mirrors, looking glasses have always fascinated us— even before they were invented. In Greek […]
One day, leafing through the pages of The Hunt, I noticed an advertisement for “Wyeths by Water,” a group of boat tours off Port Clyde, Maine. The tours are run […]
In the spring, wine lovers’ thoughts turn to putting together summer tours—perhaps with a group of friends to drink and dine at fascinating spots in Napa Valley, Sonoma or Oregon’s […]
Katie Groves decided to paint the walls in her home white, a light and cheerful canvas on which to display her art and furnishings. It seemed a simple choice. So, […]
Imagine planning an outdoor wedding for 15,000 guests. Or a picnic for a small city. Or an alfresco birthday party for your 25,000 closest friends. And then hope Mother Nature […]
Jennifer Hayward’s Jalapeño Poppers Ingredients 9 jalapeño peppers 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup salsa 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 9 slices bacon cut in half Instructions Cut jalapeños […]
These days, female dairy farmers are a rare sight in our region. Remarkably, you’ll find two of them at Bailys Dairy on Pocopson Meadow Farm. Bernard Baily’s daughters, Meredith and […]
Owner George Mahoney Last year’s race for the top steeplechase owner was a runaway. Leading the list by a wide margin was Rosbrian Farm, which earned $712,050 from 54 starts. […]
For one day at the Devon Horse Show, hats—not horses—are the main event. As a child growing up in Penn Valley, Pa., Tiffany Arey had attended the horse show with […]
Radnor Hunt Races Celebrating 89 wonderful years in 2019, the Radnor Hunt Races are built on many traditions—thoroughbred horses at the peak of athleticism, beautiful horse-drawn carriages, dramatic flowered hats, […]
89th Radnor Hunt Races, Racing for Open Space SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 826 Providence Road, Malvern, Pa. Noon-2 p.m. • Picnic Tailgate Competition Theme: Old McDonald had a … […]
Tending the garden requires some essentials: a stout shovel, a handy trowel, a watering can and implements for pruning. A don’t forget your brimmed hat, gloves, sun screen, and something […]
The rain of the night before has gone away, but there are still puddles lingering across the trail as it snakes along a century-old stone wall. We’re in the parking […]
27th Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 101 E. Street Road, Kennett Square, Pa. 10 a.m. • Gates open. • Willowdale shops, restaurant booths, Kids’ Alley […]
One of Willowdale’s primary beneficiaries, Stroud Water Research Center has been advancing the knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, environmental education and restoration since 1967. Because of […]
Now in its 15th year, the West Chester Film Festival showcases some 60 short works from around the world. Be sure to make time for the workshops and an April […]
Take in some of the finest, most beautiful residential landscapes in the region and help Wilmington Garden Day celebrate 72 years. The tour features select homes and properties with gorgeous […]
Let’s talk turkey. Most associate North America’s largest game bird with Thanksgiving—and therein lies the problem: There aren’t enough birds in the Brandywine Valley and southern Chester County for the […]
41st Annual Point-to-Point at Winterthur SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 5101 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Del. 11:30 a.m. • General-admission gates open • Race Raffle. “Bet the House.” Place a $5 […]
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, on beautiful Kennett Pike—part of the Brandywine Scenic Byway—is a unique international mansion that houses a world-class collection of American decorative arts, stunning gardens and […]
Point-to-Point at Winterthur For more than 40 years, Delaware has celebrated its own version of the Kentucky Derby on the first weekend in May. In 1978, Greta “Greets” Layton, a […]
Many visitors are drawn to this area by the beauty and historic character of its landscape. But for those of us living here, it’s easy to rush through the seasons […]
Childhood favorite Anastasia comes to the Academy of Music this spring, transporting audiences back to the tumultuous Romanov reign in Russia. The heartwarming story and fantastic music—scored by Stephen Flaherty […]
Have a potent dose of spring fever and can’t get enough flora? Head to the Wilmington Flower Market at Rockford Park, which features thousands of blooms. wilmingtonflowermarket.org
There are dozens of great eateries throughout Wilmington— and the list keeps growing. Get a taste of some of the newest and the best during City Restaurant Week, when select […]
In one of the most anticipated exhibits of the year, Winterthur displays 40 iconic looks from the Emmy-winning Netflix series The Crown. Its first two seasons explore the early reign […]
