Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast & Carriage House

Longwood Gardens

Horticultural Highlights
Escape to the tropical world of Longwood's Conservatory, where warm air, sun-filled glass houses and exotic flowers are the antidote to winter doldrums. Beginning in February, Longwood is transformed into a lush oasis as thousands of orchid blooms fill the Conservatory during the Orchid Extravaganza. Innovative displays, and a spectacular Living Wall of Orchids are featured. In March, millions of outdoor bulbs burst into bloom, creating a colorful spring scene.

Every Spring we Switch on the Bulbs. Spring Blooms at Longwood.
Through May 23

Nature's Castles: The Treehouse Re-Imagined

Opening April 25
The sky's the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses. Three large-scale treehouses created by the country's best designers take center stage in picturesque settings around the Gardens.

Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations: The Lookout Loft, a rustic Adirondack-style treehouse in the shady Forest Walk; the Canopy Cathedral, an ornate two-story house inspired by a Norwegian church overlooking the Italian Water Garden; and the Birdhouse, located in the Terrace Woodland, with bird's-eye views of the surrounding natural landscape.

Learn how to build your own treehouse during special events with Longwood's own treehouse designers.

Wine and Jazz Festival

May 3 & 4
Indulge in vintage wines, great live jazz, delectable fare and beautiful gardens during this fun two-day event. Longwood's picturesque meadow is the backdrop as you sample the flavor of the region's finest wines--and wines from around the globe--while listening to live jazz music. Bring your friends for an afternoon of great music, food, spirits and fun educational opportunities!

Swing Concerts Move and groove to Big Band sounds. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes! Performers include Big G and the Cool Cats on April 5, Zim Zemeral Orchestra on April 12, the City Rhythm Orchestra on April 19, Melissa Martin and the Mighty Rhythm Kings on May 17, and the John Clark Big Band on May 10.

Tulip Display
A rainbow of color shines along the 600-foot Flower Garden Walk when more than 100,000 tulips bloom in late April and early May. Flowering bulbs and tulips flourish in containers in every corner of the Gardens.

Philadelphia -

Frida Kahlo - Through May 18, 2008

Philadelphia Museum of Art - $10-$20

Only 35 minutes from Hamanassett

WINTERTHUR

30th Anniversary Point To Point - Sunday, May 4, 2008

Admission wristbands go on sale March 1. Call 800-448-3883 for more information.

Ridley Creek State Park is a short 10 minute drive from Hamanassett and has many activities from which to choose. With more than 2600 acres of woodlands and meadows, youwill want to visit many times. Next door to the park is Tyler Arboretum. You will find cross country skiing, picnicing, bicycling, dog walking, horseback riding, trout fishing (catch and release), sledding and tobogganing. The park is recognized by the Audubon Society as a significant birding site. Below are some of the activities you will find at the park:

COLONIAL PENNSYLVANIA PLANTATION - RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK MEDIA

112 acre living history site located in the heart of Ridley Creek State Park, 10 minutes from Hamanassett. It authentically represents life on a farm in southeastern Pa. between 1760 and 1790. The plantation is open weekends and holidays from mid-April to mid-November. For more information call 610-566-1725

OLD FASHIONED CARRIAGE RIDES
Add to you Brandywine Valley experience by enjoying a romantic carriage ride in a historical 1850 Surrey with The Fringe on Top! Rides are available on most Saturdays between 12-5 at Ridley Creek State Park which is a short 10 minute drive from Hamanassett and home of Tyler Arboretum. Be sure to call ahead as the carriage may be booked for special events. Rates are only $20.00 per adult, Youth 4-12 yrs: $12.00, and children under 4 ride free. 610-505-2047 www.trinitycarriage.com

Brandywine River Museum

3/15-5/18 Elihu Vedder's Drawings for the Rubayat of Omar Khayyam

SIMON PEARCE GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS

April 12 & 13, May 10, 11, 24, 25, & 26, June 14 & 15

Ffrom 11 AM- 7 PM

Hagley Museum - 2008

April 18, 2008 – January 4, 2009

“Give it your Best: Workplace Posters in the United States”

This exhibit will feature more than seventy posters from the collections of the Hagley Museum and Library. The posters were printed to improve morale and bolster productivity, but are also colorful and striking examples of graphic art. The exhibit spans from 1917 through World War II. Displayed posters will include Joseph Pennell's World War I poster "That Liberty shall not perish," the Seagrams Corporation's "Loose lips might sink ships," and Norman Rockwell's "Four Freedoms." Exhibit only admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children six through fourteen, and free for children five and under. Exhibit included in regular admission. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

June 13 and 20 – Friday – gates open at 5 p.m.

Wilmington Trust Presents Fireworks at Hagley

Hagley presents a pyrotechnic masterpiece that weaves together a story illustrated through music, narration, aerial shells, and intricate set pieces. Must be a member of Hagley to purchase tickets. Rain dates June 14 or 15 and June 21 or 22. Use Hagley’s Buck Road East entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 -- Wednesdays – 5 to 8 p.m.

Bike and Hike

Bring your bike or walking shoes to Hagley every Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the riverside and wooded trails through Hagley’s scenic property and picnic along the Brandywine River. Admission is $2 per person. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Saturdays – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dollar Days

Admission to Hagley is only one dollar every Saturday in July. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

July 20 – Sunday – 1 to 4 p.m.

Creek Kids program: Gunpowder in American History

Hagley’s youth volunteers will examine the uses of gunpowder for military, hunting, and mining purposes. Its role in westward expansion will also be explored. Included in regular museum admission. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

August 6, 13, 20, 27 -- Wednesdays – 5 to 8 p.m.

Bike and Hike

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Saturdays – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dollar Days

Admission to Hagley is only one dollar every Saturday in August. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

September 21 – Sunday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hagley Car Show

Browse through more than 600 antique and restored cars that date from the early nineteen-hundreds to the nineteen-eighties. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and go cart racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley’s upper property. Event admission charged. Free for members.

October 18 and 19 – Saturday and Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hagley's Craft Fair

This artisans’ marketplace brings talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to demonstrate, display, and sell fine arts and crafts. This premier show will feature works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media. Event admission charged. Use Hagley's Buck Road East entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware.

November 28 to January 1, 2009

Holiday Exhibit

The1803 du Pont ancestral home at Hagley is decorated for the holidays. The display will feature a special Twelfth Night dessert service in the dining room. Exhibit included in regular admission. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

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