Fall Getaway in the Brandywine Valley Just as Linus sits in the pumpkin patch waiting for the great pumpkin, people come from miles around to the Brandywine Valley the last weekend of the month of October each year to witness the Great Pumpkin Carve event. Starting on Thursday, Oct 19, 60 artists will carve and transform giant pumpkins weighing from 150 to 400 pounds into works of art. Nothing brings the Halloween Season alive more than the Chadds Ford Great Pumpkin Carve. After hours of carving, the pumpkins will be lit, judged and displayed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. As you watch these artists at work you can also treat yourself to great food and fall treats offered by local eateries, enjoy live music, hayrides and a haunted trail. The event is Located on the grounds of the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barn Visitors Center and presented by Chadds Ford Historical Society. All proceeds help fund the preservation efforts of the Historical Society. 1736 North Creek Road, Chadds Ford, Pa. Admission: $10 for adults 18 and older, $5 for ages 7 to 17; Ages 6 and under are free During the same weekend, you can also visit the Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Festival. A fantastic burst of fall colors can be enjoyed outside in the gardens and inside the conservatory. These two events certainly warrant an overnight stay. There is so much to do in the Brandywine Valley. Here are some recommendations for a weekend Stay: Fairville Inn: A romantic bed and breakfast listed on the Select Registry of Inns for it’s cleanliness, amenities and attention to detail. www.fairvilleinn.com FA I R V I L L E I N N Inn at Grace Winery : The historic Inn at Grace Winery is set on 50 Tranquil acres in the Brandywine Valley. Enjoy accommodation in the manor house or cottages dating back to the 1700’s. The luxurious rooms along with the winery on the property offer you a unique retreat. www.gracewinery.com Hanks Place: Here you will find home cooking in a country casual atmosphere. You will be delighted by the food and the prices. www.hanks_place.net Mendenhall Inn: A night of romantic, award winning, 5 star dining can be found at the Mendenhall Inn. www.brandywinehotels.com The Chadds Ford Winery: always offers a day of fun, with specials and entertainment each weekend. Every weekend in October you can engage in “Adult Trick or Treat” at the winery. www.chaddsford.com Winterthur Mansion and Gardens: Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here. Its 60- acre naturalistic garden is among the country’s best. www.winterthur.org A C T I V E S E N I O R L I V I N G | V O L U M E 1 | I S S U E 2 1 7 C H A D D S F O R D G R E AT P U M P K I N C A R V E H A N K ’ S P L A C E L O N G W O O D G A R D E N S
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