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tep back to the unhurried pace of the past while enjoying the modern conveniences of today in a Brandywine
Valley Bed and Breakfast. The Brandywine Valley region
is an important piece of our nation's history. In fact, many of our
member B&B's are located on property that was part of a land grant
from William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The Brandywine
with its fields, woodlands, and waterpower, is a unique place that
has fostered natural and human achievement.
On this land battles were fought, and fortunes were made.
Out of those fortunes and a commitment to stewardship have sprung
some of the world's most fascinating attractions and large tracts of
preserved open spaces. We have four seasons of breathtaking gardens,
elaborate mansions, world-class museums, scenic beauty and many
cultural points of interest along the way.
The Brandywine Valley B&B Association Cookbook
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Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum, the Brandywine Valley
innkeepers offer an experience unlike any other in the valley.
Sip afternoon tea on a quiet verandah, sleep in an antique bed, curl
up with a cozy quilt, relax in front of a warm fireplace, soak in a
luxurious jacuzzi bath, take an evening stroll through fragrant gardens,
and indulge in a hearty breakfast. Choose from a variety of
architecturally styled homes that have been lovingly restored to
welcome you. We have federal style mansions, farmhouses, Victorian
homes and Georgian manor houses.
We'll help to make your stay in the valley a pleasurable and memorable
experience as you enjoy the personalized service that an innkeeper
provides. After an uplifting and fun day exploring the valley, we can
recommend restaurants that cater to your tastes and preferences.
Whether you want a gourmet restaurant or a casual local favorite,
you'll find it within reach of your B&B.
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INNsights
A palate of colors that cast a warm glow over the vista of rolling hills, fields, and waterways that share the landscape of Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Leaves turning a fiery hue of russet, gold, red, and brown … It’s
Autumn in the Brandywine Valley!
Escape from the city into the incredibly beautiful Brandywine Valley. The sights are breathtaking, driving around in your car or better yet by bicycle, on horseback, or even floating through the air in a hot air balloon. After a great night's sleep, and a delicious breakfast of Pumpkin Pancakes and Apple Cider syrup or an Omelet with the fruits of the harvest, enjoy just some of this area's offerings.
The Brandywine River Museum’s permanent exhibits vary due to their incredible owned collection, and the traveling exhibitions are always top notch. The not to be missed, tours by Victoria Wyeth, Andy’s granddaughter and until November 23rd NC Wyeth’s house and studio and the Keurner Farm, make a full day. The Chadds Ford Historical Society offers their truly amazing Pumpkin Festival starting October 23rd, where you can see the artists carve their stunning masterpieces, then viewing through the 25th.
The six ( Folly Hill left and Penns Woods joined), soon to be seven members of the Brandywine Wine Trail welcome you to the valley with a wine trail passport that's only normally available only through the area B & B's. During Harvest Fest (Sept. 27 & 28 and Oct. 4 & 5) with its special activities, a passport can be purchased at the wineries for a much higher price, than the ones available with a B&B stay. Ask about the wineries other frequent fall and winter events, when you make your B&B reservation.
Winterthur’s landscape is breathtaking at this time of year and just think of the wonderful opportunity its two stores offer to early holiday shoppers.
The Hagley Museum- where the DuPont story in America started, will hold its annual “Craft Fair and Artisan’s Market on October 18 & 19.
For you book lovers how about a 5-story antiquarian book barn with 300,000 used and rare books, manuscripts, maps and more. Baldwin's Book Barn- what a place to get lost in for a day! Bring along your gift list, you will not be disappointed.
The unparalleled Longwood Gardens offers Everything Autumn, with an incredible Fall Fantasy in Glass display and Giant Pumpkin Carving demos. then, more than 20,000, mums in their palatial conservatories, during the Chrysanthemum Festival.
By the way (considering the upcoming holiday) have we mentioned that some of our B&B’s are haunted, and the area is full of spooky corn mazes, ghost tours, scarecrows and the like? Come on over and see…
The Brandywine Valley has it all!
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