County Lines Magazine - Chester County, PA

Walk About Wayne Whether you want a casual stroll or a destination in itself, you're in for a treat in Wayne. continue reading

Also in this month's County Lines:

Art at the Devon Horse Show Home & Garden Tours X Marks the Spot: Geocaching School Open House Listings

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Feature Race to the Steeplechase for the Prize Willowdale Steeplechase Jim Graham

Four top races, all in our backyard. The month of May has arrived, so let's race to the steeplechase! continue reading

Feature Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

2012 is a very big year For many in our area, attending the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is a family tradition that dates back generations. continue reading

Events of Special Note

West Chester Restaurant Week

May 19 - 27

Downtown
West Chester, PA event website

37th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens Showcase

May 6 - Jun 3

Spring Valley Farm
Doylestown, PA event website

41st Annual Antiques Show at Brandywine River Museum

May 25 - 28

Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA event website

Main Line Jazz & Food Festival in Wayne

Jun 2

Downtown Wayne
Wayne, PA event website

See all UPCOMING EVENTS in our area.

Spotlight on Gardens & Garden Tours

Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden
Wayne, PA
An escape from the rush of every day life. Majestic trees, verdant lawns, plantings that rely on foliage more than flowers. This 35-acre estate is a "pleasure garden," and offers orchards of flowering trees with native wildflowers, a vegetable garden, cut-flower garden and fruit trees. Courtyards showcasing herbaceous perennials and tropical plants and comfortable benches invite visitors to relax in the shade of a plant-draped arbor. The Gardenss upcoming events are often listed in County Lines magazine and in the Upcoming Events pages of this website.
www.chanticleergarden.org

Winterthur
Winterthur, DE
The former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. Includes collections of antique and a touch-it room. Also includes a 60 acres of gardens. Winterthur's upcoming events are often listed in County Lines magazine and in the Upcoming Events pages of this website.
winterthur.org

Tyler Arboretum
Media, PA
One of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern U.S. with 650 acres of horticultural collections, rare specimens, ancient trees, historic buildings, and extensive hiking trails. Offers a variety of workshops, classes, and tours. The Arboretum's upcoming events are often listed in County Lines magazine and in the Upcoming Events pages of this website.
tylerarboretum.org

Mother's Day Tea at Welkinweir
Pottstown, PA
greenvalleys.org/welkinweir.asp

Coming In June!

Outdoor Living Issue/Focus on Media & West Chester

PLUS: Landscape & Garden Design, What to Wear this Summer Tyler Arboretum's "Sit a Spell" exhibit, and the Best Events coverage anywhere!

Summer Fun in West Chester

A full calendar of events to lure you back to West Chester.

Living Outside the House

Enjoy summer at home on patios & decks, in pools & gardens and increase your home's value.

Media Means Fun

Many reasons to head for Media in June and beyond - including the restaurants.

Outdoor Dining Directory

Your guide to the best places to enjoy great dining this season.

Dazzling Dahlias

Plant historian William Woys Weaver describes some favorites.

Best Wines for BBQs

Yes, there really is a wine that goes well with ribs!