Life in and around Delaware Valley by Pamela Cloud
Who learns will love and not destroythe creature's life, the flower's joy.-Henry Chapman Mercer(1856-1930) It's the last day of 2025. I hustled over to Fonthill to catch the final day of the Holiday Tree Tour, where 14 rooms of Fonthill Castle are decorated with themed Christmas trees. Once finished with the tree tour, the woods... Continue Reading →
Taking a walk down Cuttalossa Road in Solebury Township during the morning snowfall provided a few moments of tranquility during this rushed time of year. Like many former industrial sites in our region, the stillness of the Sycamores and the trickling creek on Cuttalossa Road belies what was once a bustling area, with the creek... Continue Reading →
Below is a list of some of my favorite places in the Philadelphia area to visit during the holidays. Chester County, Pa. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is the quintessential holiday wonderland both inside and out. If you haven’t experienced it, get your tickets now! However if your time or budget is limited, there are... Continue Reading →
"Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace. " --May Sarton Last week I caught one of the final glimpses of Eleanor Tickner’s breathtaking Peony Garden, located on Route 352 in Glen Mills, PA. A... Continue Reading →
The Nature of Delaware Valley 