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    Fonthill Castle - Fonthill Castle

    Fonthill Castle

    4.6(89 reviews)
    38.0 mi

    Wow. What a unique, random gem and historic property. What is Fonthill and why is there a castle in…read moreDoylestown, Pennsylvania? Fonthill Castle was the home of archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. (Also in Doylestown are two more Mercer buildings you can tour - the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works building, the business Mercer ran and where most of the tiles in the castle were produced.) Henry Mercer seems like he was an interesting guy, and you can see that in his home - 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, 200 windows, who knows how many staircases...! And designed and decorated in a way I've never seen anywhere else. The castle is an early example of poured-in-place concrete building and is a mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles. And there are, of course, Moravia tiles (and some historic and international tiles that he collected during his life) throughout the house - almost more than you could imagine. We visited last Saturday to experience their "Fonthill Castle Holiday Lights Meander Experience," which allows you to visit the castle through a self-guided experience (there were staff in various rooms who were happy to answer questions) and enjoy a series of Christmas trees on display throughout the home. I definitely enjoyed the experience but am definitely planning a return visit to see the castle in better light (not at night in the dark - which was perfect for the Christmas tree experience) - they offer 60-minute guided tours though the house for most of the year! The castle is pretty wild, and I look forward to visiting it again and experiencing it in a new way. If you are interested in architecture, art, crafts, the Arts and Crafts design movement, or just quirky, unusual places, definitely add Fonthill to your list and check it out!

    Amazing property, it is a hidden gem. Went with my family for the tour and everyone enjoyed it!read more

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    Fonthill Castle - Castle Exterior Spring 2023

    Castle Exterior Spring 2023

    Fonthill Castle - Fonthill Castle

    Fonthill Castle

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    Chester County Bar Association - The Chester County Bar Association Building

    Chester County Bar Association

    3.0(2 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I have been a member of both the Philadelphia and Chester County Bar Associations and I have to say…read morethat even though Chester County's Bar Association is smaller, it is just as relevant and maybe even a little more helpful (just my opinion). I love the CLE offerings and have been impressed with how friendly and professional most of the attorneys are. I have attended several section meetings in different areas of the law and I have always been made to feel welcome and have always learned something new. I also like the Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. If you need a lawyer in Chester County, their Bar Association should be the first place you call. In my experience, the attorneys who are affiliated with the Chester County Bar Association are usually very experienced and very good at what they do (again, just my opinion).

    If Erin Downing is assigned as your support hearing officer, be prepared to have your rights…read moredisregarded. She routinely hears arguments and issues orders on matters that fall well outside the legal scope of authority the state grants a hearing officer -- including sanctions and challenges to her own rulings. She will rule on petitions and motions that are directed to the judge and that contest her own orders. The double standard is blatant. After the court unilaterally continued a hearing date, I requested a continuance for a documented work conflict and provided the HR contact she asked for. She denied it without hesitation and told me to appear or she would rule in my absence. The opposing party, by contrast, was a complete no-show with no advance notice -- and was granted an on-the-spot continuance with zero consequences. Most alarming: she accepted tax documents from the opposing party that were stamped with a "DEMO" watermark across every page and entered them into the record as that party's actual income -- even after I challenged them on the record as fraudulent. Expect bias in her recommendations and orders. Expect to end up in every exceptions and appeals proceeding available before you're done. Based on her conduct and standard of ethics, she should not hold this position.

    Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

    Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

    4.5(41 reviews)
    45.4 mi

    Was able to visit this beautiful preserve using our local library museum branch passes. The passes…read moregave us the ability to visit the preserve for free but typically the price per person is $12. There is limited parking at the visitor center, and we went on a weekday afternoon. We ended up parking on the side of the road near the visitors center. There are bathrooms, store, and native nursery plants for sale at the visitor center. Everyone was so nice and helpful with our first visit here. They provide a map of a variety of trails which are rated easy, moderate, and hard. I opted for the moderate trail which had some inclined and stairs. The Virginia blue bells were in full bloom. The trails were mostly shaded making it a comfortable hike. We also brought a picnic basket for lunch. There was a table at the visitor center and more tables at the entrance of the preserve if you wanted to have more seating.

    I visited Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve this past Saturday when I was exploring New Hope for…read morethe day. It's a nature preserve and botanical garden with a lot of grounds to explore. It was busy on a warm Saturday afternoon, but there was plenty of parking on the road leading up to the Visitor Center. Then, after you've purchased your admission, you can wander their 12 or so trails that wind through five miles of the grounds. The highlights of my visit were the trails that ran along the creek, the stone bridge, and the new pond. In summer, it was a bit too hot for the wildflowers (I bet spring is incredible here), but it was green and wooded and beautiful. I spent a couple of hours exploring the grounds, and it was a great way/place to stretch my legs and take a break from town! If you like a trail, Bowman's Hill is a great place for that just minutes from the center of New Hope.

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    Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
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