A hidden gem in Delco. Nestled on a hill just off Wawa road you'd never know it was here. This is…read morean alpaca farm but there are also pigs, turkeys, ducks and other baby birds. Today I was there for "farm day " which was a chance to view the animals on a beautiful fall day and shop at vendors lined up along the path. These vendors seemed to be picked for their close to nature wares which included natural soap and scrubs, the lady Who Made cork handbags, A man and woman who made beer bottle openers out of half horseshoes, and the lady who made homemade dog treats. I was thrilled to purchase 2 handmade items from Annabelle's Wish stand. Annabelle's Wish helps children and family struggling with rare neurological disorders. All of these items are brand new and donated so I got 2 items for a steal and the $31 went directly to help the kids. Made my week! Www.Annabelleswish.org

I was there YESTERDAY for "Farm Day" (Dee M. and I must have just missed each other) and our 12…read moreyear old had a marvelous time feeding alpacas, pigs and emus, and petting bunny rabbits. A terrific place!

I just had to be the first to review this wonderful flower and animal farm we found! Strawflower…read moreFarm was such a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Linda and David own the farm and were such nice hosts. We found their website and paid for a one hour U-Pick and we were looking for Dahlias and found much much more ! First we met their farm animals ... alpacas, goats, chickens, and my favorite ... Jack the handsome turkey! After we said hello to the animals it was time to pick sime flowers and make a beautiful bouquet. They provide you with a vase to put your flowers in and the scissors. There was so much more than dahlias to pick ... you can see from my photo that the selection was endless. From zinnias, gladiolus, marigolds, strawflowers and so many more ! You can pay ahead of time online or in person at the farm. We will definitely be back! It was the highlight of our weekend!

1 star for adults and kids over 10…read more 2.5 stars for children under 10 This is a small museum. You can do the full loop in 15-20 minutes unless you have little little ones that get engrossed in one of the interactive stations. Not worthy of a field trip. If you really want a decent natural History museum, plan a day trip elsewhere.

It's considered traditional to celebrate Independence Day at a parade, or a barbecue, or a picnic,…read morefollowed by watching fireworks, right? Well, Lion and I must be non traditional folk, because we visited the Delaware Museum of Nature. It was wonderful. The museum is one of those place I've driven by so many times, thinking - hey, really should go there sometime. Just .... didn't. On a broiling hot 4th of July, when the last thing we wanted to do was barbecue or go to a parade, we saw it was open and decided this was our opportunity. Yay! We arrived to a mostly empty museum, with a group of volunteers and staff who were really great! Being in the museum without crowds was lively. I could spend as much or as little time as I wanted with an exhibit. Volunteers demonstrating various artifacts were friendly Jan helpful. We got to meet two different snakes, learn that turtles can actually move quite fast and can climb trees, and learned that after the passing of Dude, the Museum Cat, they gave a new cat in training. Rye exhibits were nicely curated. This museum is not expansive, however they use their space well, focusing on aspects of Delaware's ecology and history. There's a family/kid nature "lab" where people can explore hands in nature. Parking is free in their private lot. It's an open, airy space that is fully accessible. I think we may have started outrun own new tradition this year.

We attended the presentation of Henry V at the Delaware Shakespeare Festival at Rockwood Park this…read morepast summer. Wow, it was really fantastic. You bring your own drinks and snacks, and enjoy the Shakespeare. The woman that played Henry V was truly talented, and the entire show was very well done. Looking forward to next summer!

Saw the Delaware Shakespeare Festival's "A Comedy of Errors" last week outdoors at Rockwood Park,…read moreon the lawn in front of the manor building. It was a marvelous performance of a fun play. The stage is relatively long and narrow, with lawn seating on both sides. (Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs). The cast was excellent, with high energy. The sound quality was good, which can sometimes be tricky for outdoor shows. This play is not one of Shakespeare's longest, so you get out at a decent hour. Arriving early means you'll have more choice in where you sit. Also, there are fun performances on stage before the actual play. You can bring food, beverages, etc and have a picnic dinner before the show. Bring bug spray. They sell soft drinks, beer & wine, food, and some dessert times, as well as t-shirts, etc.

Attended a glass-painting event with a group of friends. It was AWESOME!! I had no idea that there…read morewould be so many options for each of us to customize our own SET-yes, 2 glasses to paint- of glasses! The instructors were very helpful. And, I was informed that this company offers FUNDRAISERS too. I will definitely keep them in mind!!

This is the #1 paint and drink company. Event was awesome. Artist was great. Just a really good timeread more

This was not on our list of museums to hit but since the weather was so darn hot we changed what we…read morewere going to do after spending the morning at Longwood Gardens. It helped that we got free admission with our reciprocal museum membership. It was 2:30pm we when we arrived so we didn't have a lot of time. We were given good advice on what to do in our limited time from the folks at the ticket office. We took the garden tram tour which was educational and got off at the house where we did the self guided tour. You only see a small fraction of this giant mansion but that was enough for me. While most of the docents had interesting facts the actual contents of the collection were not that interesting to me. If you are really into this era of American decorative furnishing supposedly they have more in-depth guided tours. We still had time to see a bit more of the grounds around the house but with big thunderstorms rolling in we headed out. I am guessing for some this place is a must... I am glad we got free admission.

I visited Winterthur for the first time with my mom on Christmas Eve for their Yuletide exhibit…read more I'd been mildly curious about the mansion over the years, and it seemed like a fun thing to do on my day off from work. The mansion is ornate, truly massive, and opulent. It's a true peek into the lifestyles of the rich. The Yuletide theme this past year was centered around Christmas and children's books, like Alice and Wonderland, Twas the Night Before Christmas, etc. When we arrived, we were a bit confused on where to park, as my mom has a handicap sticker. We ended up parking right at the visitor's center where the tram retrieves guests. We didn't have a long wait. On the tram, the driver recommended starting at the house and then walking down to the galleries. She didn't mention the enchanted woods/garden, so I didn't even realize they were there until I got home later that night -- bummer. Some of the folks working the rooms were pleasant, others felt like security guards. One chided my mom for leaning her hand against a wall at one point. Some were knowledgeable, and others clearly didn't want to be there. I appreciated the girl in the garden entry room who snapped our photo with the decorated trees before we stepped into the house! I took many pictures while in the house, and then we traipsed over to the galleries. The gallery building had a doll house, a really well-done gingerbread train station, furniture and other exhibits on the ground floor, and a rotating, very interesting exhibit on African American history on the second floor. After the galleries, we stopped by the museum store, and while most everything was dramatically overpriced, I did find a few cool items in my price range. We were on the grounds for roughly 2-3 hours I'd say before having lunch nearby. Arriving early was a good choice. They do offer reciprocal garden access with other garden memberships (I have one at home in Richmond, VA), so perhaps one day I'll use that access to see the gardens that I missed!

Thank you to the beautiful people who work hard to bring fresh, local spices and herbs to our home…read more Each time we get a delivery, our dogs bark so they can say hi to the friendly people who do the deliveries. I Highly recommend Second Chances Farms to anyone who loves fresh, locally grown vegetables in the winter time!

Love it! I've been almost every year since I was little. Always a good time, great food, great…read morepeople.