Autumn at the Glen Mills Train Station

There are so many things to see and do in Delaware County in the fall. One of my perennial favorites is a leisurely fall ride on the West Chester Railroad. The train starts in West Chester and lasts about 90 minutes until you get to the Thornbury Historical Society in Glen Mills, a beautiful turn of... Continue Reading →

Alpacas in Glen Mills!

Closeup on Thornbury Townshp:   Early one day this spring, during my morning walk,  I was admiring a newly planted garden on Locksley Road when several little heads popped up over a fence, intent on watching my every move. It was a magical moment, bringing my walk to an abrupt halt and starting a fascination that led to many return trips... Continue Reading →

Gardening on a Grand Scale in Glen Mills, Delaware County PA

"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 →

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