Photos courtesy of ME Photo & Design LLC

ME Photo & Design LLC is a boutique photography and design studio specializing in creative portraiture, documentary wedding photography and eclectic art.

One of the great privileges AML presents is the opportunity to connect with the region’s top local photographers. And over the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a very talented photographer—Meagan Ebersole. Meagan is the owner of ME Photo & Design and this Friday is opening a brand new studio space in downtown Media. And, you are all invited!

Please join us for a very special evening on Friday, January 6th from 6pm to 9pm as ME Photo & Design Studio celebrates their brand new location with a Grand Opening Night Party! ME Photo & Design Studio is located at 16 South Orange Street in Media.

Sponsored by AroundMainLine.com, guests will have fun checking out the cool new retail location while mingling and meeting with local business owners and friends. Enjoy wine and light tapas to munch on while browsing ME’s photography display and the collection of handmade art.

One of the highlights of the evening is centered on a very special dessert table. Delaware’s famous Desserts by Dana will be catering the party with their award winning desserts and pastries-yum alert! Chef Dana Herbert is the winner of TLC’s hit show Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker, which premiered in December 2010. Known to his fans in Delaware and throughout the country as “The Sugar Daddy,” Herbert also was invited to work in Hoboken with the Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro and can be seen on some episodes of TLC’s Cake Boss.

In addition at ME, there will be lots of door prizes to win from local businesses—including a complimentary social media consultation session with AroundMainLine.com! ME Photo & Design will also be offering a $50 print credit towards any sessions booked that night.

The new studio will also showcase a variety of fine art and handmade gifts for all seasons and occasions!

Join the growing AML family this Friday for this wonderful evening and celebration of our friends from ME Photo.

Be Social with ME Photo and Design

Facebook: Join ME Photo and Design on Facebook.
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Photos courtesy of Weld Photography

On December 10th, over 30 businesses on and around State Street in Media will stay open late as part of a free and popular arts event known as Second Saturday. Pictured is Earth and State.

On the 2nd Saturday of every month, over 30 businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of a free and popular arts event.

From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, shops, galleries and cafes host local musicians or display the work of local artists. Visitors can stroll the friendly streets of Media to find music, art and participating shops.
2nd Saturday creates opportunities for local artists and musicians to share their talents. The Media Arts Council regularly holds gallery openings and special events as a part of 2nd Saturday.

2nd Saturday is a fantastic event for a date, for the family, or to go out with friends! The Arts Stroll is free of charge.

December 10th
2nd Saturday Arts Stroll in Media

Media Architectural Walking Tour

2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cost $10; Space is limited to 30 people

Starting at the Court House, the tour will be lead by Mary Ann Eves, author of Middletown Township, Delaware County, PA, and will highlight buildings such as the Delaware County Court House, the Delaware County Institute of Science (one of the oldest public buildings in the Borough dating from 1830), the PNC Bank building (a marvel of French Renaissance Revival architecture), Judge Broomall’s house and many other buildings of the Victorian era and twentieth century.

The Theremin: True Magic in Music

Delaware County Institute of Science
7:00 pm-7:45 pm

An evening of holiday songs performed by expert Theremin and Musical Saw player, Kip Rosser. Totally unique among instruments, nothing before or since has ever captured the imaginations of spectators and musicians in the way this unassuming “box” does. A union of sight and sound, the hands move in empty space while haunting music of astonishing power and beauty fills the air. Kip Rosser brings artistry, innovation, warmth and humor to his music.

Wigs for Kids Cut-a-thon at Fergie’s Hair Salon

8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Hair must be 10″ to 12″ and not chemically processed. Pre-register your ponytail cut by contacting Fergy’s today: cheryl@fergys.org. Fergie’s is located at 25 South Jackson Street.
For more information visit the Media Arts Council website or click here for updates on upcoming 2nd Saturdays.

Photos courtesy of Weld Photography

America’s first fair trade town, Media’s diverse retail scene that is rooted in the arts makes it one of the top shopping towns in the western suburbs. AML took to Main Street with the talented team of Weld Photography by our side to celebrate eight great Media retailers.

Media draws more than 250,000 people yearly from its surrounding townships. On the 2nd Saturday of every month, the Media Arts Council hosts a Second Saturday Arts Stroll. Over 30 businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of a free arts event—the next 2nd Saturday is December 10th.

Learn more about these amazing small business owners below—and we hope to see you in downtown Media shopping this holiday season!

Click here for our fun Media Shopping Guide Facebook photo gallery!

In addition to supporting several local artists, Earth & State is also proud to support the endeavors of several fair trade organizations.

Earth and State

earthandstate.com
23 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-9270
Hours: Monday through Thursday 11-6; Friday 11 – 8; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 11-4. *Will Have Extended Holiday Hours*
Join Earth and State on Facebook.
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Earth & State pottery and crafts is a friendly, comfortable shopping venue located in the center of downtown Media. If you are looking for that special gift or something truly unique, stop in and leisurely browse their vast array of artistic wares including pottery, glassware, textiles, instruments and yes-even fairy wings. They showcase over 200 local and international artists who work in various media ranging from metal, wood, paper, stone and much more.

In addition to supporting several local artists, Earth and State is also proud to support the endeavors of several fair trade organizations. These organizations provide access to diverse products created by artists from all over the world, and in turn, provide a means of livelihood to artists who would otherwise not have an outlet to sell their wares. Working with such a broad range of talented artists allows Earth & State to continually offer new and exciting items. Gift certificates, layaway and wedding registry are available.

Sorella

sorellashop.com
23 East State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-2393
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-4
Join Sorella on Facebook.
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Sorella Boutique is located on the quaint-but hip-main drag of State Street in Media! Sorella offers their clients unique styles of women’s clothing and fashionable accessories. The owners, also sisters, travel to LA and New York City to scout out the best designer picks each season. Offering denim to special occasion dresses, Sorella is a popular go-to boutique for area women. The beautiful and private Prom Lounge on the lower level will be restocked with designer gowns for prom in January. Each gown is handpicked by the owners and registered for each girl-no one can buy the same gown for the same prom at Sorella! Be sure to visit and enjoy the fun in store vibe, friendly stylists and fabulous fashion at Sorella this holiday season.

Discover vintage and handmade, art and salvage, collectibles, upcycled and re-purposed home decor, antiques and more at Media’s cool Blueberry Bog!

Blueberry Bog

blueberrybogshop.com
18 South Orange Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-565-1619
Hours: 11-6 Monday-Thursday; 11-9 Friday & Saturday
Join Blueberry Bog on Facebook.
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Come visit this new, eclectic, mother & daughter shop founded in historic downtown Media which features an open art studio. Daughter Rebecca Michelle Lee, a.k.a. Becky Lee, creates unique art and restores, upcycles, and repurposes items in an environmentally friendly way.

Blueberry Bog also hosts a wide variety of handmade items and artwork from artists around the Delaware County. They are open late for Dining under the Stars in the summertime, and carriage rides in the wintertime. Follow Blueberry Bog on Facebook to get the latest info, pictures, projects as well as Media-area events.

Seven Stones

sevenstonesgallery.com
212 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-5661
Hours: Sunday 11-3; Monday-Saturday 11-6
Become a Fan of Seven Stones on Facebook.

Seven Stones, a shopping emporium, was once described as the ‘best place to find something that you didn’t think you needed.’ They feature fine quality Native American jewelry and craft. Luscious turquoise and many other stones fill their cases. And their comprehensive collection is not just for women. They offer beautiful leather bags, Ariat boots and apparel, Scully leather and western wear, Pendleton blankets, Native-made moccasins, and Be Love, Sabaku, and Lakota Design tees. They also feature outerwear for children. There is a book nook, flutes, drums, music, cards, sage, rocks, crystals, salt and crystal Lamps, Aloha Bay’s awesome scented candles, hats and scarves.

Seven Stones also has a very large selection of incense and all sorts of burners, oils, soaps, Noah Bells, boxes and tapestries. With wonderful, unique and spirited gift ideas, Steven Stones may be just the different thing you are looking for this holiday season.

The Cedar Chest Consigment & Vintage Boutique

cedarchestonline.com
21 South Jackson Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-891-8815
Hours: Monday 12-6; Tuesday-Saturday 10-6
Join The Cedar Chest on Facebook.

Since 2001, The Cedar Chest has been providing affordable high-end, vintage, & trendy wear for the frugal “as well as” environmentally conscious local fashionistas. At the Cedar Chest there is no digging around, everything is perfectly picked for their clientele!

Reconsidered Home specializes in mid-century modern furniture, fixtures and decor. You can also find unique gifts and vintage tableware for the holidays.

Reconsidered Home

reconsideredhome.com
29 West Jasper Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-547-4663
Hours: 11-6 Thursday through Saturday; 11-3 Sunday
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Reconsidered Home is a vintage boutique featuring salvaged furnishings, vintage decor and generally unique items. They specialize in mid-century and Danish modern design as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and tableware. Check out their collection of modern artifacts and find out why these decades produced the most interesting and eclectic designs of the century.

Locally owned and operated, Reconsidered Home is located in historic Media, PA on Jasper Street between Jackson and Olive.

Kuta

kutamediapa.com
104 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-565-7967
Hours: 11-6 Monday-Thursday, 11-8 Friday & Saturday; 12-4 Sunday
Join Kuta on Facebook.

Kuta Metals & Textiles has been bringing handcrafted jewelry to the Media community for over 20 years. Kuta is one of the many supporters of Fair Trade in the small town of Media and close to 50% of their products are made in the United States. Gathering their items from all over, they have acquired quite a selection of artistic accessories. Ancient roman glass jewelry, winter garments from Nepal and Italy, handbags from Indonesia and other magnificent parts of the world, there is so much to see at this fantastic boutique.

Reaching up to a thousand pairs of earrings, and the largest collection of scarves conceivable, as well as more, Kuta has something for everyone. Recently, they have partnered up with the popular jewelry line, Chamillia, and are promoting an amazing variety of beads and bracelets. The assortment of scarves, hats, and gloves are captivating with their bright patterns and rich hues. Holiday shopping? Do you have a birthday right around the corner? Kuta is a place to find the perfect gift for someone special, although it’s no easy decision with each piece being equally striking. Come and enjoy the shopping and restaurants on State Street. Soak up the atmosphere of the lively town of Media, and stop into Kuta. There’s a one-of-a-kind accessory awaiting your arrival!

Add sparkle this season with chic gifts and unique accessories and ornaments from local home + gifts!

local home + gifts

localhomeandgifts.com
29 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-5661
Hours: Sunday 11-3; Monday-Saturday 11-6
Join local home + gifts on Facebook.
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Celebrating five years in downtown Media, local home + gifts brings a taste of the city to the suburbs, with boutique candles, unique baby gifts, and a selection of items for the hostess, the bride-to-be, or just because. Showcasing such lines as Thymes, Trumpette, Seda France and Roost, you’ll find an eclectic mix of merchandise found nowhere else.

Add sparkle this season with chic gifts and unique accessories and ornaments from local home + gifts!

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

With fall in full swing, AroundMainLine.com has put together the perfect guide for apple picking around the Delaware Valley.

The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and the apple picking season is most definitely upon us! With fall in full swing, AroundMainLine.com has put together the perfect guide for apple picking around the Delaware Valley. Our local orchards and farms are an integral part of the region’s culture and community and we could not think of a better way to celebrate them!

Here’s to lots of fun adventures, great memories and of course…yummy apples!

Cheers,
Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

Berks County

Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market
40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, PA
Web: weaversorchard.com
Facebook: Click here to become a Facebook fan
Twitter: @WeaversOrchard
Phone: 610-856-7300
Seasonal Hours (May-October): Monday-Friday 8-7; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday
Winter Hours (November-April): Monday-Friday 8-6; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday
Details: Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market is a fourth generation family farm nestled in the scenic hills of Berks County, just 15 minutes south of Reading, Pennsylvania. The orchard farm market is open year-round featuring fresh, local and homegrown fruits and vegetables. Choose from a variety of bakery fresh pies, pastries and artisan breads, deli sandwiches and cold cuts, free-range meat from local Pennsylvania farms, hormone-free dairy products and much more. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Berks County just 15 minutes south of Reading, between Morgantown and Green Hills on route 10, Weaver’s Orchard is a destination for family fun in Pennsylvania, offering many activities for the family such as festivals, wholesome entertainment and educational events throughout the year.

Snipes Farm, Nursery and Golf
890 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA
Web: snipesfarm.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 215-295-1138
Email: info8@snipesfarm.com
Hours: Open Daily 9am to 4pm
Details: Sister and brother team, Susan Snipes-Wells and Jonathan Snipes, manage the family farm. They hold a vision that Snipes Farm is a green jewel in congested lower Bucks County. A love of the land and a spirit of peace guide the Snipes family, and the many dedicated Snipes employees, as they work to keep the farm a beautiful and welcoming place for the public. A lot has changed since James and Joan Moon arrived in Bucks County in 1682, but 323 years later Snipes Farm’s 150 acres of recreation, fruit orchards and ancient trees still welcome visitors. Apple picking runs through Oct. 30th based on crop availability.

Solebury Orchards
3325 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA
Web: soleburyorchards.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 215-297-8079
Email: mail@soleburyorchards.com
Hours: Thurs to Sunday 9am to 6pm
Details: Solebury Orchards, located in the center of scenic Bucks County, grows peaches, apples, blueberries, raspberries and other fruits. The farm is well known for its high quality fruits which are available from summer through winter at the Solebury Orchards Market. Increasingly popular at the orchard is pick your own, where customers can enjoy themselves surrounded by beautiful fields of berries and orchards. During weekends in September and October there are wagon rides through the orchards for apple picking. All pick-your-own fruit is priced by the pound for whatever you pick, with no additional charges. Apple picking is available through Nov. 7th rain or shine.

Chester County

Highland Orchards
11000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, PA
Web: highlandorchards.net
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 610-269-3494
Email: events@highlandorchards.net
Hours: Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm, picking registration ends daily at 5pm.
Details: With over 200 acres of growing crops, Highland boasts twenty varieties of apples. And, you can bet there is plenty of activity this time of year on the farm-from hayrides, a kid korral, scarecrow building and more. Check the orchard blog on their website for daily updates on available apples and upcoming events.

Delaware County

Linvilla Orchards, Media

Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA
Web: linvillaorchards.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Twitter: @ILoveThatPlace
Phone: 610-876-8796
Email: apples@linvilla.com
Hours: Farm Market & Pumpkinland: Sunday-Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-9pm
Details: Pick your own apples 9am-6pm every day at Linvilla Orchards. Their Pumpkinland Harvest Festival runs through November 6th. Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lure of the harvest season, local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples. Group programs are available for school and camp tours, evening hayrides with campfires and birthday parties. Hop on a tractor at Linvilla for a harvest hay ride and enjoy a scenic and fun tour of their fields and orchards.

Lehigh County

County Line Orchard
9200 Kings Highway, Kempton, PA
Web: clorchard.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 610-756-6411
Email: todds@enter.net
Hours: July through October: Fri., Sat. and Sun. 10am to 6pm; November: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Details: Apple picking at County Line runs from September through mid November. Varieties still available for picking include: Melrose, Rome, Ida Red, Suncrisp and Goldrush.

Strawberry Acres
1767 Clearview Road, Coplay, PA
Web: strawberryacres.com
Phone: 610-262-8484
Email: upikfruit@verizon.net
Hours: Monday through Friday 9a.m. to 7p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; Sunday from 11am to 5 pm
Details: Strawberry Acres provides picking containers and rides to the field. No ladders are needed to pick your own fruit. On weekends during the fall, they offer a hayride through the orchard during operating hours. It’s a fifteen minute ride with a beautiful view of Lehigh Gap and the Blue Mountain. They also offer kids crafting events for fun fall crafts to bring home to mom and dad. This takes place at 11am on Saturdays in September and October in the Johnny Appleseed Schoolhouse. A different craft each weekend—so visitors can come for one or all craft days. Recommended for children ages 5 to 10. Reservation not needed, but preferred for supply purchasing. Minimal fee. Pony Rides: Available to all riders, weekends only! Riders are led by experienced handlers.

For a complete list of locales and times for apple picking across the region, visit: www.pickyourown.org

Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Wondering what to do with all the apples you’ve just gathered at Linvilla? Visit FoodInJars blogger Marisa McClellan’s cooking demonstration at 4 p.m. She will be sure you leave with a few fun and yummy ideas!

Build some delicious family memories as you pick-your-own apples at Linvilla Orchards during the Apple Festival on September 24 and 25, beginning at 8 a.m.

The weekend includes tons of fun for the young—and the young at heart—including: hayrides, pony rides, face painting, children’s entertainment, costumed characters, games & contests, music, apple treats and recipes, candy apples, Pumpkinland and lunch at the Linvilla Grill.

With 25 apple varieties to pick from—including Pink Lady, Mutsu and Jonagold—you’ll find your perfect apple for baking, applesauce, snacking and more. The Farm Market will be carrying their famous apple pie, fresh apple cider and delicious apple butter.

If you’re a hard-core apple lover, chow down at the Apple Pie Eating Contest to win the champion title and a prize. There will be three age brackets: 6-10, 11-16 and 17 and older. Bring your camera to capture the bushels of fun!

Looking for entertainment for the kids? The event will be hosted by Officer Offbeat, the Juggling Jester of Justice, with music, games and prizes beginning at 11 a.m. Make sure the kids find the costumed characters at various times throughout the day! Handyman Rob will be making his appearance at 11:30 a.m., the Traveling Train at 1 p.m., and the Absorbent Sea Creature at 2:15 p.m. Ultimate kid entertainer, Bill Kerwood will be giving a performance beginning at 3 p.m.

Wondering what to do with all the apples you’ve just gathered? Visit FoodInJars blogger Marisa McClellan’s cooking demonstration at 4 p.m. She will be sure you leave with a few ideas.

While you’re visiting Pumpkinland, get lost in a straw bale or cornfield maze, have your face painted, check out the Jack-O-Lantern exhibit, cruise the rails on a fall train ride, tap your foot to the live music and enjoy the fields ripe for harvest on an autumn hayride.

Get Social with Linvilla

Become a fan of their Facebook page

Follow them on Twitter: @ILoveThatPlace

Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, education and entertainment. To learn more, visit www.linvilla.com or call 610-876-7116.

Linvilla Orchards Entertainment Garden is located at 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA.

Photos of White Dog and Kaya’s courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography
Photo of Susanna Foo’s courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Wayne’s popular White Dog is offering a three-course Mother’s Day brunch for $40.

It’s one of the most popular Sundays of the year to dine out: Mother’s Day! Here at AroundMainLine.com we’ve compiled a comprehensive dining guide of top choices around the Main Line and western suburbs. To my mom and all the mothers and great women in our lives, Happy Mother’s Day!

Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

White Dog Wayne
www.whitedog.com/wayne.html
200 West Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Call for reservations: 610-225-3700
White Dog will accept walk-ins but highly recommends reservations.
Mother’s Day Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$40 for 3 course tasting menu
$15 for kids, 2 course menu
Their regular dinner menu will be served from 4-8p.m.

Lotus farm to table
lotusfarmtotable.com
112 West State Street
Media, PA
Call for reservations: 610-565-5554
Mother’s Day Brunch hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3 courses for $30, bloody mary mixer bar, fresh squeezed orange juice / BYOC (Champagne) for mimosas
Menu selections include: oysters, smoked turkey rillet with red beet jam, house cured gravlax (cured salmon) with watercress and deviled egg, johnnycakes with blueberry syrup, iron skillet baked eggs, huervos rancheros, and more. Lotus can accommodate children with smaller portions. Read the full story

By AML Publisher
Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography
All photos taken at Collegeville’s Varner’s Farms

On Mondays thru Saturdays, along with tractor wagons, Varner’s Farm will have teams of Belgian Draft horses to take you to cut your own Christmas tree.

Varner’s Farms
746 South Trappe Road
Collegeville, PA
610-489-8878
Hours: Christmas Tree Harvest thru December 23rd
Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm;
Closed Sundays
*Choose-n-cut fields close at 4:30 daily
Closed December 23rd at 4pm
www.varnerfarms.net

Varner’s Farms in Collegeville has a beautiful selection of Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, and White Pine this season. On Mondays thru Saturdays, along with tractor wagons, visitors can enjoy teams of Belgian Draft horses to take them to cut their own Christmas tree-weather permitting. Varner’s also has fresh cut trees available everyday. The fresh cut trees are harvested once a week throughout the season.

Varner’s country-chic Wreath Shoppe is filled with hundreds of adorable ornaments, wreathes, roping, holly, greens, swags and mistletoe. Don’t forget to see the new look in the train shoppe. Families and visitors can warm up and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate or hot cider, as they listen to Christmas Carols and choose the perfect tree.

Varner’s will have a Live Nativity this Saturday, December 18th at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served and they will offer a special time of fellowship afterwards. Read the full story

By AML Publisher
Photos courtesy of Heather Berkenstock, Belle Vie Photography

The fall foliage is in full swing and the brisk evening air means All Hallow’s Eve cannot be far away! For the last two weekends of October—and beyond—AML has the best places to pick apples, find a great pumpkin, hitch a hayride, take in a fall festival, and more.

Enjoy the wonders of the autumn season,

Sarah Lockard
AML Publisher

Enjoy Harvest Days at Lansdale’s popular Merrymead Farm

Merrymead Farm
Harvest Days
Lansdale, PA
www.merrymead.com

The Rothenberger Family invites you to bring your family and enjoy their Montgomery County farm during their Harvest Days! A family owned and operated working dairy farm and farm market, Merrymead is one of Pennsylvania’s Century Farms and has been in the same family for over 100 years.

Harvest Day Activities continue on Saturday October 23rd and Sunday October 24th from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays and 12 PM to 5 PM on Sundays. Merrymead will also have Harvest Days on Saturday October 30th from 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday October 31st from 12 PM to 4 PM. Please note, activities will stop exactly at 4 PM on Halloween!

Enjoy a delicious ice cream cone or take home a Gram’s Apple pie, fresh from their bakery!

Fall Store Hours: Mon. – Sat. 8AM – 9PM, Sun. 12PM – 9PM

*Please note: Harvest Days begin at 12PM on Sundays.

Pick your own apples at Highland Orchards!

Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Linvilla Orchard’s Apple Festival and Pie Eating Contest is Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th from 9am to 6pm.

Media’s Linvilla Orchards is a Delaware County family fall tradition. You can be sure Linvilla’s calendar is filled with plenty of events to keep you busy when there’s a chill in the air and leaves crunching under your feet. AML has the full itinerary here—from a 40 foot scarecrow to a giant cornfield maze. At Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland there’s everything you need to get into the fall spirit. Don’t miss Autumn Moon hayrides, pie eating contests, and live music. Kids will love the Jack-o-lantern exhibit, face painting, and stories about local lore.

Linvilla Orchard’s Apple Festival and Pie Eating Contest
Dates: Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th, 9am-6pm.

This weekend Linvilla gets into the full, fall festivities with their annual Apple Festival and Pie Eating Contest. What’s on the agenda? Plenty for the kiddos including hayrides, pony rides, face painting, children’s entertainment, costumed characters, games & contests, music, apple treats and recipes, candy apples, Pumpkinland and lunch at the Linvilla Grill. Read the full story

By AML Publisher

Nectar’s beautiful outdoor deck overlooks an Asian garden.
Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

Ardmore

Plate
www.platerestaurant.com
Ever since Reese (Witherspoon) decided to dine frequently at Plate last summer while filming her movie with Paul Rudd, Plate has enjoyed a very sweet flurry of activity. For those wishing a meal outdoors, Plate offers a full-service outdoor dining area that seats 75. Their chic cedar pergola and café tables and chairs allow diners to savor a good meal while basking in the beautiful weather. Afterwards, take in all the great shopping Suburban Square (Lilly Pulitzer, Blue Mercury, and Ann Taylor) has to offer.

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