Shop in boutiques and galleries on our quaint, tree-lined main streets. Take in the winter wonderland with a hike along the Brandywine River or view its beauty from the comfort of the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Make sure not to miss Longwood Garden’s Orchid Extravaganza on view January 20–March 25 where the conservatory is always 70 degrees.
The Way Back: The Paintings of George A. Weymouth
This landmark exhibition of approximately sixty-five of Weymouth’s best works of art in all media will reveal the breadth of his visual investigations. From the loose energetic style and monochromatic palette of Weymouth’s early oils in the 1950s, the mature artist, mentored by his close friend Andrew Wyeth, used the mediums of watercolor and egg tempera to create haunting, hushed landscapes and powerful portraits.
Orchid Extravaganza
The gardeners, designers, carpenters, and metal workers craft original displays each year to present orchids in unique ways. This year Longwood is producing a new form: orchid-wrapped columns rising in stately elegance from the floor of Exhibition Hall. Don’t worry, the famed towering 12-foot-tall archway made of Phalaenopsis orchids and the more than 200 Vanda hanging in the Silver Garden, will be on display again this year
West Chester, Kennett Square, Phoenixville
Chester County is home to many destination-worthy downtowns and country villages with cobblestoned streets, picturesque storefronts, and full calendars of entertainment and events perfect for visiting in the winter. So, stroll like a local and park your car and walk in and out of the many coffee houses, one-of-a-kind boutiques, antique shops, and bars & restaurants this season.
Let the 70 degrees of Longwood Gardens’ 4-acre Conservancy raise your winter spirits in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. In addition, discover world class arts, horticulture, shopping and more to warm your heart and soul this winter.