You can visit fine homes on Chester County Day in the southwestern quadrant of Chester County this year, including Birmingham, Chadds Ford, Chatham, Cochranville, East Fallowfield, Kennett Square, Lincoln University, New London, Unionville, West Grove and West Chester.
Every year Chester County Day kicks off with a Fox Hunt demonstration early in the morning. Although sometimes rainy, I'm always glad that Mom insists we begin on the rolling hills of Chester County at the Hunt.
This year, the tour is October 4th, always the first Saturday in October. You can begin your tour at any of the 25 homes on the schedule at 10:00am and have to leave your last by 5:00pm. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased at locations around Chester County or online. It is helpful to attend one of the previews so you can decide what homes are a *sure to see* on your list (you don't have time to see them all).
Not only is it an experience in itself to tour the exquisite homes, land, antiques, and prized collections of the gracious owners, but a way to support the local Chester County Hospital, one of the odd non-profit, independent hospitals. This event has raised more than $3.5 million since it began 68 years ago.
And for me? It's one of my favorite times to spend with people I love! Usually our van includes: Myself, Mom, Aunt, Cousin/BFF, Sister in law, dd AChrome22, and maybe this year dd Princess19 (we say over 18 yrs only). We have fun tailgating every couple of stops (Mom is still hoping for a silver goblet for her mimosas), passing the open champagne bottle duty, snacking, laughing, and counting how many homes we can get to. I think we make it to about 5-6 - you can definitely do more! I can't go into more detail, because "What happens on Chester County Day are memories among us" you have to see for yourself. We divy out the duties for Designated Driver, Navigator (Hilda, the GPS has sort of taken over this), and Food & Beverage Coordinator. I hope Bertha Snell is ready this year.
Check it out. Selected Chester County Homes to see will not disappoint - and the quadrant this year will take us to some beautiful countryside.
The homes are the tour are usually not for sale. If you are interested in homes that are for sale in Chester County to see in person, contact me for a private Chester County Day tour :)
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