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Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Enjoy listening to our summer horticultural interns as they engage you in the historical design intent, daily horticultural practices, and plant identification of a chosen garden area. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Enjoy a guided meditative walk with Delaware Master Naturalists to awaken your senses to nature. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. August 14—Beekeeping Basics August 21—Civil War History August 28—Cutting Garden
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
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Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to bring a flashlight and be prepared for a long walk. Included with admission. Members free. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the second …
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The Nature Principle by Richard Louv Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Brown Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read The Nature Principle by Richard Louv. Registration required. To register, send an email to jcrawford@winterthur.org. Headshot by Josh Endres-Garden Design. …
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Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Learn how honeybees live and function in their hives, as well as the steps beekeepers take to maintain their health and honey production in a talk by Maryanna Dose, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Exclusively for Members! Enjoy a virtual tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s mansion showcasing one of the most abundant objects in the collection that is not often talked about—boxes. There are so many historic boxes at Winterthur made of different materials, and they all have different styles, forms, and purposes. Join Tyler Johnson, tour program …
Join us to celebrate the sun! Winterthur Artist-in-Residence Sarah Bourne Rafferty, of Atwater Designs, will demonstrate the process of cyanotype against the backdrop of the Sundial Garden, and a gallery of her work will be on display and available for purchase. $35; $30 for Members. Register by August 16. Includes event access, one specialty cocktail, and one …
Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Learn Civil War history relating to the Brandywine Valley, drawn from the records of Henry Algernon du Pont, in a talk by Robert Booker and Tom Stack, estate guides. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider …
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Stroll through Winterthur’s meadows alive with butterflies and birdsong for inspiration, then create a design with flowers that seem to be picked straight from your walk. Registration required by August 11. $80; $70 for Members. Sold out. Join us for these upcoming workshops: September 18—Garden to Vase: Fall Flower Bounty October 16—Garden to Vase: Fall …
Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Learn the art of cocktails with mixologist Aaron Gordon of 13th Street Cocktails. Craft two classic drinks from H. F. du Pont’s era using herbs from the Winterthur Garden and beautiful Riedel glassware. Put your new skills to the test and create handcrafted cocktails at home. $100. Includes two Riedel double rocks glasses, wooden herb …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Exclusively for Members! Kick off the weekend early with a relaxing evening in the garden. Take an evening tram tour to relax and unwind, then listen to live music on the lawn alongside Clenny Run. Bring your own or pick up food and drink from the café. Free for Members and their guests. Register now.
Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Learn about the planning and process of growing a cut flower garden on a walk through the greenhouse area with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. September 4—Merino Mania …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! Meet craftspeople from the Harmony Weavers Guild and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM), who will display finished products, in-progress projects, and tools to demonstrate their crafts. In addition, quilter Selina Toedter (of Bean and Toad) will finish the community quilt that was started with visitors to …