CELEBRATE YOUR HOLIDAY AT ALDIE MANSION
The holidays are in full-swing and Aldie Mansion is particularly beautiful during this time of year. I love seeing the snow on the roof and the lights twinkling inside. I love the sound of the floors creaking beneath my feet and the warmth that envelopes me as I walk in thru the stately front entrance.
Aldie Mansion was built in 1927 by William Mercer Jr. (brother of Henry Mercer) and his wife, Martha Dana of Boston and replaced the previous structure handed down to them by William Jr.’s parents. Martha continued to live in the house after William passed away and was well known for throwing lavish Christmas parties. Her most famous Christmas party was held in 1941 when the Von Trapp family sang in the great hall.
Martha died in 1960 and bequeathed Aldie Mansion to the Catholic Archdiocese, which used the mansion first as a seminary and later as a drug and alcohol treatment center. In the 1980’s, Aldie was abandoned, vandalized and burned. After many changes of hands, Genuardi Markets, Inc and Vesterra Corporation sold the property to the Heritage Conservancy for $1. In 1991, the Conservancy, with the support of the community, complete a 3-year capital campaign to restore the mansion. Aldie now houses the business offices of the Heritage Conservancy and is rented for weddings, receptions, meetings and community events.
Since we are now Doylestown community members, my family and I recently attended the annual Christmas at Aldie Community night where we indulged ourselves on sweets, listened to the local high-school choir sing Christmas carols, made a Christmas ornament, learned how to make a bat house, watched a rescue dog presentation and played instruments at a sing along. I’m so thankful to the Heritage Conservancy and the community for resurrecting Aldie so that we can enjoy it today.
To schedule your holiday event at Aldie and dine on exclusive caterer Jeffrey Miller’s cuisine, contact Kimberly Bates or Shelley Nohowel.
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE $20 :: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY :: DECEMBER 10, 2009
Then this is the perfect class for you. My husband, Jung, teaches this two-hour session that will cover the basics of digital photography using a standard point-and-shoot camera. The class features techniques and tools to help improve your results. The class will also act as an overview of the different technologies that are used by different manufacturers and act as a buyer’s guide for future purposes. More advanced techniques such as the use of your camera in semi-automatic and manual modes will be covered.
Have a Point-and-Shoot? Register here for the December 8th class.
Follow me on Twitter for discount codes and the first person to respond to my “special” tweet wins a free class!
Where & When
Saxby’s Coffee Shop | Downstairs Conference Room
22 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Required Materials: digital camera, formatted memory card, plenty of charged batteries, owners manual, pen and paper
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE $20 :: INTRO TO DIGITAL POINT-AND-SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP :: DECEMBER 8, 2009
Are you tired of missing the must-have moments during the holidays?
Then this is the perfect class for you. My husband, Jung, teaches this two-hour session that will cover the basics of digital photography using a standard point-and-shoot camera. The class features techniques and tools to help improve your results. The class will also act as an overview of the different technologies that are used by different manufacturers and act as a buyer’s guide for future purposes. More advanced techniques such as the use of your camera in semi-automatic and manual modes will be covered.
Have a digital SLR? Register here for the December 10th class.
Follow me on Twitter for discount codes and the first person to respond to my “special” tweet wins a free class!
Where & When
Saxby’s Coffee Shop | Downstairs Conference Room
22 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Required Materials: digital camera, formatted memory card, plenty of charged batteries, owners manual, pen and paper
VENTRESCA LTD., BUCKS COUNTY’S FINEST CLOTHING STORE FOR MEN
Ventresca Ltd., Bucks County's Finest Clothing Store for Men
Amanda Soler, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Editor of Who, What, Where, When (W4) asked me to photograph Ventresca Ltd., Bucks County’s finest clothing store for men, for an upcoming issue of W4.
As I photographed the store, I could see that Ventresca Ltd. deserved its national reputation built on the old fashion tenants of superior quality, service and value. As I watched co-owner, Frank Ventresca work with his customers, it was also evident that Ventresca Ltd.’s primary goal is to create the greatest shopping experience for each person that walks thru their doors.
Ventresca Ltd.’s top of the line selection in clothing and footwear ranges from classic to contemporary. All clothing is expertly fitted and Ventresca Ltd. offers complimentary tailoring by European trained tailors. Only the finest furnishings and accessories are available to complete your personal look.
Visit Ventresca Ltd., the Men’s Clothing store in Doylestown, for the ultimate dressing experience.
