On Saturday, May 31 from noon – 4 PM, Langhorne Council for the Arts will host a most unique and delightful event: The Arts in the Garden Tour. Artists and musicians will add to the enjoyment of natural beauty in five private and public gardens in Langhorne Borough and Langhorne Manor. Several stops on this self-guided tour also include open artist studios!
Artwork on display (and some for purchase) will include photography, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, tiles, jewelry, and quilts. Musicians will include harpists, blues, folk, indie, jazz, and pop. A full schedule will be posted on www.LanghorneArts.org. Here are the locations of the gardens:
- 609 Hill Avenue in Langhorne Manor was built in 1918. This shady property has a lush landscape and award-winning gardens with strategically placed river rocks, specimen plantings, a magical Irish garden, and Fern and Hosta gardens.
- Everyone who passes by 312 N. Bellevue Ave. oohs and aahs at the gorgeous riot of flowers in the front yard, but wait until you see what’s in the backyard! A pond, a playhouse, and more flowers and birdhouses make this a haven for birds, frogs, and grandkids.
- 222 N. Green St. is the location of Langhorne Heritage Farm. On this property, the farm’s outbuildings have been converted into artist studios, the bullpen into a meditation garden, and the field into 100 community garden plots. Lots to see here!
- You’d never know when driving by the beautiful Victorian home at 128 E. Maple Ave. that it hides an enchanting secret garden with ponds, specimen plants, and two artist studios! Tiles, jewelry, and award-winning pastel paintings are created in this inspiring place.
- The gardens of the historic Richardson House, 102 W. Maple Ave., are yet another ideal setting for lovers of art, music, and lovely landscaping under the care of Four Lanes End Garden Club. And right behind the garden will be another open artist studio!
Tickets (cash or check) are $25 for adults, $10 for students, free for children under 6 years old, and can be purchased at all the garden locations. For more info, including any changes due to weather, visit www.LanghorneArts.org.
