Elverson
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State Parks Across Pennsylvania Adding Glamping Options, Including in Chester County
With glamping rapidly gaining popularity, state parks across Pennsylvania are introducing the option of going glamping, including in Chester County, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Glamping is a more comfortable form of camping, where a person is camping while still enjoying certain luxuries and amenities. “Glamping is where stunning nature…
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Augmented Reality Helps Drive Double-Digit Growth at Archery Range in Elverson
Bigshot Archery in Elverson recorded significant growth last year, partly driven by its technology that uses augmented reality to help archers verify ethical shots, writes Brian Whipkey for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bigshot, which acquired Iowa-based Delta McKenzie Targets in November 2023, manufactures approximately 100 archery-related products available online and in sporting goods stores…
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This Chester County State Park is an Underrated Hidden Gem of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to 124 state parks, but Chester County has a particular hidden gem, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. French Creek State Park in Elverson was recently named one of the 8 underrated state parks throughout the commonwealth. As the largest state park in southeastern Pennsylvania, French Creek has many popular activities to…
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Nearly Century-Old Church Camp Preserved Forever Along French Creek
Camp Innabah, a nearly century-old church camp in northern Chester County, has been preserved from development and will partially open to the public following a $1.6 million deal closed earlier this week, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The conservation agreement for the heavily wooded, 130-acre site along French Creek was agreed between the…
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USA Today Names Elverson-Based Gin as Best Craft Gin of 2024
Elverson’s Revivalist Garden Gin from Botanery Barn Distilling is the best craft gin in the country for 2024, according to a new USA Today 10Best ranking. The Chester County craft gin distillery keeps things fresh, innovative, and unique when it comes to its award-winning, sustainable, and delicious gin. The popular drink, which has been voted…
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Mow Your Yard and Your Roof at This ‘Hobbit House’ in Elverson
Have you ever wanted to live in a ‘Hobbit house’ and feel like you’re in The Shire? Well, J.R.R. Tolkien fans will love this dwelling in the hills of Elverson, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. Built in 1988, the 4-acre property is listed for $425,000 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms;…
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Nearby Hopewell Furnace 1 of 21 National Parks to Visit in Pennsylvania
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson, one of 21 national parks in Pennsylvania, offers visitors interested in industrial history the chance to see a restored iron plantation, writes Harriet Comley for travel2next. The ironmaking company called Hopewell Furnace opened in 1771 and remained in operation until 1883 when the production of steel made ironmaking…
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If You See It, Saw It: Chester County Farms Ready for Christmas Tree Shoppers
If you are ready to start hunting for the perfect Christmas tree, local farms offer a great selection, write Jillian Wilson and Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm and Christmas Shop in Cochranville offers 25 acres of trees and is home to varieties such as Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Canaan fir,…
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Historic Estate in Elverson, Once Part of Isabella Furnace, Hits Market
A sprawling, 26-acre estate in Elverson that was once part of Isabella Furnace — the last to operate in Chester County — has hit the market. Lisa Dukart covered the property and its $2.1 million asking price for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home at 261 Bollinger Road in the far reaches of Chester County…
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Grant from Energy Transfer Enhances Twin Valley Fire Department’s Firefighting Capabilities
Energy Transfer has granted $17,484 to the Twin Valley Fire Department in Elverson to aid in the purchase of equipment that will enhance its firefighting capabilities. Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified energy logistics companies in the nation, with approximately 3,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure and gathering systems in Pennsylvania. “Accepting…
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Farmhouse Was Inspired by Provence, France and Is Classic Chester County
Inspired by the fieldstone farmhouses in Provence, France, an unnamed local couple decided to build their own similar residence in Elverson, and the finished product is a true Chester County classic, writes Matt Freeman for County Lines Magazine. To design the home, they chose architect John Milner, who is known for his expertise in historical…
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Prestigious Award, Support from Malvern Bank Put Local Distillery at Forefront of Gin Renaissance
There’s a gin renaissance in America right now, and brothers Don and Scott Avellino are standing at the forefront from their innovative craft distillery in Elverson. The Avellinos are owners of Revivalist Spirts, which produces a lineup of gins that has just earned the ultimate stamp of approval. Revivalist Spirits has won the USA Today…
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Two Profs at Delaware County Community College Receive Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Two Delaware County Community College faculty members – described by students and fellow colleagues as having a passion, exuberance, and zest for teaching – recently received honors for performance excellence in their craft. Tanya Gardner, associate professor of Communication Studies at the college’s Marple Campus, is a 2018 recipient of a Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award,…
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