The Microwedding Trend

Some couples dream of a large wedding, complete with ice sculptures and an over-sized guest list. Other couples dream of an intimate wedding, with only their closest confidants in attendance. Elopements, while seemingly spontaneous and romantic, can fall short of expectations, especially when you often have to settle for a stranger as your witness. Many couples crave the intimacy of an elopement, yet would prefer having a handful of their close family and friends present to share in their celebration. That’s where we come in!

The Inn at Glencairn specializes in microweddings. We define microweddings as a wedding ceremony with fewer than 25 guests, including the bride and groom. A microwedding can have all the trappings of a larger event, but the size, and therefore the expense, is much less. You can wear your fancy threads, carry a luscious bouquet, stand under a stunning arbor, and have that expensive cake. The only thing missing will be the over-sized guest list, and if you think about it, you might only want to talk to the people at the first three tables at that megawedding anyway!

Give us a call today at 609.497.1737 or visit us online at www.innatglencairn.com and let us customize a microwedding package for you!

Eggs Glencairn: Best B&B Breakfast!

We are in the running for the BEST B&B Breakfast!  Our signature dish -- and one of the few breakfasts Lydia repeats on occasion-- Eggs Glencairn, has been advanced to the final round of voting by BedandBreakfast.com for their BEST Breakfast contest!

Some of you may have enjoyed our creative take on a classic Eggs Benedict: The toasted croissant and crispy prosciutto add a touch of crunch and saltiness to the raw greens and sauteed vegetables, tied together with a light Hollandaise and a perfectly poached egg.

If you have enjoyed our breakfasts, please vote for us here so that we can win the coveted title!

Private Dining in an Historic Barn

Thinking of doing something different than the typical date night at a restaurant?  Read on to see how one of our recent guests surprised her husband:

"I really went into this with blind trust. Being from NYC my standards for accommodations are higher than most and my food ratings could seem brutal to some. The pictures of the Inn, in their site, were elegant and Lydia was on her game when I booked. I was trusting her! She shared with me that she was a chef and that if I wanted, she could provide, as an Inn guest, a special private Chef dining experience in the onsite barn!  This is where the trust really came in. She said she was a very good chef and could design a 3 course meal with me.  I'm thinking, alone in a barn with twinkly lights and crickets and a warm breeze, even if the meal was so so, I'd be happy anyway!

Upon our arrival it was clear that the Inn was even lovelier than on line, all the way down to the yummy sheets and toll house fresh made chocolate chip cookies!  My husband had no idea we were eating in the barn and even commented on how lovely it looked for the affair they must be hosting. When I ushered him in and asked him if he'd care to join me for dinner, his mouth dropped open. There was a printed menu with his name on it, the table was set with white cloth and silver and frankly it was like a wedding atmosphere. But, BUT!!! THE FOOD! This woman can cook!

We started with this fresh gorgeously presented salad with a hint of flower pedals, mind you, and an avocado vinaigrette...soooo delish '. She made us a roast beef that made me cry. Tender, cooked to perfection, all the right herbs, topped with crispy mushrooms and a side of roasted root veggies and potatoes. Yummy sounds were all that we could exchange. At one point I said, "are we in NY?".  We ended with two homemade personal apple pies topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, that were so, so ...SO freaking amazing.  At one point Lydia came out to clear the dishes and I actually gave her a standing ovation. I frankly didn't know how else to express my delight!

We danced by the light of the moon and the twinkle lights In a hand hewn barn like children. We slept like babies in the best bed and sheets ever, and had, as you can imagine, THE most yummiest breakfast of fresh ripe fruits with a dollop of yogurt and homemade granola (which I normally hate but since it some how tasted like crunchy apple pie, I ate it all), as well as these crazy creamy lightly herbed scrabbled eggs and, yes...AND, ricotta pancakes with blueberries and real maple syrup. Ridiculously good start to finish, AGAIN!

So, Run my friends, RUN to the "book now" button. I love this place, I love Lydia and we are now lifers. The actual owners of The Inn at Glencairn have done a spectacular job at renovating this wonderful old gem, but the glue that makes this Inn the go to place you want to be at, is Lydia! Her warmth( but not bff sugary), professional manor and true talent as a chef get this Inn it's 5 star rating! Someone made a great hire!"

Creative Collective, Central New Jersey

Artists from Creative Collective descended upon the Inn last week for some Plein Aire painting. Laura Beard, coordinator of Creative Collective, tells us they are a group dedicated to fostering a creative and nurturing community for artists, artisans, and art lovers in Central New Jersey. Rick Baker and Michelle Rosenthal launched Creative Collective as a member group in February of 2013. Since then, the group has grown to over 230 members with a core group of 75 artists. They meet as a group three times each month to share art, socialize, work on art pieces together, and to learn from one another. Creative Collective can be found on Meetup and Facebook.

The artists who attended Plein Aire at Inn at Glencairn on Monday were Ellen Saxon, Michelle Rosenthal, Catherine Martzloff, Janet Waronker, Ellen Veden, David Cunningham, and Laura Beard. Some of their art work from that day is included in this post.

The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

The Lawrenceville School History

Founded in 1810 as the Maidenhead Academy, what is now known as The Lawrenceville School has maintained two defining characteristics throughout its history: a willingness to explore and adopt the best practices in education and a commitment to maintaining traditions that continue to resonate with students.

Arguably the single most powerful development of the school occurred in 1883, when the school was transformed from a small proprietarial enterprise, owned (and renamed) by each successive headmaster, to one run by The Lawrenceville School Board of Trustees under the John Cleve Green Foundation.  As The Lawrenceville School, the institution established many of the traits it is known for today. 

The changes were reflected on the campus itself when the Board asked landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, and prominent architects Peabody and Sterns of Boston to design the newly expanded grounds of the school to thoughtfully and deliberately create a strong community atmosphere.  The result was the Circle, now a National Historic Landmark.

For more than 200 years, Lawrenceville graduates have gone on to success in their chosen fields, prepared by their education for the changing world around them.

The Lawrenceville School
2500 Main Street
Route 206 North
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

www.lawrenceville.org

(609) 896-0400 - Main
(609) 895-2030 - Admission

Bainbridge House, Princeton Historical Society, Princeton, NJ

Bainbridge House

Built in 1766 by Job Stockton, a prosperous tanner and cousin of Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Bainbridge House is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Princeton and one of the area's best preserved examples of mid-Georgian architecture.

Located on Nassau Street, it is situated directly across from Princeton University. Bainbridge House has been home to several Stockton families. It was the birthplace of William Bainbridge, hero of the War of 1812; in 1783 it was listed as providing accommodations for the Continental Congress; during the late 19th century it served as a boarding house for university students; and for more than fifty years it was home to the public library.

The exterior of Bainbridge House was restored by the Historical Society in 1969 to its original 18th-century appearance. Nearly 70% of the original interior woodwork remains, including original paneled walls and flooring. With the exception of circa 1814 alterations to the main parlor and a late 19th-century addition at the rear of the house, almost all of the 1766 structure remains. From 1991-1992, Bainbridge House underwent a complete renovation, with the addition of new structural supports, climate controls, new electrical work, and upgraded safety and security features. The interior trim was restored to original paint colors, the pine flooring was refinished, and portions of the brick facade were replaced with 18th-century bricks and repainted. An exterior ramp was installed in front of the house.

In 1967, the Historical Society established its headquarters in Bainbridge House, and since that time the building has served the public as both a museum and library. Its main floor comprises temporary and permanent exhibition spaces. The second and third floors house the library and photographic archives, as well as administrative offices and meeting rooms. The facilities of Bainbridge House also serve as an information center and the headquarters for the Society's far-reaching programs.

Visitors are welcome at Bainbridge House from 12 to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday.  Admission is $4 for non-members and free for members.

158 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542

609.921.6748

NJ Bike Tours, Cycing in New Jersey, Princeton, Mercer County

The mission at NJ Bike Tours is "to share le joie de vivre in unexpected places and in unexpected ways. The friends, farms, food, fitness and fun experienced on each tour connects us to each other, to nature, to history and to what it means to be alive!"

Raised in Europe, founder, Jake Herway unexpectedly found a hidden treasure in New Jersey that had everything he needed to replicate his European upbringing: picturesque and safe bike riding, farm-fresh food, rich history, culture and a vibrant community.

NJ Bike Tours was a natural extension of finding a hidden gem in the back roads of a state Jake had assumed was nothing but concrete, electric wires, and grime. Hidden to millions who visit, live in, or avoid New Jersey is a rich history, beautiful farm country, stunning views, and fresh, delicious food that create an energizing cycling adventure.

Cycle throughout Mercer County, New Jersey and the Princeton, New Jersey areas.  All tours are BYOB - BRING YOUR OWN BIKE (and helmet)!  Rentals are available.

For more information visit www.njbiketours.com, email Jake at njbiketours@gmailcom or give him a call at 801.548.2285.

Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental, Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental is just 1/2 mile off of US Route 1 and only a 10 minute walk from the Princeton University train station. Their location provides easy access to a number of local waterways. Paddle directly from their dock to the D&R Canal or a short portage brings you to the Stony Brook and Carnegie Lake. Why not try their most popular trip, the 2 hour Carnegie Lake - D&R Canal Loop? They have picnic tables on site and the adjacent park has hiking and bike riding paths.

After paddling, why not explore the Griggstown Grasslands Preserve located across the street. It is a 685 acre area of both open fields and woodlands known for its nesting birds and butterflies.

Rentals are available until 1 hour before closing. Hours of Operation are weather permitting, so in case of inclement weather, please call first.

Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental

483 Alexander St.

Princeton, NJ

609-452-2403

www.princetoncanoe.com

Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrenceville, NJ

Cherry Grove Farm History

In 1987, three brothers inherited 400+ acres of undeveloped farm land in the Lawrenceville/Princeton area. Their ancestors had farmed the area before the revolutionary war, and this particular parcel had been in the family since 1902.

Originally, the land at Cherry Grove was farmed for row crops and then, at some point, converted into a traditional dairy farm where black and white Holstein cows were fed on a mixture of grain and hay. Over the years, the dairy operation was leased to various farmers and the land suffered under more and more intensive industrial farming techniques.

Land preservation and locally grown food are family passions, so the Hamill brothers put their heads together and decided to create something special — something that would give back to their community while keeping the land healthy and undeveloped for generations to come. The Hamills, with their children, planned to regenerate the land by embracing sustainable farming, using old fashioned, pastoral techniques as a guide. The focus would be artisanal farmstead cheese and everything done on the farm would support the making of a quality, handcrafted product.

Today, at Cherry Grove Farm, the farm grazes roughly 120 cows (a mix of Jersey, Friesian, Milking Short Horn, Red Ayreshire, Holstein and Dutch Belted cows) on about 240 acres of certified organic pasture. The cows are milked twice a day, and their milk flows into our creamery to produce award-winning farmstead cheeses.

Visit the Farm

They understand the importance of knowing exactly where our food comes from, so Cherry Grove Farm is open to the public. Their cheese is made on the farm from their own cows’ milk. The meats produced on the farm are processed without nitrates or preservatives so you can expect a clean, quality product. Neighbors and customers are encouraged to visit year-round, to enjoy the pastoral setting, participate in tours and classes, and develop a relationship with the source of their food.

At their on-site Farm Store, they sell their own farmstead cheeses, whey-fed pork, grass-fed lamb, grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chickens and eggs , as well as a plethora of local- and artisan-made goods.

Also at the Farm Store, you will find preserves and mustards, organic popcorn and gluten free snacks, handmade soaps and shea butters, cheese tools, handmade cheeseboards, alpaca socks, woven aprons, beeswax candles and handspun wools.

They are proud to carry products made with quality ingredients, crafted by people they know and respect. Finding new products that complement their cheeses and meats is great fun (such hard work!), and they are always looking for referrals.

Visit the farm critters, watch their cheese makers making cheese, observe the evening milking (sometime between 3 and 4pm), and taste their award-winning farmstead cheeses.

The Farm Store is open 10-5 daily.

Cherry Grove Farm
Lawrenceville Road (Rt. 206 N.)
Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648
Store: (609) 219-0053
Office: (609) 895-1502 

www.cherrygrovefarm.com

Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ

Just ten minutes from the Inn along the Delaware River is Washington Crossing State Park, best known for being the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War. 

A Bit of History on the Crossing:

On December 25, 1776, the icy waters of the Delaware River provided the setting for one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. The Continental Army had little to celebrate that Christmas and seemed beat by hunger and cold. After crossing the rough winter river at night, General George Washington and the Continental Army landed at Johnson’s Ferry, at the site now known as Washington Crossing State Park. At 4 am, they began their march to Trenton where they defeated the Hessian troops in an unexpected attack. This battle was quickly followed by the Second Battle of Trenton on January 2, 1777, and the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777.

Natural Habitat:

Originally preserved for its historical significance, the park is also well known for its trails and wildlife habitat. A wide variety of migrating birds use the stream and ravine as a resting place and for nesting. Many bird species winter in the park, creating a perfect location for bird observation year round.

The park supports an interesting assortment of plants including mixed hardwoods, red cedar forests, plantings of Eastern white pine, Japanese larch, Norway spruce and red pine. A splendid variety of spring and summer wildflowers can be found throughout the park. Among the most notable species of wildlife are whitetail deer, fox, raccoon, great-horned owl, screech owl, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk and Eastern bluebird. The park also is popular for picnicking and, in the winter, for cross-country skiing on existing hiking trails.

Washington Crossing Historic Park offers more than 500 acres of American history, natural beauty and family fun. The park preserves the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War.

Be sure to visit both sides of the river! 

In New Jersey:

Washington Crossing State Park

355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

Titusville, NJ 08560-1517

www.http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/washcros.html

(609) 737-0623

In Pennsylvania:

Washington Crossing Historic Park

1112 River Road

Washington Crossing, PA 18977

www.http://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/#

(215) 493-4076

Princeton University Library, Firestone Library, Princeton, NJ

Princeton University Library is one of the world’s most distinguished research libraries, consisting of the Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library and nine buildings across campus.

The library's collections include more than eight million books, six million microforms, 49,000 linear feet of manuscripts, and impressive holdings of rare books, prints, archives and other material that require special handling. The library's extensive electronic resources include databases and journals, statistical packages, images and digital maps.

The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections sponsors two major exhibitions a year in the Main Gallery located on the first floor of the Firestone Library. The Cotsen Children's Library includes an interactive exhibition gallery for children. In addition, materials from the collections are displayed in various lobby cases, in online galleries, and in the exhibition gallery of the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at 65 Olden Street. All exhibitions are free and open to the general public.

Current Exhibition:

Versailles on Paper: A Graphic Panorama of the Palace and Gardens of Louis XIV

This exhibition documents the contemporary representation of Versailles through a multifaceted array of prints, books, maps, medals, and manuscripts. It highlights in particular those elements that today survive only on paper: ephemeral festivals; short-lived creatures (courtiers, animals, flowers); fragile groves and fountains too costly to maintain; and once celebrated masterpieces of art and architecture that were irrevocably destroyed or altered.

Firestone Library

One Washington Road

Princeton, NJ 08540

609-258-3184

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library

65 Olden Street

Princeton, NJ 08540

609-258-6345

www.library.princeton.edu

Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington, NJ

New Jersey vineyards have come a long way in a few short years.  What was arguably drinkable local wine is now winning awards in some respectable competitions.  Hopewell Valley Vineyards is one such winery: This years Finger Lakes Wine Competition earned them 16 winners amongst 3,200 wines from over 20 countries.  In addition, their popular 2009 Merlot was scored 92 at the Los Angeles Wine and Spirits Competition!

Owned by the Neri family with three generations of Tuscan wine making experience, Hopewell Valley Vineyards blends Old World flair with New World style.  The location itself is worth a visit: The drive up the long path, with rolling hills in the distance and rows of grapevines just in front, is lovely.

The vineyard is open daily for tastings from noon to 5PM and Thursday through Saturday evening from 6PM to 9PM.  Visitors will enjoy live jazz on Thursdays, and every Friday and Saturday is "Music and Merlot" with live music, brick oven pizza and, of course, wine.

Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534

(609) 737-4465

www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com

Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, NJ

Sure there are fabulous museums in New York and Philadelphia, but Princeton has its very own gem: The Princeton University Art Museum.  With its origins dating to the 1750s, the Museum boasts a collection of more than 92,000 works of art, ranging from ancient to contemporary art with concentration on the Mediterranean regions, Western Europe, China, the United States and Latin America. Intimate in scale yet expansive in scope, the Museum offers a welcome respite from the rush of day-to-day life, a revitalizing experience of extraordinary works of art, and an opportunity to delve deeply into the study of art and culture.

Two upcoming exhibits:

Edward Hopper, American, 1882–1967. Universalist Church, 1926. Watercolor over graphite on cream wove paper, 35.6 x 50.8 cm. Laura P. Hall Memorial Collection, bequest of Professor Clifton R. Hall (x1946-268)

Painting on Paper: American Watercolors at Princeton

June 27, 2015 – August 30, 2015

Watercolors are a distinctive amalgam of painting and drawing, in which color and line combine to produce effects of unparalleled nuance and suppleness. The Princeton University Art Museum’s holdings of American watercolors are distinguished by their quality, breadth, and the duration with which they have been consistently collected. Assembled initially under the pioneering directorship of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.

Jean-Michel Basquiat. Leonardo da Vinci's Greatest Hits, 1982. Acrylic, oil paintstick and paper collage on canvas, 213.2 x 183.3 cm. The Schorr Family Collection © Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York / ADAGP, Paris

Collecting Contemporary, 1960–2015: Selections from the Schorr Collection

June 27, 2015 – September 20, 2015

Collecting Contemporary, 1960–2015: Selections from the Schorr Collection features approximately twenty prints, paintings, drawings, and photographs acquired by Herbert Schorr, Graduate School Class of 1963, and Lenore Schorr over the last fifty-odd years. Created by such pioneering artists as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Justine Kurland, Nick Mauss, Elizabeth Murray, James Rosenquist, and Andy Warhol, these works serve as double portraits.

Location:

The Museum is located at the center of the Princeton University campus, a five-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Nassau Street. To find the Museum, enter the campus on foot from Nassau Street, University Place, or Washington Street and look for the Museum’s banners to lead the way to the front entrance. Admission is free. Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.

Princeton University Art Museum

http://artmuseum.princeton.edu

(609) 258-3788

Marquand Park and Arboretum, Princeton, NJ

A visit to Princeton would not be complete without a stop at Marquand Park. Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreational and educational experiences in the center of Princeton. Originally the landscaped garden of a 19th-century estate, the park has a rich collection of native and exotic trees reflecting the interest and tastes of its previous owners and its current beneficiaries. Some trees in the parks are the largest of their kind in New Jersey.

Marquand Park includes in its collection over 140 different tree specimens, among them some rare evergreens and a Dawn Redwood, known only as a fossil until 1944 when it was discovered growing in China. In the wooded area are huge specimens of native trees such as beech, hickory and black, white and red oaks.

Some trees in the landscaped area of the park have identification tags with the tree's name in white lettering on a black background. The numbers on these identification tags correspond with the numbers in the Guide to Marquand Park for sale at the Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Store in the Princeton Shopping Center. Round metal tags with only numbers are used on trees in the woodlands on the east side of the park. These numbers correspond with the numbers in the park's Tree Inventory. Link to Tree Inventory

Pedestrians can access Marquand Park from Mercer Street, or Stockton Street. The main entrance and the parking lot are on Lovers Lane. Link to Google map

www.marquandpark.org

Lawrence Hopewell Trail, Lawrence & Hopewell Township, Mercer County

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corridor through public and private lands in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, Mercer County, New Jersey encompassing 20+ miles.  The LHT was conceived nearly 15 years ago by employees of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Lawrenceville campus in 2001 and then quickly embraced by staff from Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Take a walk or ride your bike along the trail and you will discover the following highlights:

Watershed

Mercer Educational Gardens

Mercer County Equestrian Center

Mercer Meadows

Historic Hunt House

Lawrence Twp. Recreation

Lawrenceville Main Street

Lawrenceville School

Brearley House

Princeton via Brearley House to D&R Canal

Looking for a little more adventure?  Spend an afternoon geocaching along the trail.  In geocaching, players try to locate the containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online. There are more than 50 geocaching sites in Hopewell alone. And there are more than a dozen along or proximate to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. To see where they are, follow the link below:

http://www.geocaching.com/map/default.aspx?lat=40.40918&lng=-74.78599#?ll=40.3313,-74.73158&z=13

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation

The Historic Hunt House
197 Blackwell Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534

609-734-5254

info@lhtrail.org

www.lhtrail.org

Happy cycling!

D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Ctr, Princeton NJ

D&R Greenway Land Trust is central New Jersey's nonprofit land preservation organization, founded in 1989 through the collaboration and vision of four organizations: the Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Regional Planning Partnership, and the Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission. Founders, including Jim Amon, Rosemary Blair, Dennis Davidson, Sam Hamill, and Bob Johnston, realized that our region's open space was threatened with extinction.

The D&R Greenway permanently preserves watershed lands and large-scale landscapes, thereby preventing the loss of open space to development. The operating region consists of over 1,500 square miles, encompassing portions of the Delaware, Raritan and Millstone River watersheds and the Delaware & Raritan Canal.

White Oak outside the Johnson Education Center

The Johnson Education Center

Opened in April 2006, the Johnson Education Center serves as a venue for lectures, panel discussions and professional workshops designed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting land and our environment, and the local, regional and even global benefits of doing so.  Through activities at the Johnson Education Center, D&R Greenway works to promote a sustainable conservation ethic that results in a public commitment to land preservation.

The center houses an impressive native plant nursery,  offers walking, jogging and birding trails.  They also offer  educational seminars, event rental space, and  host exhibitions and events. For more information, visit their web site listed below. 

Visit their website at: http://www.drgreenway.org/walks.htm for a list of Walks during the Summer and Fall months.

D&R Greenway Land Trust

Johnson Education Center

One Preservation Place

Princeton, NJ 08540

609-924-4646

www.drgreenway.org

Terhune Orchards: Farm Store, Winery, Festivals, Pick your own!

It is so hard to describe Terhune Orchards in a few short paragraphs!  There is always something fun and exciting going on.  Spend a few hours picking your own strawberries, cherries, blueberries, or raspberries, or sit in on an educational program on farm animals or apple picking.  You could even visit the winery and have a private tasting.  The farmers market is open year round and always has a bountiful supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.  And, don't forget to purchase a bag of fresh, home made cider donuts to devour on the way home.

All the fruits and vegetables grown on the 150 acre farm are sold at the Farm Store in a picturesque century old barn. Terhune Orchards now grows over 35 crops, with each crop having many varieties.  The orchards are well known for their 35 different varieties of apples and 21 different varieties of peaches.

Check out the Schedule of upcoming Festivals and Events:

Firefly Festival
Sunday, June 21, 2015
4:00 pm – 9:00pm

Blueberry Bash
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12 2015
10:00 am – 5:00pm

Peach Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 1 &2 2015
10:00 am – 5:00pm

Apple Day
Saturday & Sunday September 19 & 20, 2015
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fall Family Fun Weekends
September 26 & 27 through
October 31 & November 1st, 2015

Terhune Orchards Farm Store attracts local people doing their daily shopping as well as visitors on their way through the Princeton area. The Farm Store and Farm Yard are open every day all year.

Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Road

Princeton, NJ 08540

609.924.2310

www.terhuneorchards.com

Morven Museum & Garden, Richard Stockton House, Princeton, NJ

The Museum:

A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. This former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State through regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events.

History:

Home to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and to five New Jersey governors, Morven has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation for more than 250 years.

Richard Stockton (1730-1781) built Morven in the 1750s on land granted to his grandfather by William Penn in 1701. After a fire in 1758, the home was rebuilt and christened Morven, (“big mountain” in Gaelic) by Richard’s wife Annis Boudinot Stockton (1736-1801). Richard was a graduate of the first class of The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and became a prominent lawyer. He was one of five New Jersey delegates appointed to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence. The British ransacked Morven later that year, capturing and imprisoning Stockton. He was released in January 1777. Annis is one of America’s earliest published female poets, immortalizing heroes of the Revolution such as George Washington, who called her “the elegant Muse of Morven.”
Four more generations of Stocktons resided at Morven through the early 20th century before the property was leased to General Robert Wood Johnson, Chairman of Johnson & Johnson and the first non-family member to live there (1928-1944). He was followed by five New Jersey governors when Morven served as the state’s first Governor’s Mansion (1945-1981).

After the Governor’s Mansion was relocated in 1982, Morven went through an extensive restoration and archaeological investigation. Morven re-opened as a museum and garden in 2004.

Restoration:

An unprecedented public and private partnership coupled with an extensive document search and archaeological excavation provided the foundation for a comprehensive renovation of Morven that began in 1999.

The program restored historic features of the grounds, including an 18th-century horse chestnut walk and a colonial revival garden. The buildings were returned to original colors, 20th century alterations were removed, and historic features, such as the renowned parquet floors, were re-installed.

An extensive nine-zone environmental system allows the museum to individually regulate temperature and humidity in each gallery, and security, lighting, fire suppression, and handicap-accessibility systems place Morven at the forefront of industry standards for museums.

What’s happening at Morven:

Of the Best Materials and Good Workmanship: 19th Century New Jersey Chairmaking

This exhibition explores the craft of chairmaking in New Jersey from the 1790s to the end of the nineteenth century. This was an era when chairmakers worked actively in virtually every corner of the state, from large cities and towns to small crossroads communities.  April 23-October 18, 2015

Morven Museum & Garden

55 Stockton Street

Princeton, New Jersey 08540

609.924.8144

www.morven.org

Princeton Area Highlight: Grounds for Sculpture (GFS) in Hamilton, NJ

Nestled in the heart of central New Jersey lies Grounds For Sculpture, a magical place where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees and flowers. It is a feast for the senses.

Grounds For Sculpture’s largest exhibition to date, Seward Johnson: The Retrospective, will be extended into July 2015 due to its overwhelming popularity.  Seward Johnson: The Retrospective presents an overview of the popular sculptor’s 50-year career through a lifetime collection of his works, including Forever Marilyn, the 26-foot tall, 36,000-pound Marilyn Monroe sculpture from his Icons Revisited series.

The permanent collection at Grounds For Sculpture includes works from such distinguished artists as Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, George Segal, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and Isaac Witkin. They join the enchanting works of the visionary founder Seward Johnson as well as many others by the finest up and coming artists of our time.

Grounds For Sculpture was established in 1992 to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture by:

• maintaining a 42-acre sculpture park composed of works by well-known and emerging American and International artists in Hamilton, NJ,

• organizing accessible exhibitions, and

• interpreting these exhibitions through publications, lectures, workshops and other educational programs.

Join countless visitors and discover the beauty, charm, whimsy, and inspiration that Grounds for Sculpture holds.

Grounds for Sculpture is located at:
18 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619

www.groundsforsculpture.org

During your visit, dine in one of their restaurants:

• Rat's Restaurant

• The Peacock Café

• Van Gogh Café

• Picnic-in-the-Park

• The Gazebo

History Buffs: Memorial Day Re-enactment at Princeton Battlefield!

The Princeton Battlefield Society is presenting a Memorial Day re-enactment of Mercer's attack and the British counter attack on Jan.3, 1777.  The re-enactment takes place throughout the day at the battlefield.  People from around the world visit Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey and make a special trip to visit the battlefield.

Thomas Clarke House is a must see while at the battlefield.  The structure, built in 1772, is a white clapboard farm house. This building is central to the Battle of Princeton, fought on January 3rd, 1777, between the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington, and British Crown Forces.  The house also became hospital after the battle taking in both British and American wounded. American General Hugh Mercer, who the county is named after, died here nine days after the battle from being shot and bayoneted.

Below, we have listed facts on the Battle of Princeton:

1. Turning Point Battle that Saved the Revolution and the culmination of the 10 crucial days campaign that started with Washington’s crossing of the Delaware
2. Washington’s First Victory over the British on a Battlefield (Trenton was fought against the Hessians just 8 days before on December 26, 1776)
3. US Marines suffer their first battlefield death at the Battle of Princeton. 3 companies of marines came with Washington from Philadelphia, including one African American Marine named Orange.
4. A brilliant daring night march of 18 miles by Washington’s army around the flank of a larger British army which was positioned just yards from his front lines to attack its rear. By marching his army around the flank of the British army he avoided almost assured destruction by the British army at Trenton while demonstrating his ability to pick off British outposts and threaten British supplies and communications. His victory ultimately leads to the liberation of New Jersey.
5. Washington’s leadership abilities and personal bravery are demonstrated by his rallying of two broken brigades and leading them back into battle and facing a British volley at 30 paces. Washington threatens a double envelopment of the main British force and drives them off the field.
6. Washington threatens the British payroll 20 miles up the road from Princeton in New Brunswick and guarded by a mere 100 men. Washington places his own army between British army and their payroll which panics the British. 

CHRONOLOGY

I. British seizure of New York City and defeat of Washington’s army from June 1776 until November 16, 1776 with the capture of Fort Washington in Manhattan.

II. Washington’s retreat across New Jersey November 18 –December 7, 1776.

III. Washington retreats across the Delaware on December 7 and the British set up outposts in Trenton, Princeton, Washington has lost 90% of his army.

IV. First Battle of Trenton- December 26, 1776  Washington crosses the Delaware and seizes Trenton from the Hessians and retreats across the Delaware with prisoners V. Washington recrosses the Delaware and goes to Trenton Dec 30-31, 1776 to gather troops and invite attack by the British based in Princeton.

VI. The Second Battle of Trenton. January 2, 1777 British General Cornwallis gathers 8000 men at Princeton and launches attack towards Trenton down Route 206 and is met by American forces to retard the British so that Washington can set up defensive lines on the Assunpink Creek-January 2, 1777.

VII. Night of January 2-3rd 1777 Washington marches his army around the left flank of the Cornwallis’ army to the rear of the British army at Princeton. Washington’s army  has around 5600-5800 men. The British garrison at Princeton is estimated at 1500.

VIII Battle of Princeton on the morning of January 3, 1777