Kennett Square...as a Destination

Most of the time when I think

of Kennett Square

I think of 

Longwood Gardens.

That has been our reason 

to head that way.

However, 

on January 6th that changed.

Mom, Georgia, Chelsea and I 

went to the historic town of Kennett Square

to poke around and see what we could see.

It was a perfect day with clear blue

skies and weather that was definitely

more Springlike than Winter.

We began our tour at the most convenient

restroom facilities we could find....

The Public Library.

And as we were seeking information

about a Farmer's Market to be set up 

that afternoon it seemed the perfect

place to gather those tidbits as well.

Then we were on the hunt for a 

lunch location.

We decided to try a brand new restaurant.

A Mediterranean Bistro.

I enjoyed a sandwich with 

steak, olives and cheese.

It was scrumptious.

We were fascinated by the fact 

that we were never asked for a 

drink order. 

They simply serve water 

and that...is that!

After lunch we explored shops 

along the way.

What fun.

Everything from high end clothing stores

to jewelers line the way.

We poked into the most eclectic ones

we could find.

The General Store was certainly not 

what we were expecting.

It turns out the General Store is a compilation

of donations benefiting those with 

Traumatic Brain Injury.

The man who runs the store was a priest 

in Philadelphia who was attacked and 

has suffered a brain injury.

Nothing is priced...

it is all by donation.

He was our favorite "person of the day".

He offered us advice and information

on many of the places in his town.

He insisted we visit the French Bakery

while we were there.

He was so right....

it was the last place we visited that 

day and it was just perfect to 

seal a wonderful afternoon.

I enjoyed a puff pastry 

filled with a chocolate cream.

Delightful!!

I loved that while in the Bakery

we noticed that they serve soup from the Bistro

and other items from the neighboring shops.

You definitely get the sense of community 

in Kennett Square.

It is a town where they all work 

and play together.

Our favorite shop, 

by far, 

was Mrs. Robinson's Tea Shop.

An old fashioned store where tins

of teas line both walls front to back.

More than 150 varieties.

Full strength on the left 

and 

Decaf on the right.

In the middle sat a table with 

four pots of brewed tea for your

tasting pleasure.

We did test and enjoy.

Then we bought.

Of course.

This was the only shop that 

caused us to return for a second

visit on that day.

We decided that a gift for Mrs. Rabe

was in order in congratulations on their 

new Shop Owner Status.

She loves tea.

Sadly, in her preferred brand they only

had decaf....so he'll be reordering

and Deanna said it will be wonderful to 

have on hand for guests who are partial 

to decaf.

I had some time to sit and enjoy the 

view in this store dedicated to mushrooms

while Mom and Georgia went downstairs

to a consignment store.

You see, Chester County, is famous for its

mushroom production.

You only have to be a few miles into Chester

County before you smell it.

Not a very pleasant odor, 

I admit.

But unique to the mushrooms.

And so as you tour Kennett Square

you will find much about Mushrooms.

There was a small mushroom museum 

inside this shop....

The Farmer's Market ended up being a bit small

but the produce found there was gorgeous.

We were very happy campers.

We returned home tired 

but satisfied and vowing 

to do that trip again!