Ah, the riddle of autumn unfurls its cloak, with hues of russet and gold whispering on leafy fingertips. As we bid adieu to summer shenanigans and delve into the enchantment that awaits in Delaware, one cant help but succumb to a clandestine symphony of fall festivities.
Delaware is a treasure trove for those who chance upon its captivating charm. Partake in an alchemy of colors as you visit Winterthur Museum & Gardens (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur), meandering through secret gardens like lost lovers entwined in ancient footprints. The serenade echoes here too at Mt. Cuba Center (3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin) where stunning native plants bask under a golden sun.
Doth one seek solace? Traverse to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna). And when your eyes feast upon flocks in flight or see waterfowl gliding softly over marshes darkened by time and memory; remember sweet Dickinsons verse Hope is the thing with feathers.
Perchance harvest festivals tickle thy fancy; then venture thee hither! Fifer Orchards Fall Festival (1919 Allabands Mill Road Camden Wyoming), thou shall not miss! Celebrate apple picking whilst wandering amidst wily corn mazes brimming with allusions worthy Yeats himself our modern Leda swan song thrives within these infinite twists.
And if nostalgia calls thee home; heed it well my brethren! For Bridgeville beckons yes!, Apple Scrapple Festival(31 Market Street Bridgeville) unfolds her magic carpet woven from tales darkest night spun right here by local traditions loom.
What art thou waiting for dear ones? Come hence forth unto Rehoboth Beach (229 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach), where bejeweled sunsets tinge artists brushes with the palette of dreams and jazz notes hang like gossamer upon ocean breeze. A Sea Witch Festival beckons her enchanting allure; let us revel in costumed splendor midst parades nay witnessed before.
Perchance theatrics whisper their charms into souls seeking more: Arden Gild Hall (2126 The Highway, Wilmington) thou shall encounter! Sip a hallowed elixir as you sit amidst foliage bespectacled gazeboes watching Shakespeare weave his timeless tales under stars winking conspiratorially from secret spaces above.
And so we have journeyed through Delawares winding trails sprinkling breadcrumbs for thee to follow. Tarry not any longer and join this soiree embrace autumns invitation forthwith!
For further ethereal details, consult:
Winterthur Museum & Gardens: winterthur.org
Mt. Cuba Center: mtcubacenter.org
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/
Fifer Orchards Fall Festival: fiferorchards.com
Apple Scrapple Festival Bridgeville applescrapple.com
Rehoboth Beachs Sea Witch Festival seawitchfestival.com
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE
United States
3120 Barley Mill Rd.
Hockessin, DE
United States
2591 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyrna, DE
United States
1919 Allabands Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE
United States
31 Market Street
Bridgeville, DE
United States
229 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE
United States
2126 The Highway
Wilmington, DE
United States