Destination Bucks County

Far off the road on 7+ acres, this custom home in Solebury Township, Bucks County, makes a much more dramatic statement than one expects. Its 5,500SF opens with a traditional center hall plan with beautiful millwork and formal rooms on each side. It then leads to a grand a two-story great room and chef’s kitchen overlooking a heated pool to the rear. The first-floor main suite has lovely views. 4BR., 5.2 baths, including a guest/au pair suite. Very private. Phone Beth Danese: 215.208.6549.Solebury Township, Pennsylvania Kurfiss.com/6173146 $1,575,000

This must-see Riverwoods residence just above New Hope Borough in Bucks County has been meticulously maintained and sports many upgrades including custom millwork throughout, designer wall colors, a timeless Kraftmaid kitchen & Jerusalem limestone flooring. Upstairs is a richly finished office/lounge, a main suite with gorgeous bath and additional bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy the superbly landscaped, fenced rear yard and patio this summer. Phone Beth Danese: 215.208.6549.New Hope Borough, Pennsylvania Kurfiss.com/6210962 $539,900

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NEWTOWNActivities:

Newtown is a sizeable town located near Yardley, Pa. Bring the family to Tyler State Park for an afternoon of pleasant walking or stop by Rose Bank Winery, an old estate consisting of a manor house circa 1719, and take a wine tasting tour. A unique shop, the Newtown Book and Record Exchange buys and sells new and used CD’s, records, DVD’s and paper-back books.

Lodging and Dining:The Brick Hotel and Res-

taurant is a great place for a weekend brunch with a menu that includes eggs benedict and Bailey’s Irish Cream infused French toast. The Temperance House is a centuries old brick building that runs along historic Court Street. The Temperance House offers honeymoon, spa, and golf packages. Try Vecchia Osteria by Pasquale if you’re in the mood for Ital-

ian. This BYOB has an exten-sive seafood menu, as well.

NEW HOPE/LAMBERTVILLEActivities:

New Hope and Lambert-ville really come alive during the summer months when visitors flock to the outdoor dining, shopping, and nature paths running alongside the Delaware River. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is located in New Hope and

features numerous walking trails through woods and meadows, perfect for fami-lies and young children.

This year’s New Hope Auto-mobile Show will take place on August 10 and 11. The New Hope Auto Show is the place to showcase your mag-nificent antique and clas-sic automobile. To compete for the coveted prizes, all vehicles must register in ad-vance. Guests can peruse the grounds of the New Hope-Solebury High School where

the hundreds of vehicles will be displayed each day.

Lodging and Dining:If views are what you’re af-

ter, look no further than the Landing Restaurant in New Hope. Dine on the terrace to enjoy expansive views of Lambertville and the Dela-ware River. Lambertville Sta-tion Restaurant is situated along the canal in down-town Lambertville. The New American style cuisine in-cludes fresh seafood and grill

items. The Station also has an expansive wine cellar and is a good spot for before, or after dinner drinks.

The Aaron Burr House Bed and Breakfast takes its name from the third president of the United States who, after a fatal pistol duel with Alex-ander Hamilton, escaped to New Hope for a safe haven. This pre-Revolutionary era home is now a modern B&B with an outdoor bar and res-taurant.

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Spirit of Redesignby Jackie

HARRISBURG • READING • YARDLEY • PHILA AREA

JACKIE HILL, CIDInterior Decorator/OwnerHaverhill Stager/Event PlannerPh: 267-573-4171Cell: 717-991-5151Praisejackie@comcast.net

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111 Main Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 • 609-520-200545 E. Aft on Ave, Yardley, PA 19067 • 215-493-1400

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YARDLEYActivities:

Shadybrook Farm hosts seasonal events and festi-vals including wine concerts, pick-your-own strawberries, pumpkinfests and more. The Farm also includes a shop for homemade ice cream, nursery plants, and a garden center.

5 Mile Woods is a 285-acre nature preserve with heavily wooded trails accommodat-ing all sorts of walkers and joggers. The nature preserve includes a lush tree canopy, making it a great place to cool off while you enjoy some exercise on a hot sum-mer day.

Lodging and Dining:The Yardley Inn is a local in-

stitution serving up delicious American fare in a laid-back bar atmosphere. Another good option in downtown Yardley is the Canal Street Grille. The Grille serves dis-tinctive European-style cui-sine with a Greek twist.

Bucks County Cottage on the Delaware is a colonial Williamsburg-style cottage located on a scenic 3.5 acre property. The park-like set-ting provides a great oppor-tunity to spend some quality time in the outdoors.

Frank DeritoFrank Derito has been in

the clothing industry for over 25 years. Frank received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fabric Design and market-ing from Philadelphia Col-lege of Textile and Science on a full scholarship. He then perfected his trade in Italy-working in the fashion capi-tal of Milan with Oscar de la Renta in the upscale men’s suit line which was a division of After Six. Upon returning to the United States, Frank worked at Hersh Tyler de-signing and supplying dress

uniforms for West Point, The Naval Academy, The Air Force Academy, and Military schools and Police and Fire companies across the coun-try.

Frank then branched out

on his own to start Frank DeRito Fine Men’s Cloth-ier in 1982. His personal business achieved success quickly as he became House Tailor for Lehman Brothers and Bear Sterns in New York City. Frank has outfi tted big names from Allen King to David Letterman, and keeps New York stock brokers look-ing professional as the most talked about shirtmaker on Wall Street.

Frank Derito

DOYLESTOWNActivities:

Doylestown has a rich his-tory, boasting cultural sites from colonial times to the early 1900’s. For the history buff , there is the Mercer Mu-seum built in 1916 by artist and scholar Henry Chapman Mercer. The concrete castle houses eccentric items like a whale-fi shing boat and a stagecoach. Art lovers should not miss Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, famous for their ceramic tiles done in the style of the Arts & Crafts movement. Lastly, the James A. Michener Art Museum houses well-known artworks by local impressionists.

First Friday Doylestown features an evening of live

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