Chester Springs
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Life’s Patina Mercantile & Cafe in Chester Springs Offers Perfect Blend of History and Modernity
Life’s Patina Mercantile & Cafe in Chester Springs serves up delicious lunches and tasty pastries along with antiques, furniture, and home goods, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The shop is on a row of buildings boasting history and pasts both unique and fascinating. Over the years, the community welcomed generals George Washington and…
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Acupuncture Clinic in Chester Springs Works to Make a Difference in Women’s Health
Blue Nest Acupuncture is the new acupuncture clinic in Chester Springs that specializes in women’s health, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News. The owner, Cara Bergman, chose her specialization as a student in graduate school for acupuncture while she was pregnant with her first child. “After going through my own pregnancy and seeing…
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Cafe, Shop in Chester Springs Breathes New Life Into Old House
It’s not just any old house; the Jenny Lind House at Historic Yellow Springs has been given the gift of new life through Life’s Patina Mercantile & Cafe, a place that seeks to merge the beauty of past and present, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Nicknamed after Jenny Lind, the 19th-century opera singer…
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Woodworking Wizard Jeff Devlin’s Latest Project Is B+B Farmhouse in Chester Springs
Jeff Devlin, owner of SchoolHouse Woodworking in Exton and star of DIY Network’s Stone House Revival, is working on a new project: a B+B farmhouse in Chester Springs, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Devlin renovated Sycamore and Stone Farm, a property he bought recently, and turned it into a charming B+B. He also…
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First Bank House of the Week: Traditional in Chester Springs with Homey-Feeling Designs
A homey traditional home on 31.6 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs. . . This gorgeous residence perfectly nestled in the heart of Birchrunville is one of the most beautiful estates in the area. The John Milner home boasts quality craftsmanship and…
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Historic House in Chester Springs Shines Once Again as Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
After five years filled with challenges, Malvern’s Meg Veno opened Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café, an expansion of the company she founded in 2011, in the historic Jenny Lind House in Chester Springs, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “There were so many throw-in-the-towel moments here, but I wanted to see the project to…
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This Chester Springs Creamery is a Must-Visit for Cheese Lovers
Pennsylvania is filled with dairy farms churning out delicious, award-winning dairy products each year. Landing in the top 6 for creameries to visit in the state, this farm in Chester Springs is one of the most well-known in the county, writes staff for The Keystone. A family-run farm for decades, Birchrun Hills Farm should be…
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Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity
There is one alternative allocation that has been in endowments, foundations, and high net-worth families for a long time. It is also usually the largest allocation in these portfolios and this investment is private equity. I use the movie Pretty Woman and the character Richard Gere played when explaining private equity to our clients. To…
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First Bank House of the Week: Opulent Equestrian Estate in Chester Springs
A lovely European-inspired custom home with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs. . . The home is perfectly nestled on the Peace by Piece Farm, a 44.9-acre equestrian paradise that has been both a private retreat and a horse-training facility over the years. The residence impresses…
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Self Storage Isn’t Just For Hoarders: A Primer For Investors
Only one asset class has an average occupancy of 92 percent and outperformed other asset classes in 2021, self-storage. Self-storage can be a viable option for those looking for alternative investment opportunities. Self-storage can provide passive income, inflation protection (rates can change daily), and less tenant stress. Self-storage used to be associated with something that…
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Fifth Location of White Dog Cafe to Open in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is gearing up to open a fifth location of its White Dog Cafe early next year in Chester Springs, at the former Vickers Restaurant that once served as an Underground Railroad spot, writes Holly Herman for Patch. White Dog Cafe is best known for local, seasonal, and sustainable menus. Its new space is…
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Residents of Twin Hills in Chester Springs Witness Benefits of Having Lawns Transformed Into Meadows
Residents of the Twin Hills development in Chester Springs are already witnessing the benefits of having parts of their lawns transformed into meadows, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. The conversion has been made possible thanks to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The department is offering grants for residents and businesses…
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Investing For Grownups: Why Asset Allocation Matters
Where you invest is important, but the amount you invest in each type of investment is also significant. Advisors traditionally recommend a 60/40 investment portfolio. This means that 60 percent of investments are in stocks and 40 percent in bonds, or 60 percent is at higher risk than the other 40 percent. However, history tells us…
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Miller Family at Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester County Awarded ‘Farmers of the Year’
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline, along with members of the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two annual agriculture awards at Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester Springs. The 2023 Chester County Farmers of the Year award was presented to the Miller family, Ken and Sue Miller, and their sons Randy…
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Farm in Chester Springs Hosts Party for New Children’s Book Co-Authored By Sisters-In-Law
Jeff Devlin, of Schoolhouse Woodworking, hosted a party last week for a new children’s book, The Story Of Neeps And Tattie, at his Sycamore & Stone Farm in Chester Springs, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Amy Johnson, a Valley Forge resident, and Diane Madden, of Harrison, Maine, penned the story of a ten-year-old…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Farmhouse Nestled in Heart of Picturesque Chester Springs
A charming farmhouse on 14.3 amazing acres with seven bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs. . . This idyllic property is nestled in the heart of a picturesque landscape. The beautiful residence, originally built in the late 1700s, offers the perfect combination of rustic elegance and…
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Leap Into Fall with These SCORE Business Presentations
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Brand Clarity: Make Your Marketing Easy & Effective On Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 1 PM, learn how to get brand clarity to make sure you stand out from others in your niche and what to do…
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First Bank House of the Week: Bali Yoga Resort Meets Classic Cedar-Shingled Home in Chester Springs
A lovely contemporary home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Springs for $1,799,000. . . This stunning property with 2.5 acres of privacy is where a Bali yoga resort meets New England’s classic cedar-shingled homes. It offers an abundance of gorgeous outdoor entertaining spaces, including a…
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