Sixty Seconds with Judi
Some will call it a greeting card holiday, but I don’t care- I like Valentine’s Day. I was trying to research the origin and found that few can agree on just who St. Valentine was.
My favorite story would be the story of a priest who served during the third century in Rome. Claudius II, the Emperor of Rome, decided that single men made better soldiers than those who were married with families, so he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, who must have had a heart of gold, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. Of course, this did not end well for Valentine but we won’t talk about that!
There is also talk that Valentine fell in love with his captor’s daughter who would visit him in prison. He would then write her letters and sign them “From your Valentine”. I bet this is how the greeting card industry began!
So, in honor of your Valentines everywhere we wish you a heart filled with joy and chocolate! Yes, chocolate and flowers and love!
Come visit us here at Linvilla and we will help you find your Valentine the perfect gift, card or hand- made candies.
Bring your Valentine to the farm and join us for:
Indoor Mini Golf is open every day from 9am and the last tickets are sold at 4pm. Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia! This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. We have 18 unique educational holes to explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and more. Perfect for kids of all ages, your entire family will enjoy playing miniature golf while learning about our environment – every step of the way!
Build Your Own Terrarium/ Fairy Garden Class is on February 17th at 10 am. This is one of our most popular classes– with a bit of a twist! We supply everything you need to build your own beautiful terrarium. You can choose from a variety of containers and plants and our knowledgeable Garden Center staff will guide you through the whole process. Fairy Garden Accessories are available to make your garden as unique as you are! Call (610) 876-7116 to register. Fee $35
The Owls of Pennsylvania Class is on February 18th at 10 am. Join us for this informative class instructed by Pamela Dimeler. Pam is an amateur naturalist, photographer and one of our dear friends. She has been observing the activities of Owls for many years. She will share her observations through her photography and video footage. Bird and nature lovers will enjoy this class. Call (610) 876-7116 to register. No Charge
