December 2005
Winterthur was originally the home of Henry Francis DuPont. Situated in the Brandywine Valley just north of Wilmington, Delaware, it's a great place to spend a day any time of year. However, when Beth and I visited it was the Christmas season, which made it even better. A Christmas tour of the house and a walk through the huge naturalistic gardens in the crisp winter air made the day so much fun! We both were so in the Christmas spirit by the time we left.
The grounds of Winterthur
The DuPont house
The reflecting pool and the DuPont house
The koi pond
The koi pond
Farmland on the property
Farmland on the property
Sycamore tree
You need a big house to have ornaments this big!
A Christmas sled
The German Christmas tree that started a lot of traditions
The Moravian Christmas tree
Chinese mural room
Antique Better Homes and Gardens
Poinsettias set the Christmas mood
Poinsettias set the Christmas mood
Wrap your gifts in cellophane, compliments of DuPont Chemical Company
The famous DuPont dining room table
Carolers get everyone in the Christmas spirit
Winterthur gardens
Table and chairs
A great little playhouse
The May Pole
Quaint little bridge
Now that is one big bird's nest!
The sundial garden with the conifer collection in the background
The sun shines on the Winterthur grounds with the DuPont mansion in the background
Looking down to the reflecting pool
Gazebo