Princess Madeleine of Sweden & family to move to Florida.

Photo: Lena Ahlström / Kungahuset.se

From the Swedish court

"Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O'Neill are planning to move to Florida in the United States this autumn.

The time and opportunity for the United States is good for the family when the children are still in pre-school age.

The Princess Madeleine has a great commitment to children's rights and will continue working with the World Childhood Foundation and, through the move, be able to focus more on the activities in the United States.

Mr. Christopher O'Neill has previously been working in the United States but will continue his business in Europe.

The family leaves the accommodation in London but has remained in Stockholm as before."

The Palm Beach residence has been since 2008 owned by the Bahama Beach Holdings, LLC  of which Mr. O'Neill is the primary owner.

Winterthur

I recently spent a few days in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, visiting Winterthur and Longwood Gardens.

From the Winterthur website: " Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is an American Treasure. Regarded as one of America’s most beautiful historic homes and mansions, on par with Biltmore Estate, Monticello, and Hearst Castle, visitors marvel at du Pont’s elegantly-furnished 175-room former home. Winterthur’s 60-acre garden is considered one of this nation’s great gardens, and its research library serves scholars from around the world. We invite you to explore Winterthur’s beauty and history."

Winterthur is in Winterthur, Delaware, about 20 minutes from my hotel in Kennett Square.  The estate had been my bucket list for some year. 

For more information about Winterthur, please visit http://www.winterthur.org

one of the architectural follies

another folly

the former railroad station.  Freight trains  still pass through

Henry DuPont

amazing collection of Americana

These silver pitchers were made by Paul Revere ... that Paul Revere

a part of the house.  Unlike stately homes that are seen from the approaching roads to the houses, Winterthur was largely hidden as DuPont did not want to show it off

Not so coy Koi

I loved the Enchanted Wood and the Faerie Cottage

Sundial Garden