4/29 - The Appleford Committee Invites you to
Appleford in April, Sunday April 29, 3:30 - 6:00 pm
4:00 and 5:00 House Tours
4:30 Illustrated Talk by Jeff Groff "Before Appleford: Stoke Pogis, Red Rose and the Villanova Company"
Complimentary refreshments and catering graciously donated by DiSH Catering
Please RSVP 610 527 4280
This illustrated talk by Jeff Groff will explore the fascinating story of the Phillips family, the Villanova Company and the work of Baily & Bassett, and then in the 1920s and 30s the expansion of older houses like Appleford, and the contruction of large new mansions along Spring Mill Road and on neighboring estates.
Jeff Groff is Director of Public Programs at Winterthus Museum, Garden & Library.
2/1 - Watch for Gus, the second most famous groundhog is Pennsylvania, in the Valentine's promotion for the PA Lottery. The commercial was filmed at Appleford.
3/10 - Appleford was the location for the film shoot of The Philadelphia Story featured in the March/April edition of Philadelphia Style magazine. See pages 70-77.
4/3 - No Boundaries, a Violet Mendoza film featured at the Philadelphia Film Festival and CineFest '09, was filmed partially at Appleford. Visit www.NoBoundariesTheMovie.com
4/23 - Appleford is delighted to learn that it was the 2010 Pick of The Knot Best of Weddings! Thank you!!
7/27 - Appleford was the location for the filming of the recent \"murder mystery\" commercial for the PA Lottery starring Gus, the second most famous groundhog in PA.
Tucked away at the end of a long tree-lined drive, historic Appleford is the quintessential Main Line country estate. Visitors are welcome to stroll the grounds daily until sunset free of charge, and guided tours are available by special arrangement. The house is available for rental year-round and is perfect for special events.