Garden Party at Fordhook Farm

Saturday, June 1, 2024 

Platinum & VIP Admission 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Admission 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Fordhook Farm
105 New Britain Rd, Doylestown, PA
Attire: Garden Party
Footwear: Tours of the property will be available during the event. Please keep this in mind when deciding on your footwear for the event as there will be walking on grassy areas required during the tours. 

 

Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and exclusive tours of the enchanting Fordhook Farm gardens.

The event supports the capital campaign “Mercer’s Vision – Fonthill’s Future” to support plans to conserve and enhance the open space surrounding Fonthill Castle, private land owned by BCHS that is enjoyed by the public year- round, and seeks to realize Henry Mercer’s vision to foster education and enjoyment of both the arts and nature.


There are three ticket levels available:

Platinum Ticket holders will enjoy:

  • Early access to Fordhook Farm
  • Signature fare and refreshing beverages
  • An exclusive tour of the enchanting gardens of Fordhook Farm with the Chairman of W. Atlee Burpee Company, George Ball

 

VIP Ticket holders will enjoy:

  • Early access to Fordhook Farm
  • Signature fare and refreshing beverages
  • Tours of the enchanting gardens of Fordhook Farm

 

General Admission Ticket holders will enjoy:

  • Delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails
  • Tours of the enchanting gardens of Fordhook Farm

 

 

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Tom & Barbara Hebel
Linda Butzier Hodgdon
Michael & Joanne Raphael
William & Laurie Schutt

 

Private Air Charters from Doylestown, PA

 


No physical tickets will be mailed.

The event will be held rain or shine. Tours of the property will be available during the event. Please keep this in mind when deciding on your footwear for the event as there will be walking on grassy areas required during the tours.

Please address any questions to Kerriann Ruane, Development Manager, at 215-345-0210, x132, or email to kruane@mercermuseum.org.

ROLLO'S FACTS

Henry Mercer was 51 when he began building the first of his three concrete structures, his home Fonthill, 1908-1910.
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• Until further notice: The elevator in the historic “Central Court” portion of the Mercer Museum will be *out of service* for major renovations.

You can still access Floors 2-7 of the historic museum via staircases.

• Saturday, June 6: Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour will begin at 2:00pm.
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