Doylestown Fall/Winter 2023/24
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Contents fall/winter 2023-24
Calendar Around Town People Tree Lighting Art Hammerstein’s Home Farm Photo Essay Profiles Dining Out Looking Back 4 Doylestown Guide 2023
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The painting the cover is “Winter Walk,” by Artist-In-Residence Alan Fetterman.
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oylestown and surroundings has always been a haven for New York writers, playwrights and other creative artists. Often these talented people would have two homes, one in New York and one here. I believe that their creative juices flowed stronger here than in the hustle bustle of New York. And I think we can see this in the life of Oscar Hammerstein, whose Doylestown home, Highland Farm, is being turned into a museum and theatre education center. Our writer, Chrysa Smith, in her story “Hammerstein’s Doylestown Home,” fills us in on how this museum opening this fall, displays the creative life that this prolifically creative lyricist, librettist, director, producer of incredible musicals such as Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music, is being officially celebrated. Two seasons are encompassed in the Fall/Winter issue of Doylestown Town & Country. And we have two seasonal photo essays. For the fall, a time of harvest, we have a black & white photo essay photographed by Lisa Bridge that displays roadside stands and country stores, cows, a turkey farm and lots of produce. Our other photo essay by Bobby Waite focuses on Doylestown’s Annual Tree Lighting. In this Fall/Winter issue Doylestown Town & Country we have profiles of six Doylestown people who have made contributions to the health of our community. We feature a jazz singer from Doylestown who is keeping a solemn promise to her grandfather, Terrain Cafe on the Delaware Valley University campus, an artist whose work is in the Michener database, a calendar of events, what’s going on around town and a beautifully painted cover by our Artist-in-Residence Alan Fetterman. And since this issue has two seasons with two holidays, we wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas! .
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Doylestown Historical Society Come visit and see our collections and artifacts of our past in Doylestown. We also collect stories. The narratives are the human connection to our past and it is these stories that help bring history alive. Without the stories, all those photos, documents, and objects are just interesting things to look at. Museum Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday-Saturday or by appointment. 56 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901;215- 345-9430.
Through November 5: Sarah Kaizar: Rare Air November 15: Bruce Katsiff Stories from the Beginning of the Museum December 3: Bows Unbroken: String Quartets in Lenapehoking December 5: Holiday Open House December 10: Opera a la Carte 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA; 215-340-9800; Michenerartmuseum.org
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce October 20: Red Ball Gala November 2: Bucks Fever Art Exhibition November 16: Spark Bowl http://www.centralbuckschamber.com
Fonthill Musuem Ongoing: Fonthill Castle Evening Tours Through December: Everyday Rhythms: Music at the Mercer November 18-December 31: Holidays at Fonthill Castle www.mercermuseum.org
Mercer Museum Through October: Movies at Mercer Museum October 14: Cocktails at the Castle October 21: The Craftery Market at Mercer Museum Through December: Royal Refugees: The Doan Gang of Bucks County series 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown PA ;215345-0210; www.mercermuseum.org
109TH Annual Tree Lighting November 24: Join us for the 107th Annual Tree Lighting. More information to come soon! Discover Doylestown’s Holiday Celebration, including seasonal lights and decorations as well as Free Weekend Parking, is supported by the Borough of Doylestown, the Doylestown Fire Department, and our wonderful sponsors. http://dtownwinterfest.com
Michener Museum October 21-March 10: Ethel Wallace Modem Rebel October 26: Curator Talk with Joe Baker
Pearl Buck Holiday Craft Show November 24-December 3: Juried artists and crafters display their works in the pre-Civil War barn located on the historic Pearl S. Buck es-
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tate. There will be art, ceramics, glass, pottery, wood, and jewelry. Visitors also will find decorative accessories, holiday décor, antiques, and holiday candies, jams, and jellies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission. 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA. 215-249-0100; www.pearlsbuck.org Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio Ongoing: A full-service fine art investment firm specializing in 19th- and 20th-century American paintings. There is an emphasis on the Pennsylvania Impressionists, the Philadelphia Ten, and artists from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Fine art framing services, as well as conservation services, also are provided. 5230 Silo Hill Road, Doylestown, PA. 215-348-2500; www.gratzgallery.com. Bucks Country Gardens November 3: Christmas Open House November 4: Holiday Hours Begin November 20: Barnyard Animals Arrival November 30: Workshop Seasonal Planters Winter 1057 North Easton Road, Doylestown, PA; www.buckscountrygardens.com Patricia Hutton Galleries October 23- November 19: Frank Arcuri – A Solo Exhibition November 24-January 28: A gallery wide celebration of the season with snowy landscape and seasonal still life by our award-winning artists Patricia Hutton Galleries, 47 West State Street, Doylestown. 215-348-1728; www.patriciahuttongalleries.com Peddlers Village November 4-5: Apple Festival November 17-January 14: Gingerbread House Competition and Display December 2-3: Holly Jolly Weekend Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, PA. 215-7944000; www.peddlersvillage.com. Peace Valley Nature Center October 28: Discovery Day: Tremendous Trees October 29: Woodland Pumpkin Hunt November 3: Friday Night Owl Prowl November 11: Nature Connections: Bird feeding 101 November 28: Beaver Moon Walk 170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA.
215-345-7860; www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org. Borough of Perkasie Tree Lighting Ceremony December 2: Families can expect a traditional evening out, with Holiday music, food and fun. The event opens at 5pm with Perkasie Mayor, John Hollenbach and his annual reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas”. Carols and Holiday music from local school choirs will be followed by rocking Holiday music from Mike Greer & Co. Santa Claus and Mrs Claus arrive on a Perkasie Electric Truck to light the Christmas tree at 7pm. www.perkasieborough.org/our-events Bucks County Covered Bridge Tour Ongoing: The Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau and the Bucks County Covered Bridge Society present this self-guided tour of Bucks County’s covered bridges. The tour begins at Washington Crossing Historic Park. The 90-mile tour makes a large circle through Bucks County and is designed so that travelers can start at any one of the bridges. GPS coordinates are given for each of the bridges. Pick up a copy of the brochure Visit the Historic Covered Bridges of Bucks County at locations throughout Bucks County. www.visitbuckscounty.com; www.buckscountycbs.org Giggleberry Fair Ongoing: Climb Giggleberry Mountain, learn at Giggles Discovers, visit The Game Room, and take a ride on the antique Grand Carousel at Giggleberry Fair. Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, PA. 215-794-4000; www.peddlersvillage.com Doylestown Book Shop November 1: Lee Kelly & Liz Alterman // With Regrets November14: Jonathan Maberry comes back to PA 16 S Main St, Doylestown PA. www.doylestownbookshop.com Town and Country Players October 13-28: Almost, Maine-A Comedy November 17-26: It’s a Wonderful Life December 15-17: T&C’s 2023 Holiday Show-A Holiday Cavalcade! 4158 York Road, Buckingham, PA; www.townandcountryplayers.org
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n Upper Bucks County, nestled on 137 acres just one mile north of Lake Nockamixon State Park and in close proximity to the Pocono Mountains, lies a magical place where your cares melt away and you become one with nature, to enjoy peace and quiet in the comfort of your own country cottage. Schnabels’ Woods is a unique haven for those wishing to get away from it all for a while to enjoy quality time with their friends and family. This is a private community of vacation cabins, individually owned by people whose common bond is peace and love of nature. There is no “tourist culture” here, rather we are more like an artist’s retreat. Yes, we
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have many artists, writers and musicians, but also people of many other backgrounds who share these common values. Plain or fancy, our cabins reflect this philosophy—to embrace nature and be one with it. But with all modern conveniences. The meandering hills, woods and water show the way. The beautiful Tohickon Creek flows through the property with nearly a mile of frontage, and the three ponds and meadows are yours to discover. Imagine just chilling to the babble of the creek or listening to the birds in the woods by the water in the soft sounds of quiet stillness. These days the demand for such a place is very high, but there are still some interesting opportunities available from time to time. If you are interested in such a place, call either Tom or Nancy Schnabel at 215-536-6255. For more information about Schnabels’ Woods, visit www.schnabelswoods.com.
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ucks Country Gardens Holiday open house begins November 3, 2023. This is the best time of the year to celebrate all things Christmas at BCG—fun, food and fantastic savings on decor, trees and more!
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AROUND TOWN Proud To Call Doylestown Home
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wenty years ago, when William Penn Bank CEO Ken Stephon made the move to Doylestown with his family from Pennington, NJ, he knew there was something special about the town and about Bucks County. “Our family loved the small-town neighborly feel and vast number of cultural offerings. Doylestown offers a rich history, passionate community, and an eclectic mix of businesses and restaurants,”explained Stephon. It was for those exact reasons that Stephon knew as he expanded the footprint of William Penn Bank that having a physical branch location in Doylestown Borough made perfect sense. In September 2021, the Bank opened its 12th branch at 191 West 22 Doylestown Guide 2023
State Street, right across from McCaffrey's. “The culture of Doylestown and the surrounding community perfectly aligns with our mission as a community bank. Neighbors helping Neighbors. For over 150 years William Penn has had a history of working to enhance the quality of life in our communities that we serve, and I am proud that we are able to call Doylestown home,” continued Stephon. Ken Stephon has over 40 years of banking industry experience in the Delaware Valley. He is a graduate of Trenton State College and holds an M.B.A. from Rider University. To learn more about William Penn Bank visit, www.WilliamPenn.bank.
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n August 31st, Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) celebrated the transfer of ownership of Pine Run Life Plan Community (“Pine Run LPC”), a 532 unit/bed, five-star-rated Life Plan Community in Bucks County, PA. In June 2023, Doylestown Hospital and Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) entered into an asset purchase agreement for the formerly named Pine Run Life Plan Community. Following a due diligence and transition period, PSL officially became the owner of the newly named Pine Run Village on August 24th. Dan Davis, President and CEO of Presbyterian Senior Living said “I am extremely excited to start this new chapter in the life of Pine Run Village! We are looking forward to a bright future of collaboration
with the Doylestown Health System and being a vibrant and engaged partner with the Doylestown community.” Brexler, President and CEO of Doylestown Health said, “We were pleased to join the leadership of Presbyterian Senior Living at a special ribbon cutting and celebration kicking off the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Pine Run with the transfer of ownership from Doylestown Health to PSL. It has truly been our honor and privilege to serve the Villagers and residents of Pine Run. We look forward to continuing to provide our world class health care services to the Pine Run Village community in partnership with PSL.” For more information about Presbyterian Senior Living, visit www.psl.org.
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People v By Chrysa Smith
Keeping Jazz Alive Writing and singing character based songs, Doylestown jazz singer and songwriter Jessica Magoch is keeping the promise she made to her grandfather to keep the sound of jazz alive
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azz is not specific chords or a style,” says Doylestown singer/songwriter Jessica Magoch, “it’s taking inspiration to improvise in the moment and create something new. My songs create a framework that allows for that.” That’s precisely what she’s doing with her new album, Trivial Pursuit.
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Jessica, a transplanted New York City girl, was inspired by some of the best: Etta James, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, and Norah Jones. While classically trained on piano, jazz was something she learned early on from her grandfather. A jazz singer in 1930’s Brooklyn, he ran an establishment known as the Sprocket Club. He had her listen
to all the greats and remember their names. He also asked her to promise him something—and that was to keep the sound of jazz alive. Having gone to school for musical theater, Jessica says her songs are character driven. In fact, they’re packed with tense emotion. “Conflict and contradiction make people interesting,” she adds. “I’m interested in the inner push and pull of the human experience.” In fact, one of her own favorite songs called Zoom is about escaping. “It’s about empowerment,” Jessica notes. The first line says I want you to take me to outer space. I just get, get, get outta this place. “Jazz evolves,” Jessica says. It shouldn’t be stuck in the 1940’s, which is why she is always at it. The new album, Trivial Pursuit, contains two releases—a song by the same name and Is it Bad That I Want You? The artist describes Trivial Pursuit as a mix of Bourbon Street swing and Philly hiphop, with a smattering of her favorite board games from the 80’s: Trivial Pursuit, Yo, I’ll give you a Clue. Do you see this Pictionary that I’m drawing for you? The kickoff party for the new release takes place right here in town at Hops/Scotch, an underground cocktail bar located in the Mainstreet Marketplace. There, she’ll have accompaniment from The Upstairs Band—with seven pieces comprised of players from the local community. Perhaps her current engagement in the world of music is especially sweet, since Jessica says she took a hiatus from the art. She had been ‘performing’ since she was a
child. First in her school’s cafeteria during lunch; later on, theater in Philly and New York. But she said those ten years off left her unfulfilled without music in her life. So, friends and family encouraged her to bring the music back. She’s never looked back. And she’s gotten plenty of encouragement. She won the John Lennon Songwriter Award for love song of the week with the new release, Trivial Pursuit. “The award program is focused on the song itself. Not the production of how you sang it,” she says. “Yoko Ono started the foundation for this songwriting contest, and I figured once I finished Trivial Pursuit, I’d enter. And I won.” That prompted her, as she says, to release her music to the world. Another accomplishment was winning a PHL Live! Music Award for Jazz. A program started by politician, David Oh, the effort was to bring music back to Philly. She was presented at the World Cafe Live on Walnut Street. She went on to perform at the Clef Club, a jazz club, also in Philly, which was the original location for the ‘Black Musicians Union.’ “So many amazing artists came through there.,” she says. Temple’s radio station, which was a sponsor, had judges on the panel. According to Jessica, “It was a big honor to have that award. It opened a lot of doors enabling me to get the record recorded.” One of those doors was the collaboration with Joe Nicolo, a music producer out of Philly. He’s worked with such famous musicians as Billy Joel, Lauryn Hill, and DJ Jazzy Jeff—and then, Jessica Magoch. She worked with him on the new continued on page 29 Doylestown Guide 2023 25
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109th Annual Tree Lighting November 24: Join us for the 107th Annual Tree Lighting. More information to come soon! Discover Doylestown’s Holiday Celebration, including seasonal lights and decorations as well as Free Weekend Parking, is supported by the Borough of Doylestown, the Doylestown Fire Department, and our wonderful sponsors. www.dtownwinterfest.com
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release and learned a lot about studio life. In his office was a sign that read: Give the performance of a lifetime. She never forgot that, as she learned to produce herself, mixing music in her own garage. Jessica says, “So much of an artist’s expression is found through the twiddling of knobs. Something gets lost when someone else is doing it.” Most of the music on her album was self-produced. As for the future? Jessica says she’ll continue to release singles, perform live in venues from Philly to New York and something called sync licensing, which is selling music to tv and motion pictures. She’s got a lot on her plate, and she left me with some inspirational words. “It’s all about letting go, loosening boundaries. I
hope I can be an inspiration to follow your heart. You don’t need to wait for the perfect time to do the things calling you.” You can check out Jessica’s official launch at Hops/Scotch in Doylestown on November 4th. The event is free and open to the public, with a need to reserve a spot in advance. It promises to be lots of fun with live painting, specialty cocktails, a cupcake toast, and finally, an open blues and jazz jam. For more on Jessica Magoch, log onto www.jessicamagoch.com. Link for Nov. 4 tickets: TrivialPursuit.eventbrite.com Chrysa Smith is a contributor to the magazine and continually navigating her way through Instagram.
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Art v By Michele Malinchak
Muted & Screaming Bucks County artist Patrick Walsh paints both traditional Bucks County landscapes in muted earth tones and abstract paintings that scream with color 30 Doylestown Guide 2023
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f you look at paintings by Patrick Walsh, you’ll think two different artists are at work. One who does traditional Bucks County landscapes in muted earth tones, and the other whose abstract work screams with color. He’s at home with both styles, exhibiting a rare versatility in his craft. Often moving back and forth from two easels, he’ll work on traditional and abstract pieces at the same time. “I can disconnect one from the other,” he said. He’s a contemporary artist who has worked with a variety of materials and mediums, but primarily paints in acrylics now, after deciding to stop using oils in 1998. Though he admits oil paints come to life more than acrylics, “I like the challenge of painting with acrylics,” he said, “of trying to make them appear as rich as oils.”
Patrick applies his paint in thin layers on canvas using fine brushstrokes for landscapes and figurative work, while his abstract work displays thicker textures and broader brushstrokes. He doesn’t follow any set method for creating his art and his style always varies from solid to loose depending on the subject. “How you get to the finish doesn’t matter, it’s the finish that matters,” he said. He loves to draw and sometimes works from sketches and photos. If he’s painting plein air, he paints directly on the canvas with no under drawing. He enjoys the spontaneity of painting outdoors and said, “I just take the brush and go to town, going from big shapes to small.” He studied at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia from 1970-71, and also attended Bucks County Community
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College in Newtown from 1971-73. He considers himself mostly self-taught, reading about art and watching other painters at work. His grandmother also painted in addition to his father who studied art at Hussian College, formerly Hussian School of Art, in Philadelphia. Patrick admires the work of artists past and present including European masters, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollack and Mary Beth McKenzie, to name a few. He met and became friends with local artists as well, such as the late David Frame who once did the cover art for Bucks County Magazine. He used to visit David’s Doylestown gallery on State Street and the two hit it off. Sharing the cost of a live model, they’d often paint portraits together and engage in long discussions about art. For six years, Patrick ran the Doyles32 Doylestown Guide 2023
town Art Center on Oakland Avenue every Sunday. No longer there, it was a small place where children and adults could take lessons in drawing and painting. He was among the artists who taught and painted there including Glenn Harren who remains a close friend today. A life changing event occurred on May 1, 1991, a day Patrick will always remember. “That was my sobriety day, or May Day as I call it, when I made a vow to paint every day if I could give up drinking.” He credits Alcoholics Anonymous with saving his life and has kept his promise about painting. In 1996 he rented a room in an old farmhouse in Warrington as a studio. Eventually, the farm was sold and became a housing development. His attachment to the farm is expressed in the painting, Farewell, which now hangs in Doylestown Hospital. Like many artists in the area, Patrick is concerned with
vanishing farmland and the changing face of Bucks County. hen he lost the farmhouse studio, he decided to build one in his backyard. In March 2017 after a bad winter storm, the roof collapsed, destroying much of his work. Patrick was in Florida at the time and wasn’t able to retrieve what was left until later. After his first marriage ended in divorce in 1996, Patrick eventually remarried in 2016. His wife, Elaine, has a doctorate degree in teaching writing from University of Pennsylvania. Artist Al Fetterman, whom Patrick has known since the 1990’s, was best man at their wedding. The couple divides their time between their home in New Hope and the west coast of Florida. While there Patrick still paints every day and recently donated one of his paintings to the local community center. In 2014 Patrick left his day job and began to pursue painting full time. He enjoys the challenge of creating art and thinks about it constantly. At 77 he’s still learning and continues to be inspired by other artists. When he’s home, he attends weekly life drawing sessions at the home of artists Emily and George Thompson in Plumsteadville, PA. Patrick has exhibited at numerous locations, including The Hahn Gallery in Chestnut Hill, M&H Custom Framing and Gallery, National Academy of Design, galleries in New York, The Golden Door Gallery and ARETE Gallery in New Hope. His
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paintings are in collections at Delaware Valley University and Doylestown Hospital. He is currently represented by As You Like It Gallery and Frame Studio in New Hope. He also does commissioned work and posts his paintings on Facebook. Some of his traditional art can be viewed online by visiting the Bucks County Artists Database at www.michenerartmuseum.org. Many of his abstracts are accessible by doing a Google search for: Patrick Walsh Bucks County artist. When asked what he hopes viewers get from his work, he said, “I’m surprised by all the positive comments I get on Facebook. If my paintings touch them, then I’m happy with that.” Michele Malinchak is a freelance writer who has a degree in art and enjoys oil painting.
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Hammerstein’s Doylestown Home Once the site of prolific creativity, Oscar Hammerstein’s Doylestown Home is now a museum and theatre education center that is about to open in full splendor, this fall BY CHRYSA SMITH
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he man who once transported us to the South Pacific, Oklahoma, Maine, Siam, and Austria is turning up once again. This time, right here in Doylestown. Yes, Oscar Hammerstein, the prolific lyricist, librettist, director, producer of incredible musicals such as Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music, is being officially celebrated with an upcoming museum and theatre education center.
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Known as OHMTEC, (Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center) it is situated on five acres at Highland Farm, on East Road. The property was once the Doylestown residence (There was also a New York residence) of Oscar, his wife Dorothy and some of their five children (Not all the children lived with them due to their ages and custody agreements from previous marriages). While that comprised a 20-year span, from 1940-1960, it has been an operating bed and breakfast at least twice since. But that is all about to change this fall, as the home and its acreage have been secured by a group of enthusiastic Hammerstein devotees who are prepping it for restoration and public viewing. It's certainly hard to believe no project took place between 1961, (after Oscar died and Dorothy sold the house) and now. Perhaps because the right people hadn’t yet come together to make it all happen. But it’s clear it has now. I sat down with one committed board member, Jaime Rogers, who is Vice President
Opposite,Oscar Hammerstein at his desk. Below, the exterior of the house at Highland Farm, which was Oscar’s Doylestown home and twice a bed & breakfast and now the home of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum.
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Left, Oscar and Dorothy at Highland Farm. Below, the barn at Highland. Opposite, G. Roth tour of the living room.
and spearheads the educational events taking place there. She also happens to be the Choir Director at Lenape Middle School. Alongside Jaime was Linda Leffingwell, a member of the executive committee and advisory board, helping with fundraising, and offering input from previous projects. Our time together turned into a brainstorming session full of great marketing ideas. 36 Doylestown Guide 2023
“The idea took root back around 2011, when Oscar’s grandson Will, came through the property,” Jaime says. To him, the barn behind the home seemed like a great place to put on shows—keep the memories alive. Once the people, planning and zoning came together, it was then 2014. The focus was shifted to a museum and theatre education center, which received township approval in
2017, and they were off. he first step was no easy task. Major fundraising requests were made to local people and organizations, as well as the Broadway community. “Nobody ever thought it would not happen” adds Linda. It was all a matter of when. And that was this past summer as the $2 million goal was reached. And yes, everyone
celebrated. It’s clear that this is a labor of love for the operating board, the executive board, comprised of donors and advisors and the honorary board, composed of celebrities who have put their support behind the project. One major fundraising event was the gala, held at Barley Sheaf Farm earlier this year. Performing at the event was Justin Guarini of American Idol fame (a Bucks
County boy), along with Broadway’s Christy Altomare and Derek Klena, all who are honorary board members. “Justin is one of the most active members,” Linda says. But there are so many others engaged in the project in some way. During the fundraising stage, the local community’s response was wonderful, and the Broadway community responded in kind. The foundation of Lin Manuel
Miranda, of the smash hit Hamilton, contributed to the cause. Honorary board members, who have put their voice and support behind the project include Ted Chapin, former president and chief creative officer at the Rogers & Hammerstein Organization, who Jaime says is known to be the foremost authority on Oscar Hammerstein. Also, Sam Von Trapp, whose character was portrayed in
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The Sound of Music, Shirley Jones, Julie Andrews, Patti LuPone, Marie Osmond, and a handful of others who can be found at (www.hammersteinmu seum.org/hon orary-board). “The next step is the non-romantic part of the project,” Jaime adds. And that is to raise additional funds for those necessities required to bring the property up to code for public use. Land planning, parking, fire safety, lighting, restoration, bathrooms, roof repair and curating the museum, all expected to come in at $1.5 million, pre-pandemic dollars. So, there’ll 38 Doylestown Guide 2023
be another round of fundraising which will seek contributions large and small— from major donors to casual music and Doylestown lovers. o, what exactly will you see in Oscar’s home? Presently it’s a mix of original furnishings and some period pieces. But it’s layered in charm, with tell-tale signs of Oscar’s work scattered around the home. According to Docent and Graphic Designer, Sandy Gerger, “I have been passionate about Hammerstein’s work since I was a child in the 1960s.”
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Left, a tribute to Stephen Joshua Sondheim. Above, side door and historic registry nameplate.
Sandy’s dad played music from Carousel, and of course, they watched The Sound of Music when it would make its annual appearance on network tv. She also designed the logo for the Hammerstein Music Festival. When I took the tour with her, I saw the numerous bedrooms where Oscar, Dorothy and the children slept. I saw the bed Steven Sondheim slept in while spending summers there. I saw metal pineapples atop deck posts on the upper level that are rumored to have come from the set of South Pacific. I saw the room where Oscar habitually paced
while working. Learned about the man’s altruism and collaboration with Pearl Buck on Welcome House (adoption program). And learned a little-known tidbit about the most touching song from The Sound of Music. I’ll leave that for the tour, but I will add that one of the latest acquisitions just came to them from a past chambermaid. It is a photo album containing memorabilia about the home, from Oscar’s time, through the home’s stint on the VIA Designer House Tour in 1986, and forward. The story wouldn’t be complete Doylestown Guide 2023 39
without talking about the Theatre Education Center, to be housed in a rebuilt barn. “The vision,” Jaime notes, “Is to offer theatre classes on a sliding scale. It’ll be an outreach project to the wider community, matching children with mentors on both Hammerstein scores and Sondheim, who Hammerstein mentored during summers at the home.” Perhaps the crowning glory is an annual youth contest. Children from all over the world have participated already, not only carrying on the beauty of Hammerstein’s (and Sondheim’s) music, but winning prizes in the process and a great way for children 40 Doylestown Guide 2023
to work on their own craft. When I asked how they’ve gotten nationwide notoriety, Jaime said they’re quite active on social media sites and with school music programs. In fact, come late October, Jaime will have collected a group of students to perform at Lenape Middle School. It’ll be a great opportunity for youngsters to carry on a cherished tradition, with a little musical theatre experience in the mix. The Victorian-era residence, barn and grounds will serve as a testament to the man, add another cultural gem to town and inspire arts education for future generations. As Oscar may have said in
another time and place, “Bless my home (land) forever.” For now, the home is open for tours, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is located at 70 East Road, Doylestown, PA; 215-3456767. For individual and group tickets, volunteer opportunities and more information, call 215-346-7320 or visit them online: www.hammersteinmuseum.org. Keep checking the website for updates on programs and events. Late October, watch for the Hammerstein Music Festival at Lenape Middle School on the 22nd, followed soon after by a children’s Halloween Scavenger Hunt on Halloween weekend. Chrysa Smith is a regular contributor who loves nothing better than a good Broadway musical. Doylestown Guide 2023 41
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Bountiful Blessings A photo essay by Lisa Bridge As we gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing, we can meditate on how, in spite of commercial and residential growth, we can still see turkey farms, cows, small honor system farmstands, country stores with plenty of home grown fruit and vegetables. Our blessings are not only bountiful, but they are also available to us so that farm-to-table can become a reality in our own home.
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This fall as we bring our harvest home we may have an ample bounty of peaches, pumpkins, mums, gourds, and honey that are available at country stores and farmstands that are only minutes away from downtown Doylestown.
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An apple orchard at Tabora Farm & Orchard in Doylestown can supply us with fruit to bob for and our Thanksgiving pies.
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Doylestown Profiles Read about six people who have contributed to our community in many ways
Nook Nook Creative Music School • Marcus & Junko Staniec In Bucks County, a captivating vision is unfolding—a sanctuary dedicated to nurturing creativity and fostering education steeped in imagination. Since its inception in 2019, Nook Nook Creative Music School has stood as a cornerstone of inspiration and personal growth in Doylestown. As it thrives, the school marks a significant milestone by relocating to an expansive new facility at 4059 Skyron Dr. Founders Marcus and Junko Staniec initiated their educational journey in Tokyo, Japan. Marcus, hailing from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, embarked on a mission to infuse education with creativity. Drawing from his experience as a global researcher and educator advocating for creativity in classrooms, Marcus and his team recognized a stark void of creativity in curricula, even within the realms of arts and music. He notes, "Education too often fixates on rote learning and perfection, overlooking the vital aspects of ambiguity and creative exploration." At Nook, creativity is defined as "personal innovation," and how one nurtures these innovations is entirely up to them. Marcus elucidates, "This concept laid the foundation for my initial school in Tokyo. We’re here to inspire students to think like artists, to create their own music. While most Nook attendees may not aspire to professional music careers, our true mission is to invigorate their creativity across all life dimensions, fostering leadership skills and confidence unattainable elsewhere. Music holds immense power, and these goals are intrinsic to that power." Nook prides itself on its dedicated team of full-time music educators, each bringing their unique expertise to ensure an optimal learning journey for all students. Additionally, the new facility boasts a dedicated performance hall, a cozy café lounge, a kids' playroom, a state-of-the-art recording studio, and a trove of delightful surprises, rendering it an all-encompassing space for families. For more information, email info@nooknookmusic.com or visit www.nooknookmusic.com.
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce • President & CEO Theresa Fera President and CEO of the Central Bucks Chamber Of Commerce Theresa M. Fera assumed her Chamber position in November 2022 after having a successful career that included her last position as the opening General Manager of the River House at Odette’s in New Hope. Prior to that, Theresa served in several capacities in the hotel & hospitality industry. Theresa and her husband were the owners of Fera Donna, incorporated a successful Philadelphia based food service management firm at the historic Down Town Club in Philadelphia. She transformed the prestigious “members only” club into a thriving multi-milliondollar Catering and Conference Center. It was known in and around the Philadelphia region for hosting high-profile events. Her business experience covered all aspects of food service management, from sales and marketing, business growth, strategic planning, management, operations and finance. When she moved into her role as President and CEO of the Central Bucks Chamber, she said, “I look forward to partnering with our stakeholders and serving the Bucks County community to help bring greater opportunity to our membership and the region at large by creating educational programing that brings together great thought leaders and subject matter experts to the table, being a world class convener and to offer guidance and support to help address the needs and concerns of businesses, be it small or large, as they face the challenges of today’s economic climate.” Currently Theresa and the Chamber are working hard to enhance the economic future of the region. She says, “We will be elevating our methods of communication and style of messaging to the membership. A strategic plan for 2024 has been created and tracked with measured results and key performance indicators.”
DG Media Connections • Debbie Goetz, Founder Debbie Goetz is the founder and president of Debbie Goetz Media Connections, LLC, a Public Relations and Communications firm established in 2010. Debbie’s interpersonal skills and her strengths in public relations, media relations, crisis communication and social media enable her to assist clients with varied PR, media relations, social media, blogging and communication projects, both large and small. Debbie has provided PR support to small to mid-sized businesses, townships and municipalities, police departments, candidates for elected office, non-profit organizations including Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce, Warrington Cares Foundation, Ben Wilson Senior Center and Warminster Food Bank. Since her firm’s inception, Debbie has brought her expertise to a variety of arts and cultural institutions including The James A. Michener Art Museum, The Historic Moland House, Bucks County Symphony Orchestra, Glencairn Museum, and Washington Crossing Historic Park. Her most cherished accomplishment was arranging for 108-year-old WWII veteran from Hatboro, PA to meet President Obama at the White House on Veterans Day 2016. “Sgt. Bill Mohr’s family asked me if I could get their dad invited to the White House. I told them that if LeBron could meet the President, then Bill will meet the President too.” Though no easy task, Debbie used her diplomacy, media savvy and connections in Congress to secure the invitation and fulfill Bill’s wish. “Nothing gives me more pleasure than helping people, businesses and especially nonprofit organizations tell their stories and share their missions. Giving back to my community is a big part of my who I am, both personally and professionally.” Debbie has been married to her husband Michael for 33 years and is a mother of three adult children and four cats. Affectionately known by her friends as a “crazy cat lady,” Debbie also enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, knitting, movies, Philly sports, traveling and binge-watching TV series and documentaries. To contact Debbie Goetz Media Connections, call 215-630-5408 or email dgoetz@dgmediac onnections.com. For more information visit www.dgmediaconnections.com.
Fred Beans Automotive Group • Fred Beans Fred Beans Automotive Group is family-owned and operated with Fred Beans at the helm after more than 50 years in business. His visionary business philosophy has made the Fred Beans nameplate what it is today: a family-oriented automotive group selling 17 different auto brands through 21 dealerships in southeastern Pennsylvania. He has recently inducted into the 2022 class of the Ford Motor Company Top Volume Dealer Hall of Fame. He was among eight high-performing dealers known for being exceptional retailers and devoted community leaders. He is a past recipient of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce's Business Achievement Award and Time magazine’s Dealer of the Year Award in 2001. What Beans takes most pride in, however, is not his success, but the success of those around him. And through the Fred Beans Charitable Foundation he has given back to our community and others. He has said, “I believe we have an obligation to give and an obligation to teach others to give.” He has used his leadership position and resources to make a difference in his community, and has also encouraged his employees to give back to their communities in their own ways. The Fred Beans Charitable Foundation has given financial support to organizations and initiatives both large and small. When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, the Fred Beans Family of Dealerships worked with other community leaders to adopt the towns of Waveland and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The $113,000 raised throughout the Beans organization wholly furnished the award-winning state-of-the-art daycare center built by the Bucks-Mont Katrina Relief Project. With special concerns for recreation, families, education and children, the Beans organization has contributed meaningfully to the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, where a gallery in the respected museum is named for the company. His organization also supports CB Cares and the Central Bucks Family YMCA. For more information on the Fred beans Automotive Group, visit www.fredbeans.com.
CVDA • Peter R. Fernandez and Carter Van Dyke Carter van Dyke Associates (CVDA), founded in 1984, provides elegant and sustainable designs for our clients while incorporating the latest research in all aspects of landscape architecture and planning. The firm works closely with a wide range of disciplines to create a synergistic studio atmosphere where we focus on the design of academic campuses, healthcare and therapeutic facilities, public spaces, public gardens, large and small private gardens, corporate centers, economic revitalization, and sustainable economic design practices for communities. Peter R Fernandez, President and Managing Partner of CVDA, has taken the lead on many of CVDA’s larger multi-disciplinary teams to develop a wide range of complex corporate, institutional, and government projects. He brings the technical skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams on projects that may be in the tens of millions of dollars. As a nationally licensed CLARB landscape architect, he can practice nationwide. His passion is horticulture with special skills in developing healing gardens, maintenance management procedures, ecology and the restoration and preservation of native landscapes—all with a central focus to create sustainable landscapes. Peter is the past president of Bucks Beautiful and he was responsible for the many trees planted along Route 611 and Route 202 within the Doylestown area. Carter van Dyke, the Founding Partner of CVDA, is known for leading multidisciplinary teams to develop a wide range of projects, including: downtown revitalization, master plans for public gardens, healing and therapeutic gardens, large-scale community and campus master plans and strategic master plans that shape community decisions toward sustainable design and the landscape surrounding the home. Carter has spent his career being involved in non-profits and offering his expertise to assist local organizations. Carter lectures extensively, was a past adjunct professor at Temple University, started the hanging basket program in Doylestown, was a founder of Bucks Beautiful, past president of VITA and started the Community League at St. Mary Medical Center. For more information about Carter van Dyke Associates (CVDA), visit www.cvda.com.
Worth & Company • Stephen Worth, President & CEO As the President and CEO of Worth & Company, Inc., Stephen Worth began his career in the mechanical contracting field while a high school student in Doylestown, PA. In 1983, he established Worth & Company and has since grown the organization into one of the leading mechanical systems providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Worth & Company’s footprint can be found in some of the most well-known facilities and institutions across the region, including The Bucks County Justice Center, Longwood Gardens, St. Luke’s Hospital, Great Wolf Lodge, casinos, colleges and universities and resorts, to name a few. While Stephen maintains his philosophy of “delivering what is promised, when promised,” he continues to guide his company toward growth opportunities. Stephen says, “I always try to do the right thing. If there is a hard decision, you need to do what is right.” Stephen is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and holds a Master Plumber license. He plays an active role in all aspects of the business and has been the driving force behind the success of Worth & Company for 40 years. Stephen attributes his success to the people that work with him. His employees feel supported, cared for and enjoy coming to work. He has an open-door policy and listens to everyone, at all levels of the company. A longtime resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Stephen is active in numerous civic organizations, including the Doylestown Historical Society, Mercer Museum, and Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA). Stephen is also a member of the Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania (CAP). He is particularly proud of the company’s annual golf outing, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last several years, in support of local nonprofit organizations. To contact Stephan Worth, email Stephen.worth@worthand company.com. For more information, visit www.worthandcompany.com.
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errain Cafe is located on the Delaware Valley University campus. Of the eight Terrain Cafes, the Doylestown cafe is the largest location. It is joined to an event venue, a retail store, a garden and nursery, all under the brand Terrain, which is owned by Urban Outfitters, a publicly owned company that began in 1972 when college roommates and a friend opened a store across the street
from the University of Pennsylvania. Urban outfitters now owns clothing, retail, restaurant and other brands across the United States and in Europe. The Terrain Cafe is on the campus of Delaware Valley University and includes not only interesting food to table dining, but also easy access to the retail store and the event venue. Emily Smith, Terrain’s director of operations, says, “The Doylestown Cafe, the retail store and the event venue are all adjacent to each other. So it's all one campus, but one core 58 Doylestown Guide 2023
structure with the venue kind bleeding into the restaurant, within the restaurant and the retail space, we have more connectivity, because we want our customers to be able to join us for brunch or dinner and then go shop or vice versa. There is some slight separation of the venue, as you can imagine, because you want to have an element of privacy for our customers that are joining us for their special occasions. We build to really embrace the natural beauty of each site.” The Cafe also has its own private dining room which also can be used for smaller events. Emily explains, “So here at Doylestown is our largest location. The restaurant itself includes a private dining room that can accommodate up to 38 guests, a full bar rail for 17 guests, So the restaurant itself is the largest footprint that we have within our locations. And we also have on this campus a 160 seat event venue, which is the largest within our cluster of restaurants.” Culinary Director Steve Linneman describes the food as “New American with a focus on farm to table.” Steve says that the Doylestown Terrain Cafe, “The Doylestown location, specifically is great because since Delaware Valley University is an agricultural school, the bulk of our produce and a lot of
our products comes directly from Delaware Valley University, itself.” Chef Colin Smith also locally sources from other local farms and vendors. Menus for Terrain, Steve explains, change four times a year. Currently, the Cafe is serving from the Fall Menu, and will continue to do so until early November. After that the focus switches to the Holidays. He says, “There will be a shifts in our latte offerings. So, you know, presently we're doing a caramel apple pie chai which will change over to a gingerbread chai. We'll also have a s'mores hot chocolate, a pep-
permint hot mocha. And you'll see a lot of those holiday flavors come through in the beverage offerings specifically. The food offerings, those fall menu items that we have now we’ll still hold true through the early winter, because from a harvest perspective we're still very much using apples and pears.” Terrain Cafe is located on the Delaware Valley University campus at 2100 Lower State Rd, Suite 200, Doylestown, PA. For reservations, call 267-680-8108. For menus, hours and more information, visit www.shopterrain.com. Doylestown Guide 2023 59
Looking Back / Earl H. Jamison
1934 - 2003 Earl Hart Jamison died at the age of 68 on June 7, 2003. He was 68 years old. Known as a farmer and visionary, he was a lifelong Bucks County resident and was descended from several prominent families who were among the early 17th century settlers of the county. In the early 1960s Earl and his young family opened Bountiful Acres, the well-known garden center in Buckingham. He founded Peddler’s Village in 1962. It opened on six acres of property at the crossroads of Routes 202, 263, and Street Road in Lahaska, once known as Hentown. The property had housed a chicken hatchery, chicken coops, and a barn, which Earl transformed into Peddler’s Village. His inspiration for this unique shopping village in Lahaska came when his imagination was stirred by trips he made to Carmel, California in late 1950s and early 1960s.
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