46th Annual Bucks County Designer House & Gardens

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The Village Improvement Association (VIA) is delighted to have Mearns Mill Manor as the site of the 2021 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens. Located at 545 Almshouse Road in Ivyland, this wonderful 1870’s mansion is owned by the Heritage Conservancy. Period charm and architectural detail abound in the house, which contains eight fireplaces and seven bedrooms.This historic property provides a fabulous venue for designers and landscapers to work their transformative magic, returning the house to its former grace and splendor.

This year marks the 46th annual Bucks County Designer House & Gardens event. Mearns Mill Manor will be open for tours daily from May 2nd to May 30th. To safeguard visitors, admission to the house will be by timed-entry tickets purchased in advance. Social distancing and COVID -19 screening protocols will be in place. Due to state and federal guidelines, the Designer House is unable to offer an on-site cafe this year, however shopping will be available in a selection of wonderful boutiques.

This month-long event is the largest fundraiser held by the VIA, a non-profit women's organization. Since its founding in 1895, the VIA has dedicated its efforts to improving the health and welfare of the Central Bucks community. It founded Doylestown Hospital in 1923 and continues to govern this nationally-recognized, award-winning healthcare system. Other VIA programs support veterans and those in need, provide academic scholarships, and support the historic James-Lorah Memorial home in Doylestown, a house and museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Proceeds from Mearns Mill Manor will benefit the Women's Diagnostic Center at Doylestown Hospital as well as the VIA’s other community programs.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org. To learn more about the VIA, or for information about membership in the organization, please go to www.via-doylestown.org.

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