About the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour

The Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour is an annual event where members of the community are invited to visit other community members who have spent time and care putting together their own water gardens. Previously called the Parade of Ponds, this is the 7th year for this annual event.

With so many variations in what people have done with their water gardens, the tour is a self-guided event where you can spend as much or as little time as you like visiting the various water features on the tour. Perhaps you only want to see the largest ponds on the tour, are interested in only pondless features for your own yard, or just want to see the new ponds on the tour this year. The open ended nature of the itinerary allows you to tailor a schedule and the locations to your personal preference.

The barbecue is also a part of our annual event, and entrance to the barbecue is included with your pond tour tickets. So please stop by Saturday and enjoy fun and food with us!

Our barbecue is a great time to relax after a long, fun day of exploring the homes on your list. Meet other people who made their own trips around Chester County, and compare notes and ideas for places to visit on Sunday. Talk more with some of those home owners who already have water gardens, or ask more questions of those you already visited with.

And don't worry! There are several ponds and water features at Turpin Pond Source for you to enjoy while the sun sets and you make new friends or reacquaint yourself with those you may have met at previous events.