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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Winter Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with like-minded people. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/volunteer-stoneleigh-2026-1203/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Craft Winter Décor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and festivity as we create natural décor for Stoneleigh’s Main House! Stoneleigh staff will guide you through the process of crafting wreaths\, garlands\, ornaments\, and more that will delight and inspire guests during our Home for the Holidays event series. \nBring gloves\, pruners\, and your creativity – we’ll provide the rest. Volunteer event will be held mostly indoors. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. Open to adults only. \nPlease note: this is not a make-and-take event. All decorations created will be used in the Main House during our Home for the Holidays series.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/craft-stoneleigh-2026-1203/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Craft Winter Décor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and festivity as we create natural décor for Stoneleigh’s Main House! Stoneleigh staff will guide you through the process of crafting wreaths\, garlands\, ornaments\, and more that will delight and inspire guests during our Home for the Holidays event series. \nBring gloves\, pruners\, and your creativity – we’ll provide the rest. Volunteer event will be held mostly indoors. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. Open to adults only. \nPlease note: this is not a make-and-take event. All decorations created will be used in the Main House during our Home for the Holidays series.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/craft-stoneleigh-2026-1203-pm/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Craft Winter Décor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and festivity as we create natural décor for Stoneleigh’s Main House! Stoneleigh staff will guide you through the process of crafting wreaths\, garlands\, ornaments\, and more that will delight and inspire guests during our Home for the Holidays event series. \nBring gloves\, pruners\, and your creativity – we’ll provide the rest. Volunteer event will be held mostly indoors. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. Open to adults only. \nPlease note: this is not a make-and-take event. All decorations created will be used in the Main House during our Home for the Holidays series.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/craft-stoneleigh-2026-1204/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Winter Wreath Workshops - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. \nNothing brings warmth to a home in winter like a homemade wreath. Join Stoneleigh staff for a guided workshop to create your own festive wreath using fresh greens and other natural materials from Stoneleigh’s diverse plant collections. \nWe’ll provide the materials\, detailed instructions\, and guidance so that you can walk away with a gorgeous wreath fit for your front door. Please bring gloves\, pruners\, and a bit of creative energy. We recommend bringing a large box for transporting your new creation home. \nThis class will be held indoors at the Carriage House.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/winter-wreath-stoneleigh-2026-1204/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,general,member perks
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SUMMARY:Outdoors Online: Prose and Poetry with Villanova Student Writers
DESCRIPTION:Stoneleigh serves as inspiration for nature lovers\, birders\, gardeners\, naturalists\, and artists. For Villanova University’s Nature Writing Workshop\, Stoneleigh is also an outdoor classroom. \nFrom the colorful bog gardens to the vibrant meadow to the thicket bordering the drive with its den of foxes\, these varied landscapes have inspired poetry and storytelling as well as discussions of habitat and biodiversity. \nJoin us at the semester’s end as this year’s students share their poetry and prose. Grab a drink\, get comfortable with a laptop (or smartphone)\, and join the program via Zoom. \nThis is a virtual event. The Zoom link will be shared in the confirmation email.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/student-writers-virtual-2026-1204/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,general,virtual events
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SUMMARY:Winter Wreath Workshops - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. \nNothing brings warmth to a home in winter like a homemade wreath. Join Stoneleigh staff for a guided workshop to create your own festive wreath using fresh greens and other natural materials from Stoneleigh’s diverse plant collections. \nWe’ll provide the materials\, detailed instructions\, and guidance so that you can walk away with a gorgeous wreath fit for your front door. Please bring gloves\, pruners\, and a bit of creative energy. We recommend bringing a large box for transporting your new creation home. \nThis class will be held indoors at the Carriage House.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/wreath-stoneleigh-2026-1205-am/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,general,member perks
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T153000
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CREATED:20260821T164421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T124304Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wreath Workshops - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please join us for a future event. \nNothing brings warmth to a home in winter like a homemade wreath. Join Stoneleigh staff for a guided workshop to create your own festive wreath using fresh greens and other natural materials from Stoneleigh’s diverse plant collections. \nWe’ll provide the materials\, detailed instructions\, and guidance so that you can walk away with a gorgeous wreath fit for your front door. Please bring gloves\, pruners\, and a bit of creative energy. We recommend bringing a large box for transporting your new creation home. \nThis class will be held indoors at the Carriage House.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/wreath-stoneleigh-2026-1205-pm/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,general,member perks
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The gardens at Stoneleigh steal the show from spring to fall\, but in wintertime\, the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday showcase\, don’t miss the chance to explore all three floors of the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with nature-inspired decorations. We invite you to indulge in seasonal beverages and tasty treats while enjoying performances from local musicians and vocalists\, all in a festive and cozy setting. Between cookie breaks\, take a guided tour of the pipes of Stoneleigh’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 878 residence organ and chat with staff and volunteers about the magnificent stories of the Main House and its residents. \nHistory\, music\, and holiday cheer will be on full display at our annual Home for the Holidays celebration. \nAll events will feature local musicians including choirs\, instrumentalists\, and organists. \nToday’s event will include musical selections on Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ featuring local organist\, Dylan Shaw and the Haverford High School Chamber Singers. \n\nThe Haverford High School Chambers Singers are a group of about 40 sophomore-senior students who were selected through a rigorous audition process. The Chamber Singers spend their winter preparing for performances around the community at senior living facilities\, school events and concerts\, and were recently semifinalists for the 2025 B101 Christmas Choir Competition for their entry “Last Christmas”. The Chamber Singers are under the direction of Mr. David Fernandes.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/holidays-stoneleigh-2026-1212-am/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T133000
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The gardens at Stoneleigh steal the show from spring to fall\, but in wintertime\, the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday showcase\, don’t miss the chance to explore all three floors of the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with nature-inspired decorations. We invite you to indulge in seasonal beverages and tasty treats while enjoying performances from local musicians and vocalists\, all in a festive and cozy setting. Between cookie breaks\, take a guided tour of the pipes of Stoneleigh’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 878 residence organ and chat with staff and volunteers about the magnificent stories of the Main House and its residents. \nHistory\, music\, and holiday cheer will be on full display at our annual Home for the Holidays celebration. \nAll events will feature local musicians including choirs\, instrumentalists\, and organists. \nToday’s event will include musical selections on Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ featuring local organist\, Luke Stasiunas and The Bel Cantos from Agnes Irwin Upper School. \n\nThe Bel Cantos\, an auditioned a cappella group\, perform multiple times throughout the year\, both on campus and in the community\, showcasing students’ vocal talent and musical growth. Follow them on Instagram @agnesirwinbelcantos
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/holidays-stoneleigh-2026-1212-pm/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T153000
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The gardens at Stoneleigh steal the show from spring to fall\, but in wintertime\, the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday showcase\, don’t miss the chance to explore all three floors of the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with nature-inspired decorations. We invite you to indulge in seasonal beverages and tasty treats while enjoying performances from local musicians and vocalists\, all in a festive and cozy setting. Between cookie breaks\, take a guided tour of the pipes of Stoneleigh’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 878 residence organ and chat with staff and volunteers about the magnificent stories of the Main House and its residents. \nHistory\, music\, and holiday cheer will be on full display at our annual Home for the Holidays celebration. \nAll events will feature local musicians including choirs\, instrumentalists\, and organists. \nToday’s event will include musical selections on Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ featuring local organists\, Dylan Shaw and Luke Stasiunas and the Valley Forge Chorus. \n\nValley Forge Chorus is a championship treble a cappella ensemble performing four-part barbershop harmony with style and energy for over 60 years. Based in Villanova\, PA\, they entertain audiences with a diverse repertoire including barbershop classics\, show tunes\, patriotic favorites\, and pop music. As members of Sweet Adelines International\, Valley Forge Chorus has a proud history of competing and earning numerous medals at both the regional and international levels. Valley Forge Chorus warmly welcomes new members and performance opportunities. Website and social media links: \nhttps://www.valleyforgechorus.com/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/valleyforgechorus \nhttps://www.instagram.com/valleyforgechorus/
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/holidays-stoneleigh-2026-1213/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T083000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Winter Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with like-minded people. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/volunteer-stoneleigh-2026-1215/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T113000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Winter Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with like-minded people. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/volunteer-stoneleigh-2026-1217/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays: An Evening of Music and Cheer
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Home for the Holidays: An Evening of Music and Cheer returns to Stoneleigh this holiday season. Each year\, the spectacular Tudor Revival-style house at Stoneleigh is transformed with beautiful decorations crafted from natural materials gathered from the garden. This special evening offers the opportunity to see the house and its festive decor at night\, aglow with the warmth of holiday cheer. The highlight of the event will be an inspiring musical performance by a local vocal ensemble. The highlight of the event will be an inspiring musical performance by Olivia Prendergast (soprano)\, Maren Montalbano (mezzo-soprano)\, and Michael Lewis (piano) of Opera Philadelphia. \nLight bites and seasonal beverages are provided. This event is for guests 21 years of age and older. \n\nabout the performers \nOpera Philadelphia is “the very model of a modern opera company” (Washington Post). Committed to developing opera for the 21st century\, the company is recognized as “a hotbed of operatic innovation” (New York Times). For more information\, visit operaphila.org. \nOlivia Prendergast \nWith a remarkable range and emotional depth\, Grammy-nominated soprano Olivia Prendergast has been lauded for her “poised” and “silvery-voiced” tone (Opera Today). Last season\, Olivia joined Opera Philadelphia for their premiere of Sleepers Awake\, covering title role\, Thorn Rose\, and made her debut singing Delia in their production of Rossini’s Il viaggio a Reims. Although a Philadelphia native\, Olivia has sung with orchestras and opera companies across the country\, such as The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra\, The Boston Symphony Orchestra\, The Glimmerglass Festival in New York\, Opera Theatre St. Louis\, and The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco\, to name a few. Olivia champions modern and early music works\, and is extremely passionate about making genuine\, emotional connections with her audiences. She hopes you feel her artistry in every note that she sings. https://www.oliviaprendergast.com \n \nMaren Montalbano \nA graduate of both New England Conservatory of Music and Tufts University\, mezzo Maren Montalbano can be heard on five GRAMMY Award-winning albums: Ochre (2024)\, Born (2023)\, Lansing McLoskey’s Zealot Canticles (2019)\, Gavin Bryars’ The Fifth Century (2018)\, and John Adams’ On the Transmigration of Souls (2005). Her performances have been praised as “wonderful” and “suave and sensuous” by the Philadelphia Inquirer. 2026-27 season highlights include the recital Written in the Stars with Lyric Fest\, and Opera Philadelphia’s revival of Gershwin’s Let ‘Em Eat Cake. Ms. Montalbano lives in New Jersey and sings professionally throughout a wide geographic area with Opera Philadelphia\, Trio Eos\, and The Crossing. https://marenmontalbano.com \n \nMichael Lewis \nPhiladelphia-based pianist and vocal coach Michael Lewis finds joy in collaborating with others to create and recreate musical worlds in a multitude of styles. He is currently on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts as a vocal coach\, chorus master\, and collaborative pianist. At Opera Philadelphia\, he serves as principal pianist and coach on mainstage productions. Michael earned a Master of Music degree from Arizona State University in collaborative piano under the guidance of Russell Ryan. Previous appointments include Vocal Coach and Repetiteur at Opera Philadelphia\, Wolf Trap Opera\, Cincinnati Opera\, Arizona Opera\, The Glimmerglass Festival\, Portland Opera\, Opera Naples\, West Edge Opera\, Temple University\, and Tri-Cities Opera\, Chorus Master at Wolf Trap Opera\, Arizona MusicFest\, Tri-Cities Opera\, and Ithaca College.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/evening-cheer-stoneleigh-2026-1217/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The gardens at Stoneleigh steal the show from spring to fall\, but in wintertime\, the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday showcase\, don’t miss the chance to explore all three floors of the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with nature-inspired decorations. We invite you to indulge in seasonal beverages and tasty treats while enjoying performances from local musicians and vocalists\, all in a festive and cozy setting. Between cookie breaks\, take a guided tour of the pipes of Stoneleigh’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 878 residence organ and chat with staff and volunteers about the magnificent stories of the Main House and its residents. \nHistory\, music\, and holiday cheer will be on full display at our annual Home for the Holidays celebration. \nAll events will feature local musicians including choirs\, instrumentalists\, and organists. \nToday’s event will include musical selections on Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ featuring local organist\, Fred Haas and the Haverford High School Chamber Singers. \nThe Haverford High School Chambers Singers are a group of about 40 sophomore-senior students who were selected through a rigorous audition process. The Chamber Singers spend their winter preparing for performances around the community at senior living facilities\, school events and concerts\, and were recently semifinalists for the 2025 B101 Christmas Choir Competition for their entry “Last Christmas”. The Chamber Singers are under the direction of Mr. David Fernandes\, who also provides delightful holiday interludes on the piano. Follow the HHS Chamber Singers on Instagram @haverford_choral
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/holidays-stoneleigh-2026-1219-am/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T153000
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The gardens at Stoneleigh steal the show from spring to fall\, but in wintertime\, the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday showcase\, don’t miss the chance to explore all three floors of the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with nature-inspired decorations. We invite you to indulge in seasonal beverages and tasty treats while enjoying performances from local musicians and vocalists\, all in a festive and cozy setting. Between cookie breaks\, take a guided tour of the pipes of Stoneleigh’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 878 residence organ and chat with staff and volunteers about the magnificent stories of the Main House and its residents. \nHistory\, music\, and holiday cheer will be on full display at our annual Home for the Holidays celebration. \nAll events will feature local musicians including choirs\, instrumentalists\, and organists. \nToday’s event will include musical selections on Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ featuring local organist\, Fred Haas and The Crowtet – a French Horn Quartet \n\nFounded in 2024 after destiny brought them together in the same ensemble\, the Crowtet French Horn Quartet features four Hornists from Southeastern Pennsylvania whose passion and love for their instrument brought them together to share their musical message for all to hear and enjoy. While many may view the members of the Crowtet as mysterious and tricksters by nature\, they fearlessly soar beak first into the fray and perform a wide array of chamber music. Works include the classics that were brought forth by wise and prominent composers\, to popular and modern pieces that deliver that sense of nostalgia and delight. Join our murder for a night of fun that you won’t forget! \n\n \n
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/holidays-stoneleigh-2026-1219-pm/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The gardens at Stoneleigh steal the show from spring to fall\, but in wintertime\, the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday showcase\, don’t miss the chance to explore all three floors of the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with nature-inspired decorations. We invite you to indulge in seasonal beverages and tasty treats while enjoying performances from local musicians and vocalists\, all in a festive and cozy setting. Between cookie breaks\, take a guided tour of the pipes of Stoneleigh’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 878 residence organ and chat with staff and volunteers about the magnificent stories of the Main House and its residents. \nHistory\, music\, and holiday cheer will be on full display at our annual Home for the Holidays celebration. \nAll events will feature local musicians including choirs\, instrumentalists\, and organists. \nToday’s event will include musical selections on Stoneleigh’s mighty Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ featuring local organist\, Fred Haas and The Savoy Company. \n\nFounded in 1901\, The Savoy Company is America’s and the world’s oldest continuously performing theater company performing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Each show is fully staged and features a gorgeous\, professionally designed set\, beautiful hand-sewn costumes\, and professional quality actors and singers backed by a professional orchestra. The Savoy Company’s unwavering commitment to preserving the authenticity and brilliance of these productions has cemented its reputation as the gold standard for Gilbert and Sullivan performances. The theatrical works of Gilbert and Sullivan remain extremely popular worldwide and are second only to the works of Shakespeare in the number of performances presented globally each year.\n\n
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/holidays-stoneleigh-2026-1220-pm/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:general,home for the holidays,member perks
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SUMMARY:Undecorate the Main House - FULL
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Please join us for a future event. \nJoin us for a fun and festive morning as we “undecorate” the Main House after our Home for the Holidays event. Treats and music provided! Meet at the Main House. Volunteer event will be held indoors. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. Open to adults only.
URL:https://wp.natlands.org/event/undecorate-stoneleigh-2026-1222/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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