Chanticleer - Wayne, PA - Flowers and Foliage to View, Paint, or Photograph

Situated in Delaware County, Chanticleer is located at 786 Church Road in Wayne in Pennsylvania. Originally the estate of Christine and Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., Chanticleer became a public garden and was opened to visitors in 1993. The property was first known for its verdant lawns and trees, but the focus has changed over the years. While the lawns and trees still exist, the focal points of the estate are now textures, plant combinations, colors, and containers. Frequently, the focus of the gardens rely less on the flowers and more on the foliage.

In spring, there are tens of thousands of bulbs on the grounds. There is a vegetable garden as well as a cut-flower garden. Courtyards provide the setting for both tropical and hardy plants. Vines snake their way through nooks and crannies. Boulders, Cedars, and agronomic crops grow on the hillside. Asian groundcovers lead to a water garden, which is in the center of several perennials. Benches, wrought iron fences, bridges and homemade seats reflect the personal nature that the gardens convey.

Chanticleer's regular hours of operation are 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday through Sunday. From May through August, the garden is open on Fridays until 8:00pm. The garden normally closes for the winter in late October and re-opens in late March. Exact dates can be obtained by calling Chanticleer directly at 610-687-4163.

Admission is $5 per adult (ages 16 and up). There is no charge for admission for individuals under 16 years of age. Season Passes are available for $20 per person, and Season Passes are only good for the calendar year that they are purchased for. A Frequent Visitor Pass, which is for two people, is available for $35. Family Passes, which are for four individuals, are $50. Passes can be purchased at the Entrance Desk.

The Entrance Desk also offers maps of the garden that will show visitors the locations of buildings, garden paths, and other points of interest. The maps are designed to enable visitors to have a self-guided tour of the property. While Chanticleer is wheelchair accessible, there are portions of the garden that are steep. Concerned parties can obtain additional information about accessibility from the receptionist.

Chanticleer is home to three designated picnic areas. Any items brought into Chanticleer for the purpose of picnicking need to be carried out as well. Due to the volume of visitors on Mother's Day, picnicking is not allowed that day. Smoking is prohibited throughout Chanticleer, and pets are not permitted in the garden.

For those who like to paint, visitors are permitted to visit the grounds and paint what they see on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during regular business hours. Painters need to stay with their equipment at all times and should ensure that they do not obstruct the path of other visitors.

While wedding and family photographs are not permitted on the grounds, individuals can take pictures of the gardens. Photographers do need to sign a form, which can be obtained at the Entrance Desk, and the use of any photographs taken on the premises is restricted to editorial purposes only. It is requested that all photographs clearly name Chanticleer as the location when the photographs are displayed or used.

Chanticleer is also home to a variety of classes, conferences, and workshops. Group tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Advance reservation is required for group tours. Group tours typically last about one and a half hours and include a tour of the house and the grounds. Group tours are available Wednesday through Friday and cost $10 per person. A $100 deposit is required for group tours and must be paid prior to the date of the tour. For additional information on group tours or to make a reservation, interested parties can call 610-687-4163, extension 18.