Market At DelVal To Close For Good On Aug. 15

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Market at DelVal will close for good on Aug. 15, Delaware Valley University announced Monday.

The university said Shady Brook Farm will no longer operate the Lower State Road market, and it will be closed. The university said it is "exploring a variety of options" for the future use of the facility.

Shady Brook Farm offered specialty foods, a garden center, and a variety of events including "pick-your-own” produce, wine tastings, and tours of DelVal’s active farmland.

But the restrictions imposed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have made it impossible to continue operations, the owners say.

“We have worked hard over the last few months to adapt and change, keeping the health and safety of our customers and employees at the forefront,” said Paul Fleming, President of Shady Brook Farm. “The added difficulties of running a business such as ours with the current government mandates have made it impossible for us to continue."

Fleming said he had hoped to make it through the fall season "but with the challenges we’re now facing, the closing has come sooner than expected.”

University leaders thanked Shady Brook Farm for its partnership.

“Shady Brook has been an important partner to DelVal for nearly 12 years,” said University President Dr. Maria Gallo. “The quality of their food and produce offerings, creative events, and farm tours have connected our campus to our neighbors and the community. We thank them for their partnership.”

Shady Brook’s Yardley location remains open.

“It is sad to leave The Market. I have been here from the beginning seeing the business grow,” said Robert Arcidiacono, manager of The Market at DelVal and director of operations at Shady Brook Farm. “I am going to truly miss the connection with the community and students that have become like family to me over the past 12 plus years.”