Idlewild Farm Complex

Idlewild Farm Complex is a 26-acre estate with multiple buildings in Georgian architectural style near Bryn Mawr. The property contains an original one-room dwelling, various farm buildings, and later additions spanning different periods.

A Welsh farmer named Robert Lloyd received land in 1698 and built the first structure with simple features like a beehive oven and large fireplace. Over the following centuries the property evolved from a mixed crop and horse farm into a dairy operation under successive owners.

The name reflects the peaceful rural setting that visitors can still sense while walking through the grounds today. The layout and buildings show how different families shaped this place through their daily work and choices.

The property is located along Black Rock Road and is accessible to visitors who wish to spend time exploring the different buildings and grounds. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful since the terrain consists of meadows and pathways.

The original one-room dwelling dates to around 1700 and displays building methods typical of early settlers, with characteristic details like a beehive oven. A springhouse built in 1860 was added later to supply the farm with fresh water, showing how infrastructure evolved over time.