We had my sister in law's baby shower here. The location is beautiful and spacious. They have a…read morelarge farmhouse kitchen area that you are welcome to use for party prep, a large entry area, dining area and a room for food stations. They have plenty of parking for guest as well as handicap parking. The location itself gives vintage farmhouse vibes. It's very cozy and inviting. Highly recommend hosting your next shower here!

I had the pleasure of having my engagement party here, and it was everything I could have dreamed…read moreof. A beautiful venue and a storybook setting backyard, and a great layout for guest circulation. We had 50 people attend. Dana the event coordinator was fantastic to work with and provided recommendations for seating arrangements, catering, and linens. She was awesome and incredibly responsive. The day of the party was 90 degrees but that didn't stop the fun. The place has great AC. We had 9 kids under the age of 5 running around - let me tell you, they had a blast. You can tell this is a woman owned business because of the amazing attention to detail. All my thanks to Dana and Tara for helping us celebrate this moment with our loved ones

This hidden gem is a place that your guests will talk about for years to come. If you are looking…read morefor a unique, intimate location for your event, Twistback is the place. In addition to gorgeous grounds and breathtaking backdrops for your photos (field of wildflowers-hello!) the history and art that is housed here is on another level. The family that tenderly cares for these surroundings is heavily invested heart and soul, so there is no question about the details being important. Twistback is a great place to just visit for a tour as well (excellent opportunity for homeschool art history lessons) and they also offer art restoration and precious rug cleaning and repair. Put Twistback on your list if you are in the area-you won't regret it!

From the owner: Twistback Center for the Arts is a heritage museum and venue space that showcases a wide display of…read moreAmerican, European, and Asian art of all kind. While also being a beautiful venue for parties big and small. Curators of this museum are direct descendants of many important figures in history including Benjamin Franklin, Furness, Rembrandt, etc. This museum can also be used for any party needs from small private parties such as showers and birthday parties to weddings. Curators of this museum are also experts in conservation and restoration of fine art that have years of training from Timonthy Jayne who was the main conservator of the Winterthur, Andrew Wyeth, and the Brandywine River Museum. Services ranging from retouching, cleaning, varnishing, and frame repair. Also specializing in rug restoration from cleaning, reweaving, colorization, and fringe work. All these services come with a free consultation of your beloved items.

All my pictures are of Lucille's Edible Garden, my favorite place at Tyler Arboretum. This year I…read moregot into gardening and when I first visited I was so amazed that this existed, so I began volunteering! I'm sharing more about my volunteer experience with this great organization because I think it's a less traditional experience you'd read about in a review. I'm always impressed by the staff who maintain Lucille's Edible Garden and they are very intentional about giving volunteers like me a good experience as much as they would want someone who pays for admission to enjoy their visit! After filling out an application and doing a quick orientation with the volunteer coordinator, I could sign up for 3 hour volunteer shifts immediately after that. I love that they try to diversify what they are growing to include produce you wouldn't necessarily find at any grocery store. For instance, red okra and purple bok choy! As an Asian American, I was also learning a lot about rare seeds of Asian vegetables I didn't know existed. Not only is it rewarding to help harvest food for the Media Food Bank and address food insecurity in the community, but I have met wonderful people through the experience. I have also learned a lot about the importance of pollinators, what's good/bad for growing in the garden, and really appreciated how Tyler has a community of volunteers who have been serving for years. It really attests to the kind of organization they have they we keep coming back and encouraging others to consider joining us too.

I have to say I was skeptical about going here but was well worth it! Its a bit of a drive but it…read moredid not disappoint. There are so many rhododendrons and there is a Sequoia tree! Plenty of places to snap some pics and wander the grounds. Lunch on the chairs of the fragrance garden is a good choice!

Kings mills has been nothing short of amazing. They made our special day a wonderful experience. I…read morehad guests coming up to me all day saying how beautiful kings mills is as well as how great there food is. We planned our wedding in about a year and a half time and during that time Jessica helped us. If I could give her 20 stars I would even at the reception she ran around helping out. Everyone I came in contact with at kings mills made you feel welcomed and I can't compliment them enough. Thank you kings mills for being so great !!! Love, Renee and Chris Zepp

No to go boxes? My entire lunch went in the trash as I was very busy at the event I attended today…read moreand could not sit long enough to eat my meal.

A Quaker owned retreat center outside of Philly …read more.. I came for a holistic nurses retreat for a four day session- also slept here for 3 nights. Our conference meeting center was at Brinton house - on one side of the campus. I also stayed overnight in Britton House as well . Some others stayed at Firbank on the other side of the campus near the main house Main house is where the meals are served There is a path that circles around the campus approximately a mile around that is nice to take . You can see key features like the Beech Tree, a tower, organic garden, wetlands etc Lots of lovely flowers , tree species and insects to see - like bees and butterflies. This place is great if you are into biology and studying trees etc . It's a nice retreat place . Quiet , peaceful and delicious organic food There are no TVs which is nice to detox . There is WiFi if you need to connect but I did a social media detox while I was there It is a scent free facility as well - no candles , perfumes , sprays etc Rooms or dorm style or you have a private room. Rooms are rustic and no frills but clean. They provide linens and towels . Pillows were very flat and bed can be at times uncomfortable. Yoga and stretching helped me . Although I liked my shared room with a private bathroom - the wood floor was noisy - made noise with every step. I saw others with carpet floor . But I liked the view from my room and the desk inside was nice. Meals were at set times Breakfast 730-830 Lunch 12-1pm Dinner 6-7pm They had chicken/poultry/ fish option as well As vegetarian and vegan and gluten free options Bug spray is needed for walks especially in summer - hot and humid days . They have an art room with small donations if you use the space There is a library but I didn't go They have an organic Garden and a small grass labyrinth I liked the wetland pond area near Brinton house - so pretty . The path is a wood chipped path for most of the path- some of it is gravel. And the path is slightly confusing in a few areas but you figure it out.it appears larger in the map than what it really is

Short version: it's like a contemplative year-round summer camp for grownups, only the food is…read morereally good. Insanely long version: Last month, after wrapping up a few very stressful months on a difficult job, I was at a sort of crossroads in my life. I was looking for somewhere to go where I could clear my head, relax, and spend a few days living simply and reflecting on what was really important to me. Some people might go camping at a time like this, but I don't have a tent or a sleeping bag, and it's cold out, and long periods of solitude don't really agree with me. Also I'm small and clumsy, and could not likely defend myself effectively against a bear. What to do? Somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered hearing about Pendle Hill. It's a Quaker retreat and study center, so I must have heard of it at some point while at my Quaker school. I looked at their website and decided to check it out for a couple of days-- not a huge investment at $75 a night. My two-night stay turned into a six-night stay, which turned into a decision to live at Pendle Hill for a ten-week term as a student. I am head-over-heels in love with this place. You might not have the time or the inclination to spend ten weeks there, but below is a list of reasons why you should come check it out for a day or two. (They also have all sorts of cool weekend workshops on topics related to mindfulness, social justice, racism, peace, etc., which would be an ideal way to become acquainted with Pendle Hill.) -The food. Maybe I shouldn't start with that, but this is Yelp, after all. And it's SO GOOD. There's an organic garden and a whole bunch of chickens on the grounds, and everything is as fresh as can be. They even make the bread from scratch. I was asked when I made my initial reservation whether I had any dietary restrictions, and when I arrived at dinner the chef introduced himself and showed me which items were dairy-, egg-, fish-, and wheat-free. -The people. The people and the food are linked closely in my mind, because mealtimes are a warm, communal affair. You serve yourself and then sit with others at one of a few little tables. Everyone there is incredibly nice to newcomers. I walked in to dinner with that anxious new-kid-in-the-school-cafeteria feeling, and walked out having made four or five cool new friends (ranging in age between about 25 and 75) who made me feel right at home. (I need a lot of human interaction to keep me happy, but it's just as easy to have a more solitary experience there if that's your thing.) -The art studio. It's so cool. It's open 24 hours a day, during some of which it is flooded with sunlight, and you can just go in and play! Or you can take one of their art classes. They've got all the tools and supplies you could imagine for drawing, painting, sketching, calligraphy, sewing, quilting, knitting, book-binding, pottery, and weaving, and I'm sure I've left out a bunch of things. There's also a wood shop that I hear is great, but my dust allergies kept me out of there. -The grounds. The campus is beautiful-- old stone buildings, a lovely path through the woods, the aforementioned organic garden, and all sorts of little quiet places to think-- wooden tucked away behind a stand of trees and the like. -The library and the bookstore (see my review of the latter). Tons of books, on Quakerism of course, but also on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and other religions; nature and ecology; social justice and activism; history; psychology; and on and on but this review is already way too long. The library is a beautiful place to sit and read or write. -The values. I'm almost hesitant sometimes to use the word "values" because it has been so coopted by the religious right, but I won't cede it to them. Quakers believe in simplicity, peace, and tolerance, among other things. You will find Jews, Catholics, Muslims, and Buddhists there; people of all sexual orientations; people who speak all different languages. Writers, readers, artists, musicians, social workers, activists, students, and people trying to figure out who and what they are, rake leaves and scrub pots together to keep the community running. Upon rereading this, I realize I might have made it-- and me-- sound rather cultish. It's not, and I'm not; I'm just still really excited. Come visit for a weekend to write or read or think or walk or be, and see for yourself.

Attended the Kenn Kweder and the Men From W.A.W.A. gig at Ware3house 3. (Better Ducks opened)…read more First time attending this antique store/music venue in Swarthmore. It's BYOB with a few beverages & snacks sold on the premises. Chairs were set up in short rows for this gig. The sound & overall experience exceeded my expectations. And the salvaged pieces on display make for an eclectic visual experience. Tickets are sold at the place on the day of the show. So no PayPal or ordering over the phone. This is seemingly a labor of love for the owner to put these shows on here. If deciding to see a show out here, I'd have dinner at one of the few restaurants, & take a quick look in some of the more artsier shops beforehand. The War3house 3 is easily accessible from the Swarthmore train station if you plan to come by public transportation.

What an awesome place. I look forward to going back to concert that we want it was awesome This is…read morereally unique gem that I had no idea was in Swarthmore. So cool. Love it! Great music friendly people

Love this farm. It's much less crowded then nearby linvilla. Mostly I stop by to buy their…read moreexcellent produce. The blueberries in particular are great. I've done the pick your own twice and enjoyed it. There is a fee per person which is fine. They ask you not to eat anything in the field. I knew this was impossible for my 2 year old blueberry monster so I just paid for an extra pint for like $5. Fun times we're had by all! The vegetable patch can be muddy. Bring appropriate footwear if you want to pick your own veggies. The orchard/berry area is not and I had no problem wearing boat shoes.

I went today with a friend. I just wanted to see if we could pick apples and get cider. As soon as…read moreI got out of the car a worker like ran up to me and kept talking about a entrance fee... There was nothing available to pick though ( I asked). I asked if we could just quick go to the shop and buy stuff she kept staring at me and making me uncomfortable while repeating about an entrance fee... Why would I pay to shop at a store that's already over priced? I said we would just leave.... We ended being allowed in but still insane and will never go back. Also to the owners don't even bother posting some rude response.. i don't care. Linvilla will have my business from now on.

A hidden gem in Delco. Nestled on a hill just off Wawa road you'd never know it was here. This is…read morean alpaca farm but there are also pigs, turkeys, ducks and other baby birds. Today I was there for "farm day " which was a chance to view the animals on a beautiful fall day and shop at vendors lined up along the path. These vendors seemed to be picked for their close to nature wares which included natural soap and scrubs, the lady Who Made cork handbags, A man and woman who made beer bottle openers out of half horseshoes, and the lady who made homemade dog treats. I was thrilled to purchase 2 handmade items from Annabelle's Wish stand. Annabelle's Wish helps children and family struggling with rare neurological disorders. All of these items are brand new and donated so I got 2 items for a steal and the $31 went directly to help the kids. Made my week! Www.Annabelleswish.org

I was there YESTERDAY for "Farm Day" (Dee M. and I must have just missed each other) and our 12…read moreyear old had a marvelous time feeding alpacas, pigs and emus, and petting bunny rabbits. A terrific place!

Hot Honey on a cheesesteak?? If you follow me, you know the…read morerule: when I'm at Phoenix Bar & Grill, I do what the Phoenixians do. So I ordered the Presidential Cheesesteak -- beef AND chicken, crumbled bacon, American and mozzarella cheese, and hot honey sauce. $16, and it comes with house-made chips. And I'm going to say it... This was evil-genius good. The roll was VERY soft. Maybe even a little doughy. But you know what? It worked. The meats and cheeses were easy to eat, and the soft roll held everything together without fighting the filling. And then there were those house-made chips. They were the perfect yin to the roll's yang -- crunchy, salty and exactly what this sandwich needed. The hot honey was the wild card, but it brought a sweet heat that worked surprisingly well with the beef, chicken, bacon and cheese. Bonus points: Phoenix keeps the bottled beers packed in ice, and the crowd was comfortable and welcoming. Sometimes you just have to trust the locals. The Phoenixians knew what they were doing.

My husband and I went here for an early Saturday night dinner. Our waitress Erin was very kind and…read moreattentive. Our food came out quickly and was very yummy. We'd had been here previously for a party in their banquet hall. Both experiences provided delicious food, drinks, and wonderful service!