Large, clean meeting/event space, set in a beautiful wooded environment. I was just there to teach…read morea CPR class, so it wasn't "decorated" but it was still bright and inviting space.

Absolutely perfect to work with. Rented chairs for a reception. Personal attention and friendly…read morestaff. Chairs were delivered and placed and we're in clean and perfect condition. Will absolutely rent again. Great prices too!

wonderful company!! helped us out at the last minute with our party. greatly appreciated and they…read morewill be our first call for all future gatherings we have. Thanks

If you find yourself leaning toward the Conrad when you think about overnight accommodations, then…read moreyou'll likely want to stay far away from Richmond, Indiana's Quaker Hill Conference Center, a quiet little gem in an area populated by two of the historic peace churches, Friends (Quakers) and Church of the Brethren. For those who are aware, Earlham College in Richmond is a Quaker college, while Church of the Brethren operates their seminary, Bethany Theological Seminary, in Richmond right alongside the Earlham campus. So, yeah, you should take a hint that "Quaker Hill" is very much guided by, but not necessarily limited to, Quaker values encouraging simplicity, hospitality, social responsibility and being, well, friendly. I've stayed at Quaker Hill Conference Center on multiple occasions over the years as a graduate of the seminary and, at least until recently, a Church of the Brethren pastor. As Christina C. noted in her 2014 review, Quaker Hill is run by the "nicest people" and has the "best food" ever. Quaker Hill is mostly geared toward small to moderate-sized gatherings including conferences, workshops, special events, retreats and more. The main building, Evans House, existed as a private home from its construction in 1855 until the 1940's. During World War II, the house was used as a place for refugee resettlement, while it also housed a day camp and a Rural Life Association. Woodard Lodge was added in 1971 and they also offer an outdoor amphitheatre, dining options (up to 60 can be accommodated), meeting rooms for 10-60, and a neat little feature called a Solitude Room for personal retreats. They also have a picnic shelter and even limited long-term apartment options. You are able to have your meals at Quaker Hill - indeed, the food is terrific and typically served buffet style. Prices per meal range from $9-15, though they do offer some value conscious options. While it may sound like Quaker Hill is only for groups, every single time I've stayed there it's been alone while attending classes at the fairly close by seminary. If you require accessibility, this is definitely a place where you want to make that known up front. While they can often accommodate, their buildings are older and if you don't make your needs known you could show up on a weekend with every room booked and you've been assigned an inaccessible room - and yeah, I did this once and learned from it. It was completely my fault. Prices do vary by arrangement - I'm hesitant to cite prices as it can vary between groups, conferences, etc. I would plan on something above a Motel 6 and substantially lower than most hotels. If your body is somewhat requiring of a more luxurious sleeping situation, you may want to visit Quaker Hill first to see if it meets your needs. The room I was in, for example, often had a full-sized bed. They do have different options. Again, communication is pretty important here. So, why a 5-star if I communicate reservations? The people are stellar, the facilities are top notch and you are treated well here. The conference center is set close to a business corridor, but in a wooded area with tremendous privacy. If you're truly treating this is a retreat or personal getaway, this is simply stellar. If you go into it expecting a "motel" type setting, you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. While I'm done with seminary, I wouldn't hesitate to return and I find myself often recommending Quaker Hill to friends visiting Richmond.

Nicest people and best food ever!…read more I have to come every other year a couple times for work training. In Woodard Lodge, the rooms are always clean and come with two twin beds. There is a nice common area where you can hang out. There are rooms in the main building too, but I've never stayed there. We always have our training in the large room int he main building and it fits about 35 in a circle around the edges. It is historical looking, which is a nice change from the modernity of most buildings. The reason I love coming here is because of the food. I think everything is made from scratch with love. I always joke that I gain 5 pounds every time I'm here. They always have multiple dessert options with lunch and dinner. I would recommend coming here for the food alone. They also have a great tea selection. There is a nice wooded area right next to the conference center where you can hike to a small waterfall. It is a nice escape from daily life.

Raymond was absolutely incredible. He did the photography for a wedding I was maid of honor for…read more Raymond was flexible, very friendly, and took absolutely stunning photos! We had a shift in the weather and some surprise rain, and Raymond worked with us to adjust and make sure our bride and groom still got portraits that they loved. Raymond highlighted the natural beauty of the setting and the bride and groom to make for a stunning backdrop for their photos! He was also somehow everywhere--the photos he took of the reception show so many guests, and I didn't know you could actually make dancing look that real and fun in photos! But, in addition to those awesome things, my #1 favorite thing about Raymond was how comfortable we felt. Our wedding party photos are amazing and natural as Raymond made us feel relaxed and at ease. He guided us to show emotion by asking sweet questions (he had each bridesmaid tell the bride one thing that we were proud of her for) which made the photos really reflect the joy and love we were feeling that day. I could not give a higher recommendation to a photographer. Raymond was awesome!

Raymond is simply INCREDIBLE. I would give him 10 stars if I could. My husband & I actually won an…read moreengagement session with Raymond, and it was an easy choice after that to select him as our wedding photographer. There are one million photographers who would do a great job of capturing our wedding, but Raymond's personality and unique touches to our wedding day are what make him SO special. He showed up early, and stayed later than he technically should have, just to capture all of the things we wanted him to. He had even come from out of town for our wedding and didn't even request that we pay for his hotel room. Raymond is so laid back and all about YOU on your wedding day and beyond. I almost feel like he hasn't done any other weddings this season because it seems like we're his only clients - that's how personal he is. He enabled our wedding day to flow seamlessly, and taking photographs was so much fun and such a treat with him. He even had my bridesmaids tell me each why they were so proud of me, and patiently snapped away while we were all emotional, sobby messes. It made for a really special moment between my best friends and me. I'm also HUGE into photographs, so the quality of my wedding photos really meant a ton to me. Raymond did not disappoint. We received our photos about a month ago, and I still look at them almost every day because I love them so much. They are stunning, and they look SO real and reflect our day perfectly. He captured all of the magic and beauty of our day, our guests, and our venue perfectly. He was also ALL over the ceremony, and I didn't even notice him! But he seriously got EVERYthing and then some, it was incredible. I couldn't recommend Raymond enough. He is an amazing photographer, and an even greater human being. Working with him was truly a gift in of itself, and I could not love our wedding photos more!!!

I just had my wedding and reception here on June 19, 2010. It was fabulous! Bev and Bob Hunt were…read moreamazing to work with throughout the entire process. I'm a total control freak, so it was a little scary for me to let go and have someone else take care of the details. Boy am I glad I did! Everything that Bev and Bob had a hand in was perfect - the food, the setup, drinks, tables, dressing rooms, I couldn't be happier! We used the same room for both the ceremony and the reception and the flipping of the room was done expertly. Our guests were amazed at the efficiency with which everything was done. Bev and Bob also had an in-house wedding organizer who was with us the whole day. Mandy Neff was an amazing asset to the day. She worked her tail off, making sure that everything ran smoothly and all was perfect. If you need a location near Indianapolis, consider this one. I don't think you'll be disappointed!

I have not utilized the rentals or anything in this center, but I very much enjoy that I can walk…read morein most any day and see some great art walking through the dining area. You can also climb the stairs and there is more art hanging along the walls in the hallways of local artists' studios. And if you're lucky or brave you can meet some artists and introduce yourself like I did! Thanks for being in Greenfield!

We were so impressed with the pictures Jeanne took. We had senior pictures done for my son and…read moreadded on a family mini-session as well so we could get some pics together and with our exchange student at the time. Jeanne was so accommodating and wonderful to work with. She has such an amazing eye for a great shot. Her pricing was very competitive and we felt like we got so many amazing photos for what we paid. She had incredibly fast turn around time too. We were really happy and plan on using her again in the future.

The photos were okay. I purchased a package for my daughter and her fiancé and thought they were…read moregood. My daughter booked another session several months later and received a text the day before her session that another couple who had not responded to taking the session awhile back (this was never mentioned when booked) just got back to her and wanted the session. WHAT? They took off work for the session. As a professional why would she offer the session up if it was pending? Very unprofessional.

Great family dining. They offer great Friday night specials. You don't have to be a member to…read moreenjoy the Friday night dinner special. Dinner comes with an awesome salad bar plus homemade desserts!

I cannot say enough good things about Kyla. She was absolutely wonderful from the moment she…read morearrived. She was so very helpful on my wedding day. She didn't just act like a photographer, but more like a friend and my wedding was the first time we met! We received so many compliments from family and the wedding party about her great attitude and direction. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer on my wedding day!