Both of my kids LOVED SRV Mini Camp last year!! We are signing up again! It was their first…read moreexperience away from home and the teachers were great! They came home exhausted every day and can't wait to go again! Arts and Crafts, Free Play, Swimming, Exploring... They loved every minute!!

My five-year old son had an amazing time at School in Rose Valley's mini summer camp this past…read moreweek: He made new friends who covered him in hugs as he left, met kind and patient teachers, and thrived in the warm, welcoming environment (daily swims in the school pool helped!). I don't think I ever imagined that any school experience could be described as magical, but that's the word that kept popping into my head everyday at drop off and pick up. A week in the woods was a perfect change of pace for my little city kid. He swam in the campus pools each day, played games like tag and basketball, built with legos, dew pictures, built toy boats to use in the pool, and ate snacks provide by the school as well as the lunch we packed. He also had the chance to feed the school's sheep and chickens. By the end of the week, he was begging to return again in the future, so we'll definitely be looking into attending a camp again in the future.

What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!

It's like an I-Spy book came to life! This collection is massive but I really appreciate how well…read moreorganized and categorized it is. It makes it easier for the eye to take in. The tram car goes at a super slow speed so you have time to take everything in. The tour is guided by a pre-recorded audio track but sometimes the driver will provide information as well. The museum also has a small walkable area to explore. There's also popcorn, candy, and drinks to purchase. Some of the items are truly impressive and there's definitely plenty for everyone to point out and find and enjoy. Highly recommend this fun attraction.

What a cool arts space down the road from Media! I came here to check out some of the offering for…read morethe Philadelphia Tea Bowl Exhibition. The Community Arts Center is tucked away down a local street, and I was concerned that I was lost--thankfully not the case. I had a great visit. The building feels like a living, breathing tribute to art. There are multiple floors for hosting classes and events. There is a kiln for firing pottery on site. Even the grounds are beautiful, with lots of art and sculptures resting around the walkways outside. The Tea Bowl Exhibition was very well done. I bought a ticket for a Japanese tea demonstration, which was really interesting and enjoyable. I thought I'd be at the Arts Center for an hour, but I stayed much longer to check everything out. If I lived closer, I'd definitely look into taking classes here. For now, I look forward to my next visit for an event or exhibition.

Absolutely beautiful art center, each wall and room is eye-candy, this building and its grounds…read morehave so much character. I wanted to try something new out of the ordinary and found the right class in this place, ZENTANGLE. Marie (instructor) guides each student into different levels of awareness, meditating thru lines, figures and shades becoming a complete drawing. She begins with breathing exercises and leads you as soothing music is played in the background. The class is a couple of hours and trust you'll leave there relaxed and proud of yourself. You don't need to know how to draw or have any particular talent to getaway in your own piece of art. I give it 5stars because of Marie's unique techniques, close parking, picturesque campus, clean bathrooms, and ZENTANGLE's ballroom classroom in the 2nd floor is quite elegant, each corner says a story. Must experience.

We had a lovely time at the Rose Valley Museum. The history in Pennsylvania is amazing and this is…read morejust the start of our exploration of history and culture in Delaware County and beyond. Also known as the Thunderbird Lodge, this was a community of artist who started with a leap of faith in 1904 with approximately 60 people and moved here from Paoli. They started a community of woodworking enthusiasts, artists, painters, writers etc.. and were very successful in the arts and crafts movement. The museum was opened in 2017 to the public and has been thriving ever since. The property is approximately laid across one acre of land. There is a wonderful gift shop with may artifacts from the eighteenths and nineteenths centuries, that you may purchase for yourself or others to enjoy for your own pleasure Please, if you live in Delaware County come experience the history of our community and give back to the ones that keep our history alive. There is a mere $10 donation collected at the door when you enter. Unfortunately, the building is not handicapped accessible due to the structure and the artifacts in the building, but this is a great place for couples, especially if you are planning to be in the area or families who want to come to visit and enjoy a day trip learning some historical history about our community. Thank you to the volunteers who were so knowledgeable about this project and extremely helpful to us.

The Rose Valley Museum has been around a little over a year now, but I just discovered it a couple…read moreweeks ago. When I took a look at their events and saw a whiskey & chocolate tasting, um, I was there! Admission is $10 for non-members, but with our $20 event, we got free admission to the museum. I'll explain the museum first, and the event we attended, below. The museum is housed in Thunderbird Lodge, designed by architect, Will Price, who was the father of the Rose Valley craftsmen guild at the beginning of the 20thC. The museum is primarily dedicated to this era in Rose Valley's history, however, there are Native American artifacts, remnants of RV's 18th/19thC. Quaker inhabitancy, and other facets of the borough's history, to learn about, as well. The interior of the lodge is gorgeous! Exposed beams, Arts & Crafts features everywhere, handmade EVERYTHING! Artfully laid fireplace stones, hand-hewn stair railings, leaded glass windows! There were handmade Moravian tiles wherever appropriate (Will Price was friends with Mercer). Just art everywhere! The main room you hit upon entry is where they hold events. Beyond there, you find a sitting room and dining room, arranged for use with original Rose Valley furniture, and period lamps, rugs, and decor, all either made by the original guild, or authentic to the period, and part of the Arts & Crafts style. I saw some Tiffany type lamps, but no Van Erp. Furniture was Stickley style, with a little more rusticism and character, IMO, which adds to the charm. I saw a lot of Art Nouveau pieces, especially in things like candlesticks, pottery, and smaller carved wood decorative objects. Tons of pottery was housed in china cabinets, and glass cases. The woodwork for the trim and built-ins around the lodge is high quality, and beautiful. They are currently restoring it back to its original form (for example, the dining room used to have a curved gold-leaf ceiling). Loads to see, especially if you admire this aesthetic. Since we were there for an evening event, there were various fireplaces roaring, adding so much to the ambiance, as well as candles, and parchment-shaded lamps. It was so cozy and inviting! Upstairs is another large room, which housed a more eclectic array of Rose Valley history. There is a small hand-carved totem pole, papier-mâché animal heads, an original guild worktable, antique train station sign for Moylan-Rose Valley, more original furniture pieces, Plein Air painting, portrait of Price, etc. If you are at all curious about the Arts & Crafts movement, they have truly captured a great feel for its flavor at this museum! ---------------------- Now, the event! I highly recommend trying one of their gatherings! The museum's board was there, and they run things, hands-on, like devoted hospitality ambassadors! They are all so welcoming and friendly. We seriously felt like we'd been invited to a 70-person dinner party, and had conversations with almost all of the board members. They were amazing hosts! Note that this event was sold out, and they had a waiting list, with people at the door hoping to get in. They allow you to sign up online, so if you see something you want, get it! Our tasting was four different rounds of whiskey drink, personally made up by a board member, who knows his stuff. Each round was paired with a chocolate from Shane Confectionery in Philly. Our aficionado announced each round with a fun story, and gave all the details of his ingredients' origins. Every table had ice and water if needed (not for me!). They even went around and offered everyone seconds, and sometimes thirds, on each round... I politely accepted a few of those. We got more than our money's worth, it was amazing! After the tasting, they had a full spread of hors d'oeuvres to help sober up, but, for those hoping to keep the party going, there was also a bar available. Everything was beautifully, tastefully done. I can't wait to try another event!

We moved from Center City out to suburbia for one big reason - our kid was getting older and we had…read morealready paid for three EXPENSIVE years of (super high quality) Quaker Private school. While we love the old school in Philly, her new school, Indian Lane, is FANTASTIC as public schools go. Built maybe 30-40 years ago it was designed as a "Junior High" (AKA Middle School), so it's bigger than most elementary school. Great facilities - but first and foremost superb teachers, counselors and administration. Can't say enough good things about the prinicpal, our kids teachers, the music, art, physical education and after-school programs (After School is a separate organiztion). The Bobcat is the School Mascot and each child takes the Bobcats Pledge: Be respectful and responsible Offer a helping hand Be a friend to everyone Care about feelings Accept differences Tell an adult Stand up for what is right It is working. This along with the "responsive classroom" (Teachers use a chime to get kids to be quiet - they never yell at the kids) is building a community of caring, kind, attentive, engaged children. For a public school - this is one of the BEST.

Lovely farm with lovely people.. and lovelier pets…read more With great prices for a smaller farm, and a cute shop with fresh and organic products it's a 10/10

Really enjoyed the staff and it's a very unusual interesting. Small firm and orchard experience…read more Super different than nearby LinVilla, which is much more commercial in corporate. Love their small hayride wagon, even though we didn't take the ride at dusk. Open every day seven days a week 10 to 6 and they seem to have some pretty nice produce. Tomatoes? Excellent and they grow them themselves.

Myra Reichel changed my life. Releasing negative energy, memories that haunted me all my life. At…read more59 I've been searching for help for over 31 years and finally I was led to the real deal. I no longer fall into demobilizing depression lasting for days, or experience high energy doctor's called bi-polar. Now, I peacefully move through life gently. I also been tagged a hopeless alcoholic. Today, I absolutely have no desire to get drunk. Thank you so much Myra!! Please do not hesitate to contact her. In Peace, Health, Light & Love, Donna Bombara

Reiki Healing Center is a good place to learn Reiki. I took Reiki I & II with Myra, and also went…read moreto Reiki Shares. The experiences were very powerful,

Tuscarora Lapidary Society (TLS) offers jewelry making classes in a variety of different…read moredisciplines. -Wire wrapping -Cabochon making -Gem Identification -Silversmithing -Wax molds -Cloisonné -Glass fusing -Faceting / Gem cutting etc. The building is very unassuming, just off of Upland Rd, behind the CVS. I believe it used to be a post office. But inside, you have lab-like classrooms, equipped to do all of the above jewelry work, and more. There is a lunch/conference room, with interesting displays of beautiful donated works by past and present craftspeople who have studied and taught at TLS. They also have a library room with tons of industry information. The staff at TLS is accessible and friendly. They truly want you to learn, and are extremely patient about helping you actualize your creative vision. My class was Beginning Silversmithing. Our classroom could hold 10 students, each with a station that included our own torch, work block, cooling water, tools, etc. This was a decent number, and I'd say more would be too many. There was a waitlist to get in, despite there being 2 classes (one on Saturdays, one Sundays), so I recommend signing up early. Demographics of my class were mostly retired people, with me and a young couple as the youngest of the group, by a generation. But everyone was polite, respectful, eager to learn, and helpful toward one another. The atmosphere was relaxed, a Delco vibe, as only Delco can do. My class was full of hobbyists, though a beginner would still need to start here in order to learn to make things to sell if so desired. There are intermediate and advanced courses offered to give more practice and know-how, in order to produce on your own. But for my beginning exprience, given the processes involved (use of torches and such), everyone definitely picked up a number of skills, and was able to create and complete projects impressive for novices. Costs vary, but for example, my Silversmithing was: $180 for 4 classes (10am-4pm) $40 lab fee $32 in tools (and I didn't buy nearly all on the list) We made two silver projects (they're fixed, no choosing), a ring and a pendant. My ring is complete, and I'll post my pendant upon completion. I am making it to donate to a charity auction. All in all this was a fun experience, and definitely worthwhile for anyone looking to learn more about jewelry making. Almost everyone in my class had zero experience with any of the stuff we did, but our instructor, Barry, was really helpful and patient, giving tons of one-on-one instruction after her initial class demonstrations. She prepped us with a folder containing all kinds of background info, supplies that were mandatory, as well as optional, and let anyone pick her brain for more info at any time. Though our class was every other Saturday, many of us still missed at least one day for various reasons (winter illness at the top of the list), so Barry very kindly offered to give us a make-up class, of another full Saturday with her at our disposal. It was very kind and amazing of her and TLS to provide so much more time!