This is a nice club on the river. It's primarily geared to the sailing crowd (duh) but I am not a…read moremember and have only gone for events with other groups as a guest of the club. I've eaten dinner here at least 6 times, almost every time we've had lobster and steak, and it has always been very good. The bar is a great place to hang out with a view of the water and interesting yet understated nautical theme. The club also sports a single trap station and they do a nice job hosting a trap event. I've always found it amusing to shoot trap over the water as commercial airlines are coming up the river on approach to PHL. One obviously can't actually hit them with a shotgun round, they are not that close, but it just seems odd to point a shotgun at a US Airways 757, although for other reasons I've considered it.

I was at a friend's wedding recently and was highly surprised at the food quality. Overall it was…read moredefinitely a notch above what you get in other banquet halls in this part of Delco. Combine it with the antique feel of the inside, and a good river view, and you have a worthy choice for your function.

Wow, I love the floor wrap monogram logo and white draped back drop with uplights! Awesome!read more

I 've had dealings with the catering side of the Lazaretto ballroom in the past and was always…read morehappy with their customer service and overall quality of food and experience. . . AND THEN there was Ms. Terri Wright, Sales Manager!! THIS extraordinary soul recently assisted me with the booking at the location to celebrate my Grandmother's 100th Birthday celebration. She helped me and my family bring this vision to life, and it became a moment we will always cherish. From the very beginning, Mzzz Terri, as I call her, approached this milestone with reverence and heart. Every detail--from the symbolic color palette to the personalized touches that honored our grandmother's legacy--was handled with care, creativity, and deep respect. Her ability to listen and elevate our ideas made the process feel so seamless and joyful. She understood that this wasn't just an event--This was a MOMENT. Her warmth and professionalism created space for an amazing celebration, and she is now a part of the overall reflection of this event, because her presence felt like family. I am personally and eternally grateful for how she treated me and helped me with such a gracious heart. Mzzz Terri, I will always remember your Unforgettable Support, I'm forever grateful! Thank you, a billion times over! With deepest appreciation, Pamela & the Family PS. The Happiness Manager and Conor were stellar as well. This experience was top tier! Book with Lazaretto Ballroom! The food, ambiance, professionally personal care from the entire team is notable!

Try the espresso martini- as good as any 5 star restaurant!!…read more Loved the mimosa flight and Irish breakfast. Don't sleep on the specials.

Went to The Ridley House today and was really disappointed with the service. Our server took a long…read moretime to come over initially, and after that we barely saw her. Our drinks were empty for most of the meal, and we had to ask another server just to find her. One of our drinks was made wrong, and when we finally got her attention, she seemed annoyed she needed to come to our table and actually walked away while we were still talking, which felt really dismissive. What makes it more frustrating is that there's an automatic 18% gratuity even for small tables. I ended up having to tipping $22 total, and for only seeing her a handful of times, it definitely didn't feel deserved. To top it off, when I mentioned to the head bartender (who was acting as the manager) that I wouldn't be coming back, he pulled $40 cash out of his own wallet and offered it to me to "give them another chance." It honestly made me feel so uncomfortable and was not an appropriate way to handle the situation. The food was fine, but the service and overall experience were not. For the prices and the built-in tip, I expected much better. I will not be returning.

Just had our wedding there on Nov. 4th. They did not…read moredisappoint. I would recommend them to anyone for any occasion. Food was fantastic and the owner Ralph the coordinators Drew and Cindy and the rest of the staff were fantastic. If there's an event or Wedding that your planning for. Do the smart thing and look into them.. You will be thrilled with the venue and pricing!!!

We went for a fundraiser last night. It was a bare to the bone affair since it was a fundraiser,…read morehowever, there is no reason for a catering venue to serve food that is not enjoyable. If all you can do is serve meatballs, then make good homemade meatballs. Don't give people frozen spongy meatballs you can get in the frozen section of any supermarket. There was baked ziti with some potato wedges (they were cold) and green beans and a Cesar salad drowning in dressing. I can not eat Cesar so I asked if I can switch out for a tossed salad and I was happy to pay for it but I was told no, I have to be "like, severely allergic" for them to get someone out to talk to me about it. I laughed and said forget it...I'm not going to shake my epi pen at some kid! The place is looking really run down too. My daughter is getting married in the very near future and I would not even hold a shower there based on what I experienced last night. Next time someone asks for me to attend a fundraiser there? I will just hand them a check for the cause because I'm not doing THAT again.

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.

We chose Rutledge Borough Hall as the venue for my daughter's wedding. The upstairs hall was…read morebeautiful and very reasonably priced. Jen M. was the event coordinator and was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was so accommodating and helpful throughout the whole process. Sadly enough we had to cancel due to Covid-19, but will be sure to have future events here.

Heavy construction noise, reduced or closed amenities, and not going away anytime soon, yet think…read morethey can still charge normal hotel prices. We selected this property specifically due to the provision of a fitness center with cardio and dumbbell options as well as a late check out so we could stay active and relax while waiting on a flight. Unfortunately, after we checked in and got to our room, we experienced significant noise due to construction on the floor immediately below our room. This included a jackhammer sound, sanding, drilling and such. Furthermore, we soon realized that the fitness center was closed not due to broken equipment yet as they were using it to store air conditioners for the construction. None of this was disclosed on the website when making a reservation, at check in, or in written communication in the room. We tried to make do yet found that at times we couldn't even hear the tv or would have had to turn up very loud and risk headache from that or the construction noise. I do not believe this is up to IHG standards by any means.

We got here very early this morning after our flight was delayed. I had requested a crib or pack n…read moreplay. When we got there they told me "we don't have those". I had to make a palletb on the floor with blankets and pillows for my son. I was too afraid he would fall off the bed. You can tell this was converted to a "nicer brand hotel". The beds are updated, there are Dove products in the bathroom, and the furniture is sturdy. The problem is that the carpets haven't been changed or cleaned. It still has that feel of an inexpensive one night hotel. I spoke with someone today and they told me a crib was available. I told them I couldn't continue my reservation with them if they didn't have one. The crib was delivered to my room almost immediately. The area surrounding the hotel is cute and scenic. The Delaware River is right next door and so is a historic and kiss friendly park.

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.