My wife and I live in Virginia, and visit Stratton Mountain a few times a year. My schedule has…read moreoften meant I was not here on a Sunday, and my wife has come to First Baptist several times by herself. Today was the first time I was able to go with her. I'm giving First Baptist five stars! If you are looking for a warm welcome, simple heart-felt worship and an encouraging Biblical message, you will like what you find. If high-powered and flashy floats your boat, this won't be the place to look.

I've been going to church here for a few years! It's been great. The pastor really cares and the…read morepeople are friendly!

A welcoming congregation dedicated to spiritual exploration and social justice.read more

Excellent cheesecake many varieties worth the drive . A good cause support the monastery.read more

Absolutely delicious cheesecakes - wonderfully creamy texture and so flavorful. The amaretto &…read morecream cheesecake is a personal favorite, but you can get a sampler option and try a variety of their cheesecake slices. If you want to buy from them on-site, you can find information about the gift shop hours - as well as the air lock availability - here: https://newskete.org/gift-shops-online-stores AND if you're like me and sometimes need your cheesecake fix when you can't make a trip to Cambridge, NY? You can order cheesecakes on Goldbelly, here: https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/new-skete-monastery I always stop by when on a roadtrip through the area... these cheesecakes are delectable. Whether stopping by or ordering online though, don't forget the cheese spreads either! While there are also things like pancake mixes and other tasty gifts available for purchase, the cheese spreads also shouldn't be missed. (But seriously... get some cheesecake!)