Everything was amazing ! The weather was great. The outdoor garden waterfall area where the wedding…read moretook place was beautifully decorated. It was so pretty. I was a guest at my supervisors wedding. Everything the service from the staff was on point. A can we talk about the amount of food options!!! No one left there hungry! Everything I tasted was fresh and delicious. My belly was so full before we even were seated for our dinner entrees. They had everything, from a selection of salads, fruit, meditarrean food, soul food fried chicken, greens, Mac n cheese, Jamaican food, oxtails, rice & peas, plantains, cornbread, coconut pineapple chicken. pizza station, burgers, shrimp & grits, crab cakes, shrimp... servers walking around with chicken quesadillas, lamb chops!!! I have never been to a wedding a fed like this! I'm sure I'm probably leaving some things out but you get my drift.. we were all stuffed !! For my dinner entree I had the short rib, mashed potatoes, carrots & broccoli. Then they had a dessert hour .. cookies, cheesecakes, cake, brownies, popcorn, pretzels, cotton candy, fondue chocolate & fruit bar, s'mores, waffles & ice cream with all the fixings. The wedding cake and a sandwich was given by door on your way out. Even the manager or chef came out to see how they did with the food .. I gave him an A+. The DJ was great, played all the hit love songs. I would definitely come back here or maybe one day have my own event here.

We had our wedding here on 9/11/25. I am beyond excited to write this review. Everything from…read morebeginning to end was perfect!! The customer service,food, desserts, decor and location was beyond what we expected. Our family and friends raved about it all for days!! Alexa was our coordinator and the attendants, omg were amazing! Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!

Another historical marker, but the Claymont Stone School is already a business so I won't clutter…read moreup Yelp with another. Right off 495 near where it intersects with 95, here's what the marker reads: "Also known as Naaman's Creek School #1, THE CLAYMONT STONE SCHOOL was built on land donated by John Dickinson, the "Penman of the American Revolution," in 1805. The building was expanded and renovated in 1905. Evidence suggests that it may have been the first racially integrated public school in the State. The Claymont Stone School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1990."

The Stone School was originally built in 1805, and you can read about the history of it all at…read moretheir website. After waves of people moved into Claymont to work for the steel mills up Philly Pike, new modern schools were built, and this place eventually became a library by the middle of the 20th century. Then it was largely abandoned until restoration was taken up in earnest in teh late 1990s. Now its a sparkling clean small place perfect for gatherings like boys and girl scouts , birthday parties, and so forth. The interior has been completely refurbished, but there are still nifty rows of incredibly solid antique desks and seats, and a few other items like a wood stove, to remind you of the history of the place. There is a full kitchen and two bathrooms, again very very clean.

Safety is #1. The barn is well run and well kept. The horses have good-sized stalls and most of…read morethem have a view to the outside. The staff and riding instructors are knowledgeable and supportive. There is also a therapeutic riding program. I've been riding all my life, and I like the good care and good vibes of this place.

This is a review for the Mansion at Bellevue - which cn be used as a venue for parties, weddings…read moreand corporate events. We attended a lovely party given by my husband's firm - catered by Stephen Starr - which had great food. The venue itself is an old mansion (summer home) owned by the duPont family (who else.) They have one room that can seat about 70-80 people (for a sit-down meal) and another series of rooms for banquets and cocktail events. They have a bridal suite upstairs. Ver nice place with an "historic' feel to it.

It isn't a good choice for October weddings. They don't have enough heat in the tent…read more The tea bar had no black tea offered. The hot chocolate was only warm and a tad bitter. The biggest issue we had is that is not a great venue for elderly guests. Lots of walking and stairs. There were several problems in the bride's room: side table chairs did not have their pads attached so they fell off. And one of the couches had a broken leg!

Our recent wedding at Bellevue Hall was even more perfect than we could have imagined…read more We booked our May 2023 wedding back in September 2021 and honestly had decided to look at Bellevue Hall simply because it was so convenient to our home --- we literally walk our dog in Bellevue State Park quite frequently. We really didn't expect to fall in love with it the way that we did, but it really checked all of our boxes. We loved that we could plan a beautiful outdoor garden ceremony, but they still offered an equally beautiful rain plan inside the gorgeous mansion. We loved the gigantic bridal and groom suites with perfect natural light and gorgeous decor. We loved that our cocktail hour could utilize both the outdoor patio and the first floor rooms of the beautiful mansion. We loved that the tent has a permanent floor and comes with decorative lights and chandeliers. We especially loved that the Delaware location allows it to be tax free! After our initial walkthrough, we really knew that Bellevue Hall was the right choice for us. The planning process was a bit challenging due to staffing changes within the venue and at JAM. Our primary contacts switched multiple times, and at times it was challenging to get in contact with someone. We were lucky to have our own wedding planner who was persistent in her follow-up calls and in making sure none of our details were missed, so it did work out, and our eventual assigned JAM planner, Nicole, was very sweet. Our actual wedding day was perfect, and the mansion and flowering gardens were the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. Our tent looked beautiful as well. I can't wait to see our full gallery of photos from our photographer. Bellevue Hall works exclusively with JAM Catering whose food was one of the highlights of the evening. It was important to us to offer food that was flavorful, not boring, and they really delivered. Our hors d'oeuvres were delicious, our custom Rhubarb Gin Fizz signature drink was delightful, and our entrees were well cooked and well seasoned. I especially appreciated that they offer a variety of unique vegetarian entrees --- the black bean cake was scrumptious and so much better than the bland cheese pasta I've seen at other weddings. They also included our cake in the package, which was both beautiful and delicious. All in all, we were very happy with our choice to get married at the gorgeous Bellevue Hall.

Lovely ambience Great wine…read moreGood customer service Good music Friendly and knowledgeable owner

First visit to try out their wines. Very pleasant surroundings and really unique tasting room…read morethat's in house that's been converted. Feels very homey. Service was friendly and I think overall the prices here are reasonable. Was not big on their whites - they were a bit to austere for our taste. The grunier vetliner holds promise but it's missing some of that wonderful pepper spicy note that you typically get. On the red side, they're entry-level wine, which is Redbone was actually our favorite kind of a pizza style light red. I also thought the title, which is there biggest red was pretty decent and they had a new release which I didn't catch the name of but tasted, and it was a Good one as well. Knocked on some cheese and bread with a music in the background and a beautiful deck. A worthwhile destination on a beautiful Saturday

This place is so cute! We can to see a friend perform and to have dinner. Service was great and so…read morewas the food! We started with an order of the Old Bay Chicken Wings that had the most delicious homemade blu cheese and the Greek platter. Both were outstanding. For my main entree I had the Crispy Chicken Thighs, which were good but way too greasy. A couple at the table ordered the salmon with parmesan risotto and I swear it was the most delicious risotto I e ever eaten. I'd definitely go back to this spot! The vibes were phenomenal.

This is the first visit for me since the change in ownership. They still have old favorites like…read morethe smashburger, but also new items. The orange fennel salmon had a perfect sear and was super-tasty on the pea and cremini mushroom risotto with orange-garlic cream sauce. So many great flavors. Also remarkable in the flavor category was the Nordic spiced apple and cranberry cider mulled with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and orange. The food was special. They should be proud. Plus, they had a dinner band playing oldies and country which added nice atmosphere.

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.

Wonderful time anniversary dinner. Steak the best. Prime…read morerib. Spinach. Bluberry cobbler. All top drawer. Been going here for 39 years.

Had a fantastic meal and bottle of wine The steaks were…read moredelicious and cooked to perfection Wait or and help have fantastic customer service Bravo Will always come when traveling to De and Md!