My daughter-in-law was excited to bring us here for the holiday boutique. She had never been but…read morehad heard wonderful things about it. Apparently, they host other events as well. The Holiday Boutique boasted local artisans & German food. We were NOT disappointed. There were a variety of local vendors selling their products. From jewelry to candles to ceramics to woodworking to glass blowing to knitting to clothing...you name it, it was here. I was able to purchase quite a few special gifts . If you're a supporter of small businesses, then you'll love it just like me. You will find so many talented artisans. In addition, there was food & drink to be had as well. On this chilly day, we opted for hot cider. If you get cold, you can warm yourself up at the many little fire pit stops. This was a super fun day!

Excellent food and service! It's one of our favorite family dinner restaurants in Berks County.read more

Great food, wonderful vendors, and it takes you back in time! In Kutztown, PA, the folk festival…read moreis an event you don't want to miss!

Been going to the festival since the late 70's & I've bought many things through out the years. But…read moresince they've jacked up the gate prices & the food is outrageously priced (we usually go someplace else when leave to eat) & it seems to be the same old same old... I've stopped going! Shame because it used to be something I looked forward to every year & never missed going to (sometimes 2 or 3 times in the week).

Reading's Christmas on the Mountain is every child's dream. And mine too…read more Felt like I was gently wrapped in a million lights. Dreeeeamy. Roadside parking and entrance is free but it's always nice to give a donation. Please donate. It's such a nice neighborhood Christmas village. The life sized cartoon Christmas characters are very sweet even as they stay in full character. Except for the Grinch haha. Wasn't sweet but certainly in character and I enjoyed that one the most. The helpers rush to your assistance to take pics of your entire family/friend group with your camera so no one is left out. Staff from beginning to end is so polite. Everyone smiling and saying hello. Hot chocolate and a few seasonals are on sale if you get hungry. If you're in the area it's definitely a "must see". The view as you leave the hill from walk to drive down is breathtaking. I would like to return each season. The End.

Excellent family friendly experience. Have your photo taken (using your own camera/cellphone) with…read moreChristmas icons like Santa's sleigh, The Grinch, and many more photo opportunities. The whole experience is free (with the exception of food and a few souvenirs), and each year something new is added. So you'll never have the same experience year after year. The walk through experience may be difficult for those who are unstable on their feet because of uneven ground surfaces in some areas. Lots of lights and displays to see, some choreographed to the Christmas music that plays. This is much more of a pleasant experience for families as it is funded by donations vs the high admission rates of other similar experiences. The length of time it takes to complete the experience is much more reasonable (especially if you have small children or individuals in your party who tire easily or become overstimulated. I recommend this experience- for all ages. Don't forget to express your appreciation to the service men and women who assist in the organization and security when you visit.

I recently purchased my first meat box from Wholesome Food Farm. My experience was great!! They…read morehave great customer service if you need any help with placing your order. I am within their delivery area so it included free delivery.(as a mom of 3 young ones this is a big bonus!) everything looked amazing!! My meat box had an awesome variety of meats and everything was packaged nicely! The woman who delivered the meat was very friendly. The box was very reasonably priced! I will be a repeat customer and highly recommend their monthly meat box!!

Fresh, health-conscious cafe style food…read more The service and atmosphere were pleasant and a breath of fresh air. Had a curry chicken salad wrap, really yummy and the lettuce in the wrap was super crunchy and fresh, also ordered an almond butter, honey and banana sandwich for my daughter which she gobbled up and we had home brewed peach iced tea, so refreshing and the peach flavor shined through. I am new to the area and I'm so glad I found this spot, I definitely plan to frequent this place (:

Let's start with some history. I think it's safe to say that few people associate Daniel Boone…read morewith Pennsylvania but indeed he was born in PA on this site in 1734. Boone's father Squire in 1730 bought 250 acres of land and eventually builds a one room log cabin house with a spring cellar on the property. Daniel, the sixth of eleven children, received little formal education. Boone learned how to read and write from his mother, and his father taught him wilderness survival skills. Boone was given his first rifle when he was 12 years old. He quickly proved himself a talented woodsman and hunter, boldly shooting his first bear when most children his age were too frightened (whether or not that even actually took place is still contested but it sounds to good not to be true). Boone moved with his family when he was fifteen to North Carolina thus ending his time in PA and at this location. Why did this happen? The rumor is that it had something to do with Squire getting thrown out of the Quakers for allowing a daughter and then a son to marry non-Quakers. So after the Boone family moves what happens to their home and land? In 1750 Squire sells everything to William Maugridge, a relative of the Boone's from Philadelphia and a friend of Benjamin Franklin. Maugridge during this time adds the right-hand section of the current stone house on the foundation of the Boone's log cabin. Maugridge dies in 1766 and the land is purchased by John DeTurk. DeTurk remodeled the house completely by removing the remaining walls of the log cabin and replacing them with stone. After DeTurk dies in 1808 the land changes hands several times over the next century until eventually it's abandoned around 1919. Finally the rector of a local Episcopal Church buys the property in 1926 and in 1937 sells it to the Commonwealth of PA who dedicates it as a state historic site the following year which begins the restoration that will eventually to lead to the site that exists today. So if you go what will you see? In terms of original you've only got one thing. The spring cellar of Squire Boone's log house. The stone walls are the foundations of the Boone's log house; and along the one wall, the original spring can be seen flowing through a trough in the floor. Past that there are several other buildings on the site but they were either built by the DeTurks or they were moved to the Boone Homestead site during the renovation which lasted into the late 1960's. What's honestly the best part of coming here would be the grounds. The entire property is almost 600 acres which means that everything is very spread out and there is a small network of trails that can used for either hiking or for bringing your horse. Lots of wild flower fields, deer and the quiet peacefulness of the surrounding Oley Valley. Great place for a picnic and a great place to bring the dog. If you go: Current hours during summer are Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4 and closed on Monday. I think in the offseason the hours are only the ones on Friday-Sunday. The grounds outside of the historic area are 100% free to picnic/walk in. If you go inside the historic area and are seen by one of the staff working there they will hit you up for $3 per person Historic Grounds Fee that they charge. It's a very odd set up because while there are signs set up telling you this, if you hang around you will notice especially on weekends very few people respect this/it's near impossible for them to realistically enforce this. 45 minute guided tours of the Boone House are given at different times of the day (no schedule posted anywhere except at the visitors center) and they also have a short fifteen minute video at the visitors center about Boone and the history of how the site came together. Current tour prices are Adults - $7.00, Seniors/AAA Members - $6.00 and Children 12 & Under - $4.00 but I think if you pay the $3 grounds fee you can also walk around the Boone House on your own without a guide. We did the tour the first time we came last year and it was well done. One more thing about the grounds and the hours. On the way in you'll notice a large gate arm that can be used to block the road. Make sure you get outside the gate area before 4pm. If not and if the staff can't find you, you could be locked in and then the only way out is to call the state police or something like that, i.e. a huge hassle. Come for the beautiful grounds and even dabble in a little bit of history but either way there is something about the Boone Homestead site which makes it a picturesque winner. www.phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/pa-heritage/kentucky-frontiersman-pennsylvania-roots-daniel-boone-homestead.html

If you enjoy parks being randomly closed, exceptionally rude 'volunteers', and being yelled at by a…read morewoman on patrol, this is your park. It is a shell of what it once was and is now more or less a money grab. Half of the site is closed off unless they are doing an event and the rest is nothing to pay attention. So, go to Hopewell Furnace, VF Park, Audubon, anywhere you are actually welcomed as a visitor.

Had a birthday party' here with 13 people and everyone had a blast. Kelly and Kris were awesome-…read moreeveryone in the group picked a different project and Kris and Kelly were on top of everything for each project from start to finish. I would definitely recommend AR Workshops in Gilbertsville for a family party or offIce team build event.

So fun!! Our guide, Chris was awesome - "We came, we laughed, we painted, we left" Thank you so…read moremuch for a cool evening and awesome craft!!

Great place up in Schuylkill County not far from Cabela's. This is a nice attractions if you want…read moreto get a little nature in! They offer a tractor ride. Usually on the weekend they host a local winery or micro brew! There are also planned events where their is entertainment. Not sure on all the rules but we were allowed to cut a bouquet of Sunflowers to bring home! I would suggest you bring a strong pair of Scissors or Pruners if you visit! Their is a cost per person! If your interested in what's happening go to their face book page! This is our second visit to Second Mountain Sunflowers nothing beats fresh air!

Maybe if they were actually open! I drove over 45 minutes…read moreand followed GPS directions. Got to where the place was supposed to be and there was NOTHING THERE!! All I saw was corn fields. I was taking my elderly mother there because she loves sunflowers and she was so disappointed. Broke my heart. Take down your location if you're no longer doing business. Or change it for seasonal times or whatever.

It was an awesome experience painting, doing something different and I was thrilled to be a part of…read morePainting with a Twist yesterday 4. 22. 2025. I want to thank the Art teacher for her time, encouragement and motivation. Painting is definitely super fun :).

It was a blast! We had solo much fun and learned alot! I would do it again in a heartbeat!read more