Binky Lee Preserve in Chester Springs is a very picturesque and peaceful preserve. Like all Natural…read moreLands properties, it is very clean (free of litter), and trails are well maintained. The parking lot is paved, but is a little cramped, and can fill up easily because it's not very big, and this seems to be a more popular preserve. Other visitors here were friendly and many had dogs, but everyone respected leash rules and picked up after their dog. There are a number of inclines, so while the meadow is normally easy walking, the areas where it gets hilly are too steep to recommend this for disabled people (other NL preserves are good for that). This was, however, an easy enough walk for kids and dogs. You are perched up on a hillside, when you reach the apex of the meadow, and the views are very cool of nearby "mountains" of Chester Springs. down the hill, there is a wooded area with some bridges and an old stone springhouse, etc. as bucolic scenery. It is a very picturesque preserve, great for photos.

This place is a hidden little gem, great for walking your dog and trying out a new place to enjoy…read more It doesn't have a proper path, it feels a bit more like a hike than a trail walk, but certainly worth the time to just get to know a bit more of our beautiful Chester county landscape!

Habitat for Humanity's Restore seems to be a great execution for a very worthy cause. Kind of like…read morea thrift store - but the items that are donated are usually from homes that being refurbished - or contractors working on homes and commercial businesses. You'll find a lot of appliances, furniture, cabinetry, doors, tiling, some home decor items, and what would probably be best described as contractor supplies such as cleaning supplies, adhesives, and various small items. You can get some great prices and depending what your needs are, it's probably worth a look. The staff and patrons are all very friendly. Ample parking in the shopping center's lot. Handicap parking is nearby.

Blood Donation center on Andrew is excellent, well organized, clean, efficient, with personable…read morepeople.

Great to see such a grass roots effort to import and share the Arts in Oley…read more I was blown away at the size of this cadcolm structure. The front door is very similar to the door in the closet in "Narnia" . It's a non for profit that runs classes and workshops for adults and kids and offers a gift shop of crafts and jewelry made by the artist's. I look forward to visiting often. It's run by volunteers who are passionate and creative. Check it out and get inspired on Main St in Oley. Who would have thought, Grassroots arts coop in Oley. Nominal charges apply check website.

I visited Brinton Lodge on Halloween for their ghost tour. It's worth the visit if you appreciate…read morehistory of very old houses. This house is over 300 years old and has a great story tell.

The store has new managers and the place looks great! There is a great selection of clothing…read moreupstairs. Furnishings and household decor are arranged to resemble my own living spaces at home. Everything is sorted and arranged into departments - and the store is huge. Frequently stop in because they are always getting in new items. Plus, it is a convenient place to donate our own things that we are ready to part with but still have more life in them.

I love to pick an area and literally "pick" my way to and from by hitting up all the thrift and…read moreantique stores. It's a huge part of my life and thrifting is an inch I always need to scratch. Found this thrift shop while heading to Pottstown. At first glance it doesn't appear to be much but once inside you're transformed to a very nicely decorated and organized retail space - at least in the first few rooms. As you stroll thru the building the organization and display become less and less enticing into you reach the back which is literally like an unheated warehouse with stuff everywhere, somewhat organized. I did enjoy myself digging thru and discovering cool things but was deterred by the pricing which was more in line with an antique store than a thrift store. However quality for the most part (with the exception of those back rooms) was decent. In one of the rooms were handpainted portraits on large canvases, tons of them of different everyday, ordinary people. I enjoyed looking thru them to see if it was anyone I knew. Literally there was tons of them! Upstairs you'll find clothing and shoes, which felt like raiding a nursing home closet but not in a cool vintage way. Very matronly and not of current styles. Also clothing was very limited, probably primarily because of lack of space as the upstairs is a loft like area. There is a room for boutique items - with prices to match, only the brands were mall brands and nothing special. It is hard to maneuver in those rooms, and especially to social distance. I didn't feel comfortable up there at all. They did have some good stuff, but again nothing I was willing to pay that much for so I ultimately left empty handed. I will say this, don't let the run down, drab exterior fool you, if you're into the hunt like me this is one place you'll want to explore.

Great community organization! Helps the community and has a great heart! Carol B truly is invested…read morein Phoenixville and wants to make a difference. Give them a donation!

Jill is an amazing owner who makes a point to get to know each and every family and child at the…read morecenter. She cares about her staff (I know because I worked there for roughly two years I only left to go work in my specific field when I graduated from college). The staff is a cohesive team, who are always looking for new and fun activities for their classes. Jill has a great curriculum in place and the children at the center are always first priority. There are always fun "special" activities which have included: bouncy castle, bouncy waterslide, field trips, different programs coming into the center. I highly recommend this center for anyone looking for a quality daycare!

We love the Tot Spot! Our son started there when he was 11 weeks and would still be there today had…read morewe not moved out of state. We absolutely loved this school. The teachers all genuinely have a love for the kids and do a wonderful job of developing the kids while making them feel so special. More than that, our son loved going there every day. At about eights months, he would get so excited when we pulled in to the parking lot. This is a family owned center and Jill is there almost every day making sure everything runs smoothly. She knows the name of every child there and just invested (like a fortunate) in the expansion and renovation of the building to add more opportunity for the kids. I can not say enough wonderful things about the Tot Spot. I would recommend it to anyone and will try to find something comparable in our new h