We live close by and haven't been since it's been La Sponda. Went there today with family for an…read moreearly Mother's Day lunch. What a great experience! Our server was great and attentive, the food was really good! We ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, chicken with crab, veal saltimbocca, pasta with shrimp and crab, pasta with meatballs (the person who ordered didn't care for the meatballs but is very particular), baked salmon, and chicken parm dinner. Only issue I would address is that some of the parties food came out at least 5 minutes before the others (about 1/2 the party) which made it awkward. Otherwise, a great experience and all want to return!

We stopped in here for a late lunch and were hoping for a 4+ star dining experience…read more That did not happen. My dining partner ordered the bolognese and was very happy with that. I ordered the wild mushroom papperdelle. There was no evidence of wild mushroom in this dish. The papperdelle ate plain. The mushroom "ragu" was sliced button mushrooms that were barely sautéed in a watery/ milky broth (not creamy) as if they did not cook the water out of the mushrooms. The Parmesan was added on top at the table to both dishes. Was there a hint of truffle? Maybe in some truffle oil-maybe. The dish was grossly underseasoned. Not a dish I would reorder. I also ordered the octopus appetizer salad. The octopus was seasoned with harissa (not quite Italian but ok). Unfortunately it was slightly overcooked leaving it chewy. The greens were well-dressed arugula. Again not a dish I would reorder. Our waiter was doing double duty in the kitchen while the bus girl was bussing the table so fast she took our flatware before we could pack up our leftovers while tossing the dessert menus on the table. Just did not get a welcoming vibe and would not return.

This hidden gem is a place that your guests will talk about for years to come. If you are looking…read morefor a unique, intimate location for your event, Twistback is the place. In addition to gorgeous grounds and breathtaking backdrops for your photos (field of wildflowers-hello!) the history and art that is housed here is on another level. The family that tenderly cares for these surroundings is heavily invested heart and soul, so there is no question about the details being important. Twistback is a great place to just visit for a tour as well (excellent opportunity for homeschool art history lessons) and they also offer art restoration and precious rug cleaning and repair. Put Twistback on your list if you are in the area-you won't regret it!

From the owner: Twistback Center for the Arts is a heritage museum and venue space that showcases a wide display of…read moreAmerican, European, and Asian art of all kind. While also being a beautiful venue for parties big and small. Curators of this museum are direct descendants of many important figures in history including Benjamin Franklin, Furness, Rembrandt, etc. This museum can also be used for any party needs from small private parties such as showers and birthday parties to weddings. Curators of this museum are also experts in conservation and restoration of fine art that have years of training from Timonthy Jayne who was the main conservator of the Winterthur, Andrew Wyeth, and the Brandywine River Museum. Services ranging from retouching, cleaning, varnishing, and frame repair. Also specializing in rug restoration from cleaning, reweaving, colorization, and fringe work. All these services come with a free consultation of your beloved items.

I found this venue online. I live out of town and was looking for a special place in the West…read moreChester area for a celebration of life. From the moment I spoke with Caitlin, I knew this would be perfect. The pictures are gorgeous online but in person, perfect. Stop by if you can. This venue is absolutely stunning and HUGE, perfect for a wedding or any life event. The bonus is the all the history behind it. I could not have been happier with my choice, honestly. Thank you, Caitlin! BTW - Use Montesano Brothers for catering. The staff and cuisine were fabulous.

​The Washington was everything my husband and I had ever dreamed of and so much more. When we got…read moreengaged, we knew we wanted something unique, something us, someplace no one had ever been. We wanted our guests to walk into our venue and say 'WOW this is so Matt and Erin.' Mission accomplished! This was our one and only venue we toured. From the gorgeous courtyard where we were married, to the ruins where we took pictures, to the gorgeous reception space with its stunning original hardwoods and beautiful chandlers, it was everything we had hoped to find. Working with Allie was a dream - she transitioned out right before our wedding but their current venue manager, Brittany was absolutely wonderful and picked up where Allie left off seamlessly. Getting ready that day was so wonderful thanks to the beautiful bridal suite and my hubby-to-be was thrilled to have the grooms suite. We had viewed several online that provided no where for him to get ready - it's his day too! That was a must for us. Our guests loved wandering the property during cocktail hour and could not get over how beautiful The Washington is. We could not have asked for a more perfect day or a more perfect venue. I wish I could do it all over again!

I really like this place. It has a lot of character and the food is excellent. The owner is super…read morepersonable and anytime that I've interacted with the employees. They are amazing. They always have fresh ingredients and willing to accommodate a picky eater like myself. There's ample parking and the place has a very home feeling, which is excellent. If you like dinner next to a warm fireplace then this is the place for you. We go the Kimberton Inn often and plan on going again soon!

Dined here the other night to celebrate an anniversary and it was such a lovely experience. The…read morespace is charming and full of character--definitely a great spot for special occasions. Our waitress was kind, attentive, and very professional. We each started with a small cup of the lobster bisque and shared the crab cakes. Both were outstanding, and the crab cake was especially memorable since it wasn't your typical style--really well done. For entrées, my boyfriend had the lamb chops and I ordered the seared sea scallops. The lamb chops were easily a 10/10! The scallops were cooked perfectly, though I personally felt the pumpkin risotto could have used more seasoning. I really wanted to try dessert but I was completely stuffed. Our waitress still insisted on bringing a complimentary scoop of ice cream, which was rich, delicious, and such a thoughtful touch. Overall, a wonderful meal and experience. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

ANTS-BEWARE! This is our second time staying at this location, and I really enjoyed our last stay…read more However, on this stay, we have ants in our bathroom, (and literally no food in our room) and the management unapologetically has told us that they're sold out so unable to move us. The manager offered "to spray while we are out of the room" and said that the spray is "non-toxic." I asked what the spray was, and he replied that it is something like Raid, toxic to the ants but not toxic to humans. If you don't like ants, you might want to find a different hotel.

Great newer property. I stayed here over the summer and have…read morereturned on this trip Rooms are clean and modern as are bathrooms. rooms include a full size walk in closet which is perfect for extended stays or even a few nights where you don't want to feel as if you are living out of a suitcase. Desk/work area is large with nice "West Elm" couch. Large big screen tv comes equipped with internet TV like Netflix, crackle, you tube and more. The breakfast is good albeit a little typical of springhill suites. Eggs, sausage, make your own waffles, pastries, fruit, cheese and cold cuts are added during the week. ** added note after 4 nights I asked if they ever served bacon.. the server assured me they do on weekdays but rarely on weekends, but here I was on my second weekday and she said it was because they had an abundance of sausage and Offered to bring my son and I some bacon. We were delighted to take her up on her offer. I love the convenient location off the turnpike. They have a small bar in the lobby, not sure of hours. They also have a pool and workout room. Great place to stay for the price.

Our wedding at Greystone was an absolute dream. Not only is the venue drop-dead gorgeous, but…read moreElizabeth herself was a joy to collaborate with through the process and was a complete rockstar day-of. Our guests had a blast roaming the grounds and the rooms inside, as well as dancing the night away on the terrace, which was surprisingly breezy for a warm August night! People were taking selfies all over the house and gardens because every angle is a perfect photo back drop. We had a long engagement, made longer still by Covid, and Elizabeth was just incredibly warm, considerate, accommodating, professional, and just all-around lovely the entire time. When it came to the big day, Elizabeth was there, guiding us through it and making sure the day went off without a hitch! Choosing this venue was seriously the best decision. We are both forever grateful to Elizabeth and her team!

This place was highly rated and recommended so I don't know what has happened since but if you are…read morelooking for a place that is pristine in presentation for your wedding and attention to details this is not it...the curtains are dirty and dingy and hanging off the rods, stairs were not sweep off, empty planters around that could have held some mums for the season, atrium was in disarray....side hall just had folding tables with no welcoming feel....and there was no one, whom Elizabeth should have taken charge, in leading guests as they entered for direction, guest towels ran out in the two only bathrooms and were not replenished....the mansion is gorgeous but the upkeep and presentation very dismal....and lastly, when asked questions, Elizabeth's temperament was less than what one would expect from such a highly recommended venue....

Stumbled across this gorgeous building during my very first visit to this fantastic town. Jan was…read morethe volunteer on hand who is just delightful and gave us a fun tour! It is a high-end events venue with a lovely patio located just on the edge of town.

Gorgeous. The whole venue is just gorgeous. Pictures really…read moredon't do it justice on how stunning the renovations have made this space. There are plenty of areas to set up for different reception types. I was there recently for business awards presentation and the room for presentations was easily divided off the main reception area after the cocktail reception and then set up was quickly changed to multiple dinner stations and seating. Outside is no less stunning and since it is next to a nature path it would allow for a lot of different back drops and locations for gorgeous photos.

The Kimberton Arts Building was a beautiful setting for my brother John's wedding. Family owned for…read morenearly 30 years, it's wonderful to create so many family memories here.

This Beautiful Old building was a treasure when we first attended a fundraising event there. Then…read moreour friends had their 25th wedding anniversary party there, then a friends wedding, then , best of all- we had a semi-formal dance party there for our daughter's Sweet 16 Birthday. We were skeptical that their sound system would keep 120 teenagers happy - Boy were we wrong. The floor was shaking (from the volume). The kids had a blast. And the disco ball and built in light show was a welcome bonus - All of it was included with the room fee of $ 400. - a true value, since we didn't need a D.J. - all the music came off our ipod - through their system. The owners are the most laid back people ever. so nice. Thank you Sharon & Ed for your hospitality.

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.