Rose Valley is a 0.73 sq mi (or 0.74, depending on your source) former artist colony, just outside…read moreof Media Borough. Traveling down Rose Valley Rd, sneeze, and you might miss it! But when you know where you are, and what to look for, it is an enchanting community, now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. * * * HISTORY * * * After the Leni Lenape tribe had lived in the valley, Quakers began settlement in RV on a Penn land grant in 1682. Mills were the industry there, along Ridley Creek for the 17thC. and 18thC.. Old Union Methodist Church is the only church in RV Borough; Revolutionary War vets are buried in unmarked graves in its cemetery. A tobacconist, Samuel Bancroft, lived in RV for most of the 19thC., and built tunnels and chambers in his home, Todmorden Mansion, for the Underground Railroad. The old textile mill became the foundation upon which architect Will Price founded the Rose Valley Association as an artists' colony in 1901 (after the ideologies of William Morris' Arts & Crafts Movement). The association provided rented workspace, and housing to craftsmen. Works that met association standards were stamped with their logo: a wild rose with a V over it, inside a belt. Some of the works (furniture, ceramics, book binding, etc.) were sold at 1624 Walnut Street in Philly (Will Price's office), among other shops. Depending on the guide you get at Wharton Esherick's house in Malvern, you may hear a more or less uncensored version of the artistic orgy that went on down in Rose Valley. Esherick's wife and children resided most of the time in RV, where they were all active in the RV community. * * * CURRENT DAY RV * * * There are a couple pockets of Media that distinguish themselves by different names: Bowling Green, Moylan, Rose Valley, South Media, etc. As a fan of history, art, and architecture, I want to acknowledge Rose Valley's distinction because, yes, this is a section of town that has period architecture, and the residents keep up the homes to reflect their glory days, now over 100 years in the past. Kudos to them, for making Media proud! But Darlings, your zip is all still 19063, which means Media. I know you want to be special, but it's not Rose Valley, PA 19063. It's still Media! Contemporary Rose Valley has a dilemma of character, IMO, because while they want (deserved) recognition, the community is not accessible to the public, which is necessary to facilitate buzz and interest. Rose Valley is a neighborhood of privately-owned homes, no sidewalks, and antiquated, tiny, one-lane streets, that are difficult to navigate. Their website is mostly municipal info, without developed highlights on the attractions (Great Minquas Path, Hedgerow, Randall Vernon House, Bishop White House, Thunderbird Lodge, Todmorden Mansion, The Old Mill, etc.). There is no visitor's center, not even as a function of the municipal office, as far as I know. There are few, esoteric publications about Rose Valley, as well, which makes visibility poor. Essentially, there is no visitor-friendly infrastructure upon which to gain significant notoriety. The only tour I have ever heard of for RV's architecture was by a grandson of one of the original artisans, offered through Winterthur, many years ago (which I only heard about b/c I had a Winterthur membership at the time). RV is not a place where you can show up and feel at home to wander and guide yourself, like one can in nearby Swarthmore. It is a shame and a loss to the public, because Rose Valley is a special historical place. Having grown up in the area, I had friends, family, and babysitting jobs, who all lived in some of these homes. But unfortunately, this is pretty much the only way you will get an interior tour of these houses, which are truly amazing. * * * MISC * * * Wiki the architect Will Price, and you will see photos of homes in Gladwyne, Overbrook, Merion, Wayne, but his life's passion was in Rose Valley including, "Bishop White House," "House of the Democrat," and RV mainstay, Thunderbird Lodge. Rose Valley is also known for its alternative school, "The School in Rose Valley," which is a well-reputed k-6 that does things the rich hippy way. (I had a family member who attended, a neighbor, and babysat some of these [now] alums.) Moylan and Rose Valley are both split between the Nether Providence School District and the Rose Tree Media School District. Your best bet for visiting RV is The Rose Valley Museum & Historical Society housed in the Thunderbird Lodge (see separate Yelp listing for info).

This is a sweet little house, but...the Minshall tenant house was log, and this little stone…read morebuilding was an addition later, after the Minshall's had sold the log building. So, its not the Minshall house at all. Its about 100 years younger. Sweet, but misnamed.

Really cool place to browse and support local business. Kids loved all of the cool stones and other…read moreunique items.

Randi is wonderful and so is her shop. She is knowledgeable and has wonderful classes. It is…read moredefinitely worth the drive for me. I'm so glad I found this little shop. Her readings are also 'spot on'.

You can tell the caretakers for this park put a lot of time into it. This is basically a bunch of…read morewoods trails, great for walking (the trails are a little soft so I wouldn't recommend bikes or wheeled anythings). They are great for runners or walkers. The paths are mostly all neatly trimmed in the warm months, with fresh mulch on the walkways. Some of the paths weren't trimmed recently, and it limited our walk because of ticks and possible poison ivy. But the ones under the majestic tall pines looked beautiful, and were very pleasant to walk. In the winter, these are great exercise in the snow (x-country skiing, snowshoeing or walking in some good boots). The entrance to the Upper Providence Park area is directly across from Rosemary Lane, off N. Ridley Creek Rd (the stretch between Rose Tree Rd and Kirk Lane). The areas near the creek get very muddy, so I don't recommend for certain dogs, or very young children. If you come prepared for mud you'll be fine. There are some neat cinder-blocks sunk into the swamp to make a stepping path across it to the solid ground on the other side (however, this area gets muddy often, so mud shoes would be recommended). The trails connect to the neighboring Louis W. Scott Memorial Park, and I am not sure if they are maintained by the same group(s) or not? The Louis W. Scott Memorial Park is an open field, with the ruins of a stone building beside it. The stone area seems to attract litterers, which is not pretty, and not sanitary or safe for children or dogs. Wish they kept that up better, but elsewhere it is clean and well-kept.

WHAT A BLAST. We came here for my birthday kind of ironically because online we saw reels saying it…read morewas the "weirdest museum ever," and thought it would be kind of funny/maybe even creepy. Little did we know it was actually FASCINATING; it was so fun to admire every last piece in the museum. The tram guide was great, the pre-recorded audio is helpful and interesting, and the collection is so varied and extensive that you can't help but love it. The pipe organs - fabulous. The walkable "toy box" collection was great after the tram. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone - it was soooo fun.

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!

On April 13, 2026, I found myself feeling overwhelmed and in need of guidance. Out of curiosity, I…read moredecided to search Yelp for a spiritual psychic and came across Energy Intuit by Angela Bixby. With a 4.9 out of 5 rating, I felt comfortable giving her a try. After visiting her website, I found it to be well-organized and easy to navigate. I chose the 30-minute spiritual guidance session ($130), and I appreciated that I was able to book a same-day appointment--it was exactly what I needed during such an anxious time. Within a few hours of booking, I received confirmation emails along with the Zoom link, which made the process smooth and reassuring. According to her website, the 30-minute session allows for 5-8 questions, so I took advantage of that by preparing my questions ahead of time since this was my very first spiritual reading. During the session, I asked about my love life as well as some questions regarding relatives who have passed. At times, I provided some clarification to help guide the reading. Later that night, after the session, I received a phone call from my stepdad that ended up reassuring me about my love life in a way that felt very similar to what Angela had shared during the reading, which I found interesting. Angela herself was beautiful, kind, and had a very calming and joyful presence throughout the session. While a few parts of the reading left me questioning, much of what she shared felt accurate--especially regarding situations I'm currently going through and details about my family members. Overall, it was a comforting experience during a time when I truly needed peace and direction. If things truly fall into place in my love life, I'll absolutely be back to update this to a 5 star review.

Pretty on point if you asked me. She knew things I didn't say!! lol. Thanks for the help and…read moreguidance.

Great job. Would recommend. I am very satisfied. Thanks for everything. Anthony came out and did a…read morewonderful job. Did it all on his own, no help. I was impressed. Thanks for everything.

I used Timestone Monument for my brothers Monument. Helen was super efficient, helpful and good to…read morecommunicate. Most of our communication was through text and it did not matter the time I texted her she always responded. Helen was helpful in sending me pictures of monuments based on the things I shared I wanted on his headstone. Helen is a good sales person to deal with. I also found their prices to be better than most Monument places.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

They were so friendly and it was a great little center to see the local wildlife and learn. We…read moredidn't get to do the whole path with a stroller but it was nice and shaded on the trail so even on a hot day it felt cooler.