New Morning is a beautiful place for an individual or small group retreat. (I've done both.) The…read moreindoor space is a bright and beautiful 19th Century farmhouse. The outdoor space offers several gardens, a fire circle, and a pool! Jenny and Matthew are incredible hosts. They served delicious meals, were easy to communicate with, and took care of all our questions and needs. Highly recommended.

This is one of the best tours I've ever been to. It was magical and the owner is so generous to…read moreopen up the home to the public We were enthralled with the fantastic wonders that exist here. It's 3 hours and worth every minute The less you know the better. It's a fantastic surprise once you've entered into this excellent experience

The Sanfilippo Foundation (de la musique) has limited tours of their beautiful and amazing estate…read more It's located in Barrington Hills on over 57 acres. The 52,000 sq. ft Tudor style home has so many unique musical, one of a kind and ornate items that you really have to see to believe! We went on the tour yesterday and it was really enjoyable. They have so many historical Calliope's from Europe and US on the premises. Also many other items including Tiffany lamps, steam trains/engines, a perfume museum and a restored carousel in its own building that is really something to see! It's truly a fascinating tour and very tastefully done. They only collected the very best top of the line pieces for the collection. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Pictures and reviews really don't do this place justice. You need to go and see everything for yourself! It's definitely worth it and you'll leave feeling dazzled!

The village of Bartlett has the worst customer service I have ever encountered. They refuse to take…read moreresponsibility for their mistakes and shows no understanding or compassion when there's a misunderstanding (this is strictly related to changing water meter and any sort bill payment). They lack any sense of what is right and fair. If you ask for a fee to be waived due to their error (which they will say they have no fault in), prepared to be treated rudely. Not only will they dodge your calls, but they also make you feel like you are the problem. It's incredibly frustrating dealing with people who clearly don't care about the resident they are supposed to serve. Once again this is strictly regarding their customer service at the village (utility payment department at village). The other department are superb and make living in Bartlett amazing. The utility and bill payment should be virtual where you do not need to talk to rude people.

A GREAT village! Owned three homes there over 40 plus years, have seen so much over the years…read more Is there a perfect place? Not really. Have many great memories over being active in a wonderful community.

Did you know that one in six people within Cook County don't even know where their next meal will…read morecome from? Did you know that most of these people live in your own neighborhood, go to school with your kids, and pass by you on the street? In 1981, a volunteer at Willow Creek Church (within affluent Barrington) heard that families within the church struggling to put food on their tables. He purchased groceries, put them in his trunk, and gave them away to those in need. People came together and formed the Food Pantry. A few years later, some mechanic friends had the idea to fix cars for single mothers -- for free -- and created C.A.R.S. These services, along with ESL services, legal consulting, and employment counseling became available for those in need within the Care Center (originally the Food Pantry). The Center has been in Hoffman Estates for the past few years with more than 2,000 volunteers. I have been serving for the past six months and am in awe of how much they help the community. Today, on June 3, 2013, the new 60,000 square foot Care Center opened on Willow Creek's main campus in South Barrington. It is absolutely amazing. The center has several dedicated spaces surrounding its' gorgeous waiting area: a large, full-choice food pantry (families in need can come once a month to receive free groceries), a children's clothing store with sizes infant through 14/XL (families can come twice a year and it costs $5 per child), an eye & dental clinic ($20 per exam), a car repair shop, a large Kid's Zone child care center (to watch the kids while parents are using services in the building), classroom space, and a computer lab (to open in Fall of 2013). The Care Center offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, as well as a GED course (high school equivalency) for Spanish speakers. Volunteers also mentor at-risk youth through partnerships with local schools. Also available are one-on-one consultations and workshops addressing topics such as job search, résumé writing, networking, and preparing for an interview. Job fairs with local employers are also held throughout the year. Legal services with a trusted attorney are here for anyone who needs advice and cannot afford a layer, as well as tax preparation services during tax season. The center even offers homeless individuals and families overnight shelter on Thursdays during colder months as part of PADS. For people with homes, volunteers can assist homeowners with minor repairs so home is a safe place to live. Most services require eligibility screening. Families seeking care will need to bring photo ID and proof of current address (recent utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, medical card). Some services also require proof of income, proof of child ID, and other information. You can find this on the Care Center website, along with a full description of the services and workshops available. Although this place is affiliated with a church, they do not push God on you. They built this to serve those in need within the community. That's it. Don't be wary of coming here if religion is not your thing! If you're looking for a place to volunteer -- this is it! If you're someone in need of these services -- come here!! You'll be amazed. (I actually wrote too much in this review and maxed out at 5000 characters, so I had to cut a lot of information out and just leave the basics! Crazy!)

This review covers Food Services ONLY and does not cover the Care Team, Dental Service, Legal…read moreService, Job Services & Any other services they offer. That being said this facility is a great resource to the community and if you need any type of assistance feel free to reach out to them, they can either provide it or give you a referral to a place that can help. Facility: The facility is large and well decorated, acoustics in the facility favor noise transmission so you'll want to gear up with some ibuprofen if there's a ton of babies in the waiting area on the day you are there because it can get headachy fast! The food pantry area is in the midsection of the Care Center and is well appointed with a wide selection of foods. Unlike other food pantries in the area this one you can quite often and easily find high end foods at. This is great for me because living on Disability doesn't give me a lot of opportunity to shop for upper end foods like fish on my own dime. Don't expect any visit here to be an in and out affair, wait times typically range from 30 minutes to an hour. It is once in a blue moon that you'll get an in and out day. Staff: Volunteers are always helpful and courteous. No problems to report here however around the holidays and Easter they can get a bit pushy. I don't buy the Evangelical flavor of Christianity. Though it's not their fault. They are only doing what management wants. Accessibility: They have automatic doors but they are rarely in working order. This is why they are getting docked a star. If you have automatic doors, maintain them properly please! Grades Facility: A- (acoustics are not preferable to an enjoyable time.) Staff: A (Can't get an A+ with managers that tell volunteers to be pushy about religion in a community service building) Accessibility: B (Fix those doors!) Overall Grade: A

We had our daughter's Quinceańera at Medinah Shrines, very happy with the service. Juan was always…read moreon top of things from the time we signed contract until the day of the event. Food was really good, my daughter loved it and she's a picky eater. I got nothing but good compliments all night from our guest until now, party was on 07/11/2026 , 100% recommended.

The Medinah Shrine is a great organization for any Master Mason to join. How can you argue with a…read moremotto like "Having fun to help kids"? Seriously, the Shriner Hospitals are one of the best Masonic charities out there in terms of the sheer volume of lives of children and their families the Shriners have made a difference in through free specialized medicine. Medinah Shriners are a terrific example of this success and the perks of membership are good too. As Masons, we ask that our women understand that we will be away from home, often several times a week as we attend dinners, meetings, degree nights, and other functions. The Medinah Shriner Center is nice because it enables our women to participate on a social level. The events are always wonderful and the Oasis Restaurant and Bar also offers great food and bar selections. The clubs, though, are why many men became Freemasons in the first place. There is an incredible number of options and it ranges from parade units like the cars, motorcycles, mini-choppers, magic carpets, airplanes, and clowns, to Highlander Drum and Pipe Band and the Black Horse Troop to numerous support units and strictly social groups.

I always stop here for fun. Interesting and fun antiques that are reasonably priced.I work at an…read moreantique mall too.

I've been to this thrift store before and have never had any complaints, but unfortunately this…read moreexperience was disappointing. I completely understand that coming in about 10 minutes before closing isn't ideal, and I was fully aware that the store closed at 6:00. I had no intention of staying past closing time. However, from the moment we were walking in they immediately turned Half of the lights off, and we were immediately told there were "less than five minutes" left, even though there was clearly more than five minutes until closing. After that, we were repeatedly reminded that they were closing. I understand giving customers a reminder, but I don't need to be told over and over again when I'm already aware of the time. What really bothered me was that at 5:55, an employee told us that they were closing, even though the posted closing time was 6:00. At that point, I knew I only had five minutes left and was prepared to leave by 6:00. It just felt like they were so adamant about getting us out that we were made to feel unwelcome for simply walking into a business while it was still open. If customers aren't supposed to come in during the last 10-15 minutes, then the store should have an earlier last-entry time posted. Otherwise, customers who enter before closing should still be treated respectfully.

First and best experience! These people know their business…read moreand even more. And business would even be a good word it's just their lifestyle! Lovely staff, my daughter is in love with this place. Kids are always busy making arts, singing and playing outside! I love that they spend a lot of time on fresh air! Would recommend to all my family and friends.

This is the perfect place for your child. Trained staff, clean and organized facility, and good,…read moresafe location. Highly recommend taking the free tour they offer.

I visited here with a friend who lives not too far from Stillman and was eager to check it out…read more The parking area is small, and the whole experience reminded me of a 'self-guided' type of thing. We did not see a single person working there despite many raptors in their enclosures. They all were listed as being injured and unable to survive if returned to nature, so kudos to Stillman for taking care of them! We hiked most of the trails on the map and enjoyed the hike. Some of the trails were less clear, and we assumed we were on the trail, but they are not always well-worn and obvious 'trails'. We made it out of course, but at times we may have wandered off trail and somehow re-connected and not even realizing we left the trail. We enjoyed the bird-blind on one of the ponds and saw some migratory ducks diving into the water. I can't remember what they were, but they are only here in the Spring and Fall. Very cool to see. The trails of this nature center take you through some degraded areas - lots of buckthorn all over and some tall mono-culture 'prairies' of invasive non-native grasses. Lots of phragmites in some areas. We did see a recent burn scar from a brush pile, so they are at least trying to control the non-native buckthorn! This nature center is not perfect, but I am very glad it is here! I recommend to any nature lover in the area check it out. Stillman is only open 2 days a week, but they have many programs on their schedule for nature hikes and bird-watching experiences. This is a nice little patch of nature!

I come here every year for raptor walk, which happens around the second Sunday in October and I can…read moresay it's one of the most incredible experiences with nature I've ever had. The volunteers bring raptors (birds of prey) out for people to have a close-up experience with and ask questions about them. Stillman Nature Center is about 80 acres located in South Barrington off of Penny Road. They offer multiple nature experiences from walks to education to birdwatching year round. It's run by volunteers and it's a great nonprofit. Everything is made from nature, whether it's the enclosures that the rehab birds live in to the seats which are made of stone out in the forest areas. you can't help but fall in love with nature in this beautiful setting. The volunteers are always willing to answer your questions and no question is foolish. They're so well educated and make you so much smarter when you leave Stillman. Check out the website at stillmannc.org Do not hesitate to come and bring the family. There's so much to see and appreciate there.