Two stars removed…read more Not thrilled they borrowed $$$$$$$ money to expand the building. It's a very common mistake and one a church shouldn't make - in my opinion. The music is VERY load. Metallica concert loud! Knock it down a few dB so we can hear ourself think and enjoy the music. Messages are great 90% of them time and the staff is very friendly and kind. The kids love it and that is very important. Transparency is there and that makes it better than most.

Not only is this a welcoming and comfortable church for everyone but it has its own FULL SERVICE…read moreCAFE! Their breakfast sandwiches are made to order with the freshest ingredients. Breakfast and Lunch is served Thursdays from 6:30a - 1:30p ONLY. This is temporary until health restrictions ate lifted. The sign posted on their front lawn is small and low to the ground so reduce your speed as you come upon their very long driveway. This cafe is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The seating area us pretty grand. A good option for meetings. P.S. - my monte cristo sandwich is so packed I can just finished the first half. YUM!

An absolute must see! I loved the tour, old architecture. This was a great tour. I loved the…read morehistory. Mysterious and truly haunting vibes. Being apart of an investigation was a lot of fun.

Incredibly disappointing tour; Many of the individuals in our tour group drove 1-2 hours for this…read moreexperience. Our tour started almost 30 minutes late because the guide was waiting for a personal friend to arrive - and on top of that we hended up having a spark notes version of the tour because of an event happening later in the afternoon. Our questions were shot down and we were told we would cover that topic during a different section of the tour. That part never came. We missed several buildings and the buildings we did see we weren't permitted to view inside/certain floors. They tried to end the tour over an hour early, but as soon as we demanded a refund/reschedule opportunity they said we could go backtrack to a few different places that we had initially not been permitted to see. The guide started the tour full of energy and stories - she told us about court cases that lead to many current laws and legislations that have been passed. However, after she tried to end the tour early that same energy she had was lost. For the entire last hour of the tour we were brought to empty rooms and told very little history of the place. Instead she just spoke to a few individuals (which I'm assuming are the ones she knew personally). This experience was a wasted drive, and quite frankly wasted money. They prioritized a specialty event that was happening instead of focusing on each and every individual tour - who honestly had paid just as much to be here. We spent more time standing around and waiting than we did hearing about this places history.

As someone who neither grew up Greek nor Orthodox, when I decided to pursue the faith there was a…read morelot of new things to understand. However, the kind and caring parishioners at St. Sophia welcomed me with open arms, have taught me so much, and made this parish my home. This community reflects a beautiful blend of Greek heritage and tradition with so many other backgrounds and experiences. Our clergy, chanters, and parish leaders have really made a visible effort to create a safe and loving place to worship, and we are really seeing an influx of new faces young and old joining those who started this community and have joined along the way. If you're thinking about learning more about Orthodoxy, I would recommend stopping in to St. Sophia and saying hi!

So glad I discovered St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church of Valley Forge. I'm truly impressed by it,…read moreconsidering it is still a very "young" church (it was built ten years ago in 2012). Their Grecian festival is bigger than I expected with all the Greek staples.

My partner and I toured 11 venues and were totally burned out We sat on our couch ready to give up…read morebut then we came across Welkinweir and were automatically off to tour number 12. We schedule an in-person tour and met with the JAM representative. Within the first few minutes my partner and I turned to each other knowing this was it. Welkinweir Estate is not only a beautiful venue but the JAM staff have been nothing short of amazing during this entire experience. HIGHLY recommend!

Welkinweir is an Old English word that translates to "where sky meets water." So named is the…read moreformer estate of Everett and Grace Rodebaugh, founding members of the Green Valleys Association (whose focus is on land preservation). The property is 197 acres with a 55-acre arboretum. The house is a c.1940 Fridtjof Tobiessen Colonial Revival creation, that encompasses prior historic c.1830 and c.1750 structures. The estate has been open to the public since 2000, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2001. Everett George Rodebaugh (b1902), a 1922 UPenn alum, founded a court-reporting service in Philadelphia that boosted him to national prominence. The Rodebaughs had no children and traveled the world, but unlike the heavy Euro influence adopted by the DuPont estates in nearby Brandywine Valley, Welkinweir has remained true to its plein air, Weyethesque look. I was recently at Stoneleigh, where I expected William Powell to walk out of the house with a smoking jacket and a G&T. Welkinweir felt more like Spencer Tracy's hunting spot, if he ever had one. Welkinweir is located on Prizer road, a picturesque street of swank multi-mil horse farms, with a winery (Stone Barn Cellars) at the Pottstown Pike end. You head up the drive and around a hairpin turn, you are upon the house, so much so, you might hit it! Drive past the house, and parking will appear. A patio leads you to an info center on the exterior wall, with an abundance of brochures. Use the trail map to walk yourself around the hiking options on the property. Yes, this is a hike, so dress in sneaks or boots and comfortable clothing. There are various trail options, but we did the simple loop around the huge pond, and then explored the grounds by the house, and Pinetum in front of the house. We did about 3mi on the pedometer. We'd have loved to stay longer, but with dogs and a baby in the cold, 3miles was a comfortable stopping point. You could easily make this an all-day hiking destination. They have a large picnic shelter, with a nearby firepit area for warmer weather. There are also port-a-potties near the picnic area. House tours are normally available only to groups when set up in advance, but if you call to request it, they can sometimes accommodate smaller parties. According to what I've read, the house contains a rare pipe organ, letters and private documents of the Rodebaughs, and the DL on when they got robbed of a $250k silver set by one of their own house guests! As indicated, dogs are allowed on the trails and in the arboretum. They do need to be leashed and cleaned up after, of course. I am so happy to have found Welkinweir! I am fortunate to have so many cultural resources at my fingertips, locally, but I wish Welkinweir were closer because it has such a great vibe, and has been so lovingly tended and well thought-out, with the amenities of a state park, in addition to the museum garden thing going on. Very very special place! * * * Note: at the time of this review, Welkinweir is not open on weekends. Weekdays only! * * * Note: They offer afterhours guided nature walks throughout the year (including winter).

My husband and. I were looking for a lutheran Church in our area. We tried a few others, and…read morefinally came across St. John's. And we are so glad we did! Pastor Krommes is inspirational. The congregation is very friendly and welcoming. The church is beautiful, lipids parklike setting. We have found a home!

The church is amazing and I love the service. The people are amazing and very welcomingread more

WOW! All I can say (well not really!) We are new to the area and were looking for a church home and…read morewe hit a home run with Faith Church. The children's area is amazing and they have great programs. They offer three different types of services at various times, so that's great for everyone! The staff has been welcoming, from pastors, to support staff, if you are looking for a place where you are welcome and want to get plugged in this is THE place! It is Christ centered and modern while still giving you a traditional bible based sermon! We love it!

A wonderful place to gather with friends and family to worship The Lord our God. Come as you are,…read moreand be chganged into what God has destined you to be. Great little cafe to grab coffee and breakfast before service.

Such a beautiful church with great people! They have a wonderful yard sale every year and they are…read moreso organized! Keep up the great work!