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Abington Art Center
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515 Meeting House RdAbington, PA 19001
(215) 887-4882
- Hours:
Wed, Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Thu 10 am - 7 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for Abington Art Center
5 reviews in English
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Review from Robert G.
Los Angeles, CA
4/12/2011
I got married here in May of 2010 and feel ashamed it's taken this long to write my glowing review.
Everything about our experience, from the walk through, to the follow-up calls, to the personal attention from Sharon and her staff, to the actual event was wonderful.
Here are the things I loved about this place:
- The grounds are beautiful.
- Sharon, the wedding coordinator, was easy and wonderful to work with.
- The outdoor pavillion was comfortable and accommodated all 180 of our guests!
- Speaking of our guests, they had a blast, and couldn't stop talking about the facility.
If you're looking at places to get married in the area, consider calling Sharon and stopping in for a tour. -
Review from Jim H.
11/11/2010
I had become the Scrooge of the relationship world. A marriage that went horribly wrong has soured me from believing in any sort of union between man and women, 2 separate species that were never meant to mate for life.
That being said, I'm not a monster. When told of the impending nuptials of my good friends Aaron and Lori, I didn't hiss like a cat and fake the burning of holy water on a heathen. I simply nodded my head and hoped for the best. I mean, I've seen marriage work for some people, right?
I think this was my first marriage invitation since my breakup and I wasn't sure how it would affect me. The trepidation also included the anxiety of attending a wedding stag, where I only knew a precious few other guests.
The day came and I got gussied up for the first time in years. I'd never been to the Abington area before but the GPS got me to the Arts Center pretty easily. So easily that I arrived way too early, but this afforded me time to check out the area. It's a beautiful little wooded tract, with a neat mansion serving as the Art Center/ home base.
The first omen that this marriage was meant to be, is that it was a beautiful fall day and an outdoor ceremony was planned. The second omen for me was when I saw Aaron. Aaron , in the months leading up to the ceremony, defined a typical guy with cold feet. Yet seeing him on his wedding day, I was seeing a man who was sure about his decision and confident about his future.
The ceremony was as beautiful as the bride it honored. As I sat in the folding chair, on the lawn behind the arts center, my blackened heart, pumped warmed blood. Love was again redefined in a positive way. It was one if the sweetest ceremonies I'd ever had the pleasure of attending and experiencing my own relationship issues actually made seeing their union more special.
The reception that followed, complimented the sweetness of the wedding with it's savory foods , kickass music and wonderful spirits. The highlight being when , in following Jewish Tradition, we raised Aaron and Lori in their chairs and danced around the dancefloor.
So I left the Arts Center with a renewed respect for love and relationships. And to quote from one of their handpicked songs the experience created a birdhouse in my soul. And if that doesn't make any sense, it's better than trying to use, " That girl is poison".Listed in: Alternatves to Playing in…
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Review from Arica N.
Wyncote, PA
11/11/2008
I had wanted to visit this place for about 4 years before I finally made it. Me and a buddie went for their Eco Art fest about a month ago. It was great even if small and not too well attended (better marketing needed?). The highlight was a guided tour of the sculpture garden. All of the sculptures are temporary and meant to degrade in place over time, what a neat concept!
There is definitely a eco bent to the place which I am in tune with, and the indoor art gallery reflects this theme also.
The center also offers art classes, though I have never taken one. Has anyone taken one and would like to share their experience?
Today I took my father to the center for a visit and we had a great time strolling through the sculpture garden and then shopping for unique gifts at the gift shop. -
Review from mike l.
Brooklyn, NY
10/14/2007
we wanted to have our wedding outside and we searched for weeks to find the perfect place. After about 25 different sites, we immediately knew the Art Center would be perfect.
The grounds are amazing, to say the very least. The outdoor gazebo is deceptively large, plus it's got radiant heating, fans and brand new plastic "doors" to pull down in case it rains.
Sharon Blazick, the rental coordinator was a doll. No matter how crazed we were, she was always kind and easy-going. We called her with buckets of stupid questions, but she handled everything with ease. And when our big day finally crept up on us, she made sure everyone was happy and taken care of.
Thankfully, I won't be getting married again. But, there are plenty of other parties to be held! -
Review from Hella M.
Brooklyn, NY
9/16/2009
My wedding here was absolutely perfect! It was so so beautiful!!! Better than I expected, just perfect. We were sweating buckets, so it would have been nice to have some air conditioning, but aside from that it was amazing and I highly recommend this location for your weeding. My wedding was at night, in the pavilion. We hardly used any decorations except for some lights, and that was all we needed.
Specialties
At Abington Art Center, we believe art should be engaging, approachable and, above all else, fun. Here you will not just observe art. You'll touch it, feel it, create it and be a part of it.
