Updates & Events
Chestnut Ridge Residents Step into the Victorian Era for Tea-Time
Women of Chestnut Ridge at Rodale donned ornate hats and some of their finest mealtime clothing on Thursday, April 10, for a Victorian-era tea-time event. As attendees funneled in, they were...
Learn MoreFarmer Jenni Shares Tips About Raised Bed Planting at Chestnut Ridge
Jenni Smith, Farm Manager of Phoebe Organic Farm, spoke to residents of Chestnut Ridge at Rodale on March 25 in a presentation about raised garden beds and personal planting. A...
Learn MoreFirst Seedings for Phoebe Organic Farm Now Underway!
Residents of Chestnut Ridge at Rodale received their first opportunity to lend Phoebe Organic Farm a helping hand on Friday, March 7. The event took place at the Rodale Institute’s...
Learn MoreFarm Manager Jenni Smith Meets with Residents ahead of Phoebe Organic Farm
Phoebe Ministries and the Rodale Institute hosted a meet and greet event at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale on February 25th where residents were formally introduced to Farm Manager Jennifer...
Learn MoreA Room with a Tune at Chestnut Ridge
When Chestnut Ridge at Rodale resident Michael Cerveris moved to Phoebe in early 2024, among his biggest concerns were whether or not his piano would fit and if his neighbors could hear...
Learn MoreResident Couples Renew Their Vows at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale
The first residents of Chestnut Ridge at Rodale moved in exactly one year ago. Today, several couples celebrated their first Valentine’s Day at Chestnut Ridge by renewing their...
Learn MoreChestnut Ridge at Rodale Receives 2024 Gold Standard Certificate for Excellence in Senior Living
Chestnut Ridge at Rodale received the 2024 Gold Standard Certificate for Excellence in Senior Living from Care Patrol of the Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks. A "Gold Standard Certificate for...
Learn MorePhoebe Ministries and Rodale Institute Come Together for Phoebe Organic Farm Groundbreaking Event
On a particularly sunny November 6 afternoon, leadership and staff from both the Rodale Institute and Phoebe Ministries, as well as members of the press, gathered at Rodale’s Founders Farm in...
Learn MoreChestnut Ridge Residents Awarded Quilts of Valor for Military Service
In honor of their military service, four Chestnut Ridge residents were awarded Quilts of Valor on Saturday, November 2. Among those recognized were Dutch Zellner, Clifford Chest Strauss Jr.,...
Learn MoreChestnut Ridge FAQs
Chestnut Ridge at Rodale is Phoebe Ministries’ newest independent living facility located in Emmaus, PA. This state-of-the-art campus celebrated its official opening in May with a grand...
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