Central Oak Heights

We recently had our wedding ceremony at the Sylvan Chapel within the Central Oaks Heights community and let me tell you, it was perfect! From the very beginning when I first spoke with Beckie about the options and booking it with them to the day of the wedding, everything was handled in a very efficient and professional manner. We had multiple phone calls to review all details leading up to it, and she made sure everyone was on the same page. During the rehearsal dinner we went to officially see it all in person (as we booked sight unseen from Kansas) and the whole place is absolutely gorgeous. There was a 80% chance of rain during the scheduled time of the ceremony, so her team also showed me a backup option on the premises that was equally as nice. They were so flexible with the day of in case we needed to move it in the hours leading up to it for rain, but thankfully it decided not to rain. They also covered the benches with white plastic to ensure they stayed dry and they looked very nice in pictures. I was beyond pleased with everyone from COH that we had the pleasure to meet and work with. Everyone was so very sweet, accommodating and overall just really great people. Thank you all for everything that made our big day absolutely perfect!

We go here every year for family vacation with my in-laws because it's a great place to go for quality family time. It's such a peaceful place; it's like time is less relevant here, but more valuable, if that makes sense. Being here is like going back in time. The kids play together outside in the pool or at the playground (which has the kind of slide I remember from my childhood - the tall, fast kind you never see anymore) and make memories together. Nothing here is new, and most things you see have been here since the 50's. The only exception I can think of is the glass top stove in the kitchen. It doesn't feel run-down though. It feels special, like a hidden nook in the world that escaped the pressure of keeping up with the Joneses. We bring board games and take turns making meals and have a great time just being together. There's enough to do that you can get away when you need to, but not so much to do that you never see each other. There's no heat or air conditioning, so pay attention to the forecast and dress appropriately. There are lots of trees, so that helps keep the temperature down in the summer, but the whole place is closed in winter months. It's close enough to Knoebel's that we usually spend a day there whenever we come here, and there are lots of small towns nearby to explore and shop in if you like. There are outdoor programs from time to time as well, and they are open to the public, so people from off campus come to those.

Had a family picnic there today. It's a great place. People we met were very friendly. And the place was so relaxing. I will tell all my friends about this place.

Between my barbershop chorus, and now my Irish/Celtic group we've had the opportunity to perform here on their summer music series a number of times. It is always a pleasure to be invited, and share music here. An excellent community and very supportive of the local music scene. I absolutely recommend coming here for the music and in a beautiful/enjoyable setting!

Mid Penn is a community band that gets together once a year to play fun music. Central Oaks let's us practice then give a concert. Lovely place. Pleasant .

The location is a great quiet getaway. The field has more than enough room for wedding parking or car shows,