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New Art Collection Installed in the Lafayette Ballroom, Philadelphia’s Newest Party Space
February 7, 2012, Posted in Our Facility, Renovations

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We are excited about the art work that we recently had commissioned from world-renown artist, Cicero Silva for our new Lafayette Ballroom.

Throughout his professional career as a designer, Cicero Silva worked with the top companies in Brazil and South America to translate their ideas into beautiful and functional spaces. This coupled with the design, creation and construction of a variety of trade show booths and exhibits, developed in Cicero the concepts of proportion and accuracy, and kept him working at the forefront of design trends. During his more than three decades as a designer he was also exposed to and gained an appreciation for visual art, and took his first steps in the direction of being a visual artist himself by working in abstract painting. His experience and skill in working more physically with his hands eventually lead him to move away from painting and toward sculpture and three dimensional work, and this has been his medium for the past nine years. His inspiration often comes from historic constructivism, but Cicero has mostly found his own way to create a new kind of visual art, combining shapes, rhythms, textures and volumes. Today he works with painted wood and EVA modules, cubes, cylinders, cones, and other prismatic shapes, and he displays them on canvas or hardboard in deliberate order to form various patterns and designs.

Continuing the theme of our natural surroundings, we thought it essential to have art work developed specifically for our Lafayette Ballroom that expresses an organic style, while still embracing the natural wood and red brick elements of the space.  The following photos take you on a guided tour of the art work from the original rendering, to the artist’s creations and today’s installation. We invite you to stay tuned for the final unveiling of the art work after it is completely installed in our new ballroom.

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The original rendering depicting the overall concept of three large artworks installed as a series.

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A work in progress, the pieces are assembled in smaller sections that are then attached together to create one larger 8 foot x 8 foot piece.  Each 8 foot piece is then to be installed on our large exposed brick wall in a series.

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A close-up of a section before the installation begins.

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Two sections of four have already been installed, with two more to go to complete the 8 foot section.

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Measuring the wall space before carefully installing the third and fourth sections.

 

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We’re Reducing Our Water Miles with Vivreau!
January 6, 2012, Posted in Community, Eco-Friendly, Food & Beverage, Our Facility

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At ACE Conference Center we have always cared about the environment so we’re happy to announce we’re now using Vivreau Bottled Water!

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Not only is water being transported by road, creating congestion and pollution, there is also the issue surrounding glass and plastic packaging waste. Although recycling facilities are available, re-using will always prove to be more efficient than recycling and will provide an immediate and dramatic impact on our carbon footprint.

We are proud of the fact that the stunning Vivreau designer product line has been created and manufactured specifically to reduce our impact on the environment, while providing a quality drinking water for our guests in a stylish fashion.

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ACE Conference Center Welcomes Neil Schriever, New Director of Sales and Marketing!
December 19, 2011, Posted in Employee News, Our Facility

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We are pleased to announce that Neil Schriever has joined the ACE Conference Center as Director of Sales & Marketing.

Neil brings with him a strong sales and leadership background working most recently as Senior Vice President for the Providence & Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau where he created and executed sales strategies to promote and sell the destination. Prior to working in Providence Neil worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts as Director of Citywide Sales in Boston where he was responsible for generating sales for Associations from DC and Washington and previously as Assistant Director of Sales at the Sheraton Boston.

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Neil recently relocated to Philadelphia and is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives, Meeting Professionals International and the Professional Convention Management Association where Neil serves on various committees and was President of the New England Chapter.

It’s a great time for Neil to join our team as we have recently made several enhancements to the ACE Conference Center including:
- Addition of a 4,600 sq. ft. Lafayette Ballroom and Enclosed Terrace
- Renovated Lobby, Marquis Lobby Lounge, Marquis Dining Room and all Conference Public Areas
- New partnership with Wolfgang Puck Catering, providing all of our food and beverage services throughout the Center
- Guest Room Renovations just began and will be completed in April

Please contact Neil directly for sales and marketing inquires at:
Neil Schriever
Director Sales and Marketing
ACE Conference Center
800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill PA 19444
P (610) 940-4782
F (610) 940-4349
E neil.schriever@acegroup.com

Please join me in welcoming Neil to the ACE Conference Center!

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Holiday Brunch By Wolfgang Puck Catering
December 5, 2011, Posted in Community, Special Events

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You Are Invited to Holiday Brunch with Wolfgang Puck Catering at the ACE Conference Center

Click here to view the brunch menu

ACE Weddings: Angela and James’ Love Story is Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer!
December 1, 2011, Posted in Weddings

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We were so excited to see our clients, Angela Duncan and James Montgomery, featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Love in Philly section!  It’s a heart-warming story of two people destined to find each other in this crazy world!  We certainly enjoyed hosting their September wedding celebration here at ACE!  To see the full Love in Philly feature, click here.

 

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Juliya and Armand’s Stunning Fall Wedding in the Lafayette Ballroom!
November 8, 2011, Posted in Weddings

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Juliya and Armand’s autumn wedding was held at the ACE Conference Center in Layfayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Wolfgang Puck Catering created a classic seated dinner for the newlyweds and their loved ones. The menu featured French Onion Soup and Wolfgang’s signature chopped Vegetable Salad to start, followed by a Pumpkin Spice Sorbet before Entrées were served table side. Guests had the option to go with the Filet Mignon or Roasted Black Bass for their Entrée selection, followed by a trio of desserts that included Seven Layer Red Velvet Cake, Banana Spring Rolls, and French Macaroons.

{Photos Courtesy of Cliff Mautner}

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The bride and groom took their formal wedding portraits outside on the lush grounds surrounding the facility.  Naturally, Mother Nature was at her best, offering gorgeous autumnal foliage for the photo backdrops.

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The new Lafayette Ballroom was decorated from top to bottom by the talented team from Beautiful Blooms in Philadelphia.  The event designers layered champagne linens with gold-beaded chargers, sparkling stemware and elegantly folded napkins.  High and low floral centerpieces were dramatically filled with a mix bouquet of blooms, pheasant feathers and dripping jewels.  The back wall of the space was draped with ivory fabric and soft amber lighting added that little extra touch of romance.

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Congratulations to Juliya and Armand, it was a pleasure collaborating on your special day!

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Chef Chris Stevens’ Tips for Planting Your Own Fall/Winter Vegetable Garden
October 21, 2011, Posted in Community, Food & Beverage

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Plant a vegetable patch this Fall to enjoy before the cold sets in.  You’d be surprised, in just a few weeks you could be savoring harvest-fresh flavors for a fraction of the cost of store-bought produce. As we know here at ACE, growing your own vegetables in extremely rewarding because you manage the both the pesticides and fertilizers. But again, Winter is coming, so here’s what you need to know to get started before it’s too late for Mother Nature to work her magic!

Select a Location

Choose an area that receives at least six hours of full sun. Orient your garden east to west so that it basks in the sun all day. If possible, select a spot that’s close to your home and a water source. Easy access will lead you to visit your garden more frequently, which translates into detecting potential problems early and harvesting vegetables at just the right moment.

Test the Ground for Planting

Hard ground can ruin a garden. To check your soil, stick a shovel into the area you plan to transform into a vegetable garden. If the soil is crumbly, that’s a good sign it’s light and porous enough for good root growth. If it’s hard, heavy clay, which is typical of many suburban settings, you’ll have to work over time to amend and create a healthy, crumbly soil. If the soil is easy to slice through because it’s sandy, check the color. Amend light-colored, poor-quality soil until it becomes dark and rich in organic matter.

Determine the Garden Bed Size

Start small for a first vegetable garden—create a plot that you can manage without feeling overwhelmed. Try 3-foot-square or 3- by 4-foot beds. And if your soil isn’t up to par, consider using raised beds, which make your garden more accessible, keep soil in place, and provide an effective solution to suburban clay soil. For instructions on building a raised plant bed from pest-repellent cedar, click here.

Tip: Create a walkway through your bed using pavers, gravel or hay as it will make it easier for you to care for and gather your vegetables.

Prep the Soil

There is no need to remove sod entirely, but loosen and uproot the grass with a spading fork. On top of sod, put down 4 to 6 inches of topsoil or topsoil combined with compost. Add a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost annually to continue building healthy, crumbly soil. In zones where winter brings frozen soil that precludes gardening, prepare vegetable beds in the fall. Add a 2-inch layer of chopped  leaves to turf, covering it with a 2- to 4-inch layer of topsoil. Winter freezing and thawing will break down leaves and sod, and in the spring, beds will be ready for planting.

Know Your Season

Vegetable plants can be classified as either cool or warm-season crops, named for whether they prefer cool or warm weather. Examples of cool-season crops are lettuce, greens, peas, onions, broccoli, brussels sprouts, beets, carrots, and potatoes. Most cool-season vegetables can withstand a light frost, and some, such as collards and kale, can tolerate 20° Fahrenheit temperatures. Types of warm-season crops include beans, melons, peppers, tomatoes, okra, eggplants, squash, and corn. These are very sensitive to cold and must be planted in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Their harvest will come to an end with the first frost of fall.

Depending on where you live and the length of your growing season, you will either have plenty of warm-season vegetables or lots of cool-season vegetables, but either way, you’ll have veggies galore. Your local garden center will sell plants at the appropriate planting time.

Sketch a Planting Plan

When designing your Fall/Winter garden, map out the location of cool-season crops first because you will be starting with these. Consider where your Spring crops will grow as well. Place the tallest plants on the northern side of your vegetable garden so that they don’t shadow other plants. Practice succession planting: As a cool-season crop finishes, pull it, and plant a warm-season crop in its place. Or surround one crop with another that you’ll harvest first, as long as their growth habits don’t choke each other out. For example, plant bush beans in a 3-foot-diameter circle around tomato plants. You’ll harvest the beans as the taller tomato vines fill out. You also can practice succession planting with any crop that has a limited harvest season. For instance, plant bush beans, radishes, beets, corn, or carrots every two weeks during the appropriate growing season.

Consider Irrigation

Vegetables are about 90 percent water, so it’s vital to water crops. An overhead sprinkler does an effective job, as long as you water very early in the morning. This will allow leaves to dry early, in the same way that dew dries. Keeping leaves dry overnight will help prevent diseases. Soaker hoses and drip irrigation efficiently deliver water directly to soil and plant roots. In municipalities with watering restrictions, opt for soaker hoses or drip-irrigation methods, which are regulated differently from overhead watering. In our zone, mulch crops to conserve soil moisture. Use straw or pine straw, and it will add organic matter as it breaks down.

Good luck with your Fall/Winter gardens and by all means, let us know how your garden grows!

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Wolfgang Puck Catering at the ACE Conference Center!
October 14, 2011, Posted in Food & Beverage, Holidays, Meetings & Conferences, Special Events

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Book your Holiday Event, Festive Cocktail Party, Yuletide Holiday Reception or Seated Seasonal Dinner with Wolfgang Puck Catering at the ACE Conference Center!  Click here for our exclusive party and event planning offers!

 

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Learn How to Make our Homemade Mustard Tomato Pizzas! (yes, MUSTARD)
September 29, 2011, Posted in Food & Beverage

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Making pizzas at home shouldn’t intimidate the at-home chef.  In fact, they’re one of the easiest dishes to make and certainly one of the most beloved.  The trick is in the crust.  There’s got to be a crispy crunchy outer crust and a slightly doughy pull away to the bread. From there, it’s as simple as a tangy tomato sauce, some fabulous mozzarella cheese and some whole-grain brown mustard.  Of course, once you’ve mastered making the pizza crust it’s up to you to play with the toppings to find your favorite combinations.  American pizzas tend to throw everything on a pizza at once!  And if you prefer the Supreme pizza concept, then by all means, pile on the meats, vegetables and cheeses to your heart’s content!  The more the merrier!  At Wolfgang Puck Catering, we tend to favor keeping the pizza toppings to a minimum to allow the flavors of the ingredients to shine.  In this recipe, we want the sweet tangy tomato sauce to marry with the sharp spice of the mustard for that perfectly unexpected taste we’ve come to be known for.   Enjoy!

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Chef Chris Stevens Shares Wolfgang Puck’s Recipe for Miso-Glazed Black Cod
September 16, 2011, Posted in Food & Beverage, Special Events

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One of our most popular entree selections on our new dinner menus from Wolfgang Puck Catering is the Miso Glazed Black Cod.  Guests are pleasantly surprised that this simple fish can take on the Asian-spiced flavor of the miso and mirin without being overpowered by the garlic. The results are light and delicious, sure, but healthy as well!  Executive Chef Chris Stevens has received so many compliments on the dish, he thought he would share it with our guests so they can enjoy it in their own homes.  Bon appetit!

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Have You Experienced Our Lafayette Ballroom, Patio and Event Deck? Philadelphia’s Newest Party and Wedding Venue
September 9, 2011, Posted in Meetings & Conferences, Our Facility, Renovations, Special Events, Weddings

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Have you seen our new Lafayette Ballroom and Event Deck?  Take a peek at these two exciting new spaces available for events, parties, meetings and weddings!  The Lafayette Ballroom is a high-ceiling, rustic loft space that offers a large group and intimate warmth that’s hard to find in the Philadelphia area.  Immediately adjacent to the Ballroom is our brand new, fully enclosed Lafayette Patio that allows your guests to experience the outdoors in a fully shaded, heated or air-conditioned manner.  Located just below the Lafayette Ballroom and Patio is our new Outdoor Event Deck; yet another stunning location for an open-air party, celebration, ceremony or meeting.  For weddings, should you wish to exchange vows in an outdoor setting, the Event Deck can be set in an “in-the-round” ceremony style or with traditional auditorium-style seating which works beautifully with the rolling green hills as your backdrop!  Anyway you slice it, the Lafayette Ballroom, Patio and Event Deck are fantastic party spaces that can be used together or individually for any type of special event.

Thank you to our event partners from CinemaCake Wedding and Event Filmmakers for producing this fantastic video; Arrangements Unlimited for styling the spaces; and EventQuip for providing the custom-made awning tent.

You can experience more photographs of the Lafayette Ballroom and Outoor Event Deck here and here but there’s nothing better than seeing it in person!  Our Sales and Catering Department would love nothing better than to introduce you to these incredible event spaces.  To discuss your event in further detail and to schedule your tour of these new amazing party spaces, please contact one of our Sales Representatives by calling 610-825-8000 or 800-523-3000.

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On the Dinner Menu Tonight: Chef Chris Steven’s Chilled Local Asparagus
September 6, 2011, Posted in Food & Beverage

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On our dinner menu tonight from Wolfgang Puck Catering Executive Chef Chris Stevens:  Chilled Local Asparagus with Meyer Lemon Sabayon with a Basil Vinaigrette.  The ideal way to serve the ever-popular green vegetable!  Fresh, light and refreshing.  Delicious!

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Renovations Have Begun in Our Marquis Ballroom and Dining Room!
August 29, 2011, Posted in Meetings & Conferences, Our Facility, Renovations, Special Events, Weddings

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One of our most popular event spaces, the Marquis Ballroom and Dining Room, began the first exciting stages of its complete renovation this week!  Although we’ve hosted many fabulous weddings, meetings and celebrations in the Marquis over the years, it’s time for a little sprucing up!  First, the demolition of everything but the windows and ceiling!  All the current surfaces, such as the carpeting, draperies and flooring, were ripped out to make way for updated finishes and modern decor.  As teh week progresses, the catering and sales teams are excited to see the new tile flooring, modern coil drapery, chic foyer furnishings and modular buffet pieces come in one by one!  Once complete, the Marquis should be even more sought-after by wedding planners and event producers as a unique party space in the Philadelphia suburbs.  We’ll share photographs of the completed renovation soon, but by all means, we’d love to introduce you to the Marquis Ballroom and Dining Room in person at your earliest convenience!

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How Delicious! Chef Chris Stevens’ Recipe for Wild Tandoori Salmon You Can Make at Home
August 18, 2011, Posted in Food & Beverage, Special Events

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Chef Chris Stevens planted his own herb and vegetable garden on the grounds here at ACE.  In fact, seeing how much he relies on that garden for the freshest ingredients he can get his hands on, it looks like Chef Stevens will be tripling the size of the garden next year!  Nothing beats homegrown, organic produce and herbs!  Luckily, there’s plenty of fresh cilantro, mint and cucumber growing in the garden right now to be used with this tasty recipe for Wild Tandoori Salmon.  Easy to make at home, our friends and guests are sure to enjoy this healthy dish long after they leave the ACE Conference Center.  Happy Cooking!

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Introducing Our New Executive Chef Chris Stevens from Wolfgang Puck Catering!
August 11, 2011, Posted in Above & Beyond Employee Stories, Employee News, Food & Beverage, Our Facility, Special Events, Weddings

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ACE Conference Center is proud to introduce our new Executive Chef, Chris Stevens!

Christopher Stevens, Executive Chef of Wolfgang Puck Catering in Philadelphia, discovered his passion for the culinary arts while experimenting with a cast iron pan, spatula and two eggs at the age of four.  By the time he turned thirteen, Chris knew that he was destined to become a chef and immerse himself in the world of food.  As our new Executive Chef, Chef Chris oversees all culinary operations and catering services for the ACE Conference Center.

BIOGRAPHY AND CULINARY CAREER

Chris’ culinary career officially began after he completed his education at the renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He also accomplished special training with Certified Master Chef Ed Jano in Garde Manager, where he attained instruction in Ice Sculpting and Advanced Italian Cuisine.  In order to fulfill his culinary education, Chef Stevens accepted an internship with world-renown Chef René Mettler at the Hyatt Waikoloa in Hawaii.

With intensive training from very talented chefs, Chris flew to Aspen, Colorado where he worked at the famous Poppies Bistro Café.  Within two years the restaurant attained Four Stars.  Chef Stevens’ career has since been shaped by experiences at numerous restaurants and catering companies along the East Coast:  Executive Chef at Cherry Calley Country Club in Skillman, New Jersey; Chef and Owner of the Casabona Restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey; Chef and Owner of La Mezzlauna  Restaurant; and Executive Chef of the Paris Catering Company based in Princeton, New Jersey.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Chef Chris has received accolades for his talents, including 1998 recognition as the New Jersey Chef of the Year by the Chaine des Rotisseurs, and honors from the American Culinary Federation for participation in both the James Beard Awards
and the Governor’s Inauguration Ball.  He has written articles featured in Bloomberg News and Life of a Chef.  Chef Chris Stevens has had the opportunity to personally cook for celebrities including Cher, Chevy Chase, Bill Walton, Bill Joel and celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio.

THE WOLFGANG PUCK FAMILY

Chef Chris Stevens is now a part of the Wolfgang Puck Team.  Wolfgang Puck Catering, founded in 1998, continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, bringing our team’s legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the worlds’ most renowned and demanding corporate, cultural and entertainment settings. Delivering a restaurant-quality experience in a special event setting, Wolfgang’s experienced team caters intimate weddings, convention galas, family occasions, and such noteworthy events as the Academy Awards® Governors Ball.  In keeping with Wolfgang’s culinary passion, Wolfgang’s Eat, Love, Live ™ (WELL™) philosophy is a commitment to provide fresh, natural and organic ingredients and celebrate local farmers, sustainable seafood and humanely
treated animals.  Wolfgang Puck Catering co-founded the Seafood Savvy Program with the Georgia Aquarium, inspired by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, to raise awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources.  For additional
information, visit wolfgangpuckcatering.com.

 

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Philadelphia Brides, Please Join Us on September 18th for a Special Bridal Event of Wedding Planning!
August 4, 2011, Posted in Our Facility, Special Events, Weddings

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Please join us for a very special bridal event at the ACE Conference Center on Sunday, September 18th from noon until 3:30pm.  Featuring our new  in-house, award-winning caterer, Wolfgang Puck Catering, this bridal show will offer our existing wedding clients and potential brides and grooms the opportunity to sample delicious foods while exploring our incredible property.  This bridal show is produced by Bouché Productions who always ensures there are dozens of the Philadelphia area’s wedding professionals and vendors on hand who showcase fabulous floral displays, wedding cake tastings, prizes and giveaways, designer wedding gowns and wedding planning tips.  Additionally, bridal show attendees are able to enjoy free makeovers and hair trials from some of the areas top stylists.  Attendees will also receive discounts and incentives offered by participating vendors.

TICKETS for the September 18th Bridal Event may be purchased at the discounted price of $5 directly from the Bridal Event by clicking here or calling 610-917-9300.  If you have already booked your wedding at the ACE Conference Center, please enjoy two free tickets to this event by calling our Catering Office to be placed on our VIP Guest List.

Sponsors include:  Macys, Martha Stewart, Philadelphia Wedding, The Knot, VIP Magazine, Perfect Wedding Guide, Philadelphia Magazine, Brides.com, Shutterbooth, Crate & Barrel, Premier Bride, American Laser Center and City of Hope.

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ACE Celebrates “Bring Your Child to Work Day”
July 26, 2011, Posted in Above & Beyond Employee Stories, Children's Parties, Employee News

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This past Friday, the employees of the ACE Conference Center celebrated “Bring Your Child to Work Day” with over 15 employees and their children participating.  The idea behind the day is to give our employees’ sons and daughters a glimpse of the working world. While bring your child to work day began with a focus on empowering girls, most workplaces nowadays welcome boys and girls equally for inspiration and information.

Some of the highlights of the Bring Your Child to Work Day here at ACE:  All of the kids were given a tour of the golf course at our sister property, the ACE Club.  Not only did they get a chance to tour the gorgeous rolling hills, ponds and creeks that surround the golf course but they got to do it in golf carts!  The Golf Pro, Executive Chef and caddies all came out to speak with the kids about the golf club and what it takes to maintain the golf course for the members.  No tour would be complete without some play time on the course itself!  The kids were given putters to try their hand on the putting green before everyone headed up to the main hotel and conference center.

After their busy morning at the golf club, the kids were given a behind-the-scenes tour of ACE Conference Center, particularly the herb and vegetable gardens as well as the kitchen.  Once at the kitchen, they all were instructed on how to make their own Wolfgang Puck Catering pizzas for lunch!The Executive Catering Chef, Chris Stevens, had all kinds of delicious vegetables, meats and cheeses available for the kids to use to make their own personal pizzas.  But first, they would have to make their own pizza dough! Including learning to toss it in the air!

After lunch the kids were taught by our dedicated Housekeeping Department how to make a swan towel fold.

Although one of the hottest days on record, Bring Your Child to Work Day was a fun day of bonding between the parents and their children.

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A Modern Summer Wedding for Brian and Kimberly
July 20, 2011, Posted in Food & Beverage, Weddings

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Just this past weekend Brian and Kimberly celebrated their modern black and white summer wedding at the ACE Conference Center.

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Summer Lovin’: Ice Cream Shops in the Greater Philadelphia Area and Suburbs!
July 12, 2011, Posted in Children's Parties, Community, Food & Beverage

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This hot July weather is only kept in check by seeking out ice cream at every possible opportunity! Whether that means you have to pop out on your lunch break or make a scheduled trip to get your favorite double scoop, don’t forget to sample more than your local Dairy Queen.  There are some truly delightful ice cream parlors and new frozen yogurt shops that offer tasty treats!  Some of our favorites are:

Bredenbeck’s in historic Chestnut Hill.  Since 1889 this bakery and ice cream parlor has delighted families with their tasty, homemade ice creams and beautifully decorated cakes.

Browns Cow on Main Street in the revitalized village of Phoenixville, just a hop skip and a jump from King of Prussia Mall.  What better way to end your day in Valley Forge National Park?

The Franklin Fountain in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Old City is a real ice cream “parlour” from days gone by! From the root beer floats made with real homemade root beer to the original creamy colonial ice cream recipes Ben Franklin loved, it’s a must-taste.

Gumdrops & Sprinkles in Wayne is an EXPERIENCE to be sure.  They not only offer a wide selection of homemade ice cream, but barrels and counters laden with candy and housemade fudge.  All wrapped up and tied with a colorful, upbeat and kid-friendly bow.

Handel’s Ice Cream and Yogurt in Berwyn has a Red Velvet Ice Cream that is worth the traffic and long wait in line to get to.  In a word, it’s DIVINE.

MaggieMoos Ice Cream and Treatery has Ice Cream Pizza that will rock your world! We recommend the Chocolate Lover’s Pizza.  Located in Exton, Glen Mills, Warrington and Lansdale.

Whirled Peace, in both Manayunk and Paoli, is an eco-conscious frozen dessert company that dishes out organic ingredients in biodegradable containers.  All in a WiFi friendly, comfortable environment that says “stay awhile.”

Yogo Sano in charming downtown Wayne also serves up gluten-free frozen yogurt made with organic or locally grown ingredients.  The pomegranate is to die for!

If you have a favorite local ice cream parlour that we should know about, please let us know!

 

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Real Wedding: Christine & Sid Get Married Outside on a Helicopter Pad
July 7, 2011, Posted in Special Events, Weddings

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Just a couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of hosting the wedding of Christine and Sid here at the ACE Conference Center.  A sweet couple that met at a mutual friend’s party and fell in love instantly.  (read more about the couple here).

Although traditional in nature, Christine and Sid’s wedding ceremony took place in a rather unusual location.  A helicopter pad!  The ACE Conference Center boasts its own helicopter pad; which, for the most part, gets used more for weddings these days than helicopters.  Why?  Because it just happens to be situated at the top of the most scenic hill here on the property.  Once our brides and grooms see the helipad, they fall in love with the view and gorgeous natural backdrop it provides.  Christine and Sid chose to exchange their vows in the early evening and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect!  A little steamy of course, but the couple had planned for that scenario right down to the iced bottles of water they had us offer their guests to keep them cool.

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