Emmaus Retirement: Chestnut Ridge at Rodale

07/16/2025

Dog owners at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale and their pups celebrated the grand opening of the brand new dog park!

View the story below from WFMZ.

Young pups and seniors have a new place to play in Emmaus.

07/15/2025

Chestnut Ridge at Rodale began raising money for the Alzheimer's Association by selling treats and beverages in the community’s main dining area!

With the help of resident leaders, the campus hosted fundraising events including a lemonade stand, bake sale, fresh pretzels, and more!

For the full story and links to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, visit https://chestnutridgeatrodale.org/chestnut-ridge-residents-raise-money-for-alzheimers-association/.

07/08/2025

The Chestnut Ridge at Rodale 2025 Summer Concert Series is underway! Featuring talented artists from across the local community, the Summer Concert Series brings culture, fun, and entertainment to our residents.

The last concert featured the five-piece cover band Nite Flyte, whose upbeat songs brought everyone to the dancefloor!

To read the full story and check out the rest of the Summer Concert Series schedule, visit https://chestnutridgeatrodale.org/nite-flyte-brings-the-house-down-at-chestnut-ridge-concert-series/.

05/13/2025

Chesnut Ridge at Rodale residents had the opportunity to learn more about planting and farming by helping to transplant tomato plants in preparation for summer!

Read the full story and learn more about the Phoebe Organic Farm by visiting https://chestnutridgeatrodale.org/transplanting-tomatoes-with-residents-for-phoebe-organic-farm/.

04/29/2025

Happy International Dance Day! Every week, residents at Chestnut Ridge enjoy learning country line dancing, polka, square dancing and more!

04/26/2025

Phoebe Ministries President & CEO Scott Stevenson accepted an award from Lehigh Valley Business on April 4, 2025, recognizing Chestnut Ridge at Rodale as among the top projects of 2025. Read more at: https://phoebe.org/2025/04/25/chestnut-ridge-recognized-among-top-projects-of-2025-by-lehigh-valley-business/

04/24/2025

Come take a tour of Chestnut Ridge at Rodale! Check out our spacious apartments and learn more about our countless amenities, including an indoor pool, pub, and fitness center. We can’t wait to show you why so many seniors call Chestnut Ridge home!

Visit https://chestnutridgeatrodale.org/appointment-request/ to schedule your tour today!

04/22/2025

Today and every day, Phoebe Ministries remains committed to sustainability in the ways we serve our residents. Phoebe Organic Farm (in partnership with the Rodale Institute) marks our latest step forward in prioritizing the planet and our residents' health through organic food growth. The farm prohibits the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides that damage the soil and crops, opting for regenerative farming practices instead.

On behalf of the entire organization, Happy Earth Day!

04/22/2025

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. Read more at: https://phoebe.org/2025/04/18/chestnut-ridge-residents-step-into-the-victorian-era-for-tea-time/

04/20/2025

An Easter message from Scott Stevenson, President & CEO of Phoebe Ministries.

Happy Easter from Phoebe!

04/18/2025

Residents at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale had a great time at their adult egg-hunt!

04/17/2025

On Tuesday, residents at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale gathered to learn about the Jewish holiday of Passover and partake in a seder, led by resident Beth Posner and Chaplain Shelley Drozd, a recent graduate of the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Phoebe. Other participants included Phoebe's Director of Pastoral Care & Education Leah Knox, Phoebe's Public Relations Coordinator Alan Raisman, Chestnut Ridge at Rodale Lifestyle Specialist Kristin Pekarik, and resident Pastor Allen Kramer-Moyer.