About Us
The Barn at Bournelyf (meaning Stream of Life) is a converted 1792 Pennsylvania Bank Barn. Available for rental are the grounds, pond, gardens, sanctuary, historic Manor house, grotto, and multipurpose room.
The Barn at Bournelyf is the sanctuary at Church of the Loving Shepherd, a ecumenical, community church located on 21 bucolic acres in Chester County PA. The grounds have an arboretum-like quality with a pond, a labyrinth, a butterfly garden, and ample parking.
Looking to host a non-wedding event with us? We have a variety of spaces that suit social and corporate gatherings.
SERVICES
WEDDINGS
Old world charm enhances the Barn, which is renowned for
its excellent acoustics, making it ideally suited for wedding music.
Sanctuary seats 140 guests
Multipurpose room seats up to 52 guests
Galley kitchen in sanctuary and kitchen in Manor House supports catering needs.
Ample lighted parking, handicap parking and accessible ramp
Bucolic grounds include an outdoor as well as an indoor
labyrinth
EVENTS
Holiday Parties
Milestone Events
Corporate Meetings
Our visitors are enchanted by the magnificent trees, pond, historical buildings and serene atmosphere on our 21 acres. You'd never know that we were so conveniently located to major highways.
Arrange your agenda around small and large meeting rooms
either in the Manor House or renovated Barn.
RETREATS
Imagine yourself resting in quietude in a place where learning, growing, contemplating, sharing or planning is surrounded by nature.
Imagine your group at Bournelyf, a rare find for religious, nonreligious and social service agencies seeking a
meeting place central to surrounding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania counties.