Parastudy: Center for Education, Arts, Humanities, and Reflection

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Parastudy: Center for Education, Arts, Humanities, and Reflection History of Parastudy

In 1959, Parastudy was officially formed as a non-profit educational organization. Hours we are open are based on the event schedule.
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Center for Education, Reflection, Arts, and Humanities is dedicated to exploring the arts, humanities, philosophy, spirituality, and diverse faith traditions through education, creative inquiry, and reflective practice. We are located in the beautiful and historic Brandywine Valley area of Delaware County. The mansion serves as a resource center for the needs of the spiritual and paranormal community for over half a century. To see our event schedule please visit www.parastudy.org

09/29/2026

This week is another solo art exhibition!

Stop by any of these times-
Reception thursday- 6-9
Friday- 6-9
Saturday-12-6
Sunday- 12-4

From the beginning, our Board of Directors knew that selling this property had to be about more than a transaction. We h...
09/26/2026

From the beginning, our Board of Directors knew that selling this property had to be about more than a transaction. We had a responsibility, not only to Parastudy and its future, but to the history held within this beautiful mansion and its grounds.

We received offers. And yes, they may have looked better if our only concern had been money.

But that was never who we were.

Our Board chose to lead with integrity, respect, preservation, and purpose. We wanted Parastudy to be financially positioned to prosper in our next home, but we also wanted to know that the place we have loved and cared for would have a future.

We were not interested in watching history disappear for the sake of a bigger check.

For all the criticism, opinions, and assumptions that surrounded this decision, we remained focused on what mattered. We stood strong in our integrity and proved that greed was never our intention.

I truly believe our job was to hold this space until the right people were ready for it.

And now they are.

The new owners have a vision for this property that, in many ways, mirrors the passion we have carried for it. They see its potential. They respect its history. They are ready to create, rehabilitate, upgrade, preserve, and grow their own mission within these walls and across these grounds.

And that makes passing the keys a little easier.

This is not the end of Parastudy. It is two new beginnings.

They will begin their next chapter here.

We will continue ours somewhere new. Somewhere just as magical, beautiful, and wonderful.

Both organizations will have the opportunity to grow, create, serve, and breathe new life into the missions we believe in. When they are ready and all is said and done we will share their vision (which is very similar to ours)!

I could not be prouder of this Board and the way we handled one of the most difficult decisions in Parastudy's history. We did what we said we would do. We protected the organization. We respected the property. We honored its history. And when the right people finally arrived, we knew it was time to pass the keys.

We didn't just sell a building. We made sure its story gets to continue.

And now, so does ours.

Here's to preserving the past while making room for everything still to come. ❤️

Please remember we still have a few events coming up and would love for all those who have been worried about losing our space to come by.

Two solo art exhibitions and a collective of pieces from the artists we showcased this year!

Check out our events for more information!

09/13/2026

An Important Parastudy Update

After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to sell our building and four-acre property.
Rising taxes, the significant cost of maintaining and completing decades-old upgrades to the property, changes in how people are spending, and a significant decline in public interest, attendance, and participation have made our current location financially unsustainable. Despite our continued fundraising efforts, we simply cannot raise enough to keep pace with these increasing expenses.
Parastudy is NOT closing — we are relocating.
We will be searching for a new, affordable home where we can start fresh, continue our mission, and create the next chapter of Parastudy. It may not be as cool as our beautiful old mansion, but we know the right place will be just as special.
This is not goodbye. This is relocating — and a new beginning.
We will keep everyone updated as appropriate. At this time, no additional comments regarding the decision will be made. We respectfully ask that members of the Board of Directors not be contacted individually, pressured, or harassed regarding the sale. This was a collective Board decision made after extensive consideration. If you have questions or need to speak with someone email us at [email protected].

We ask that the general public not come by without contacting us first, we have private events booked still until November, and we do not want anything interfering with those events.

Thank you for respecting the Board, the process, and this difficult decision.
The Board of Directors�Parastudy, Inc.

09/03/2026

Song of the Phoenix Art Exhibit happening now! Come check out this beautiful artwork!!

08/08/2026

An Important Update From Parastudy:

We wanted to take a moment to update everyone on our Chairwoman and what the coming months will look like for Parastudy.
Our Chairwoman will be taking a significant step back from the organization for approximately the next eight months or longer if need be. Unfortunately, her cancer has turned out to be a bit more extensive than originally expected, and with chemotherapy followed by radiation ahead of her, her focus needs to be entirely on her health, healing, and recovery.

Anyone who knows her knows that stepping away from Parastudy is not something that comes easily. She has poured an incredible amount of herself into this organization. But right now, there is nothing more important than giving her the space and time to fight, heal, rest, and take care of herself.

With that, there have been some changes within our Board of Directors.
Nick Spayd, her husband, has been appointed Vice Chair and Adriane has moved into the role of Treasurer The remainder of our Board of Directors will maintain their current positions and work together to keep Parastudy moving forward during this time.

We would be lying if we said we knew exactly what the next eight months, or even the future beyond that, will look like for Parastudy. We don't.

What we do know is what our priorities are.
For the foreseeable future, Parastudy will not have regular “open” hours. We will be moving to a very light and intentional schedule so that our small group of volunteers can focus their time and energy where it is needed most.
Our scheduled art exhibitions will continue as planned, as will the limited events that are already on our calendar, including Animal Communications and Make Your own Besom.
Beyond those commitments, we will be taking things one day at a time.

We also ask for a little extra patience when reaching out to us. Emails, social media messages, and voicemails will still be answered, but responses may take a little longer than you are accustomed to. We promise we will respond as soon as we are able.

Parastudy has weathered many chapters throughout its history, and this is another chapter we will navigate together.
Right now, our Chairwoman needs the opportunity to simply be a person going through something incredibly difficult—not the person responsible for keeping everything and everyone else going.
The building will be a little quieter.�The calendar will be a little lighter.�Things may look a little different for a while.
And that's okay.
Thank you for continuing to support Parastudy, for supporting our volunteers, and most importantly, for the incredible amount of love, kindness, prayers, messages, and encouragement you have shown our Chairwoman.
We don't know exactly what the future holds.
But for now, we know where our hearts,and our priorities, need to be.
Our email is [email protected]

Thank you,

The Board of Directors

August is a lot slower than most months. We have so much going on with our Chairwoman, creating new programs, and contin...
07/29/2026

August is a lot slower than most months.
We have so much going on with our Chairwoman, creating new programs, and continuing our mission to its fullest.

We are excited for the fall to start as we have new courses to offer, programs, and workshops!

Please sign up, register, and come by during the week and weekends!

We’re here to welcome you, and talk about whatever is on your mind!

07/26/2026

Over the past few weeks, we have seen a number of comments, questions, and frustrations regarding the cancellation of our vendor events. We feel it's important to share a little more about why these incredibly difficult decisions were made.

Our Chairwoman was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Since then, she has undergone major surgery and is now facing the next chapter of treatment and recovery. While she has always given everything she has to Parastudy, there comes a time when health has to take priority.

Parastudy is run entirely by a very small group of volunteers. There are no paid staff behind the scenes. Every event, class, fundraiser, and project happens because people generously give their time. As we looked at everything on our calendar, we realized that the responsible decision was to pause our vendor events so we could focus our limited energy on keeping the organization itself strong during this challenging time.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature was not on our side either. Weather created additional challenges, making an already difficult situation even harder. Even though some think we had “perfect weather”.

We also want to address those vendors we have not been able to contact. For some of our events, not everyone completed the required registration forms. Without that information, we simply do not have a way to reach every vendor individually. If you know someone who was planning to participate, please help us by sharing this post with them.

To those who have expressed disappointment, we truly understand. We know canceled events are frustrating and can create inconveniences. For that, we are sincerely sorry.

At the same time, we ask for a little grace and understanding. Imagine receiving a cancer diagnosis, undergoing major surgery, facing weeks of treatment ahead, and then having to make heartbreaking decisions that impact an organization you have poured your heart into. These choices were not made lightly, and they certainly were not made without tears.

To everyone who has reached out with kindness, encouragement, prayers, and support—thank you. Your compassion means more than words can express and reminds us why this community is so special.

Parastudy has weathered many storms over the years, and we believe we will weather this one too. Right now, our focus is simple: supporting our Chairwoman, preserving the organization we all love, and ensuring that when the time is right, we can once again welcome everyone through our doors.

Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and for standing with us through this difficult season.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints, our messenger is always on, emails always get replied to, or give us a call. We are transparent and always have been, from the start.

What a great evert! Crystal Bingo sold out online, and in person!!! Be on the lookout for the next one, November 7th!!Ge...
07/25/2026

What a great evert! Crystal Bingo sold out online, and in person!!!

Be on the lookout for the next one, November 7th!!

Get your tickets early at the discounted rate!

Check back soon for url!

Are you unsure of your crystals are genuine?We can help!We have had a lot of customers come in over the past year with q...
07/20/2026

Are you unsure of your crystals are genuine?

We can help!

We have had a lot of customers come in over the past year with questions and concerns about if their crystals are genuine, or if they are high quality.

It’s hard to say sometimes, but we have noticed that many people purchase their crystals from local shops! And while most of the time that is great, many of them purchase theirs from amazon, Temu, and other places like that.

We recommend:
Ask where they purchase their crystals from
Look for tiny fractures, or veins
Slight color variations
Ask if you can weigh them, most genuine crystals are heavier than a plastic or resin one
Pricing is a huge clue- if someone or a shop is selling a large rare crystal for cheap, it’s worth being skeptical.

Some you may want to be cautious of-
Aura quartz- this is a natural quartz with a metallic coating.
Cherry quartz’s- often can be glass
Opalite- usually man-made glass

If you’re still concerned, we welcome you to bring your crystals in and one of our “rock hounds” can assist you!

Pictured one of our Lemurian pieces. See the colors, the veins, the striating lines. It is also priced at a reasonable cost, it is not a rare piece but it is very good quality and a fantastic partner for meditation.

Address

354 Valleybrook Road
Chester Heights, PA
19017

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm

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