Work

COLLABORATE

Looking for a spark? The Deacon is a haven for creative people, with an environment designed to encourage collaboration. Bring a remote team together to share ideas for a big project. Host a retreat for some team building that’s actually fun (no icebreakers or trust falls in gray conference rooms). Have your all hands meeting, then wake up to a gorgeous all-hands brunch. The Deacon is the perfect place to inspire and be inspired.

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Set up a photo shoot, record a podcast, film a music video, or host a company offsite. What makes The Deacon unique is its versatility. Our beautifully designed spaces can be transformed into whatever you imagine— modern or traditional, lush or minimal, bright or moody. It’s the perfect backdrop for your creative vision.

Film & Production

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Host your company’s out of office gatherings, team building retreats, workplace training sessions, product launches, or continuing education opportunities here at the Deacon. Remote companies — host quarterly meetings in person at the Deacon. Our space makes it possible to stay overnight and work out of our full service kitchen, rearranging our space in whatever way accommodates your group.

Company Off-Site

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Conferences

The Deacon is an extraordinary conference meeting space, where knowledge is shared, connections are made and inspiration is endless. The vaulted ceilings, vibrant colors coming through the stained glass, and modern decor creates an environment that ignites your creativity and encourages you to think outside the box.

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What we offer

  • A fully equipped kitchen, perfect for your all day meetings: see our Kitchen Amenities

  • Flexible floor plans and seating to accommodate your needs: check out our Furniture Guide

  • Work with some our favorite local vendors: see our Vendor List

  • Perfect set up for presentations, speeches, training sessions: check out our Tech Equipment Guide

The Space

CAPACITIES

The Deacon can be modified to host a variety of different events suitable to your unique guest list.

Cocktail Reception ____________________ 175

Seated Reception
with dance floor ______________________ 100
without dance floor ___________________ 150

Conference seating ____________________ 140

Overnight Accommodations
8 suites / 13 beds / sleep up to 26 people

*Please note we are a historic building with no elevator to the second floor

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VIRTUAL TOUR

The Deacon is my go-to for shoots of all kinds. It’s so thoughtfully designed, that it serves the perfect backdrop for any editorial or lifestyle shoot, and the common area is the perfect space to set up larger productions. Unlike most photo studios in the city, it’s equipped with a full kitchen, bedrooms for traveling models, and what feels like unlimited space.

- BRE F.

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It’s the perfect combination of meeting and social space, with plenty of privacy within the bedrooms at night. The space itself is grand, the kitchen is well equipped (important for two days of meetings!) and the entire experience was quite moving once you learn about the history of the building and neighborhood.

- ARVERO INC.

The Deacon is one of my most favorite places to shoot in Philadelphia. The thoughtful design and spacious common areas are the perfect backdrop for many of my ad campaigns and commercial photographer shoots.

- JEN B.

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