Anna and George are friendly and knowledgeable about the products offered. Many different products…read moreoffered to do.

For Christmas we like to do family experiences. Picasso's Palette was what we found to celebrate in…read moreOcala. It was so surprisingly fun and relaxing. I called about 3 weeks in advance to book a private party in their small room. There were 12 of us (7 adults and 5 children). When I called to book I spoke with Anna who was super helpful in answering all of my questions. She was also our guide the day of the party. We were able to bring in our own food and drinks for the party. I will note that the party room does not have a ton of extra space if you have a larger party. There is a counter that can be used. Once our whole party arrived Anna gave instructions on what price point to stay within (pre arranged) and sent us off on our own to choose which ceramic we wanted. Then she instructed us to pick which colors we would like. You start with 4 and can add more as needed. Then we got to work. Our whole group was engaged in their project. We laughed and had a wonderful time. Once we were finished she collected our ceramics to store until they were put in the Kiln. The wait time was about 2 weeks. I would recommend for all ages and group sized.

From.the mixture you walk in with your snacks and bottle of wine you're mingling and talking to…read moreother guests. The ambiance is friendly, welcoming and like you're at a friend's house. It was our third date and it couldn't have gone better or ended better.

Came here for a work event!!!! Had a blast and it came out amazing! The instructor was amazing, the…read moremusic selection was Dope and I can't wait to come back.

So good!! I write a good thing Too little. A bad one,…read morewould get me 12 letters!!!still ghere. See for yourself!!!

Bland, cliché, and boring art at the Espiritu Hispano exhibit. This gallery tries to be upscale…read moreand urban, but it fails on most counts, from what we saw there last week.

Great place with master artists' classes, open studio. Watercolor, acrylics, drawing, oil and pen…read more& ink. Instructors are professional yet make learning enjoyable. Always available to answer questions. The best place to "grow" and improve your skills.

From the owner: We are a central Florida art center with classes and workshops with local, regional and nationally…read moreacclaimed artists. We also have a tiny art store with some supplies, a gift shop and gallery.

What a beautiful art gallery! They have such a nice (and large) selection to choose from--…read moreeverything from jewelry to paintings to sculpture and at many different price points. It was a pleasure to spend my afternoon there and I will definitely be back.

Very nice gallery with a lot of variety of art. I especially LOVED the small works by Carlynne…read moreHershberger in the office. If you ar3e in Ocala don't miss this!

Took a private acrylics class with Maureen and got coughed on for 2 hours by her. Wear a mask if…read moreyou are physically working closely with a student and actively coughing every 2 minutes, have some consideration and common sense. People are not paying to get sick from the teacher. The other classes looked good but unfortunately I picked the wrong one. I could not wait for it to be over.

From the owner: Chelsea Art Center offers classes in a wide range of arts and crafts for adults, teens (13-17), and…read morechildren (7-12). Classes are small for individual attention. Each participant works at a 5ft table.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)