I took Women's basic carpentry in 2023 and The Permaculture and Earthskills immersion in 2020 and…read moreloved them both. The classroom spaces are all outdoors and really beautiful. The students are diverse in age and background which makes for an amazing learning environment because you get to learn alongside many different perspectives. I learned so much and have been able to fix stuff in my house, install and build things with confidence, and grow lots of food since taking my classes. Overall, I just feel more capable after taking these classes.

I recently took the Hide Tanning class at Wild Abundance…read more I had no problem finding the school. I had written directions with me in case GPS was not accurate. My iphone took me right where I needed to be, even after I left the paved road. The dirt road was no problem for a regular car, 4x4 is not necessary. I found the staff to be helpful and engaging both prior to my class and while on site at the school. Email and text were answered within a day. Hannah was extremely helpful, answering all my numerous and crazy questions both before and after I registered. (Including tech help as I am not a computer person) Natalie is a most generous teacher sharing her knowledge and experience. I look forward to being her student again. WIld Abundance is an outdoor school, not a square building made of steel and glass. I camped on site and there is an outdoor kitchen for everyones use. I loved every minute of my time there.

I only give out 5 stars for extra exceptional Courses. This…read moreis one of them. Inspired by Mr. TexMex himself Lee Trevino, Linville Falls is a hidden treasure on hwy 221 near Marion NC. This is a shoemakers dream. Unlike most mountain courses, this one does not attempt to be so hard it can't be mastered. With a mountain stream running through its entirety bad shots are paid for in golf balls and added strokes. Most courses in the area are dishearteningly difficult with holes carved out if the side of a 45 degree slope. Check out the pictures and you will agree Linville Falls is a great course! Give them your business. 5 star friendly. The clubhouse is not fully stocked and that's the only downfall. I would have bought swag if they had any that's how much I like this course! Hit it straight!

This has by far been our favorite course that we have ever golfed. My SO and I live in Charlotte…read moreand almost every weekend we drive up to a few hours away in any direction from Charlotte to check out new courses and boy we were not disappointed with Linville. Being new to golf (less than a year), I found that this course is actually a pretty good course for all skill levels. The reason why I did not give this course five stars is because the greens were unfortunately not in the greatest condition at this time. Besides that, the course is really beautiful and we have every intention on returning.

I came here for a late Saturday morning round in March. The staff was warm and inviting and the…read moregolf was reasonably priced. The golf course was in great condition, but definitely an interesting routing! A lot of target golf and hitting to specific landing areas instead of spraying it all over the place from the tee box which is always a fun change of pace. It's a little shorter than your average course but the challenge is in executing the shots. I'd definitely recommend someone to play here if they enjoy a course that's designed a little out of the ordinary. Great track!

Played based on prior reviews. At $80 per person, we were…read moreexpecting nice conditions. The tee boxes had very little grass. The fairways were spotty, muddy in some spots and rutted up. Great views but had a hard time enjoying them with the awful course conditions.

Such a fun time! This is my second time rafting down the French Broad River with Blue Heron and…read moreboth times have been a blast. The guides are knowledgeable, engaging, and they make you feel very safe. The total time in the water was around 5 hours with a lunch break on a pretty rocky side of the river. Prices were very reasonable for the photos at the end. Highly recommended experience.

Very focused on safety and good overview. Felt comfortable with Wags' safety overview. Our guide…read morewas a little less experienced, which got us stuck a few times, but that added to the excitement of an overall pretty easy ride. Nice scenery and felt comfortable the entire time. Kids loved jumping off a rock and into the river. Would recommend for those looking for a not-too-crazy adventure.

Great staff. Good equipment. Staff has been very helpful when needed. Quality has been excellent.read more

Great yoga stretching classes with Kate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes often have the…read moresame attendees but very different routines, all of them well structured.

This was my first tubing experience and it was wonderful. We felt super relaxed and loved looking…read moreat all the nature. Would definitely recommend, especially for the price!!

My favorite tubing spot! We gone here from Mooresville…read moreseveral times a summer! Great staff!!! The river ride is just enough! Come try them out! They won't disappoint!

Writing a review for Penland is kinda difficult for me personally. The Penland campus and…read morefacilities are absolutely gorgeous and amazing. The food is reallllly delicious and way better than I could've imagined, the school is overflowing with creativity and passion and the people are innovative and fun! On the other hand, the class that I took at Penland was extremely disappointing and the teacher did not inspire or challenge me at all. After hearing for years and years that Penland is an incredible place that will challenge you as an artist to the extreme and you will be totally immersed in an art experience, it was really quite disappointing to spend much of my class time bored and working on my own art that I brought from home because there wasn't much else provided for us to do. I'm not sure what sort of vetting/interviewing process they do for instructors as I've had a few other people who attended Penland in previous years tell me similar stories. Regardless of my negative experience with my class, I'm still giving Penland 5 stars because I could feel the creative energy flowing through this school every day and every waking hour. There are students ranging from 18 to 80 years old, some with very little experience and others professional artists. For the most part, the teachers are excellent and challenge their students. I visited the other studios almost every day for inspiration and to see what the other workshops were working on and I was blown away by the incredible work being made. There is a clay studio, painting and drawing studio, printmaking, paper, photography, metals, wordworking and textile studios. As I mentioned above, the food is, wow, soooo delicious. They provide three meals a day which are all very healthy, hearty and thoughtful. The kitchen staff are friendly, make sure all the foods are stocked, and do their best to provide awesome food for everyone, regardless of food restrictions. There are many different types of housing ranging from dorm housing with like 15 beds in one room to solo rooms and everything in between. Their beds are really surprisingly comfortable and I recommend bringing your own fan and an extra pillow. Although this campus is incredibly gorgeous, it is not very handicap accessible.

I attended a two week class here this summer. The campus is inspiring and beautiful. The…read moreinstructors were kind and seemed to have great interest in what they were teaching. There was art everywhere and combined with the perfect location (overlooking a mountain) it made it feel like a retreat. My biggest beef with Penland is the cost of classes. Not just that but how much room and board & food is. Most people are unable to afford $1600 for two weeks (that doesn't include food or a room) and I wouldn't have been able to had it not been for my doing a GoFund Me and my friends and supporters giving me money. I stayed at a B&B off campus in a room for $30 a night (Bakersville B&B, which I recommend!) I also did the numbers food and with their plan it was around $11-$12 a meal. Umm no thanks. It's convenient but if you're looking for a way to save money-bring your own snacks and go out to local restaurants. They are several just 20 minutes from Penland! Also, as a nonprofit founder I would've liked to get away from fundraising and large events but being at Penland didn't allow me to because they were prepping for their big annual fundraiser while I was there. It wasn't enough that I paid around $2200 for a two week class (class, food, board) but a few people came into our class to ask if we want to donate work to the auction. I'm sorry but no. I'd like to keep what I've worked really hard on and paid for to create. I appreciate this school is a nonprofit but at the same time they could offer more scholarships (I applied for one and didn't get it and no I'm not upset about it because I went and everything was fine), they could also cut costs of classes so more disadvantaged people can have the opportunity to attend. One main building was being rebuilt while I was there and the noise was extremely disruptive. There is no AC but we had fans in the studio-still pretty warm sometime. I was hungry for lunch and had forgotten my food and asked the lunch attendant how much it would be to eat lunch that day and he said $19. WUT? I also didn't realize there would be so many rules related to studio use. We had to sign paperwork and had to help clean up afterward. The studio assistant was only told that she could leave once someone had decided the entire space was clean enough. I don't think students attending a two week workshop need to feel so much pressure from an organization to donate and volunteer. I wanted to take a damn break but turns out that my breaks happened when I left campus and went back to my B&B and the surrounding towns. The studios were nice although one of the new studios had problems and I heard students weren't very pleased they do have a variety of classes. The quality of the teachers is outstanding and that's not in question at ALL. You will receive good solid instruction with highly qualified people.

This was a really great gym! Everyone was so kind who worked and worked out there. The equipment…read morethey have is wonderful. We got a week pass for vacation and loved it there.

My spouse and I love to drop in when we come visit family in town. A well-equipped and maintained…read moregem of a gym, this small town surprise has a great variety of equipment and a friendly vibe. The connected smoothie store is a bonus for grabbing some on-the-go pre- or post-workout nourishment. Definitely worth checking out whether you're a seasoned, serious weightlifting pro or a cardio king.