i love blue heron their staff are so sweet and care a lot about the horses and people,especially…read morethe owner she is so kind.

Ruel is awesome and the farm is a wonderful place to learn how to ride a horse. During Covid times,…read moreriding and instruction is limited to people who stable their horses at the farm but otherwise, this is a wonderful place to spend a few magical hours either riding a horse yourself or watching a child ride their first (or fiftieth) horse. The barn area is large and has jumps for riders to attempt. Instructors were patient and inspirational for the kids that were riding when I went to Blue Heron. There is an upstairs office where you can watch the riders. Definitely would recommend spending some time at Blue Heron but call ahead to see what the rules are regarding visitors, teaching, etc.

This is everything we hoped for in a floating expedition. We wanted an introductory whitewater…read moreexperience with our 9-year-old boys, and they accommodated our request to navigate Level 2 rapids. Andrea was our guide, and she gave us a perfect stretch of sizable time on the Skykomish. In the middle of the trip, we shored the raft, and Andrea set up a delicious lunch spread. The spread even accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. We also had the opportunity to swim around in a crystal-clear pool of water that was behind the rock bar. You could go with the mega-sized outfit that probably gets more hits on Google, but I've dealt with those companies. They tend to rush people in and out, and see their operation as more of an amusement park. With Chinook, Shane and Andrea love what they do, and have decades of experience on the river. They will give you the firsthand experience that you are looking for.

Shane and Andrea are so river and nature wise. Their passion and excitement about sharing this…read moreexperience with you is contagious!! We felt safe, educated and so happy during our 2 different floats!!

I had my girls enrolled in Music Center's "Music Together" program. It was a phenomenal program to…read moreintroduce my girls to music at a young age. The instructor, Monica, runs a very disciplined session to keep some of the rowdy kids on track. She is organized yet is very affectionate with the kiddos. The Music Center facility is in North Seattle. When you enter the building, you can hear other music programs going on in other parts of the building. You can just feel the energy and the magic of music -- a very special place.

The building, itself could use a bit of an upgrade, but the staff and instructors are wonderful,…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and know their stuff. The school offers in-person and virtual, private classes in many different instruments.

I have been eyeing the North Cascades Diablo Lake & Lunch tour for about two years, now that all of…read moremy children have had boating experience I reserved a day trip this season. The North Cascades Learning tour guides were extremely gracious, and provided extensive insights about the land, lake, and dams. If you're wanting to attend this tour plan ahead to arrive on time, park exactly where it's designated to park (if you choose to park where it states no parking you are running the risk of car damage due too falling rock debris) pack allergy friendly snacks, and plan to explore the learning center, gift shop, and walking trails after the tour and lunch. I highly recommend for all, and will be referring all of our out of town guests to plan a day trip to the North Cascades National park and secure a ticket for the Diablo Lake tour.

It's so beautiful there i had a great day there.this is one of the last places I spent time with my…read moreLil sister Before she past away.she took me there I had a great time with her and her kids

I rarely ever write reviews as I rarely have the time to do so, but I was so impressed with the…read morecustomer response from Coding with Kids, that I absolutely wanted to share my experience. First off, their system is so very well organized. Once you register, you receive a parent page where you will find everything you need for a seamless journey from preparation to the first day of class; this includes tutorials, guides, passwords, and links for necessary downloads. After his first class, my son was terribbly unhappy as he could not connect with the content and he found it too difficult for him. This company was incredibly responsive. Their Regional Director emailed me and did everything he could to fix the situation. He was incredibly kind and understanding. Within hours, my son was registered on a different class; and because of their well organized platform, I was able to complete all the pre-requisite checklist quickly. Lastly, my son was joining a class on day 2. The class instructor did an amazing job transitioning his new student briskly and comfortably. I couldn't have been more impressed. By the way, between 2 kids, I have signed up for many other Virtual Coding type camps. Don't be deterred by this company's lower price point or be fooled into thinking that it is a lower quality level camp. The quality of the instructors and instructions are 100% similar than the other more expensive camps. I am impressed and will definitely be looking more closely in taking more classes with coding with kids.

They won't give an option to cancel a class. You are going to get frustrated trying to navigate…read moretheir site trying to cancel. This is all within the cancellation window that is 48 hours before the class Customer service is only through a portal where you get no response. Do not waste your money here!

My son has gone to chess camp here with Josh 2 years in a row and been extremely happy. Not only…read morehas he gained really good chess skills but loves the environment and he always mentions how much he likes coach Josh and the chess camp. This is coming from a 10 year old who complains mostly so I'm extremely happy. Since he started going to chess camp, chess has become a regular thing we play in our household.

The best chess coaches anywhere. Josh, Jacob, David, & Mr Orlov have been providing chess classes,…read moretournaments, private lessons & camps for many years. I'm truly honored my son has the Opportunity to be apart of this prestigious academy. Not only has my son gained valuable knowledge in chess but also created lifelong friendships. He will continue his chess lessons with The Orlov Academy as long as possible.

Hey are you or your kids looking for music lessons over the summer or into the fall? If you like…read moresupporting local businesses and know how important music can be, I suggest this local business as it is Madison Valley's hidden gem. Here is a little bit about me. I have been a student of The Music Factory for 5 years. Here are three things that set them apart from the rest. One, they are super flexible. Lessons can be taken from The Music Factory, online, or even at your own house. Two, the staff are super kind and friendly. Every interaction I have had with them has been wonderful and supportive. Three, The Music Factory is located in a house. It feels like you are at home and the environment is really calming and warm. Click the link below to learn more! https://musicfactory.online/studentsignupgreen

You could not do better than Alex for learning how to play guitar. he's a brilliant musician, a…read morecompassionate coach, and will tell you what he sees directly and clearly. Every lesson my son or I have with him is a joy. Highly recommended.

I wish I could give Off the Wall 10 stars. I've been taking lessons there for 2.5 years and it's…read morethe highlight of living in Seattle. I started out just taking voice lessons but eventually my teacher Josh inspired me to try piano again after 8 years of avoiding the keys. I'm so glad he did because in the last 6 months, I've been working hard to accompany myself while I sing and it's made me a much stronger musician! Even though I've taken lessons for over 10 years, I never performed in public until Josh convinced me to sign up for an adult open mic. It was one of the coolest experiences I've had and I've since done two of their public recitals. You won't find a more supportive or welcoming music community anywhere. All of the teachers are kind and adept at meeting the students where they're at in their comfort and experience level. Chris, the owner, and my teacher, Josh, are super encouraging of everything and I've never felt more comfortable as a musician. Going to Off the Wall is my favorite time of the week. For anyone looking to get into music or looking to expand their skills, I can't recommend Off the Wall enough.

Great communicators and wonderful teachers! Their free lesson allowed us to get a feel for the…read morespace and teachers before committing. They didn't pressure signing up afterwards, either or try to reel us in with gimmicks. My daughter said that the 30 min flew by and looks forward to future lessons!

The biology teacher never showed up, didn't give compensation, not worth it! Kaplan is betterread more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE: Signed my son up for the Ultimate SAT Prep course. They sent the…read morematerials for class a few business days before class with an ETA to arrive after class has started. I noticed this and tried to have it delivered on time but the only answer I got was "I'm sorry". They don't fix the problem, they tell you to send an email but don't answer them, they seem to care more about their profits than students.