My partner and I recently took a private trail ride at the Coupland location and it was amazing. I…read morewant to preface this review by saying I had never been horseback riding before so I was sort of nervous about not knowing what to expect, but everyone we interacted with was super friendly and made me feel at ease. To set it up, I filled out a form on their website and then chatted with Kathy via email. She was very easy to communicate with and answered all my questions thoroughly. She was even accommodating to a last minute schedule change due to weather, which we appreciated! When it finally came to the day of our ride, we drove out to Coupland, which was about 40 mins away from where we were staying in Austin. Once we arrived, we had to drive down a long, rocky, dirt road for around half a mile. I wasn't aware that it would be that far down the dirt road, so I began to worry that we might be in the wrong place. So, I gave Kathy a call, and she assured me we just had to keep driving down the road. So, my advice for future visitors is to be prepared to drive down a rocky road until it ends, and then you're there! Once we did arrive, we met a handful of very friendly folks. They had us sign paperwork and borrow boots and helmets. Then they let us choose our horses and practice in a little corral before heading on the trail. Again, I want to reiterate how I had absolutely zero experience riding a horse and they did a great job of being patient and reassuring with us. Our guide, Bailey, then led us on a lovely ride around the farm, for a little over an hour. Bailey was so friendly and easy to talk with, and had great energy. She stopped to take photos of us several times which was great. Our horses pretty much just followed her horse and we didn't have to do much work at all in directing them. The property was beautiful and remote, and our ride was calm and serene. Just what we were looking for. Overall, our trail ride at Tri-Star was a fantastic experience and made for a really special way to celebrate my partner's 30th birthday. Thank you so much!

Pay for boarding, many horses leave as Nina on the farm yells at family, contradicts herself, has a…read morehand problem and moves your stuff out of rooms with out consent, I've never seen so much of my stuff broken and unsafe materials around horses. I have a sign up to leave my horses mask on due to her eye and Nina keeps taking it off creating eye infections for me to pay for and blaming me and almost lost my horses eye. The disrespect and lack of care and communication is horrible business. There's no accountability and to allow a narcissist like Nina to ruin a farm and hurt animals is insane. I wish this farm all the best - they need to keep the care of animals and communication #1 which has been a struggle for years & no change.

Great FREE option in Austin for kids!…read more One of the best parts is you can see an axolotl (two, actually) in their visitor center building. Then you can head over to the birds of prey, the reptile/fish building, and the animal enclosures. There's also a little lake and a large sand pit (dino dig). There's a cool room in the visitor center that has all sorts of nature items (bones, dead bugs, shells, rocks, etc.). You can bring in your own stuff to trade! Is it a huge amount of things to do/see? No but for a free attraction, it's pretty great. Parking is across the street -- lot is shared with Zilker Park and all the nearby attractions so it can get busy.

I didn't know what to expect from this place. Some science centers are kids-only affairs (despite…read morenot being billed as such) while others have more to offer visitors of all ages. Fortunately, the Austin Nature & Science Center ended up falling in the latter category. The main building houses an assortment of bones, shells, and rocks (as well as an axolotl tank) and another building is home to various reptiles. Outside areas include a dino pit (where kids can dig for fossils) and several animal enclosures. What makes the latter unique is that the animals are rehab/rescue cases. They include everything from a bobcat to a porcupine to a 34-year-old one-eyed owl (!!) and more. Granted, Austin Nature & Science Center does offer more for a younger crowd, and it isn't particularly easy to get to by bus, but it's hard to argue with a chance to take in flora and fauna for free.

This was so easy and a total hit with the kids. Alan was great and appreciate him bringing an…read moreawesome speaker. Would absolutely recommend / book again.

Wonderful experience. It's for everyone at any age. I have rented these foam machine parties a…read morecouple times and it's great. It's hilarious watching kids disappear in the foam and pop up in another spot. The music is a great touch too. Turns the whole backyard into foam dance floor.

My daughter has been riding here for 3 years and has learned so much. Every trainer she's had has…read morebeen as invested in her growth as she is. The community that this barn is building is incredible. The barn manager and staff there are so nice, and the trainers are amazing. It's not the cheapest barn, but you get what you pay for!

My teen daughter has been riding here for several years and we have been very happy with the…read moreculture and upkeep. Her previous barn was focused on competition, which led to a tense atmosphere among the kids. At Lone Star, the kids, of all ages, help one another and the trainers are personable, but also specialize in various styles of riding. We joined Pony Club, which we love because it teaches the kids how to care for the horses, not just how to ride them, and offers an opportunity to achieve ratings that are internationally recognized!

Life Ki-do has been the best activity we've ever chosen for our son. He's learning skills that…read moretruly carry over into everyday life--focus and mindfulness, practical breathing/relaxation tools for stress and anxiety, and real discipline and self-control. We've also seen a big boost in his confidence and resilience, and he's developing empathy, kindness, and stronger friendship skills. Doug (the Youth Program Director and Lead Instructor) is the most thoughtful and exceptional coach/leader we've ever experienced. He sees each child, knows how to encourage them in a way that sticks, and creates an environment where kids want to work hard and feel proud of their progress. We're so grateful we found Life Ki-do and would recommend it to any family looking for something that builds both character and confidence.

There aren't enough words to say how special of a place we think Life-Kido is! We have had the…read morehonor to get to know Sensei Deven over the past year and we feel so lucky! He has a magical way of connecting with kids - instilling positive core values and teaching mind/ body connection in a way that really resonates with them. My 4, now 5 year old son LOVES his classes and now has a dream of becoming a black belt just like him one day. I have noticed my son's self confidence, self awareness, respect for himself and others grow since starting his class...All while having fun and learning valuable physical skills that will benefit him throughout is life. Being my son's favorite activity, we just had his 5th birthday party there today (sparking the action to leave this review). It was awesome! Everyone had the best time ever!! Sensei Deven made them an epic obstacle course and taught them how to use nunchucks and ninja star throwing .. they had the BEST time. We 100% recommend having a Life-Kido ninja training birthday party! The boys and girls couldn't get enough!! And.. Austin's Pizza is in the same parking lot, with a huge patio and great enclosed playscape... it was the perfect day I cannot think of a single negative thing to say. Great experience every single time! If you're hesitating giving it a try...GO, you won't regret it!

This place makes a lot of promises in terms of their methods but we were really not convinced. Our…read morekid actually spent very little time swimming ("White" or beginner level) in the few months we were there, there's a constant rotation of very young instructors so it's hard for the kid to get used to a style or establish confidence and for the instructor to really know the kids and what they need to advance. This was especially frustrating for us because our child had a experience with an instructor elsewhere and we wanted someone consistent, and in fact were told we were being placed with someone more experienced. That's not what happened. Our kid actually swims worse now than when she started. Also, the shower and changing area is totally open but in a narrow corridor, there aren't really enough showers during peak times, and it's just really chaotic.

They offer free swimming lessons for infants up until one years old. We just had to pay a one time…read moreannual fee of $50. We dropped by on a Saturday for the tour and signed up. They require swimming diapers for infants. The pool is heated to 90 degrees Fahrenheit so it's comfortable for babies.

I posted a review three years ago about AEG, and have since changed my opinion of the business…read more With everything I know now about AEG, they know how to run a gymnastics business. In hindsight, I disagreed with their fee structure, but now see the value in how well they run the business and find that, that should take precedent over monetary cost. You definitely get what you pay for in the gymnastics world.

My recent experience with Elite Gymnastics was incredibly disappointing due to their abysmal…read morecustomer service. After signing up my kids for a day camp which was 165$ - they unfortunately woke up not feeling well so since i had to call last minute and cancel i of course did not expect a refund but a makeup token to be able to rebook a camp day in the future!! They gave me a credit for only one of my kids which was 82$,despite repeated attempts to get credit back for the entire amount .. my concerns were largely ignored, leaving me feeling frustrated and completely disregarded as a customer.

This stable is terrific, the people are friendly and very good at what they do. The horses appear…read moreto be very healthy and well fed. The property has a rustic farmhouse ambience. There are several chickens free-ranging on the property. They also sell eggs for $5 per dozen. During COVID-19 pandemic l regularly purchased eggs from Mitsi. This establishment offers both boarding and riding lessons. I highly recommend Woods Stables on Brodie Lane.

My daughter started taking lessons here a year ago. Brad and Mitzi are amazing instructors and she…read morehad progressed very quickly. All of their horses are extremely gentle. Brad and Mitzi emphasize horse sense and practical horsemanship. In just a few weeks, my daughter was mastering things it took me years to progress to at her age. She looks forward to her lessons every single week. I recently purchased a horse and I'm boarding him at this stable. All of the horses are well cared for and the facility is exactly what I wanted. I can't recommend this place enough.