The founder Patty Hughson was incredibly professional, helpful, and engaging. She hosted a four…read moreweek etiquette class for our after school program with a diverse and energetic group of preteens. She was able to keep them engaged the entire time and taught them important lessons on greeting, table placement, handshakes, letter writing, and phone etiquette. Our kids had a wonderful time and learned so many important lessons. Not only that, we began to see results immediately particularly with the way in which our children began to carry themselves and greet new people with confidence. We loved having Ms. Hughson and her team of assistants join us for this course. We cannot thank her enough!

I recently met Adam, the owner, and I can truly say he is one of the finest human beings I have…read moreever met. I can't wait to make it down to Charlottesville to toss some flies with him and give him my business. Adam is a very successful businessman, and this shop is his true passion business. They carry the best of the best gear, all of which has been tested by the owner, an excellent fisherman and an even better person. Tim Collins

My husband and I (65 years old) daughter went on a half-day fly fishing trip with these guys in…read moremid-October and I could not have been more pleased. I had never held a fly rod in my hand but Will was a great teacher and very encouraging as he taught me. I am def a novice and my daughter (33) is very skilled at fly fishing. We all had so much fun,even though the fish weren't biting. Will was so knowledgeable about fishing and even was a great photographer. Great experience!!

I had low expectations. But the class was actually excellent, and although I have been driving for…read morealmost 70 years, I learned more than a few things that will improve my driving. Steve Smalley takes a pretty dry subject, interjects humor, sprinkles in many pertinent personal anecdotes, and the recipe keeps the entire class engaged for the whole day. Nearly everyone is taking the class because they have to, and it's a pleasant surprise to come away feeling that I got more than my money's worth.

Awesome instructor Mr Smalley. Extremely informative. Effective course, I recommend A-1 over any…read moreother course

I've learned how to drive easily with dave. He is a very calm guy and never made me anxious when…read morebehind the wheel. I felt very safe being taught my him!

What an incredible place! I felt so at ease around the instructors, they all have a 'come learn and…read morebe a part of this!' attitude that puts you at ease. Wish they had more capacity and a few more languages but they are more than capable of that growth it seems!

Terrible service and overpriced. This was an overpriced and really miserable experience. I had…read moreheard good things, but got annoyed quickly when the online class turned out to be a pathetic app that they simply charged double the cost for. I asked about this and they did not even respond. Scheduling was then a nightmare for the Behind the Wheel portion with no . The instruction seemed very lax with no confidence building. Once my son reached his last lesson and test, we ran into a scheduling conflict and were told they do not re-schedule. We paid a lot of money and scheduled during a pandemic and there was no way to reschedule a final lesson and test? Additionally, they were extremely rude, my son didn't seem to learn much (they never even did any interstate driving), and the cost is much higher than other driving schools. Zero helpfulness or even a shred of compassion with our situation to try to reschedule. We now have to retake (and repay) for the entire course elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and choose a different company. They seem to just be going through the motions and taking people's money without any care for families or students.

I have found the staff to be rude and difficult. I was told impatiently that my son can't drive…read morewhen I questioned why another driving school said he was prepared and should pass yet their staff disagreed. The owner was rude and impatient with me and my son. Would not recommend. Too bad there are so few choices. Albemarle Driving School is much more student driver focused and positively supportive of young drivers. Call Tom at Albemarle Driving School first.

Greatly friendly service. Noah is easy to work with and is very knowledgeable in the areas he is…read moreteaching. I have taken these classes several times and he is the best instructor I've had by far. I highly recommend him.

From the owner: Ready to save a life? Are you a busy professional needing flexible course options? We offer…read moreAmerican Heart Association First Aid, Infant/Child/Adult CPR, ACLS and PALS in a blended learning format. Hybrid EMT course instruction also available!

The staff at this family-operated business is always professional, courteous, and very helpful…read more The facility is clean and comfortable and the equipment is well maintained and safe. A great place to learn to fly!

From the owner: Charlottesville Flight Center provides quality and affordable flight training for Private,…read moreInstrument, Commercial and Instructor ratings! Whether you are looking for a new hobby or a career, give us a call to schedule a Discovery Flight to get started with your aviation journey!

Super great experience! We did the cooking class for a family outing while the kids were in town…read morefor the holiday season. We had a really great time while learning cooking skills together, and with an amazing meal at the end. Chef Antwon and Chef Nikki were great hosts, instructional and entertaining. Highly recommend their group cooking class! As an aside, we are now thinking about taking our employees for a company team building experience now that we know that they also offer that service.

Antwon is a great host! He was able to walk us through two dishes. He was able to explain…read morespecific knife cuts and provide tips and tricks to help us in the kitchen. We made a warm green bean appetizer and a Spanish Paella. Who knew that Paella is the dish it's cooked in... Not me. He was able to pace his cooking to meet the our needs. We are obviously not as skilled in the kitchen. Thankfully he sends a materials list and recipe earlier in the week. He also sends a video of the session the next day. It is a great reminder for when you cook the dishes again. The virtual class is a great idea during the current times. We had a great time as if we were right there. Conversation was easy and fluid. I was amazed at the things Antwon does in the community. He is a great ambassador for the community.

My daughter and I have been members of the Brooks Family YMCA in Charlottesville for less than 6…read moremonths and we love it. It is an incredibly clean and organized facility with lots of options for cardio and weight training. I love the spin classes which are available almost daily and various hours of the day. The instructors for spin classes are all incredible and challenging yet approachable and encouraging. The indoor walking/running track is awesome boasting large beautiful window seats which offer beautiful views of the trees behind the building. There's even a child care facility onsite! The design of the building itself is also thoughtful. There are locker rooms but multiple cubbies and jacket racks for storage. There are two levels , the lower level with the basketball court and yoga/ studio rooms as well as a large weight training area. Not to knock the local fitness centers but I was a longtime member of ACAC however due to a job change I could no longer afford that membership. I've waited 4 years to rejoin a gym and the Brooks Family YMCA is definitely worth the wait. Everyone I meet at the YMCA appears to be as satisfied as I am and why not?!? We have the cleanest, most modern and affordable facility with the most amenities in Charlottesville, Va. Thank You to everyone who had a hand in brining this YMCA to our area.

This facility does not honor the military outreach program that the rest of the YMCA's across the…read morecountry have implemented. The rude lady at the front desk yesterday said she called her manager, who told her we needed to give her a "list from the DOD." First of all, there is no DoD, it is the DoW. Second, who would give you this list, Hegseth? Third, we have CaC cards that prove what part of the DoW we serve with.