Training leaders in public service since 1980. NASPAA Accredited program with 55-60 fantastic…read morestudents. Classes are in Asheville at Biltmore Park, are in the evenings, and largely in person. Excellent placement track record with a alumni network of over 400.

I could not be happier with BES. They have an outstanding staff and administration. They have a…read moregreat title 1 program which Haywood County desperately needs. The teachers and administration know every child in the schools name. Even the custodian staff is above board. go Blue!

A surprisingly quick to complete class that teaches you everything you need to know about…read morebartending! Its fun, easy and incredibly informative. While the room was a little small this was no fault of the instructor and she truly tried her best with what was available it was easily adequate to learn what we needed to learn. If you wanna walk out of a class in 3 days able to free pour shots into a cup without a Jigger than take this class.

If I could give 0 stars I would. The tiny room was filthy with ripped chairs, dirty carpet. On…read morethe first day we were told our day for the following week was changing, I had prior arrangements and seeing the way this was going, I requested a refund via email. The response was "we don't give refunds" and when I mentioned I'd report them to the BBB the response was "LOL". They have no business being in business!

Kim is great! She has been working with breastfeeding mothers for a long time and quickly put me…read moreat ease. I am a first time mom and had so many worries about whether I was doing it right, if my baby was getting enough, pumps, everything! There is so much information on the internet. It is very overwhelming. Kim helped me to find the right answers for me. My baby was a week old and not quite gaining enough and she gently guided me to make sure that she was growing and thriving. Her suggestions did the trick! I like that she is a nurse, board certified lactation consultant AND doula. Excellent one stop shopping. She sent a note to my baby's pediatrician after our visit and it was nice to see that everyone was on the same page with taking care of my little one. She is kind, professional and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!!!

I do not recommend Kimberly Rush Mothering Support Service. On her first visit with us she rushed…read moreto get the baby fed. Instead of helping with latch issues and form, she jumped to using a nipple shield without offering much information about how to use it, clean it or eventually wean the baby from it. She also only showed us one new way to feed, laying down--not practical for day-to-day life. She also refused to discuss my hesitation about the shield, saying that she was the lactation consultant and therefore she knew best. At the time I was supplementing with expressed milk, pumping and feeding my baby via syringe. Kimberly suggested using bottle, and when I mentioned my doctor's hesitation about this, she offered a similar response, stating she knew more about issues of lactation than a family doctor. This sort of intransigence and unwillingness to have open discussion made us made us not want to use her services any more. She is also incredibly expensive. We continued our follow up at Mission Breastfeeding Center. We're now 8 weeks and still unable to wean from the shield or bottles.

Absolutely an unforgettable Asheville experience!…read more Christian and I had an amazing time at the North Carolina Glass Center. We each created a piece--I made a glass pumpkin, and Christian made a pint glass--and the entire experience was fantastic from beginning to end. We recently picked up our finished pieces, and seeing how beautifully they turned out was almost as exciting as making them. The artists and staff made the process fun, comfortable, and approachable, even for complete beginners. Watching molten glass transform is incredible, but getting to participate makes it truly special. I also found a gorgeous clear glass icicle, an adorable curly glass plant spike I nicknamed "Baby Curly Cute" , and the cutest little glass measuring cup. This was one of our favorite Asheville experiences and a wonderful vacation memory to bring home. If you're visiting Asheville, GO HERE! Make something, explore the glass art, and bring home something beautiful. Five VERY enthusiastic stars from us! Thank you, North Carolina Glass Center, for such a memorable experience!

Since we travel with a carry-on and backpack, I am extremely selective about what I buy when we…read moretravel. I do, however, have a fondness for hand-blown glass and pottery. ChatGPT recommended that I definitely check out the North Carolina Glass Center while exploring the River Arts District North stop on the Gray Line Trolley, and I am glad I did. There is a good-sized shop with a wide variety of items, from larger decorative statement pieces and vases to drinking glasses and jewelry, with many items at affordable prices. While I was there, two artists were creating fall pumpkins using the furnaces, molds, and different techniques for blowing and shaping the hot glass. It was a great free demonstration that I hadn't needed to schedule or show up for at a special time. One of the artists even engaged those of us watching by asking what color he should use for the stem of the purple pumpkin he was making. Even though I still had more trolley stops and sightseeing ahead of me, I bought two hand-blown glasses that I knew I could fit into my personal-item bag. For me, buying something when I know I have to carry it around for the rest of the day and somehow get it home in my luggage is a pretty good endorsement. 8-) I recommend making the North Carolina Glass Center a must-stop during a visit to the River Arts District. You may also want to check their website before you go to see if there is a glass-making class you can sign up for.

Parents today are pulled in so many directions. On top of it, we are raising tiny humans who are…read morelikely different than us and are figuring out how to be in this world. To expect that parents can navigate all of this on our own is unrealistic. Working with Rachel has been one of the most impactful choices I've made for my child, myself, and my family. Her guidance is truly invaluable.

Rachel is an amazing family advocate! She is an incredible listener, empathetic to each family's…read moreunique needs. Her approaches feel so custom and thoughtful. Any family that gets a chance to work with her will understand how much love and intention she brings to her work and will also be better off knowing her. Would give more than 5 stars if I could. Rachel is a super special person and so giving. We are so thankful for her.

The Cathedral of All Souls (Episcopalan) was originally built for the workers working on the…read moreBiltmore Estate. Pre-COVID, the church used to offer guided tours of the cathedral but tours have not yet resumed post-COVID. My wife spoke to a a cleric (I'm not sure what the proper name is for a cleric in the Episcopal Church) and he introduced her to a lady who had been one of the docents pre-COVID who gave her private tour of the cathedral. I didn't go inside but toured the grounds. My wife said the interior was beautiful and inspiring.

A beautiful place in just about every aspect…read more Architecturally, it was designed by Richard Morris Hunt at the same time his Biltmore Estate was under construction. Biltmore Village was to be a community for estate workers, with this being their parish church. It wasn't until a few decades ago that it was designated a cathedral, so it is a bit more compact and jewel-box like than your typical mind's-eye cathedral. As this was funded by the good ship Vanderbilt, all the stops were pulled out - an ornate design (in a Greek cross style as opposed to the more typical Latin, or rather X-shaped than t-shaped), beautiful stained glass windows (the Holy family, the saints, and memorial windows to Frederick Law Olmstead and Cornelius Vanderbilt), etc. I don't know how old the organ is but it had a bright tone to it as well. The grounds and parish hall make for lovely strolling too. It's like seeing a highlight of Biltmore but at no expense! On the functional side, we attended a 9am Eucharist. The church is a progressive one, as you'd expect from both the Episcopal church and the Asheville location, with commemoration that day for a former parishioner who had led a national appeal to recognize same-sex relationships in 1975! The Dean delivered an engaging, thoughtful sermon in an easy-going style, and the hymns were personal favorites (starting with the Sacred Harp, ending with Beethoven's 9th). Children sit with parents until the sermon where they are ushered out, and return for the Collect. One unique thing here is that children are called to the altar when Communion is being prepared, though they return to their seats before properly receiving it. And upon leaving, we spoke with a number of friendly parishioners who went out of their way to welcome us. Dress was mostly business casual if that matters to you. We really enjoyed our visit to All Souls, and though Asheville has a number of impressive looking churches that we'd like to get a look at, it might be hard to steer away from here the next time we're in town!

We expected a good school when our kid started Kindergarten, but instead got a great school! Our…read morekid loves it here - the teachers and staff are phenomenal.