I think Ellis Music is a great company. We rented our son's oboe from them for years, and…read moreeventually used the credit they give you from renting towards purchasing him his own instrument. They were always professional, and helpful. They also were good at instrument repair if we had issues with the instruments. Overall, a professionally run music rental and repair company.

Only been in once for a quick trumpet repair but it was well worth the drive from Montpelier. Fixed…read morea sticky valve in about 15 minutes for $15.

The dedication of the faculty here is outstanding. Even through all the ups and downs of the…read morepandemic. Really looking forward to returning to in-person lessons soon. Such a beautiful music center and convenient location. Don't let all the violin cases fool you, this place isn't just a training ground for classical musicians, they have a lot of very knowledgeable and kind instructors in different instruments and styles. But if you are searching the Suzuki method, you will be very happy to find this gem in the Upper Valley

I was really looking forward to joining the Singing 101 class, but unfortunately, my experience…read morewith them was disappointing. When I went there and paid my fees three days ago, I was informed that I was the only student enrolled but was not told that the class could be canceled due to the minimum requirement of three students. I arrived for the first class today, excited to begin, only to be told that they had a meeting yesterday and decided to postpone the class--yet no one informed me. This lack of communication was very frustrating and unprofessional. While the staff were friendly, that doesn't make up for the inconvenience of showing up for a class that was never going to happen. I hope the management improves their communication with members and students in the future, ensuring that important updates are shared promptly.

On a whim we stopped here even though we were just visiting the area. The lady who runs this place…read moreis so nice and we were able to get a skirt for my daughter's classes back home.

Very good responsive intelligent service and selection. Jackie is absolutely dedicated to finding…read morethe shoe that will take you were you want to go--but also the one you love. Never settle!

As a busy student, I've found the team at Hanover Eye Care to be perfect for my needs…read more They have been very accommodating when I've needed to reschedule, offered fast and efficient in-person service, and Jenna made it easy to do things virtually (sending info by email, and even texting me the link to order my contacts). 100% recommend if you want convenient, quality service.

WRFE are excellent. They went above and beyond with both myself and my husband when we had issues…read morewith new glasses. They are helpful, and professional and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I have been coming here for about 3 years now and absolutely love the care that I receive. Dr…read moreHastie and her staff our outstanding!! Located in a quaint selfstanding building, this establishment makes you feel like you are part of a family. The service is top notch whether you are on the phone or in person. I have been her for routine checkups and same day visits for issues that arise. They are always so accommodating to get you evaluated. There is an optical center within the building. Nice selection of frames. They do not have a lab where if you wanted to use the same frames and replace lenses. I cant imagine finding a better place than Valley Vision Eyecare to service my opthalmological needs. I am shocked I could not find it on Yelp and hope my initiation of getting them on helps the community to realize what hidden gem they have that deserves recognition.

Dr Hastie is extremely knowledgeable about eye issues and is very thorough in her exam. She is…read morereasonable regarding plans to solve issue, patient and has a lovely office and staff!

I got my second lobe piercing here about a month ago and was really happy with the service day of…read more However, I was told I'd receive a follow-up email 2 weeks after the appointment but never got that. I sent two emails over the next 2 weeks with healing questions and also never got a response. This is probably a great place for individuals familiar with the piercing/healing process but I'd go somewhere else if you're looking for more responsive care!

I've been going to Dell for years--since I was 12 years old. Unfortunately, after my recent…read moreexperience, I won't be returning. About a month ago I got a dermal piercing. This past Tuesday, the top fell off while I was cleaning it with a Q-tip. I called immediately, and the receptionist told me she would message me if an opening became available. I never heard back. I went to another piercer in Montpelier to see if they could help, but they couldn't. After waiting three days with no response from Angelina's Rose, I called again and explained that another piercer had told me it would likely be too late to save the piercing if it healed over. Instead of being seen promptly, I was offered an appointment a week later--even though by then the piercing would likely have closed, leaving surgical removal as my only option. I explained that if there were no appointments available, I was willing to come in and wait for an opening. I was finally told there was time to come in today at 10:00 a.m. When I arrived, the first thing Dell said was that I must have been touching the piercing because he "screws them on really tight." I tried to explain that it happened while I was cleaning it, but he interrupted me and said he already knew what I was going to say and that I must have been playing with it because "there's no other way" and that this had never happened to anyone else. The conversation quickly became unprofessional. He called me entitled because of the way I spoke to the receptionist. While I admit I was frustrated, I was not yelling, swearing, or being disrespectful--I was simply trying to get help before my piercing closed. I then asked why I had been told to come in at 10:00 a.m. if he had already decided he wasn't going to help me. He could have told me that over the phone and saved me the trip. His response was that when he has "shit to talk about someone," he says it to their face. I found that response incredibly unprofessional. He then told me I was no longer welcome at the shop, called me disrespectful, and refused to help me. As a result, my dermal will now likely need to be surgically removed. I also brought up that I didn't feel the receptionist had treated me kindly. Dell told me they had cameras and had reviewed the conversation, insisting she had done nothing wrong. I got the impression they were backing each other up rather than listening to my concerns, so I didn't feel like I was being heard. I told him I was glad there were cameras because I know I remained calm and never yelled or acted aggressively. To make matters worse, this isn't the first issue I've had. He pierced my second nostril crooked the first time, and I had to pay to have it repierced, even though the mistake wasn't mine. I'm incredibly disappointed with how I was treated. I've been a loyal customer for years, and I expected much better communication, professionalism, and customer service. Based on my experience, I can't recommend this shop.

This place was not at all on my radar when I planned our trip. We had driven up to Windsor to see…read moreanother museum, and the lady who sold the tickets there talked to us about our plans and recommended this place as very worthwhile. So, after lunch, we crossed a semi-narrow wooden bridge and drove a mile or two to this site. You park in a small lot (there was a sign for overflow parking too) and either pay there (if a ranger is on duty) or proceed to the visitors' center (where you can also pay). Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an American sculptor in the late 1800s and into the very early 1900s. I was not specifically familiar with him, but his work and that of those who trained with him was featured on a lot of U.S. coins at the time. It seems like a lot of the older coinage (before the models used now) was related to him. He also designed the Shaw Memorial on Boston Commons (related to the 54th Massacusetts regiment of black troops - see the film 'Glory' for background). From the visitors' center, there are several other areas to see. The ground slopes down towards the Connecticut River in the distance. Facing that, there is a small gallery and courtyard featuring some sculptures to your right. There is also a large sculpture of Lincoln. As you proceed towards the river, there are some works housed in spaces bordered by high hedges (including a copy of the Shaw Memorial). These end at the border to Saint-Gauden's original house, which is sometimes open for tours. When we visited, the sign just said 'wait for docent to open the door'. We later learned that this only happens between 2 - 4 p.m., which would be helpful to add to the sign. A bit below that is the studio building, which has examples of the sculptor's work and exhibits on the process of creating some. Maybe 300 yards further down is a memorial (sort of a small Greek temple) where the Saint-Gaudens' ashes (and those of several family members) are buried. It was a pretty site especially if the weather is nice. The sculptures, especially those which are outdoors, make for good photos. They also offer periodic ranger-led tours. We tagged along for part of one, but had already seen some of the areas, so we broke off and continued on our own. If you are in this area and have any interest in sculpture, this is very worthwhile.

This was a pleasant visit that I took on my way back down from visiting the White Mountains. This…read morehistorical home was the home of and don't laugh at my explanation, a French guy who grew up in NYC. Augustus Saint-Gaudens died in 1907 and lived here for 7 years til he died. He was a sculpter and he created the gold coin called the Saint-Gaudens double eagle, a twenty-dollar gold coin, or double eagle. This is the only way I knew who he was because I have seen this coin referenced in books and online when I was young. The house is a nice pleasant stroll in the late 1800s early 1900!

Rob took on another unique project for us, and turned it into a masterpiece…read more Dealing with Rob is a pleasure. He is patient, creative, professional, and thinks outside of the box. With this project, we discovered that the companies that source Rob with materials are still impated by Covid 19, so our project took longer than usual, which Rob made clear to us from the get go. I can't think of a better frame shop, anywhere. Gilded Edge is the best!

Here's just one example of Rob's incredible framing, creating a kind of shadowbox for this…read morepainting's rich colors. We've brought many projects to Rob over the past two years, and he brings an artistic eye to each one. He takes his time, but it has always been well worth the wait.