I love this place. Everyone is so nice, and it is beautiful and chill. It is seasonal, so be sure…read moreto stop by when they are open.

Love this place!! Haven't been able to see a concert or attend a workshop yet but hoping to do so…read moreon my next visit! My recommendations from the gift shop include: the white chocolate lavender bars. I haven't been able to stop thinking of it since! The lavender face mist is perfect in the morning when I just get up to invigorate and calm me before I start my day or post workout to cool my face and neck. The lotion bar with pieces of lavender in it was given as a gift this past Christmas and I use it as cuticle and nail moisturizer. I had just removed my acrylic nails after months of nonstop applications and my nails were crumbling and jagged, falling off in pieces. This stuff saved me! I use it multiple times a day and carry a bar with me everywhere I go. I swear by the products made at the Lavender House and will definitely return when I need refills.

The program is a good way to refresh your memory on how to write essays, or even learn new ways to…read morewrite and also what to write about. We completed many essays such as argumentative, group discussion, and a research paper. Each class is different, ranging from group projects to videos about how to peer edit. Elizabeth Herman is very enthusiastic about her job and loves to have discussions in her class which makes the class very interesting and unique.

I think that the WAC program has been very beneficial to students at Appalachian State. It has…read moreencouraged good writing techniques and allows students to write for topics outside of their discipline. Writing during all years of your college career is beneficial to learning and can improve students writing skills that are necessary for careers later in life

We had a college visit for my son. Breath taking is the best word for the location. Nestled between…read moremountains and mountain tops you are surrounded by nature! The school sits on 800 acres!!! I pray my son is able to get his offer letter this week!

Our daughter was recruited to play on the volleyball team and received both an athletic scholarship…read moreand academic scholarship. The process of onboarding has been very pleasant and the school has been very helpful. The location and campus is beautiful. The freshman dorms can use a little tender loving care to improve the appearance but not enough to deduct considering all of the other amazing qualities such as the staff and student leaders. It is very apparent that this school cares greatly about their students and offers many services to help them.

Again, I was only here for the Boone Roundball tournament, so I only saw the gym... If you're going…read moreto watch some kids play a game, this is a good spot...

Cute little shop. There is a lot more than soap and candles! We stopped in to bring some soap back…read morehome with us on our way out. A lot of soaps, lotions, bath bombs and of course candles! They have honey, ice cream, taffy and a lot more! I left with some goodies- soaps and lotions.

My husband's aunt recommended we visit while we were in Roan Mountain so we had to stop by with all…read morethe kids. Unfortunately we didn't know when candle making classes were but the owners were able to do a special class for us since we had 6 girls hoping to make candles. They told them about the history of Banner Ell which I found interesting (the kids didn't remember all of it) and some of the names of the scents. All of the ingredients (soy based wax and scents) were all natural and didn't bother my allergies or nose so that was a huge bonus. All the girls had fun, my youngest was SO excited they had an elephant vessel she could use to make a candle! We would definitely recommend stopping by to visit when you're in the area. Everyone was super nice and all the girls from ages 7-17 had fun! (Adults could also join in if they wanted of course, but we sat back and let the girls do it this time, FYI the prices seemed to range from $38-45 per person for the candles they made which included the class.) You do have to wait 2-3 hours for them to cool and set before you can take them home. I think the regular classes are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11am so you can sign up (call or sign up online I believe), come make your candles and then go grab a leisurely lunch or go shopping and come back to pick them up. We can't wait to burn our candles!

Mary's School is one of the best preschools in Boone. Both of my daughters are students at the…read moreschool and their time spent there has been invaluable. Mary Willis and her staff do an amazing job with the kids and sincerely care about each and every child they come across. During the year Mary writes a report on a child's progress and meets with parents to discuss it. When I have shared these reports with friends and family members, they couldn't believe how detailed it was and how lucky I was to have such a great teacher for my kids. At school, the kids learn through doing hands-on practical activities. From preparing their snacks to washing their own dishes. The children also learn from each other. Mary uses the older children as teachers to help the younger children. This fosters independence as well as raises self-esteem. Children are also encouraged to define their own boundaries by being allowed to say no to others. This also teaches them that it is okay when others say no to them and to respect their boundaries. One of my favorite things is that the kids are allowed to get dirty and messy in order to explore and learn new things. They play outside every day and learn how to socialize with peers. My kids love it at Mary's School and I have seen how much they have grown in the past years as a result of what they have learned there. I would encourage any parents to start their child's education at Mary's Montessori.

A studio packed full of expertise, creativity and quality instruction in dance and theatre. We love…read moreHCPAA for the opportunities available for our daughter, performing at carowinds, martinsville speedway, multiple competitions across the Carolinas, etc, and the attention to detail in classes. Ms Suzanne carefully builds each class/dance choreography- with specific attention to performance quality, technique, costume design- every detail down to the hairstyle- the perfect formula to set my daughter up for success. Not only is she learning how to perform on stage, but what to expect within herself during every class- character building that will stay with her long beyond HCPAA.

Only went for the Boone Roundfest basketball tournament... The gym was nice and they had a decent…read moreconcession stand...