We visited this axe throwing location as part of a residential mental health group outing and had a reservation for nine people. Unfortunately, the experience felt uncomfortable and unprofessional.
When we arrived, the door was locked and the lights were off despite our scheduled reservation. After waiting, we were eventually let inside.
Right after arriving, I needed to use the restroom due to the long drive. I was directed to the women's single-stall bathroom, but when I opened the door there was already someone inside. I waited several minutes and informed the owner when the restroom was still occupied. He knocked on the door, confirmed someone was inside, and then instructed me to use the men's restroom, which did not have a lock. This felt awkward and poorly handled.
While we were filling out waivers, one member of our group who was not participating appeared to be repeatedly stared at by the owner, which made them visibly uncomfortable.
During the axe throwing portion, the owner stood very close behind participants for extended periods of time. When a participant scored, he repeatedly used language like "good girl," while using different phrasing toward others. The tone and wording felt inappropriate in a public, professional setting. He also hovered closely and repeatedly corrected form in a way that felt excessive rather than instructional.
At one point, some members of the group stepped into a back area to take a break. The owner repeatedly approached and questioned them about whether they were okay, which made them uncomfortable enough to leave the building and wait in the car.
Overall, the experience lacked professional boundaries, especially considering we were a mental health treatment group. Axe throwing should feel fun and safe, but several people in our group left feeling uneasy rather than relaxed. With better attention to professionalism, personal space, and appropriate language, this could have been a much better experience. read more
