The Putney School is a great place to experience high school! The students are from all over the…read moreworld, which adds so much to life and just to the way one learns about everything. From working in the barns and the dining room, and living in the dorms one learns about oneself AND about others. I love the mentoring experience, and that dozens of kids are from international backgrounds which lets me learn in new ways from both the faculty AND the students. A terrific place!

hello i had dinner at the KDU last night. Terrible service. Danny O'Brian was our waiter, he LIED…read moreto us about the origin of all the food. He told one of our dinner mates that the chicken was full of gluten and she could not eat the chicken. But later he revealed that it was in fact not glutenous. disappointed to say the least.

Aria had, as expected, one of the best experiences of her life at Climber's…read more Journey. Being at Kroka was one of the most soul-nourishing things she has ever done because it so specifically fit who she is and what she wants to be a part of. When I came to pick her up I was the one who cried; it was heartbreaking to think of her leaving such a peaceful setting, in which all of the pieces (the relationships, the work, the setting) were all as they "should be." Aria cannot stop reflecting on the experience. Her relationships and conversations with Marga, Davicho, and Dylan were inspiring and supportive. Her peers were fun and real. Her job (kitchen set up) felt meaningful. Her physical environment was breathtaking. The level of independence was appropriate and freeing. Again, crying as I write this... ha ha. I cannot thank you enough for providing a place in which her heart and her body feel at home. * I also want to comment briefly after reading a few of the other reviews. I also speak from the vantage point of a teacher who worked with Kroka as they were developing the organization in the late 90's. At that time Misha's son was in my Montessori classroom, and Misha and Lynn were "testing things out" (so to speak) with our class, so I was able to participate in a number of trips. In addition, I volunteered with Kroka one summer on a whitewater trip. I would agree with the reviewer who urged parents (and especially schools) to research carefully. Kroka is indeed, an outlier, and is not risk-free. Life is not risk-free. A tree fell down very close to my daughter's campsite last summer during a storm. As difficult as it was as a parent, to hear this, I have confidence that the trip leaders chose the site wisely, and I cannot imagine doing any better. Kroka is not cushy. Kids will be wet, or cold and uncomfortable at times. And honestly, it probably isn't for every kid... and schools have a range of kids. Some of my students were much happier than others with the experience. I do believe, however, that Kroka offers a unique, rich, often life-changing experience that is worth taking advantage of, especially in this era of protection and safety.

Heard good things from colleagues so applying for a semester program. So far communication good and…read moreapplication process simple. If my child gets into the program then a full review will be done.

About 8 years ago I wrote a one star * negative review about Cushing. Two other alumni with bad…read moreexperiences Yelped me behind the scenes thanking me for my review. Today, all these years later I am reversing my review to a full ***** five star positive review. The reason for this is twofold. 1) With greater age, wisdom & grey hair starting to grow, I realized that these criticisms that I had, while valid, are also very common problems. Common coin of many educational, professional & family environments. Therefore to blame Cushing alone for them, when they are common problems, was overzealous; yet in a sense also valid; with belief & hope that Cushing can do better than the average; in fact exceptional on these issues, if it wished to in the future; among the best of schools. 2) That leads to my second reason for reversing the review from one star to five stars is my belief that the new Headmaster, Randy R. Bertin, Ed.D. has the capacity to lead Cushing in the right direction, to a better future, in these, as-well-as, all sorts of other ways. I have returned to Cushing about ten times or more since graduation in 1981; including four class reunions and to speak & work with several of my professors, for years after graduation. I strongly support the concept of "community building." Over the years, along with face-to-face, as well as email communications, multiple generations of Cushing Headmasters, along with other leaders, have gradually, step-by-step, showed me how they were making Cushing Academy a better & better place. My intention is not to degrade or discredit the negative reviews of other alumni or students. No institution or for that matter person is perfect, and given the #s of students that go through such a revolving door, there are almost guaranteed to be at least a few bad experiences for one reason or another. The "big question" for every school, institution & person, including myself, is how are we going to honestly, directly & clearly look at these problems & mistakes, that one or another of us may likely make at some point, or have already made, and both make remedy, as well as do everything reasonably possible to prevent it from happening again. As well as all the fun, creative, educational, & enjoyable stuff we ask our educational leaders to create or make possible as well...In these ways, Cushing history is not perfect, but it is based on my experience, continuing to improve over the years, getting better & better with time! Lets keep on complaining & also keep on improving! Not afraid to look at the negative problems, but recognize them, resolve them, prevent them from happening again, improve beyond them! My Cushing experience was amazing because I met and was assisted my multiple teachers in and out of the classroom that were among the best I had in life and beyond my public school. Met great life-long friends, & had all the typical sports, games, getaways to Boston, each other's houses, & much more. It was over all a great, fun, amazing time!!! Thank you, Cushing! A very cultural experience that a local, yokel, from a small hick town, in Vermont, could get a worldwide view of experience, connecting with students, & people from all over the USA & the world...That to me was amazing!!! Like my backwoods' bad grammar; Cushing "ain't" perfect; but unlike my grammar; it is an awesome & amazing place not to miss!!

Wow. Read the negative review and wanted to provide some balance. My grandfather went to Cushing…read morewith Bette Davis. My mom went there and graduated top of her class in the 50's. I graduated from Cushing in 1974 and on to work on-air in network radio in New York and on Madison Avenue. My nephews graduated in the past few years and both of them are achieving and growing in the arts -- one's a professional photographer and the other a musician. Without Cushing Academy, some of the high points of our lives could never have occurred. I highly recommend the school for its low teacher/student ratio and even individual attention that bring out the positive aspects of those with mild learning differences. Cushing is located in the bucolic little town of Ashburnham not far from Boston. The location is very convenient, yet far enough out to be in touch with nature and a slightly slower pace of life.

I have known the school for fifty years. Darrow gave me the space, support and opportunity to…read morediscover so many skills I never knew I had. Darrow taught me to think analytically, communicate effectively and collaborate as often as possible. There is a "safeness" that exists at Darrow that allows a student to try anything. If a student fails, he will be caught. To me there is more pride in failure than never having tried. I failed many times while at Darrow. Was I negatively judged? No. Did I try something else? I did. As a consequence, I am still trying new things. Some I'm good at. Others, not so much. But thanks to Darrow I keep on trying.

We lived in a town with one of the highest-ranked school systems nationally, yet our son was not…read moreengaged. Then we discovered Darrow: a stunningly beautiful setting in the Berkshire foothills, a warm and welcoming community, and a collaborative process that turns students into partners in the education process. It transformed our son into an outgoing, enthusiastic and accomplished student and it made his extra-curricular interests blossom. The "Mountainside" is more than a school - it's the foundation for a lifetime of achievement.

We sent our son there for one month, some may say it is a lot of money for one month. It was worth…read moreevery dime. What Eagle Hill accomplished in one month no other educator has been able to do. My son finally became motivated, believes in himself and is confident about his learning. The school and campus is state of the art. The staff and instructors know how to motivate students and get the most out of them. Only one word describes Eagle Hill and that is Incredible.

This is probably my favorite steak house in cheshire county. 1/10 would eat many cow here againread more

Never send your children here. They will come out depressed and suicidal. They don't care about…read moreyour feelings unless you're a "normal, unproblematic" person. They do have good arts I can't lie but its not worth the struggle

A great school, with amazing exposure to the arts! The school is 7-12th grade and has an amazing…read moreculture. Students and teachers are nice and caring