Was such a fun place with lots of hands on learning. Staff was very helpful and students were super…read morefriendly! Just the right mix of strict and lenient. Very engaging in extracurricular activities even outside of the school!

If I had children I would not be sending my kids to this camp…read morethe rooms are filthy and the bathrooms are worse there are never cleaning people walking around they do not spray for bugs and this camp is filled with poison ivy I know things are hard out there and some people may have financial difficulty but I would not ever go back there and would not send my kids here and there are many bugs that are flying around and I did get a bite...and the pool was not clean...Food for thought.

My stepdaughter chose Shady Creek to have her weekend long wedding celebration for family and…read morefriends. I cannot say enough about how beautiful this place is. From the cabin accommodations to the food and all of the wonderful staff, it was perfect for us. Delicious and creative meals were provided each day and the modern cabins were clean, comfortable and well kept. There are so many hidden treasures like the giant tipi, ropes course and raptor barn just to name a few. If you are looking for a place to host your glamping wedding or other event with nature, this is the place for you.

Well I went to High School here, graduated, and I was at least prepared for college so it at least…read moredeserves 3 stars

Tall Pines is a truly special preschool. Not only are the teachers/director passionate about what…read morethey do, but they really treat you and your child like part of the family here and the co-op part is such a lovely way to introduce children to school. If you're considering sending your child here you will not be disappointed.

I love Tall Pines! Sending your child to this school is a gift. Teacher Michelle LOVES her kids and…read moreis an amazing teacher. Teacher Kelsey is warm and kind. This school is clean, fun, and a great introduction to grade school. My child loves going to school. He feels safe and happy at school, and is always looking forward to going. It's hard for parents to make friends, but at Tall Pines you are sure to find your people. The school is an accepting and loving place and they truly want the best for every family. If you are able to participate in a co-op, this is your place!

We live on Banner Lava Cap and I drove by a beautiful Poppy Preschool sign every day while…read moresearching all over the area for a preschool for my 2 year old. Because they're relatively new, I wasn't finding a lot of information online about it. I called the phone number on the sign and got in touch with Teacher Deva who was delightful to talk to and let me come and tour the school on a Friday morning (a day they have off) with my little one. My daughter immediately clicked with the space. There's tons of forest, a garden, ducks, and even a cat that roams the property. We had seen a lot of really great schools in the area, but this one just felt special. After seeing the space, my daughter didn't want to leave. We knew we had found the one. Poppy Preschool is a Waldorf-inspired preschool where the kids enjoy singing, arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, and lots of play. They also learn a lot of collaborative skills like cleaning up. The teachers Deva and Sarah are calm, gentle, and patient. I've watched them first-hand moderate conflicts between kids where they help the kids verbalize their feelings and gently deflect any physical altercations. It's lovely to see. On the first day of school, I was worried my daughter would cling to me and not want to go, but she took one look at the ducks and the garden and immediately felt comfortable jumping in. Every day since her first day she's excited to go to school and she doesn't want to come home. She's also *delightfully* dirty at the end of the day, which I love. She's engaged and learning so much, she even teaches us all the songs they learn at school. I also love that they garden and cook their own food. Every day of the week has a different focus, so the kids feel grounded in a bit of routine, but there's still plenty of room for exploration and play. It's been a real joy having my daughter in Poppy Preschool. I highly recommend this incredible forest preschool to anyone in the area!