I board my horse here and it's the best place around. I have been here since I purchased my horse…read morein Jan 2023. I couldn't imagine ever boarding elsewhere. Before I bought my horse (he is my first horse) I looked at other facilities because ACTC was completely full (still is). I was kind of leasing a horse that was already at this barn, and purchased a horse that was already here, or I would still be waiting to get in. Marie (owner) is the best. No barn around can compare.

Great facility, great owners and an amazing instructor, MQ Training. Easy to get to from freeway,…read morescenic location, awesome boarders.

I feel so lucky to have found Andrea and David for lessons! I've only been seeing them for a…read morecouple months but have already learned so much. They are very patient and take time to explain the whys, not just the hows. They also are great about explaining concepts that I don't understand right away, finding different ways to explain or demonstrate the right way to do things to make sure it is the best experience for you and the horse. I feel safe under their instruction, and completely secure on their horse, Cash. He is sweet and calm, but not a pushover - perfect to learn on! Andrea and David's horses obviously love and trust them. I'm happy to be learning from them! For reference, I took lessons as a kid but am in my 30s now; I believe they also have kid students - I'm sure they can do a great job instructing students of any age.

My granddaughters had their first riding lessons yesterday 9/23/23 with Andrea, they had a great…read moretime and really learned a lot. Andrea was very knowledgeable, kind and patient with the girls. The horses were calm gentle and sweet. We will be continuing training with her. I highly recommend this talented lady and her beautiful crew.

Edit 8/15/2020: the trail is now decently maintained. Dry grass and cow poo everywhere. But it is a…read morescenic and aggressive incline hike none the less. Can't really hike this from the main road anymore, because they closed the parking area. So you have to drive to the back of the trail which is inside the hiddenbrooke community itself. Edit 6/12/2018: the trail is fairly overgrown and not maintained at this point. The trail is still hikeable, however you will be walking through tall dry grass and weeds for most of the trail. My legs got scratched up a bit. Spotted a snake wondering across the trail this time as well. Snakes are hard to see as the overgrowth obscures them fairly well. The first few hundred yards is cracked dry dirt that makes it easy to roll an ankle. I'm surprised this trail is this overgrown and not maintained given the money that is in that community. The trail is labeled at the trailhead. It is good for biking, horseback riding, and hiking. No dogs are allowed, however you will find nothing but dog shit on the main entryway for a good mile before it stops. The trail runs along some hills with constant incline and declines. However, it isn't all too difficult to hike. Half way through you will pass through a cattle walkway and enter the cow shit zone. There are patties everywhere. And you'll likely wander around some cows, but they scatter at first sight of you. The trail is clear for wearing shorts, however the ground isn't very flat as it is ravaged by cows on a daily basis.

The entrance is located at the base of the tree that is located at the 4-way stop…read more There is no shade on this trail so be sure to put on sunscreen & possibly wear a hat., The trail zig-zags so that there is no steep incline. There are some bushes that veer into the trail but it's not out of control, you can just work your way around it. Beware of dog poop, seems like no one picks up after their dog, EVER. It's a good trail to hike before work just as the sun is rising. It's short enough but still gives you a good cardio workout. I'll be back to finish the hike in it's entirety,

I have been getting lessons from Steve for a couple of months and he is the best! Everyone there,…read morein fact, is great. Steve always spends lots of extra time with me and never charges extra. He even has started teaching me about groundwork which I had never had any instruction on before. Larry, the lesson horse is very sweet and very responsive, unlike many lesson horses. The facility is clean and horses are well cared for. It truly is like a big family there with everyone being friendly, helpful, and caring.

It's a super nice place for me to have my three horses I love it I very determine you to get a…read morehorse they are really fun and at the same time really helpful

My daughter that's 6yrs old has such control over every horse she has ridden because of the lessons…read morehere at valley brook! Kind, firm and direct teaching is excellent and help form the discipline involved in equine sportsmanship. I can't say enough amazing things about this stable.1

LIterally the best barn ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They have Amazing horses. Shout out to London,…read moreBubbles And shadow Also Devon And Laura Thay are the BEST!

beyond wonderful! well cared for, energized horses are super fun to ride. the vineyard trails are a…read moredream. we celebrated a fun ladies' birthday ride followed by lunch at Girl & the fig. doesn't get any better!

We had such a wonderful time horseback riding through Bartholomew Vineyards with Sonoma Valley…read moreTrail Rides! Skye was such a beautiful horse for our bride on our bachelorette trip, and we loved learning about the estate. The ladies took so many amazing photos and made the day so special. The wine at the end was a very fun treat! Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a special activity while visiting Sonoma!

Well, we booked a wine tour while in Napa at the suggestion of our hotel. After checking their…read moreratings here (4.8 stars with 1.1k reviews), we felt comfortable with that. Actually, impressed. If Platypus keeps up the experience we had, that 4.8 will go even higher. Our driver, Gary, was personable and accommodating. He gave us some info along the drive to three boutique wineries, but did not drone on and on as some tour drivers can do. This allowed the 12 of us to chat, get to know each other a bit more and build some rapport. We stopped at three wineries: Rutherford Ranch, Ghost Block and Backstage. Each gave us 4 to 5 tastings. At Ghost Block, we also had a very nice box lunch. By the end of the tour (it was all day), we had all had some wonderful conversations and experienced some great boutique wineries. If you are in Napa, I highly recommend Platypus!

The best small groups wine tasting tour at an attractive pricing. I honestly never really thought…read moreabout the fact that I am drinking and driving. Met great people who made the journey even more fun. By the end of day you are best friends If you have specific wineries you want you can book a private tour with the guide. So many fun facts I learned about the industry.

Such a great place to ride, and the people were so helpful and friendly! I will be seriously…read morelooking at staying here!!!

From the owner: English riding lessons for beginner to intermediate riders with horses available for all levels…read more Hunter/Jumper/Equitation training