A 5 start review still doesn't really do justice to how wonderful this barn is. From the owners, to…read morethe staff, to the community, the facilities, the land, the location--it just can't be beat. For those who are looking for a safe, supportive, and trustworthy barn for your equine partner, you have found your forever home in NBEC. As for specifics, NBEC offers ample pasture and paddock turn-out, horses are grouped for optimal fit and wellbeing, hay is super high-quality, the facility is available for year-round riding. This is a no-drama barn with exceptionally friendly riders and a very supportive, team-oriented culture. On-site trainers and visiting clinicians are world-class. Owners are approachable, friendly, and engaged with three of their own horses boarding and competing at the barn (i.e. they are "barn people" through and through). I happened upon NBEC by accident years ago and can't believe how lucky I am to have found it. Horse care and boarding is a big and personal decision, but if any reading this review are in the market, I couldn't more highly recommend including NBEC in your list to consider and tour. (Oh and for context, over the past 4 years I have been a catch rider, fill-in staff, and I now own and board a horse at the facility, so I've kinda been in all barn roles/ seen the ins and outs from the perspective of staff, infrequent lessonees, and horse owners).

North Brook Eventing Center is a beautiful training and boarding facility for jumping and dressage…read moreenthusiasts. Large indoor arena, heated barn, cross country course and miles of trails are just a few of the many amenities offered. The quality of training and horse care is top notch. The boarders who show are serious about competing but are also very supportive of each other. This is a high end facility where boarding runs from $350 to $650 but it is well worth it!

The instructor Holly is soo amazing!!! I highly recommend going here if you want to go horseback…read moreriding. She's the best!!!

Instructor was amazing! A friend and I signed up for a one hour private instruction to try…read moresomething new. We fumbled and laughed. We learned a lot! Would recommend !! We have skills now :-) and will definitely go back!

The absolute best archery shop in MN. The staff knows their stuff and are super helpful!read more

Owner knows her stuff, she been riding most of her life, toke her first lessons and showed with…read moreMarlys Bell.

Of all the barns I've been to, this one is by far the best. The staff are dedicated to safety, fun,…read moreand student improvement. I'd recommend them to anyone and everyone. Great lessons, boarding, and training for people of all ages and skill levels.

For gymnastics this is the place. It is great for all kids. My boys have blossomed into good active…read moreboys. They help kids manage their energy. The teachers are patient and kind. Highly recommended.

Oh boy how do I start, Zoey from Mini- Hops was great. My kid came home and said he had an absolute…read moreblast in her class, and he begged me to go back. Haven't seen this kind of enthusiasm from him lately to do anything, and I find it great that Zoey was able to make her class this wonderful! Thank you Zoey!!!

TWIN CITY TENNIS CAMPS IS A SCAM!!! Last summer, I paid Twin Cities Tennis Camps for a week of…read moretennis camp for my daughter. We showed up and there was nobody at the courts. I called Danny Nabedrick, and he gave me the runaround and said the camps were cancelled. He never even bothered to tell families the camps were cancelled and would not issue a refund. I continued to call, text, and email him. Crickets. Eventually, I had to dispute the charge with my credit card. Twin Cities Tennis somehow lied in their response, and the dispute didn't go through. At that point, I assumed they were bankrupt or out of business and just moved on. Fast forward to this week... They're texting me about signing up for this year's camp, as if nothing happened. I looked up the camps, and some of them are being held at schools that don't even have tennis courts.

Crooke! Thief! Liar! Scam! DO NOT SEND MONEY! There is no intention of hosting a camp, he's just…read morecollecting money. Last summer, I paid Twin Cities Tennis Camps for a full season of camps for my kid. They ended up canceling everything -- and never issued a refund. I tried calling, texting, and emailing multiple times. Crickets. Eventually I had to dispute the charge with my credit card. Twin Cities Tennis somehow lied in their response and the dispute didn't go through. At that point I assumed they were bankrupt or out of business and just moved on. Fast forward to this week... they're texting me about signing up for this year's camp like nothing happened. I have now learned that he has no intention of holding camps this year, or last. He is just collecting money. One of the locations for this year's camp doesn't even have a tennis court!!!! So heads up: if you're considering sending your kid to a Twin Cities Tennis Camp, think twice. I lost several hundred dollars and got ghosted -- and now they're back like it's business as usual. Do your homework and don't get burned like I did.

This fencing club is the best in the Twin Cities! They not only have an amazing and superior…read morefacility, but the coaches are incredible. They really care about their fencers and know how to bring out the best in everyone. We are also impressed with how they have fostered a wonderful camaraderie with the kids. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging of one another. Check it out for yourself!

Apparently, there's a nude beach in the Twin Cities. Cool…read more I read a book under the shade while friends frolicked in the water. No one minded that I was clothed any more than I minded that most were not. -1 for no showers -1 for the string of recent thefts there

We pulled into the parking lot with the Grands, both children stopped talking immediately and…read morecrooned, "ooohh!" They literally dived out of the vehicle and ran into the park and began playing on all of the equipment. It's a small park at the trailhead near Theodore Wirth Parkway. Easy to find, plenty of parking, lots of shade and picnic tables to sit at while the family plays. It's a circuit of equipment for agility and balance. It's designed for adults but the children adore it. There's a sign at the beginning with a map on how to use each piece of equipment. The kids immediately acclimated to the circuit and began running it and timing themselves on their Apple watches. Along the side there is a running track. We had to drag them away when it was time to go to lunch. Their parting words were, "be sure and tell our mom how to get here."