Amazing barn amazing people I have been here for a year and a half my daughter and I took lessons…read moreand we leased a horse and now boarding it's beautiful the horses are treated wonderfully everything's above expectations

If I could give the volunteers and fellow boarders 5 stars, I absolutely would. They are the only…read morereason this place functions and they are the ones who truly care about the horses. Unfortunately, the actual business practices and treatment of clients were some of the most unprofessional and unpredictable I have ever experienced. The financial terms of our contract were changed behind our backs and behind the backs of multiple boarders. When we questioned why we were suddenly being charged double and asked about the changes in the contract language, we were told not to question her authority because she's "the business owner" and that we should just pay because we are "wealthy and have fancy cars" (see pic). "60 days" you are asked to pay when leaving turns into 90+ days upon departure- its insane and if you contest it- that's when things turn very nasty. The people giving 5 star reviews will see at some point what this place is and who management is if you contest their fraudulent practices. The lesson company on the property, Valara Equestrian Academy, was also charging our credit card through a completely different company (The Peaceful Equine LLC) that has been administratively dissolved since 2023 (and isn't even filed as a riding/training business) That is ILLEGAL We asked for the legal business name multiple times and it couldn't be produced. I'm not sure how that works with liability insurance but I wish I had looked into this sooner but initially we were naive. We had no idea because the company name processing the charges was different from the one listed on the paperwork and branding. We only discovered it later after going back through records and statements. . We slowly uncovered fraudulent, unethical, and deceptive business practices at every turn. Beyond the financial and business issues, the conditions & care for the horses were less than satisfying and safety was a big concern. Our stalls constantly had manure left in them even after they had supposedly been cleaned the pic was before the horse was even turned back into the stall). And honestly, this was not the workers' fault. Expecting one person to properly clean that many stalls by 2pm was unrealistic. The staff work hard -- management cuts corners at every chance they get for example getting rid of "night check" so the last time the horses have any forage is 2pm UNLESS the boarder provides more hay and is on property to fill and hang hay bags. Plan to spend a lot of additional money from buying shavings that won't hurt your horse, a ton of hay and additional fees to store said hay. Having horses go from 2pm- 6am with no forage is not good care. One of our horses ended up with Ulcers- (this was also not cheap to treat ) due to stress and limited access to adequate forage and the other lost a ton of weight. see pic Top- week we bought him and brought to ST. Middle - Week we left ST (he had been there only 4 months) Bottom- taken today at new barn 4 months later We couldn't be happier with our new barn and the care they get. We also had to spend our own money making both of our stalls safe and habitable because of rotted flooring and sharp boards sticking out from the stall walls. Boarders should not be expected to repair dangerous stalls themselves just so their horses can safely stand inside them. Boarders were expected to pay out of pocket for repairs and safety fixes to their own stalls, despite the facility itself not being properly maintained, because we were repeatedly told "the barn can't afford it." The shavings were also unsafe (see pics), I don't know if I would even call them shavings. On several occasions there were loose wires hanging in the paddocks and in the dirt causing one of our horses legs to get caught. The manipulation and toxic behavior from the trainer -- especially within the group of teenage girls -- was also incredibly unprofessional and honestly pretty disturbing to look back on after leaving. The texts I have uncovered from trainer to my daughter and having her call her at all hours. Very un professional. Their response to another negative review on Google should tell you all you need to know. (See pic). Looking back now, there were red flags everywhere. I genuinely wish we had left far sooner than we did. I have heard from many people/boarders past and present that years ago this was a beautiful family run establishment but unfortunately has gone down hill under more recent management. Dont be fooled by positive reviews. I wish we hadn't been. I wish we paid attention to the mass exodus of boarders leaving when we first arrived.

We've been coming here for a couple of months and love this swimming school. All the instructors…read moreare very knowledgeable and the cost is great! Our daughter is only 4 and is almost at the last phase which is crazy but this school has done amazing work with her. We will continue till she finished all phases. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking to get your kids into swimming.

My 7 month old has been taking lessons in Methuen for the past couple months...I'm a new mom &…read morebetween my boyfriend & I, our son lives on 2 lakes & a pool. Getting our baby to not only feel comfortable in the water but to literally teach him how to turn himself over (god forbid he ever fell in) is very important to us. Our teacher, Miss Rosa has been AMAZING with all the babies!! She has her one on ones with everyone & she's just such a great teacher. We couldn't be happier with the staff, management (Keith Murphy) & CLEANLINESS!!! I highly recommend to all parents who want their kids to feel confident in water & have fun!!

I have proudly been able to call NGCC Andover my employment home for the past 20 years. It has…read morebeen and continues to be an amazing place to work, teach, and collaborate with fellow teachers. I have learned so much as an early child educator from the teacher mentors I have met along the way. As an employee I feel supported by management and my coworkers. I have had the joy and pleasure to be in the lives of some fantastic kids and families. Anyone looking to work in the early education field should consider a career at NGCC Andover.

My 3yr son has been at the Andover location for a little over a month and has had the best…read moreexperience. This transition was tough for him and myself as he had a horrible ending to his last daycare. I initially got a gut feeling when I toured which is why I chose it. I was overjoyed and pleasantly surprised with how consistently happy/friendly/caring the staff are day after day. I truly feel that my son is loved there everyday by all the teachers and management not just his primary teachers. And the management team appears flawless/kind and a pleasure to work with! I could go on but truly we LOVE it here that sums it up!

C_Wickson studios offers amazing classes and support to all their members. The Barre, Pilates and…read morecardio booty classes, just to mention a few of the classes offered, are geared to every fitness level. This is possible because the entire staff is so helpful and in tune to your abilities and needs with modifications so that you are able to achieve your goals for your workout! During Covid, in studio classes are offered in total compliance with NH Health Department specifications. If you're not comfortable with going into class, there are live zoom as well as streaming classes. You can even sign up for videos which you can play and workout with at any time ! I highly recommend C_Wickson Studios. There's so much more offered, it's worth checking out the website. The C_Wickson Lifestyle and Challenges are a great way to start your journey to feeling great physically as well as mentally!

Finally got to go back for an in studio class after a year of virtual classes and it was SO nice to…read morebe back! Cally was welcoming as always and being there in person was so re-energizing!! I can't say enough good things about C_Wickson - through all the craziness of this past year they have stayed committed to the studio members and finding ways to keep us all moving whether it's in studio or at home! The classes are always evolving into something new and exciting, and each of the instructors has a unique style/focus making this studio truly one of a kind!!

Karen & Christy are knowledgeable, supportive instructors that really listen and observe what state…read moreyour body is in and tailor the program to your needs. I have been doing Neural Reset therapy with Karen and she is extremely knowledgeable about body mechanics and it has helped to reduce muscle spasms and pain.

I worked with Karen at Positive Works for about 6 months a couple of years ago, after I had a…read morecortisone injection in my hip that did absolutely nothing. I had X rays and an MRI on my hip because of chronic pain. The orthopedic doctors I met with didn't seem to know much. They offered a cortisone injection not because I needed it, but because that's all they know how to do. Anyway, I was amazed at Karen's deep knowledge of body mechanics. She had a clear understanding of the structures involved and how they connected to other parts of my body. She understood what was happening in my body. Best of all she was able to help me reduce the pain and improve my movement and functioning overall. She worked on me directly and taught me how to work on myself. I continue to use the things she taught me on a daily basis to improve my posture and physical functioning. Plus she is a super nice and caring person. I recommend her for anyone feeling hopeless about their physical problems, or if you just want to improve how you move.

This is an amazing organization. They raise money to support the Council on Aging. Their efforts…read moreallow Amesbury's seniors to partake in many free programs.

We came in around july 4th as a new seasonal. My husband was paying monthly. Well when it came time…read moreto pay for the month of august our mortgage and the monthly payment was due. My husband payed our mortgage first. So the payment for camp would of been a few days late. At around 9 on saturday evening the guy (i will not say his name) came to my husband around 9 and said trailer needs to be pulled off the site. My husband tried sunday to reason with them and for our family to go home till it could be paid on friday. We where told it is unacceptable. We owed for the month there where campers there that owed way more than we did but its not the point is how can you tell a family at 9pm you have to pull your trailer and pack up and leave. So we pulled the trailer. There was not much for children to do anyways. There pond you can swim in has leaches. Our older son came out with one on his ankle. Your not allowed to have four wheelers unless you work there or are apart of there circle. We have since removed our trailer and it is at a new campground that is fantastic. So much more for our family. We swam in the lake last weekend and the best part came out with no leaches. Good luck to anyone who goes to 3 ponds cause if you have not been there for many years the staff and the campers (who have been there many years) put your nose up at you and treat you as they are better. Good luck to 3 ponds and thank you for kicking us out. Because we have found a fantastic campground.

I Highly recommend this place!!!This place is truly a family campground and is all about families,…read moreThey have activities every weekend such as kids/teen hayrides, Adult Bingo, Horse Shoes & Archery ,Car Races, Basketball, Teen Bocce, Adult Bocce, Cribbage, Make your own Sundaes, Fishing Derby, Craft Fair, Dog Show, and the biggest Bonfire ever,4th of July Fireworks & Dance, and almost every Sunday is a Breakfast buffet and Christmas in august and the whole campground is lighten up with Luminaries. I can't say enough great things about 3 Ponds, We went from HELL (Autumn Hills Campground in Weare NH) too HEAVEN at 3 Ponds Campground. The seasonal Campers are the kindness and most caring people you will ever meet along with the Staff and the owners they will go out of their way to help you and never ask for anything in returns. They do it because they truly want to. So Book your next camping trip at 3 Ponds Campground. THIS PLACE ROCKS!!!!!

Rented paddle boards and had the best experience! Super easy and enjoyable and staff is super kind…read moreand helpful! Plan to come back all summer! Highly recommend!!