Our family loves this park! Favorite parts: - Fun playground…read morewith swings and play structures to climb - Space to roam around where the kids love to build "spy bases" and find banana slugs - More nature to explore - Great location near downtown so we can run around and then go out for lunch and shopping - Clean restrooms Parking can be a bit challenging but if you put "Forest Hill Park parking" in your maps app, you can find a good option for street parking.

Biggest issue is no parking. It's very clean and tidy but the play structures have a lot of caution…read moretape on the edges that were covering up where the structure had sharp edges and holes. Also both structures seemed to be leaning... possibly from tree roots and probably the cause for the tears in the edges.

The correct spelling is L-A-R-S-O-N. The family would greatly appreciate it if the admin would…read moreupdate as soon as possible. Thanks so very much for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, The Larson family

Do not pass go, do not collect $200... book this tour now!…read more https://www.montereyherbalist.com/book-online My wife and I did the 'Foraging & Wild Hors D'oeuvres Tasting' with Lianne and it was such a gorgeous way to spend a Sunday afternoon. It started with the foraging tour, learning about edible and medicinal plants, and ended with a delightful hors d'oeuvres tasting of yummy snacks featuring foraged edibles. We are locals, and I would recommend this for locals and tourists alike. We are not experts at wild edibles and/or medicinal plants, but do know a thing or two, and this tour was perfect. Lianne does a great job making everything really accessible, and I feel like we really expanded our knowledge in a way that is both practical and really sparked a desire to learn more about the amazing plants all around us here on the Monterey peninsula. It's so clear how much Lianne cares about the care and stewardship of these natural treasures just as much as introducing folks to them. I was heartened to have her guidance and was reminded of how just being a tiny bit more thoughtful about the plants around us helps stewardship go a long way. Weather/season permitting you will get to nibble on stuff along the tour, but one tiny recommendation would be to make sure you eat a decent meal beforehand (which I forgot to do). It was so exciting working up to the tasting that I had to exercise a little restraint to really savor the experience and not gobble everything up. Thanks for everything, Lianne!

Lots of knowledge. Great delivery. Hidden spots I didn't know about and it's in my backyard.read more

I've been planning events for my company for about 20+ years, and Linda and her team are by far the…read moreBEST I have ever worked with. The team is sooooo good, that we paid extra for them to go from Carmel all the way to Napa for our recent event; and they still met our budget. I was introduced to Linda through one of the venues we had an event at in Carmel. Linda and her team did such a crazy amazing job, that we asked if she would come out to Napa. And there, she just wrapped up a 450-person, 2-day event for us, and we so many compliments. Even my banquet coordinator in Napa said she would keep Linda at the top of her list. What I love most about Linda is that she is super creative. We provide her with a theme, some ideas of what we are visualizing, and she makes it come to life. We don't have to do any of the thinking; she does it all and we just say yay or nay. Linda and her team truly make our jobs as event planners much easier. Looking forward to working with you for many more years to come.

Kris and Lezlie were an absolute dream to work with while planning my small October wedding at…read moreBernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley. From our first email interaction, I knew I was in good hands and I was absolutely delighted with the final result. Kris is an excellent listener and really took the time to understand and adopt my vision for the day. Lezlie is a true floral artist and created the most beautiful bouquet and table-scape I have ever seen. I am so grateful for everything that these amazing ladies did to make my wedding so beautiful and I highly recommend them for your wedding or event! They are simply the best!

We've been coming to this art class 3x now and intend to continue coming for the kid's art class on…read moreWednesday. My daughter truly enjoys the class and intends to turn her room into an art studio. Tami, the owner, is a wonderful art teacher and truly great with kids. She also provides snacks and drinks for them as well. I'm looking forward to trying one of their craft classes. The studio itself is clean and inviting. We just love this place!

Hosted my daughter's 9th birthday party at the studio with Tami. I'm so thankful I did!…read more My daughter and her friends had a great time painting, eating pizza and cupcakes. Tami made the painting of the unicorn easy that every girl enjoyed the event and they were proud of their artwork. I highly recommend planning your next party with Tami. She made the party planning stress feel, and my daughter loved picking out what her friends would paint. The space of the studio was perfect and so cute with twinkle-lights and artwork all over. This place is such a gem for Gilroy! My daughter looks forward to going again to paint just for fun on one of studio's themed painting afternoons.

Amazing job! Very friendly, punctual and fast…read moreWill be using her in the future and referring to all I know

Mollie is fantastic at her craft. Our kids loved the facing painting. My daughter did not want to…read moreremove the paint at the end of the event. Mollie was punctual and had a great personality which fit perfect for the kids. I would hire her for a future event again in a heartbeat and will be referring her to family/friends.

Our daughter who will soon be turning twelve years old attended phase 1 this summer on the…read morerecommendation of a friend who attended phase 2 this year. It was her first summer camp and her first time away from home with people she hadn't met before. She had a wonderful experience all around. She mentioned that the meals were great and the camp songs and activities were fun. For her, the week picked up in intensity on Wednesday when they went for an overnight backpacking trip. It was her most challenging experience but also the highlight of her week. She experienced home sickness the first day, but that faded away by the second day. She made good friends with some of the girls and boys in her group. Everybody seemed to be helpful and supportive of each other. As a parent of an Eagle Scout boy, I remember attending his first two summer camps as an adult troop leader. So I felt a little anxious not being able to be there with my daughter at her first summer camp. The weather in this area was in the high 80s in the morning and mid 50s in the evening for the second week of July that my daughter attended. A two person tent and a warm sleeping bag and pad with an inflatable pillow were perfect for her. The campsites were under trees and their shade made for a pleasant stay even during the warmest part of the day. The warmest it got for my daughter was on the backpacking hike up a hill, but she also forgot to wear her hat. Kids were constantly reminded to drink water. They also made frequent stops to rest and hydrate. My daughter showered twice in the six days she was there and that along with some wet wipes she took were enough for her. They were required to wear their swimsuits when they showered. I must say that my daughter has always been a scared-y cat when it comes to bugs (spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ants) and splinters. Nevertheless, none of these seem to have been an issue, or not enough for her to notice. She only used the insect repellent once, and even though she said she got bit by mosquitoes a couple of times, we couldn't find any signs of bites, rashes or scratches when she got home. In all, it was a positive growing experience for her and she is very likely to return next year. On the night she came home, she cried before going to sleep because she missed the friends she made and the songs they sang. The possibility that they might not see each other again made her sad. We told her that is part of growing up. I wrote this review because my daughter wanted me to share her experience so that it may be helpful to others. I agree that every person is different and have different reactions to similar situations. Being away from home or sleeping in a tent for the first time is not for everyone ... you can ask my wife, who is definitely not the outdoor type .... she is the glamping type :) As another reviewer posted, phase one had the largest group of kids, followed by phase two and then phase three. Middle school and high school academics, club and school sports, and online and extracurricular activities give teenagers so much to choose these days. As they grow their interest change and they opt to purse other activities. Still, it is amazing and commendable to see some of them continue to do summer camps and return to mentor the younger children.

I attended White Stag as candidate recently and I had so much fun. The people I met during the week…read morewere so kind and considerate to me and even 2 weeks after the camp we still keep in contact reminiscing over the fun times we had during the week. The staff did an amazing job helping me throughout the week, and I will definitely use many of the skills they taught me. I really recommend you send your kids to White Stag. It is a wonderful experience that helps your child grow and have fun.

From the time that I met with Linda via the phone, I was confident that she would be able to…read moresupport with my wedding vision coming to life! We got married at Seascape, a venue they were very familiar with! For the wedding, we rented chairs, long farm tables, the lighting package, and drapery. This helped to elevate the space and make it feel put together. Great to work with and many options to choose from! Such a great vendor in the Santa Cruz area. (will add more pictures when we get them back!!)

In August my husband and I planned our 50th birthday parties at the Monterey Plaza. Linda and I…read moreplanned every detail, or should I say I gave my ideas and she planned the details. The theme was Roaring 20's. When I first walked into the hall...I was more than awe struck....breathless really. If there was a way to give 10 stars I would. Linda was a pleasure to work with and always flexible with néw ideas. I can't wait to plan our next event with her. Let the pictures speak for themselves...and thank you Eventscapes! Cheers!

I signed up my daughter for drum lessons about 2 years ago with Stevie. She had no experience in…read moremusic whatsoever, Stevie has taught her how to drum and now she is taking piano lessons and loves it. Stevie has an amazing ability to make music lessons interesting, creative and FUN. Not only is she able to play drums and piano he has taught her how to read music as well. It has been so great for her that I have signed up and am learning a lifetime dream of playing drums. I would highly recommend Carmel Music Lessons to anyone of ALL ages!

Stevie has been teaching both of my sons, one drums and the other guitar. He has a true gift for…read moreteaching music! Stevie is always upbeat and makes the learning process fun. What is particularly amazing is that he is able to teach and engage both of my sons, who are very different learners!