A fun safe place for children to learn about horses. My daughter has been riding here for over…read more10yrs. Madonna and her son Andrew run an amazing program. Andrew was the instructor for the Gainesville Police Mounted Unit and was a police officer for 23yrs.

Absolutely hands down the real deal equestrian experience and teaches children a lot about…read moreresponsibility. Miss Madonna and crew are absolutely personable and caring! ++++

Very accommodating. Friendly staff. Good information and…read morecommunication. The equipment is sturdy. Many options for

They were able to accommodate us on their day off. Luckily another group had also booked. So they…read morefit us in as well. Definitely got the VIP treatment.

Sylvia Zerbini, a 9th generation circus artist, puts on a great show in Williston, FL, a half an…read morehour NW of Ocala and the same distance SW of Gainesville. Beautifully trained horses and aerialists. Part Barnum & Bailey. Part Cirque du Soleil. Which makes sense since she performed with both of them for about 20 years combined. If you get the VIP tickets ($17 extra as of today), you get free wine (several choices) or bottled water, and a large, unlimited high-end charcuterie spread, including spiral sliced ham, salami, Brie, Swiss, pepper jack, camembert, and cheddar cheeses, cornishon pickles, figs, dried mango slices, walnuts, heirloom cherry tomatoes, stuffed olives, grapes, and assorted crackers. And, of course, popcorn just like you'd get at a circus. Go. Don't sleep on this amazing show. Every Saturday and Sunday at 4:30. https://sylviazerbini.com

The performance of the horses and the way the trainer handled them was impressive…read more The dancer and acrobat was elegant as were the violin players.

My group brought 140 high school students for a weekend retreat. It was perfect for our large…read moregroup... private and everything was set up for us before we got there. The dining hall and meeting spaces worked great for our breakout sessions for team building. The lake was great too. the kids loved canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. We really liked using the wide open sports fields around the whole camp, we did a big field day, and everything was provided by Orange Springs. Cabins were clean and mattresses were surprisingly comfortable. We decided to use the ropes course with the climbing wall and were very impressed by the facilitator, safety, and fun. Best of all, our kids(and staff!!!) absolutely loved the food. Shoutout to Chef Kevin... Best camp food ever! We will absolutely be back next year :)

Excellent resource and healthy chicks! Owner is very responsive to texts and questions!read more

What an amazing little farm! The owners were so nice and the kids were very knowledgeable on all…read morethe animals. It was a great experience! Highly recommend!

Beautiful place! The springs were closed but we went to Poe springs 5 minutes away and have a…read morenatural pool and river current with stairs, restaurant and bathrooms

County-owned and run park with a beautiful natural spring. There is a "dive platform", which I put…read morein quotes because as a platform diver myself, it's not high enough to be a proper dive platform but still you can do basic stuff or just jump off. Most of our state parks sadly have removed their dive platforms (Fanning, Madison Blue, Gilchrist Blue) so it's nice to find one. There are picnic tables and a I think a playground for little kids plus a sand volleyball court which gets very popular on weekends. Actually, the entire place gets very popular on weekends and I'd advise going on a weekday if possible. Otherwise, it's super-crowded and mostly rowdy teens. There are a lot of fish in the springs but if you want to freedive or snorkel and see them, come on a weekday, ideally in the morning. Once kids come around after school, the dive platform is the highlight and there's enough kids jumping off it to make the water very murky so you won't see anything then underwater. Tips: --It's cash-only, $2 admission for adults, not sure what for little ones. --No footballs: volleyballs are allowed, but no footballs! I asked why and was told by the girl at the concession stand "two boys playing football trampled a Karen who complained". So yeah, that. --The focus is very much on family fun: again, if coming to see nature come on a weekday, ideally early. --If you dive/jump off the platform, swim clear off it immediately. There's likely a middle schooler jumping right after you. Some run, jump, and don't look down and I've been hit before by flying tweens. --The road leading to the park is pretty long and paved. People drive like proverbial bats out of hell on it, 60 MPH or more. Be careful.

Our experience with Camp Laurel South has been incredibly positive in many ways. Our two daughters…read morehave gained independence, confidence and life-long friendships there. Roger and Dagni care genuinely about each camper; they truly love and support each of their "children" at camp. The staff members are professional, always smiling, cheering and hugging. Their enthusiasm and spirit is contagious. Our children became better tennis players at camp, their swimming skills improved and their endurance levels climbed; but more importantly, they developed new passions, friends for life, and an incredible sense of spirit and adventure that I know will never fade. The variety of activities on A and B days is diverse, and always improving; from sports to arts, nature to science, cooking to fishing, there is something for every type of child. The field trips are highlights, the food is delicious, and the facilities are breathtaking. Camp Laurel South is a magical place that exposed our children to experiences and friendships that simply cannot be replaced. Best parenting decision we've made!

Food is good if overpriced due to service fee. Management is not well trained or responsive to…read morecustomer complaints.

Very nice corn hole event with member engagement bingo. We met several other club members and…read moreplayed several rounds of competitive corn hole. It was a great time. Will definitely return. Kim organized a wonderful event.​