I'm curious where the dollars go for maintenance. During the night, the cabin door blew open from…read morethe wind (around 2 AM). The boys were dramatic about it, but I thought, "this is an easy/cheap fix." That said, if it's a stormy night, prepare yourself for spotty sleep (especially on the 2" foam pads). PRO TIP: double up the pads if you can. Also, there was no cycle on the heater (just on/off) and it ran all night. I woke up in the middle of the night with my mouth/tongue severely dried out like I was lost/adrift at sea. Kids did enjoy the activities - I think archery won the day(s). Fire-starting was also a hit. The camp guides did a pretty decent job incorporating learning and doing their best to keep kids engaged. Their personalities were spirited/fun and I especially enjoyed their effort with skit night (some drama majors I think). Overall the meals could be improved, some basic cabin upgrades, and perhaps a new Director (ponytailed milk toast dude who had a kind of, "don't have time for you" vibe).

Came here for Diabetes camp with ADA American diabetes association. a lot of activities and great…read morestaff to help facilitate. Staff have very good attitudes and are upbeat and helpful! Good Sleeping quarters. They have a camp for summer and a camp with heated rooms for winter. Campgrounds are clean. The food prepared was tasty and with a lot of choices. Definitely an awesome place to spend time at !!

This was a fantastic stop on our Bainbridge Island trip. This is a part of the American…read moreHorticultural Society, so my botanical garden membership from home worked here. It's a HUGE reserve and just absolutely stunning. You're provided with a map when you come in. There is also ample parking available. There is plenty of walking trails and different flora surrounding the space. There are benches scattered around the reserve if you want to take a moment to soak it all in. It's a great forest bathing space. I loved visiting it.

We wanted to visit this place really bad and I take full responsibility for not researching it…read morebetter but once we got there we found out it costs $25 per person to go in, the pictures I saw of the grounds seem to indicate it's probably worth every penny but we ended up turning around and driving to a nearby park with amazing views for free. Maybe I'm naive, I'm definitely on a budget but I think nature should be free or at least more affordable for all to enjoy, the very nice employee let us know that they do have some days when entry is free or pay what you can but it's some special day like the 3rd Thursday of the month but only if there's a full moon and raining.

I like the fun and welcoming atmosphere at YMCA Camp Seymour. From the moment we arrived, the staff…read moremade us feel right at home. The counselors are enthusiastic, supportive, and clearly care about creating a safe and memorable experience for every camper. My child came home each day full of stories about the outdoor adventures, new friends, and exciting activities like archery, canoeing, and campfire songs. One of the things I appreciate most is how the camp helps kids grow in independence. Away from their usual routines and screens, campers learn to make decisions for themselves--whether it's choosing a new activity to try, solving small challenges, or managing their time during the day. That sense of ownership builds confidence and resilience. Camp Seymour also does a great job of encouraging goal setting. Each camper is guided to set personal goals--big or small--and work toward achieving them. It might be something like trying the climbing wall for the first time or learning how to paddle a canoe. These goals help kids feel accomplished and proud of what they can do, especially when they step out of their comfort zones and succeed. The camp's values of community, respect, and personal growth really shine through in everything they do. It's a place where kids can be themselves, try new things, and build skills that stick with them long after camp is over. We're already looking forward to next summer!

This was my daughter's first year at Camp Seymour. She is 9-years-old. She had THE BEST time ever!…read moreI have genuinely never seen her so happy coming back from something. She was excited when we signed up, but a little apprehensive when I dropped her off. I was nervous that she was a bit too young, but this was definitely not the case. She came home wanting to go right back, already talking about next summer, and how she wants to work with her when she is older. The staff are wonderful, they have great food, including a vegetarian option for her (so important), and it's a beautiful place. Definitely recommend!

My son has been going here for a year now And he loves it!…read moreMore importantly, I love it! We get pictures throughout the week and daily updates of what they had for snack, lunch and nap times with this great App they use. I sometimes forward the update emails to the grandparents so they get updates as well! The teachers and faculty really emphasize an importance of community, empathy and love; and that makes me feel good that my son has these qualities instilled in him at school as well as in the home. The administration and teachers here are all equally important and interact with the students, and it's pretty cool... I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience has been with Peacock and I recommend it to anyone with a kid 1-5.

Peacock holds a special place in my heart!…read more My little one was in the toddler room for the last year. The teachers are patient, kind, and compassionate. I know children go through developmental leaps and bounds from age 1 to 2, but I think she especially thrived in that environment because they fostered her love of learning and independence. Healthy meals and snacks are provided daily, which was a huge time saver for me. They use an app to log meals, naps, diaper changes, and any important updates or special notes. Occasionally they would upload photos too, which was always a nice treat. My husband and I have full time jobs so we rely on daycare. I feel that the relationship LOs have with their teachers is a close 2nd to the relationship they have with their parents. They spend more active time with our children than we are able to! I completely trusted her in their care and loved seeing how happy she was to be there. We miss you, Peacock friends!!! Nice day! :)

This place is like being transported into a Nicholas Sparks novel/movie…read more It's even more beautiful than the secret garden. Every single place you look at is breathtaking. If you are an animal lover.... This is your dream spot!!! We got to feed the goats, hang out with ducks, a bunny, chickens , and two dogs. They have an awesome four legged tour guide that showed us around the property. She doesn't care for summer so she immediately went swimming. Once she cooled down she wagged her tail with excitement and led us down a path with a gorgeous view of the pond and a picnic table and fire pit. Exploring the flower gardens was so romantic. They say Ram (our second four legged tour guide ) is eight years old going on one! He doesn't care for swimming so he will lead you through the gardens to see the ducks, bunnies, and chickens. But once you have his attention.... You better give him all the petting! He will demand it Kevin and Denise are an incredible team! I'm blown away on how wonderful this place is. Kevin and Denise..... you guys put your hearts into this place and it shows. Thank you so much for sharing it . We travel a ton and we both agree that this is hands down our favorite spot!

If it wasn't for Airbnb, I probably would have never found Courter Country Farm...but I am oh so…read morethankful that we did! Looking for a place to stay overnight in the Poulsbo area on the app, I happened upon a listing for a renovated greenhouse with glass walls and ceiling, perfect for stargazing, that would make for a perfect, romantic weekend getaway for my wife and I. I booked it immediately. Upon arrival, we learned that the greenhouse was only one fantastic feature of a similarly incredible property. Courter Country Farm, run by a husband and wife combo, Kevin and Denise (fantastic, welcoming people!), is equal parts functioning farm, event venue (weddings in particular), campground, and country store. Apart from the main farmhouse, there's an attached "saloon" (open from 6am to 10pm) with functions as a community gathering place, complete with kitchenette, restrooms, pool table, chairs, patio deck and modest farm store, with items such as soaps and snacks available for purchase. The expansive property also includes a petting zoo, containing (at the time) the cutest little bunny I've ever seen (for sale! $25! we almost took him home!), goats in an adjacent fenced barn, alpacas down the hill, and a chicken run with at least one talented jailbreaking rooster, who apparently loves to show off his Houdini-esque escape act! Further down the hill, you will find the converted greenhouse/Airbnb rental, adjacent to the tent-covered, patio event space, where most of the larger events are held. Now, I know what you're thinking: glass house, glass walls...no privacy. No problem! The hosts make themselves scarce no later than 8pm, so you are left to your own devices in the evening. Campers staying at the single camp space, tucked away down a short forest path along a creek, are similarly encouraged to give the glass house a wide berth. It's important to note that, as it is a greenhouse with transparent walls, it can grow extremely warm when exposed to the summer sun, and lacking insulation, bitterly cold in the winter. Don't plan on spending the day hanging out inside during warm weather: let it cool down in the evening, and you'll be just fine when it's time for bed. A powerful fan is provided, if needed. Similarly, for the colder months, a heated mattress pad is provided; the hosts informed us that some previous patrons booked the room in the dead of winter, when the whole structure was encased in snow, and they loved the warm, cozy feeling of snuggling into a heated bed while the world froze around them. Honestly, that sounds pretty great, too! Additional features include a firepit, yard games, hiking paths, and porta-potties (for any after-hours needs, since the saloon closes between 10pm and 6am) help make Courter Country Farm a truly special destination for anyone looking for a cozy weekend getaway, without venturing too far from civilization. Proximity to Poulsbo is a huge plus; anyone who hasn't explored this Nordic novelty needs to do so, promptly! One of our favorite towns in the Pacific Northwest! Additionally, Port Gamble and Port Townsend are 15 and 45 minutes by car, respectively, meaning there is no shortage of amazing places to visit, just a short drive away! One more thing that definitely needs to be mentioned: if you are planning on hosting an event here, such as a wedding, Kevin and Denise will work gladly with your choice of caterer! Most other event venues require that you use whichever they are contracted with, but fortunately, Courter Country Farm doesn't have that requirement. Courter Country Farm is the sort of place I would love to own, develop and dwell in myself, if I had the talent and resources. Lacking both, my wife and I are thankful that Kevin and Denise are such fantastic stewards and hosts, who have put a substantial amount of work, care and love into making this place a magical venue for prospective newlyweds, overnight campers, and couples looking for a romantic weekend escape in one of the most unique BNB experiences out there. After staying in the glass house, I can safely say that have no stones to throw; Kevin and Denise will just have to make do with gushing praise instead.

Perfect family activity. Staff are fun and friendly. The camps are a must for creative little…read moreones. This little gem will not disappoint.

I took my 6 year old to one of their hosted canvas and cupcake art classes and she loved it. The…read morestep by step instruction was great, although I think my daughter would have preferred to do it all on her own.The woman/women who hosted it was very nice and respectful and smiled from beginning to end. They were organized and class started and ended on time. There were cupcakes half way through class. I love how the instructor walked around and encouraged all of the younger artist. While it was a guided class, the artists got to choose what they wanted within the guidelines and the younger ones has more flexibility. I will definitely sign my daughter up for another class at some point and would recommend this art studio.

I joined when I moved here from Alaska in 2022. It's a membership organization, so visitors are…read moreselcome only if they come with a member. Friday night dinners are created by volunteers and very good. It's a full bar, and many activities/events happen throughout the week. See https://www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com/ for the calendar, history, and learn about their ambassador group, the Vikings. I believe it has the largest Sons of Norway membership in the US.

I have only attended my Rotary meetings at the Sons of Norway facility, so I can't speak to all…read moretheir offerings. I like the location and the ample nearby parking. The building itself is nice. Frpm the main room, there's a floor-to-ceiling window that you can look out to the water and see the boats and scenery. This is especially when a slight distraction is welcome from a boring moment in a meeting. . Until recently, they catered our Rotary's 7am breakfast. We now have an outside caterer bringing the food in. I honestly never thought The Son's food was that spectacular. So, changing to another vendor was fine with me. However, they always had the nicest people volunteering their time to serve our group every morning. These are folks that went out of their way to give positive greetings, made sure that they were putting your food on your dish the way you liked it when they were serving from the window, and always offered a friendly chat. I have some friends that have attended Sons of Norway activities, trivia games, community meals, and such. They have really enjoyed them.

A truly special place. We loved having our daughter have her first school experience here. The…read morestaff are so kind with the children. We were sad to move away, haven't found a preschool we love as much as Sycamore Tree. Highly recommend!