Came here for a weekend meditation retreat and gained exactly what I was seeking: peace,…read moretranquility and inspiration. The original building is almost 100 years old & the property is in definite need of improvement. But, that's actually the charm. Also, as a Buddhist interfaith organization, the cost is affordable, as most of the operations rely on Dana (generosity in Pali - the language of the Buddha). The idea is that the teachings are accessible to all. So don't let money be a deterrent from visiting. Each room has its own bathroom, so there's no need to share, which is unusual for a Buddhist meditation retreat center. They also provide all towels & sheets. You will need to bring your own toiletries. Also, I loved the "meditation pool" (the original swimming pool has been filled in) and took in the sun from one of the reclining chairs. They are also putting in an infrared sauna. And, you can walk down to the lake from their property in 2 minutes. Finally, be sure to attend a talk by the Venerable Pannavati. Each Sunday at 12 noon, there is a public talk. She's inspiring, kind and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

Just spent a fabulous weekend at a retreat at Heartwood Refuge. The schedule was well-planned and…read moreexecuted, the staff warm and welcoming, and the lodging, grounds and vibe just beautiful. Will return soon; highly recommended.

This is such a great school, small class size, great location. If you like the outdoors this is…read morethe place for you.

Great liberal arts school for the outdoor minded person. Location and smaller class size make it a…read moreprime sell.

Terrific instructors and school. They have the process down to set students up for CDL success. I…read morecould not be happier with the four short weeks of quality training. Highly recommend the Fletcher NC location.

Awesome experience extremely friendly,knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Hired them…read moreto get my daughters 6 hour required driving time due to drivers ed taking forever. Well worth the money. Extremely pleased and highly recommended.

I paid money for my child to be on the waitlist here and was not contacted for over a year until I…read morefollowed up. When I followed up, I learned my child had been removed from the waitlist. Very disorganized administration. Would not feel comfortable enrolling my child here.

Without question, Montessori Country Day has has nurtured and supported the growth and development…read moreof 2, soon to be 3, of our children, while also supporting me and my husband along the way. After 6 years, I can confidently say, placing our children in their care has been one of our best choices.

Kids had a great time working with Cindy. There are so many materials to explore with. Such an…read moreinteresting space! Great activity in Brevard. We are planning to book it for a whole group next time.

Great shop full of beautiful prints. The prices are very affordable, and have original art on…read moreeverything from stickers and shirts to prints for your walls. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I'm so happy that I came across this lovely shop.

This was the very first time I ever attended a course in gun use and safety…read more This class was awesome!! The instructor, David Blanton is a very knowledgeable, friendly person. He is passionate about gun use and safety. The class isn't dull or repetitive. Each phase of the course is extremely interesting, especially with David during this course. He explains everything and answers any and all questions put to him. He treats each pupil with respect regardless of whether you are a novice about guns or not. There wasn't a dull moment during this course. David is very professional and organized and a great instructor. He made me feel as though I was doing great, especially when it was time for me to use the gun range. I was really very, very nervous and intimidated because I had no knowledge about how to handle or use a gun. He encouraged & relaxed me while at the firing range and I was able to apply what I had learned when taking my shots for the first time. This course was more than I expected, and the instructor was great!! I will be returning for more instruction and practice at the firing range!! A great instructor, thank you so much David, you made me feel so welcome and comfortable even at my age!!! I thank you for your vast information and your time!! I will be seeing you real soon!!!

This was my first class ever and I thought there would be boring videos shown and what not, but I…read morewas pleasantly surprised! The owner and instructor David Blanton was extremely passionate about gun safety and laws and really kept each section fun and interesting. My husband and I received very useful information concerning real life scenarios, gun safety, respect for the law and weapon, & really had fun getting out there and shooting. Very professional and organized, I would definitely come back just for the experience and knowledge. He does the class out of his residence but everything worked and the class of 12 really enjoyed it. Thanks for your time, knowledge, & energy, David!