Raptor Hill was the best birthday adventure! Jennifer was incredible the entire time - we learned so much about falconry, her birds, and raptors. We loved hearing about her devotion to positive reinforcement and getting to see the results of her work in action. All the birds were incredible and we'll remember this experience for the rest of our lives. We're already talking about going back because we didn't get enough of our feathered friends with just the one visit! If you're looking for a unique experience, look no further! read more

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I cannot get over how incredible this experience was. My husband gifted me the Owl Experience and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Jennifer is so kind, knowledgeable and wonderful. You can tell how much she cares and loves for the birds and how much that respect/trust is reciprocal. I absolutely love all the positive reinforcement training she does with the birds to raise such confident and sweet birds. Although we were there for only two hours, we had a falcon and owl fly onto our gloved arms multiple times!! Jennifer shared so much information about how the birds are raised, their habitat, their diet, etc and patiently answered our numerous questions. I recommend this experience 100/100. read more

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What an amazing experience! Jennifer did a GREAT job and she is was knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!

Jennifer was great and we had a fantastic experience. Really appreciate her insight into bird of prey behavior and falconry. She made us feel welcome and gave us a memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you! read more

It was a great experience to actually see the birds up close. Jennifer was a great host and shows she cares for the birds. Nice peaceful retreat for the interaction. read more

What an absolute joy it was spending the afternoon with Jennifer and her birds. She and her facility are hidden gems not to be missed. I purchased this as a gift for my wife, but I enjoyed it just as much as she did. There were entertaining stories, background on birds, the chance to fly the falcon, and the opportunity to interact with various species, all in close settings. I don't know where else you could ever have such a wonderful experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

I'm late writing this review because I've tried to think of what I was going to write that hasn't already been said by countless other reviews. Jennifer is absolutely wonderful and the private falcon plus owl experience is one that my wife and I will never forget. Jennifer really makes this whole experience. She truly enjoys what she does and it shows. Your time with her is un-rushed; she is patient and kind, and knowledgeable. Jennifer not only enjoys sharing her experiences with you, but also enjoys sharing in your experiences as well. It felt like a leisurely afternoon with a friend. And let's not forget about the birds! Lilley, the queen of the property, Mathyis, the flirt, Serengeti, the rambunctious teenager, and the best for last, Aurora, the largest owl I have ever seen. They are all characters in their own right. If you are on the fence about scheduling a visit, I'm here to tell you the reviews are accurate, you can't go wrong with this experience and will never forget the up close and intimate time with the buzzards, falcons, and owls of Raptor Hill. read more

This place is not to be missed!! Jennifer is so knowledgeable and the birds are stunning!! Truly a one of a kind experience. You won't be disappointed!! read more

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I would give this experience 10 stars if I could!! So worth the money and a family outing we will never forget. Jennifer clearly loves what she does and takes exceptional care of her birds. We learned a lot and were totally dazzled by the majesty of these creatures! read more

My husband and I had a fantastic time at the Falconry. Jennifer had so much knowledge to share with us and it was so amazing being able to interact with and see the personalities of such beautiful animals. read more

I booked this experience for my wife and I and it was better than I could've expected. For the first 1.5 hours we learned about raptors, she showed us the grounds, introduced us to some of the birds and gave background on them as well as their disposition. Since it was just the two of us we had a formally informal conversation where she talked about the history of the birds while answering our questions. She fed the owl and Sirker falcon with us but of course the real highlight was the experience of flying w/ Lily, the Lanner falcon. My wife and I took turns w/ her and loved every minute of it--my wife was beaming the whole time. Jennifer was amazing and her passion for what she does was evident. I'd love to come back and do it again even bringing my older son. Getting a reservation is tough as slots open up months in advance and book quickly. Definitely recommend. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience! We learned about falconry and got to interact with amazing birds. I'd recommend Raptor Hill to anyone looking for an educational experience or just a great time! read more

Booked an Owl Experience as an anniversary/birthday gift for my partner. Have been itching to take him to Raptor Hill for a couple of years now, extremely grateful that dates finally worked out (even with COVID)! Jennifer was incredibly informative and engaging and it was clear the experience was tailored to us. We spent the evening bombarding her with questions and she easily and cordially answered all of them and we were left no only awed by her knowledge and personal experiences but also by the owls themselves, Aurora and Obie (their personalities are so unique!!!) Highly and incredibly recommended especially if you have a passion for or interest in raptors no matter how much you think you know going in you can be guaranteed to leave learning something astonishing. Thanks again to Jennifer!! read more

Raptor Hill Falconry - This is Aurora! - Specialty Schools Near Me - Stanley, Virginia

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A wonderful visit with some amazing animals at a beautiful location. Jennifer was a delight, and we learned so much about these magnificent creatures. Highly recommend! read more

Raptor Hill Falconry - Enjoying time with Bubes the Lanner Falcon. - Specialty Schools Near Me - Stanley, Virginia

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Jennifer was fantastic ! She was knowledgeable, entertaining and patient. Her raptors were well trained and well taken care of. What an incredible experience. read more

A truly amazing experience with Master Falconer, Jennifer and the beautiful birds. I still feel like I'm on a high from our visit Saturday. Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing with us. Your knowledge of these birds and your kindness to them touched our hearts. I want to come back for another visit! Theresa & Charlie read more

Amazing experience. Learned so much from the owner, and getting a chance to interact with such magnificent birds for an extended time was the best!!! Highly recommend. read more

This place is amazing. Jennifer is full of knowledge, a great teacher, and so easy to be around. Her raptors are incredible. The grounds are beautiful. I just can't say enough. Do not hesitate to book this experience. It is the chance of a lifetime. read more

Raptor Hill Falconry - Me with the beautiful Eurasian Eagle Owl, Aurora. - Specialty Schools Near Me - Stanley, Virginia

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Raptor Hill was, simply put, completely worth the 4 hour round trip drive (which was partly in moderately cleared snowy roads). While I've got little to compare the experience to I can easily say that Jennifer is a joy to learn from and her birds are absolutely stellar. Honestly? Her Eurasian Eagle-Owl is my new favorite person in the entire world and my best friend for life and I want nothing more than to hang out with her all the time because she's an absolutely perfect sky-cat. Yes, Aurora the owl is a person. And yes, she's my favorite. While we regrettably were unable to fly the falcons (weather was unusual, unpredictable, and both beautiful and unkind) my friend and I were thrilled with our experience. We loved learning about birds, we enjoyed talking with Jennifer, and we really loved handling the falcons even inside. Wet wings from snow can lead to frostbite and neither of us were remotely upset at the last minute change to not fly the birds. Safety first! Jennifer was on top of communication when it looked like the weather might shift. She was ready to reschedule us if needed but the forecast said things would be clear for our lesson. Weather reports were quite wrong the day we visited. They literally said there was no snow when it was snowing for an hour already. I think Jennifer was relieved that we were an understanding pair. She was clearly upset that we weren't able to get the full experience but we love falcons and would never demand or want anyone to put them in harm's way. We were actually quite happy to see Jennifer's priority was the safety of her birds. I bet the full experience is truly something spectacular. She let us know that should we return, we can remind her that our visit was unable to include flying the falcons and she'd make an accommodation for us. Would I return to Raptor Hill? Yes. Definitely. Absolutely. read more

What an amazing experience. This was well worth our drive from DC and allowed us to experience some of the most fascinating and stunning birds of prey. Jennifer was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her work and she was incredibly generous in sharing her knowledge and expertise with us. We learned so much and had an incredible time during our experience. I would highly recommend if you are able to book. read more

Awesome experience even with no real prior knowledge of birds of prey. Very interesting to learn about them and really fun having them land on you! read more

What an awesome time! The facility and location are beautiful. Jennifer was such a wonderful teacher and host. The Private Falconry experience was something that our family truly enjoyed and was very educational. We highly recommend visiting - observing and being so close to these beautiful and fascinating birds of prey and interacting with them is a memory that will last a lifetime. read more

This had been a bucket list for my husband since he was a kid! We spent some time in the classroom learning about falconry, birds, training, etc. and it just flew by (pun intended :)). Jennifer is so knowledgeable and witty and willing and able to answer all of our questions. The interaction with the birds was simply amazing. They are so well trained, intelligent, and gentle. We can highly recommend this adventure! read more

My husband and I did a private 2 hour session with Jennifer and it was amazing! Her knowledge base and intuitive understanding of nature is impressive. We learned a lot and really valued being so close to her falcon and owl! This was the PERFECT Covid experience as it was private and she was spot on with meeting Covid safety regulations!!! Simply an incredible memory!!!! read more

This was a magical experience. I've always loved birds of prey. I wish I would have done this sooner! I will definitely return. Thank you, Jennifer, Bubbles, Lily and Aurora! read more

An absolutely magical experience with Jennifer at Raptor Hill Falconry! We had the private Owl Experience and got to meet two stunning and charming owls. Jennifer took so much time to teach us all about the birds, to let us hold and touch the birds safely, and to show us all the amazing behaviors they have. The classroom is clean, bright, awesomely decorated and a great place to learn. The outdoor space is perfect for the birds and allows a great opportunity to see the owls in their natural spaces. I can't recommend Raptor Hill Falconry enough - well worth the trip from NoVA and farther to have a hands on experience with healthy, beautiful, amazing creatures, and Jennifer's knowledge and guidance. read more