Founder and teacher, Dr Marc Halpern leads a team of teachers and therapists who share a common…read moregoal: Bringing the timeless science of Ayurveda to students and patients meeting each individual to adresse their specific needs. All of my interactions with every staff member were conducive to learning about this healing system in a nurturing and supportive way.

They are a very effective massage and spa School for students. Students love it and go on to…read moreeffective careers in the industry.

I'm writing this review as a person who received a Thai massage from Janice, rather than for the…read moreteacher portion of the business. I did a one-hour Thai massage for $75 at the massage studio. Her massage was truly something special. I've had Thai massages in Thailand and receive massages regularly, but this was on a different level than what I have experienced. The day I got my massage, I woke up in a lot of pain, to the point that I took an Epsom salt bath early in the morning and applied at least 4 Salonpas patches on my most painful muscles. The massage I got relieved all of the pain I was feeling, and totally changed my energy. I don't know another way to say it except that. My body kept tingling during the massage. I don't have adequate vocabulary to describe it, but this is a massage you must experience yourself. Incredible!

I would give Janice TEN stars if I could. She gives the best massage (Thai or not) that I have ever…read moregotten. And, you must know that I am very critical of massages - I was a bodyworker for over 20 years. Every single thing she does feels like the best move I've ever felt and then she goes on to do the next best thing I've ever felt. The goodness just never ends. Yes, I drive 2.5 hours to see her............gladly! I hear that she is about to open a Thai Spa in Nevada City. I will be there waiting for her to unlock the doors! You go Janice!

Dugan (and his furry friends Willie and Annie) are the best! Spent a week at his brilliantly laid…read moreout/built shop, building a rocking chair out of black walnut. Dugan is not only an extremely talented woodworker, teacher and designer, he also is just a wonderful person to be around. He is smart, and very knowledgeable about both woodworking AND HOW TO TEACH woodworking, which is a skill unto itself. He is able to adjust to each student's desired level of detail and skill and make the process fun no matter how exact you want to be. Willie and Annie, his two adorable pups add to the experience. He lives so close to town and lets you stay at the shop for the week. It's so convenient and I can't recommend his week-long workshop more. Good luck getting a spot though! He's popular for a reason.

Dugan is an amazing woodworker and a talented and patient teacher. My husband and I built a step…read morestool and tool box and a cutting board each. It came out beautifully. We had no woodworking experience prior to this, none, zero, zilch yet the pieces we made looked beautiful. We will be taking some personal sessions with him to build our tool tables, etc. Can't wait to get back there! P.S. Annie and Willie his 2 yellow labs are so fun and friendly.

My son had a great experience with his driving instructor, Genny! She made him feel comfortable,…read moreexplained everything clearly, and was super encouraging. He really enjoyed his lessons and highly recommends her! As his mom, I also appreciated how accommodating and flexible she was with scheduling--especially with his test coming up. Genny was professional, kind, and easy to work with. We're very thankful!

Genny with Empire driving school is the reason my daughter was able to pass her driving test…read more Before coming to Genny, my daughter had taken classes with a different instruct who ruined her confidence. My daughter no longer felt comfortable behind the wheel. Genny worked with my daughter to build her confidence and correct the inaccurate information she was given from the previous instructor. Genny's kind heart made the difference. She helped us beyond the lesson by checking in and continuing to send pointers to work on. I cannot say enough good things about Genny.

My child was SEVERELY traumatized by his experience at this school, it was an awful experience for…read moreus and it has created permanent damage to my child's feelings about school, his self confidence, and his desire to be around people in general. Truly horrific. I do not recommend this school in any way, especially if your child is neurodivergent or anxious. The teacher is not experienced with neurodivergent children and has no tools or availability to support unique brains. Please don't send your child here. Feel free to pm me if you would like more information.

It's a difficult thing to do, to review a school in which your family and friends are so invested…read more Ordinarily, when writing a 5-star review, I would simply tell you all the reasons for my 5 stars, followed by healthy encouragement to go there. However, with a school, and with its community, it's so much more intertwined with a greater sense of purpose. For this reason, I will be as intentional as possible about organizing my thoughts here. Let me begin with the heart of the school. "Miss Danielle," as the students have decided to call her, is NOT your everyday human. She is calm, steady, and thoughtful in her day to day routine, but exceeds all teacher expectations in her REMAINING calm, steady, and thoughtful when situations arise ranging from student conflict to global pandemic (and everything in between). She has that rare ability to connect with each individual student, and she meets them exactly where they are with genuine curiosity instead of expectations and demands. She is honest and forthcoming. There has never been a time when she was unable to address concerns, or meet to chat. It is abundantly clear that Danielle is 100% invested in MCM and in the kids themselves. The MCM schoolhouse itself is as precious a place as one could imagine. The children move through their work periods mostly indoors, but plenty of attention is paid to their entire surroundings, including the beautiful vegetable garden, play structure, and the rest of their outdoor spaces. The serene setting invites creativity and imagination, all of which is nourished by periods of free-play, and by more structured events like the Halloween Party, Spring Tea, and Family Campout. The yard also served as the backdrop for additional enrichments from parents and friends including art lessons, a study in mycology, a Valentine STEM project, needle felting, and more. So why would I hesitate to say "you should go here" when giving 5 stars? Montessori education is more than just a school of thought. Committing to a school like MCM means living, at least as best as is realistic, in a "Montessori way." (What does that even mean?!) Well, I feel as though any school should be an extension of your family's values, and learning about Montessori education and the science behind Maria Montessori's methods should be prioritized before considering a Montessori school. MCM is neither a place of pop culture and media saturation, nor is it a place of traditional academic rigor. It is a place where children learn to create their own "fun," and they build self-confidence in doing so. The children's academic success comes not from textbooks, but from curiosity born out of their free access to information. Every child and family is different, so I recommend taking that into consideration before choosing any school, but especially this one. This has been one crazy, unexpected year. I initially found MCM out of necessity when we realized online learning would not work for our family (thanks HughesNet!). I had met Danielle briefly once or twice before, but her reputation for excellence preceded these meetings. She has taken such a humble, gentle approach to opening a school amid wildfires, political strife, and COVID-19. It was abundantly clear after only a couple weeks that we had made an incredibly fruitful decision to enroll our daughter. This year I have watched all the children unfold into the best versions of themselves. They are artistic, musical, inquisitive and analytical. They are more self-assured, and they have learned to respect one another and value their individuality. I could not be more grateful to Danielle and to MCM for being our rock during this turbulent year. Do I recommend you enroll immediately? If this review resonates with you, then yes, I absolutely do. If I've left you with even more questions, well, I know someone who can provide you with all the answers! (Danielle) I do highly recommend making an appointment to visit either way because I think it will give you all the perspective you will need to make the best decision for your family.