My friends and I stopped here along our personal shop-hop. Built on a large plot of land on the…read moreedge of town. Well lit, much variety. Also had hand embroidery supplies. Large classroom facilities. Unique displays of fabrics. Staff was friendly, but busy. Lots to see.

It is a lovely shop with very helpful and friendly staff. I have stayed at the retreat center and…read morebought items in the shop. I think it is a wonderful place to visit and stay. The only issue is lack of internet access or even cell access...if you need to stay connected, you have to go outside or even get in your car and travel a mile or two but it is still a great place.

**May 2025: Weekend Visit**…read more I came here to attend the 2 Rivers Comic Con inaugural convention and really enjoyed this beautiful space. There's ample parking for patrons and the building itself has high ceilings for lots of air circulation. On my visit they had a small stage for the talent to speak about their experiences as well as a separate room for signings/photos. The space is very intimate and while they did not use the 2nd floor for the convention there's room to grow if they did! Overall, a nice space for nerds to gather!

Beautiful venue for a wedding. We came here over the weekend for a wedding and it was all in one…read morearea but they had the tables pushed to the side after the wedding. They pulled him into the center. I think it would be better if they had dividers to hide or disclose the tables to make it more seamless looking They let you explore the gallery during cocktail hour The staff is very pleasant and there were security on site Great location for an event and close to hotels for family and friends

What a beautiful campus. If you can't get a tour, at least drive-thru and enjoy the beauty…read more Did you know that Principia College has found a Mammoth and a Mastodon on their campus. That's a great opportunity for an archeology class, to experience hands on digging and discovery. Be sure to check out the remains in the science building. The architecture is mind blowing. The buildings designed by Bernard R. Maybeck are breath taking. His creative style of designing buildings, should be studied by today's architects. Maybeck designed for Principia between 1924 and 1940 and you'd never think his buildings were build during that time in history. I liked how they don't call the student housing, dorms. They call them, houses and I can tell you that they look more like a house than a dormitory. The "living room" on the main level was spectacular. Even the furniture was overstuffed and out of an Architectural Digest. I was impressed with the size of rooms the students had. They were bigger than someone's bedrooms. The historical Chapel is a beauty to behold, so be sure to check it out. It's close to a bluff, so the view is spectacular in the fall, but also good for the other seasons, as well. A notable graduate and a favorite actor of mine, the Oscar winning, Robert Duvall graduated in 1953 with a degree in drama. Next time you're heading up to Grafton for fun, stop by Elsah and check out the only Christian Science College in the world.

This is my second time out to this college for my son's annual track meet. I must say this location…read moredefinitely has it's pros and cons. Pros first: thank you for opening up your facility for athletes of all ages to show they talent and compete in an competition full of kids considering they could be doing activities that would lead them down the wrong path. It's a beautiful thing to see all our children compete and enjoy it and leave with recognition and sense of worth. This facility is very nice, clean and fit all families comfortably. Cons : the service of cellphones is nonexistent. It's like once you get inside the facilities your connection to the outside world is gone. That is terrible that no Wi-Fi was available for an all day event . No heat was available as well. We had to sit with coats on for 8 hrs and with that coldness comes headaches and sniffles. My son is a senior so I don't have to deal with this any longer but for future events please think of these small cons and try to address them asap.

I can't believe I'm the first to review this amazing place. I came here today while visiting my…read morefriend in st. Louis. so much more reasonable than than color me mine. only $5 studio fee with reasonably priced ceramic items. they also do weaving, sewing, crocheting, and knitting classes. everyone there is super friendly and very helpful. I look forward to coming back here when I visit st. Louis again.

So much fun. And so kind. My 6 1/2 year old daughter and I were walking by and decided to stop in…read more So glad we did. We had a so much fun and loved all the different crafts. They let her experiment as much as she wanted and encouraged her to touch and explore everything. We cannot wait to pick up the mugs we painted. Best Sunday in a long time. You must go!

I've attended classes before with no problem, I just logged into my student account and everything…read morechanged from grade to my owning money, they also lied and said they couldn't send mail to my address to inform me, my address never changed. Every single person I spoke with was rude and disrespectful, except one very professional lady that was in the president office I believe, student accounts, financial aid, and enrollment services, I believe the man in student enrollment, said he is the supervisor is racist because he refused to help or transfer to the president office telling me he doesn't take calls like this, so I had my coworker to call on speaker and they transferred her with no problem. I don't understand how people still get jobs with bias.

This place prepared me to transfer to U of I after graduating from West. The classes were a little…read moretoo easy (it was a little overwhelming after I transferred) and the counselors didn't know what high school AP credit was, but in the end they got the job done. All of my credits from here transferred to UIUC except for my CPR class. I'll take it!

We have come here for summer art camps for a couple years now and have always been satisfied with…read morethe teachers and experience that our child has had at this location. They have time slots for mornings and afternoons in the summer and come up with some really creative ways to keep your child exploring art and their creative urges. Look into it if you are looking for some part time classes to keep the kids busy during the summer.

From the owner: Art education for all agesread more

I went to visit the SAA gallery today on 4th street and found the space to be bright and clean…read more (There's another SAA building for art classes ) and the front desk woman to be lovely and informative about the gallery and classes offered . The art work was a mixture of local artists with ongoing featured artist that change periodically. I'm so happy to have found this wonderful place, I'll be back !

A beautiful property with a Historic Home, Gallery and Classrooms. My children LOVE art camp each…read moresummer and I enjoy the "Canvas & Cocktails" events on Friday evenings!

Amazing place to learn the basics of drawing and painting. They have courses for people with…read morevarying levels of skill. I had a great time.

From the owner: St. Louis Artists' Guild gallery is free and open to the public. Family-friendly, discover art…read morecreated by regional and national artists. Art openings, gallery talks, and most activities are free. The Guild holds national and regional competitive exhibitions, offers art classes for children and adults, and provides a variety of professional development programs to enrich artists of all levels. Collectors' Choice, the St. Louis Artists' Guild's annual signature fundraiser, makes it easy for art appreciators to begin collecting quality artwork at the affordable price of a ticket. The Artists' Guild is also a unique venue for special events.

Three years ago I attended my first ever Wall Ball; Wall Ball is the large annual fundraiser for…read moreSCOSAG, it was where I first learned about SCOSAG, and it is one of the best fundraising events in St. Louis. They have hundreds of artists create pieces live in front of you throughout the event and then they auction off the pieces to fund the studio. I was immediately intrigued and addicted. We have been every year since. Since that first event, St. Louis City Open Studios and Gallery has become one of my top "kid friendly" places in this city. They offer fun and educational art-centered classes for kids as well as open studio hours six days a week. Your "little" can learn how to throw some clay onto a wheel, string their own necklace, or illustrate their own book. My personal favorite is the kid and me class on Saturday afternoons. For one hundred bucks you get six weeks of uninterrupted quality family time with all of the art supplies as well as an art instructor provided. Who knows...you may have given birth to the next Picasso and never have known it with all that time they spend on the Wii. I am all for getting out and getting hands on and SCOSAG provides the perfect environment for good ole fashion fun. Love Live Creativity!

From the owner: Artscope is a youth arts organization located in the heart of Tower Grove Park, dedicated to making…read morecreative exploration accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for St. Louis children and families. Since 2002, we've offered nature-connected, multidisciplinary arts programs that nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking—whether through our beloved Summer Camp Create, school-year workshops, or partnerships with local schools and community organizations. Led by professional Teaching Artists, our programs emphasize self-expression, environmental awareness, and equitable access to the arts. From sculpture and storytelling to eco-art and animation, we help young people discover the joy of making, imagining, and building the future they want to see. Come visit us in our historic cottage, nestled inside one of the city's most beautiful parks—and see how creativity thrives here!

Located in Edwardsville Illinois,this is a nice 40 acre park with wetlands,woodlands and…read moregrasslands. Paved and gravel trails are well marked . Most trails circle the small lagoon. Pets are welcome. Plenty of parking.

The Watershed Nature Center is a hidden gem in Edwardsville! The folks who maintain the place do…read moresuch a good job making sure this area is preserved for nature and humans to enjoy together. You never know what kind of animals you may run into out here, and there is a beautiful view everywhere you turn! The actual nature center itself is excellent for learning about local wildlife, you might even get to meet one of the amazing folk who helps keep this place beautiful!