Outstanding! Our…read moreson (who is 6-1/2 years old) has taken multiple classes from Davis Studio, and he loves it. It's fun, engaging, and the teachers interact personally with him, taking great stock in his overall experience there. Plus, after each camp he attends (and he's attended several), he grows by leaps and bounds artistically. And that's just not in what he creates. It's also by his enhanced understanding and appreciation of art. We love it when he shares with us what he's learned in class, whether it's about Matisse, or a certain painting technique. In our family, we view art not just as an end until itself, but also as a means of expression and interpreting/helping shape the world us. We feel that Davis Studio furthers that view. His classes have been taught by a variety of teachers at Davis Studio, and we've been impressed by the consistently high caliber of staff. We strongly recommend Davis Studio.

I took a painting class here several years ago before they moved to the new location in South…read moreBurlington. I am an adult beginner and the class had other adults of various experience levels. Teresa Davis was a great teacher and made the whole experience really fun and my paintings actually turned out good. It was surprisingly relaxing and enjoyable.

For my 300th review, I thought I might pay tribute to the school responsible for educating me in…read morethe ways of the mother sauces, the primals and table service, not to mention chocolate, pastry, buttercream, coffee, croissant, danish, bread, garde manger, sausage, and tallow carving NECI is the unsung hero of culinary schools. Perhaps because it is based in distant Vermont, not many are familiar with it outside of New England. The school itself is housed in two campuses - one in Montpelier (pronounced "mon-PEE-lee-yur" not "mon-pel-yay") and the other in Essex Junction. I did something odd - I attended both campuses over the period I was in school there, and I received a great hybrid education from both. Unlike some culinary schools, almost every outlet at NECI is open to the public, except for the cafeterias for the students, which are staffed by first year students who are usually pretty inept in the kitchen. Imagine Hell's Kitchen. Now imagine those same people working in a cafeteria. Bound to be, uh, challenging. In Montpelier there's a bakery, a fine dining restaurant, and a grill/bar. Students who work these restaurants are basically experiencing trial by fire. I was at school for only a few weeks when I started working at the restaurants for $5/hour (in 1995 dollars). By the time I graduated, I had the opportunity to run the dining room at the Inn at Essex on Sunday nights. Good times. NECI really was great for a hands-on experience. Nothing I made went to waste, and every waking minute of every day was spent either in the kitchen or studying some sauce or another. Not one to burn the candle on both ends, I made the best of my time there, and took advantage of all the school had to offer. I interned with cheesemakers, restaurants, cafes, and bakeries. I learned a lot and had a pretty interesting time. Alton Brown was my classmate and later, after NECI, I appeared on his show (along with a number of other NECI graduates and faculty). I wouldn't have had that opportunity had I gone to J&W or CIA. One advantage of NECI's location is proximity to Montreal. WIth that great city so close by, a student attending NECI would be remiss to fail to visit. I have head that NECI has changed quite a bit since I was a student. The average age per student is declining, some of the restaurants have closed (NECI commons in Burlington, I have heard). But it is still a great place to be education. You just might need to be a little younger than I was when I entered (26 - which seems so young to me now!).

I had dinner at NECI for the second time this evening. The service was excellent. The waitstaff was…read morevery professional and courteous. A lot of effort was put into the presentation of the food; it was absolutely beautiful. Every dish looked like a picture from a magazine. That said, the food left a little to be desired. To start, we ordered the salad and the Beet Tartare. The salad was good, but nothing special. The Beet Tartare was good, but there was not very much goat cheese, and the capers really took away from the flavor of the beets. For the entrees, we ordered the swordfish and the maple duck. Both were very good. The dessert was not good. We ordered the Gianduja Mousse Bar and the Cranberry Almond Cake. The mousse was excellent but, it came on some sort of spice cookie that was not to my preference. The Cranberry Almond Cake was your typical coffee cake. We could not finish it. I will say that the price was right. They had a 3-course Prix Fixe Menu, so we each got a starter, entree and dessert for $27 apiece. The atmosphere was also nice. It was just the right temperature, the lighting was great, and the table setups were conducive to conversation. I wouldn't say that it was a bad experience, but I can't say that I would go back, either.

The stern center for Launguage and learning is great for learning disabilities and Launguage arts…read moretutoring. When a test is taken giving by them they can find out how your child learns. This is definitely a great place if your child is having trouble in school.

The Stern Center has proved to be instrumental in helping my child achieve her current level of…read moresuccess. I am extremely confident that if I hadn't brought her to the Stern Center at the age of 5 for a thorough evaluation, and then followed that up with Stern Tutoring, that she would not be where she is today. The support and tutoring that she has received has gone above and beyond my expectations and I am forever grateful that the Stern Center exists. The work they do is life changing and I am so thankful for all they have made possible. When your child has a severe learning disability, you can feel very helpless. The Stern Center is there to give you the help you need. Our community is blessed to have the Stern Center .

With great anticipation and 2 gift certificates in hand, last Fall (2024) I headed to Sugarbush…read morewith the aim of starting the process of getting glider current once again, as it had been over 10 years since my last glider flight and glider rating. Office staff and line folks were wonderful, however, I seemed to have somehow earned the err of the chief flight instructor who told me that my original training organization was rubbish and that my training and rating didn't count for much. 1st. flt/gift certificate was quickly used up with a flight which ended up with the instructor declaring that there would be no further flight for a few hours as conditions were moderate turbulence. This did not help me as I got berated for my lack of demonstrable ability during the flight. After lunch, the 2nd flight/gift certificate was used to put me thru new (to me) maneuvers where I failed once again to meet the expectations of the instructor. Overall, an expensive and waste of good gift certificates resulting in a demeaning experience for me, which I'd anticipated and hoped would be a wonderful start to my journey back to glider currency. However, Warren airport is ideally located amid wonderful scenery and I'd expect that with their great glider equipment, it would make for an Amazing glider experience for anyone wishing purchase a scenic ride.

This is the he best way to seeing the amazing mad river valley! The experience is unbelievably…read morecomfortable, professional, and unique! It's a small quite airport with primarily just gliders but power planes are based here as well. At least go check out the view and the operations if your in town.

Last year when we were in Stowe, we had every intention of going to this glassblowing studio... but…read moreran out of time. This year, when I planned for our return to Stowe, I was bound and determined to make it happen this time. So we were able to make it happen, and I'm so glad that we did. The owners have set up a separate viewing room, loaded with seats for viewing through a huge glass window, and no matter where one sits, they can see perfectly. One of the glassblowers comes in to call out what the working glassblower is doing each step of the way... and why. Very interesting and informative, plus totally cool to watch, even if we weren't being given the information. It was completely fascinating. Then, they have a lovely gallery of their work, and to be honest, after watching their awesome demonstration, I didn't have any issue with the prices being charged because it is REALLY DIFFICULT work, and they deserve whatever they are seeking price-wise. I bought my daughter and son-in-law a vase. I'm just sorry I didn't buy something for ourselves because we loved their work. I wasn't sure how to get it home, and for some reason, I never bothered to ask if they'd ship it. Duh. I guess that means we should go back next year and remedy the situation. Or I could just pick up the phone to call and ask them. Seems like more fun to go back to Stowe next year, given how much we love the area sooooooooo much. Anyway, make sure you avail yourselves to catching one of their glassblowing demonstrations. It is so very worth it... and make sure you buy something, too. They do such beautiful work !!!

Lots of fun, come by to shop for gifts or watch the masters/partners do their magic in the shop and…read morewalk you through the glass blowing process. I have such an appreciation for this work as I never understood the complexities of it! I now know why this art can be so expensive and is coveted by so many people and collectors.

If you're looking for a great teacher Bob is your guy! I studied in that studio for years and proud…read moreto be doing music professionally.

Great place to study for all ages and abilities. Bob has cranked out a lot of talented musicians in…read moreVT!

I have been a student at VFA for about 5 months. I am working on my private pilot license as a…read morestudent in Vermont Technical College's Professional Pilot Technology program and I am so happy that I chose to pursue me certifications through VFA. I have flown with a few CFI's over the past few months and each one is extremely professional, flexible, patient, and you always feel safe with them. Not only do they help you develop your understanding of the weather, proper aeronautical decision making, and flight planning, but they spend the time with you to answer questions thoroughly. When I was looking at options to pursue aviation I looked at various programs around New England and I couldn't be happier that I chose VFA. Their planes are great and Burlington is a beautiful place to learn to fly. Going there is one of the highlights of my week.

My son has been at WCC since he was an infant (he is now 5 years old). The level of care is…read moreextraordinary, you can tell that the teachers genuinely care about the children. The facility is clean, safe, and inviting. I would recommend WCC to any family in the Valley looking for a safe, warm and nurturing environment. There will be tears shed when he "graduates" this Summer!