On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 9:39:37 PM UTC-8, John Foster wrote:
Is there a general consensus on which schools are regarded as the "best" for glider training? I realize this is difficult to compare, as there are lots of good instructors all over the place, but if someone were interested in taking a block of time off and going somewhere to learn how to fly gliders and get there license to do so privately, where would you recommend?

Warner Springs in Southern California offers excellent training 7 days a week. Very experienced and professional instructors. Great weather makes it flyable nearly every day. My own experience there has been great.