This trip was one of the deepest and most beautiful experiences of my life. The space held is…read moreprofoundly safe and joyful for anyone seeking time and space to process grief, trauma, or simply an awakening to the gift of life itself. Riding Wild was an answer to a call to live more openly connected to my unique spirit. The heart healing energy of the land, the horses, and the intimate group of brave women was more than enough to invite personal magic but Aneila masterfully guided us into realms of gentleness I couldn't imagine finding any other way. I have come away with newfound strength, stillness, and softness necessary to be most receptive to the miracles present in each and every small moment. I highly recommend this adventure.

I recently returned from my first Riding Wild retreat with Aniela in South Africa and I am already…read morelooking forward to my next one. There are so many different positive things to touch upon but I will keep it short and sweet. First, the small and intimate size of the group was extremely pleasant to experience. We all were able to connect with each other easily and get to know one another quickly. This made the group flow with such ease and allowed us all to pivot whenever needed. The location of the retreat was absolutely gorgeous. Aniela selected such a beautiful lodging space for us all. It was remote and quaint but beautifully decorated and on par with the theme of the surrounding lands. The staff at the lodge went above and beyond to take care of our every need. The meals were all delicious and super nourishing. And the little details from the table settings to the accommodations to everyone's dietary needs did not go unnoticed. We had some really gorgeous adventures that showed us the area and allowed us to explore beyond the rides. And then of course the rides themselves were in different settings (some in the bush/safari area and the other in the forests of Africa on the trails) which kept things fresh and exciting. The horses were amazing - super gentle, sweet, and easy to ride even though we were experienced riders. The staff working with Aniela and the horses were all extremely nice and you could tell they really cared about their animals and were treated very well. Aniela teamed up with Candice Webster on this retreat which was the cherry on top. We each got a healing session with Candice and her herd that was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. Aniela and Candice both created such a safe and accepting container for us all and it was not hard at all to relax and really take the entire experience in. I already have another ride in the works and cannot wait to see what Aniela puts together for us on this next one.

If your exploring Marin County, California then you want to make it your priority to stop here. We…read morehave been here before and we will make it a stop every time that we are in the area because it is a fascinating experience. This is a place where ornithologists (a person who studies birds) band birds that are captured in the nets that are on the property. Once the nets are put up (9am), the ornithologist checks them every thirty minutes. When they are done they close the nets so that no other birds get caught. If a bird is found it is then weighed, a band is put on the bird, and other recordings are done. Then the bird is released into the wild. This is all free. You can actually walk with the ornithologist and see if a bird is found in the net and then watch how they record the wing length, the prediction of how old the bird is, and other important information. While we were there we saw two birds captured and studied. Mornings and summer time is the best chance of you actually seeing a bird. Even if no birds are found in the nets you can learn about the different tools that are used during the process.

Yes, very educational. I love birds and do things to save them in my career. This is small but is…read morepacked with information and you can educate yourself about plovers, hummingbirds, Birds of Prey, banding, nest building. Good stuff! Off of mesa Road. Longish drive but nice. Plus, you can hike from there as there are at least 3 trail heads within an eighth of a mile of the place.

NOT A WARNING !!!!! I have known ralph for over 30 years.....NOTa pedophile NOT!!!!! yes he maybe…read moreeccentric?......and ms L if you live in Bolinas I;m sure you are in your own way as well?......I willi never forget what ralph did for me in a time of need,put food in my belly and a roof over my head,and asked for nothing in return....he also helped my father,when the chips were down for him as well.the old days gone by are what your thinking of.i knew everyone , a lot of whom have now passed away.alot of downtown business have flourished by the amount of money ralph spent there......maybe you should meet the man? and let me say if I had the money I would fix the mans property myself.....don't you think it kills the man to watch mother nature do what she does? we love you ralph and thank you and god bless you!!!!!!

From the owner: Our organization's mission is to: Empower and enlighten underprivileged youth and adults so that…read morethey can envision a positive future and brighter tomorrow through mentoring, music and the arts, sports, and challenging educational programs.

Great place to work, making a difference in peoples' lives. I've worked there since February and…read moregreat people run the place.

Homeward Bound is a fantastic multi-level, win-win for the entire community. Not only does Homeward…read moreBound take care of families in need. They also teach skill building classes in the kitchen. They have a community garden that grows fresh green for the kitchen. They also package and sell sweet and doggy treats. When not teaching cooking and food skills classes, Homeward Bound offers a banquet space that can provide full service meals or just a meeting space. The banquet space has a drop down screen, and built in camera equipment for your high tech needs. Another five stars for Homeward Bound if Marin.

This is an awesome program that benefits so many deprived children in times of need in the USA and…read morearound the world. Pretty shameful for one review to complain that his teenage son had to pay $20.00 to volunteer. The money is used to pay for the food and transporation around the world. Would have been more appropriate to pay for his son to reinforce what a good deed it is. Cudos to the teenager who wanted to help in anyway.

Super community-engagement activity for people/groups who will donate their time for 3 hours to…read morefill bags to feed the world's hungry. And, it is local!

Great resource for nonprofit organizations. Super nice people…read more CVNL is the organizer of the #BayAreaHumanRace which has over the last 3 decades supported the local nonprofit community. Last year there were 1500 runners. The people at CVNL are always super busy so it is best to just stop by and see them if you want something.

Although this used to be a wonderful service to non profits today this is strictly a money making…read moreorganization that really is not run by volunteers but is in business to sell fee for service help to non profits. It in itself is poorly organized and if you are just inquiring to get information there is no receptionist and therefor you must guess as to who you want to talk to from a recorded laundry list of names and departments. If you guess wrong you will just have to hope that that person will refer your name to someone there that can help. My suggestion is that they hire someone to organize them before they attempt to help anyone else.

All around, this little post office is as good as it gets! The staff are dedicated public servants…read moreled by a completely competent Postmistress and community member. The PO is a community hub and an eclectic, equal opportunity art gallery.

I love volunteering at Rancho Compasion! Over the years, it's been as much of a sanctuary for me as…read morethe resident animals! Connecting with the human and non-human animals has provided a therapeutic sense of community and hope. I've been inspired to meet so many like-minded people who are making more conscious, compassionate choices. I've seen firsthand how the resources are wisely used and how well the residents are cared for; volunteers receive excellent training on doing the tasks that go into that care (cleaning, changing the bedding, preparing food). I especially enjoy helping with special events and tours that inspire and educate guests. It's exciting that the sanctuary has evolved to include agricultural education to nurture the next generation of citizens! I'm proud to be an active supporter of Rancho Compasion and all that it stands for, especially in an age that begs us to stand for something. Please consider supporting Rancho Compasion and other farmed animal sanctuaries working to improve animal welfare and human awareness. Let Love Roam.

I would absolutely recommend participating in one of their events. They host community days where…read moreyou can feel good about spending your time outdoors and doing something so beneficial for the animals. They do amazing work here, please consider helping or donating anyway you can!

I've only ever written a few reviews in my lifetime, and after unexpectedly arriving in San Rafael…read moretoday and finding ARTT, I just had to do it! They had a really impressive, quality, and fun assortment of art supply this and that in their funky and cool shop, and In no time I had a basket full of amazing treasures, and a head filled with new ideas and inspiration!! I also had the pleasure of chatting it up with the very welcoming, charismatic and fun owners! I sincerely look forward to my next visit there! They make art supplies accessible, affordable, fun, and non intimidating. It's important we support their mission, because they're doing great work! I'll definitely be back to donate and to shop!

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We randomly stopped at this cute…read morelittle creative hub of a store! What a GEM!!! We absolutely loved connecting with both of the co-founders! We loved the variety of art supplies and random thrift items they had to offer. The clothes were also soooo cute! I also love that they have art classes on certain days as well and I hope to make it to their head piece making class! They are great people with a great cause! Thank you ARTT !!