What a great space to be a maker. They offer a variety of classes from metal to glass, and fabric…read morearts. Absolutely incredible tour was provided for us. We were warmly welcomed, being a visitor to the area we were not made to feel anything but welcomed. One day I hope to live in Bend and learn a new craft or two.

What a great place. We are so lucky to have this business in Bend Oregon. We were able to donate…read moresome left over Ipe decking that many DIY Cave customers will enjoy and turn into beautiful projects.

I contacted Madeline when I was 6 months pregnant because I wanted to have an unmedicated natural…read morebirth. This was my second baby, and with my first I didn't have a doula and tried to have an unmedicated birth but had various complications. It left me somewhat traumatized, I wasn't sure I could do it the way I wanted, and very fearful for another "emergency" situation. My goal with hiring Madeline was to overcome this fear and have a healing and successful ideal birth. And she facilitated that perfectly, beyond my expectations! I knew I needed help with pain management #1, and felt confident in Madeline's approach to help me with that. What I didn't expect was how extremely comforting and helpful she was in the weeks prior birth. I was able to text her questions, worries, concerns, and she always reassured me and calmed my nerves. She was always there for me when I needed her. I ended up having my dream birthing experience - completely unmedicated and natural, and I very much credit this to Madeline's assistance and calming presence throughout the birthing. She helped me through every contraction, and created a relaxed environment. She came to our home for multiple visits, including a post-partum visit, and she provided an awesome "peanut" ball, essentials oils, and other very helpful tools. I would emphatically recommend Madeline for any woman looking for emotional and physical support during birth and prior. She's the best! If I have another baby - I am definitely hiring her asap! My husband and I are both SO grateful for her. She is knowledgable and passionate about what she does. You'd be very fortunate to have her assistance with birthing - thank you Madeline for making my dream birth a reality!!!

I was researching birthing classes in Bend and came across Madeline's in-home classes. I had also…read moremet her at the Find Your Tribe new moms meetings and thought she was really kind. I paid $75 for 3 hours of in-home classes where we learned what to expect at the hospital (paperwork, what vaccinations/shots/procedures they'll try to give the baby, what I can say "yes" and "no" to, how to make a birth plan), what to physically and mentally expect during labor and postpartum, and how to reach her with questions if needed. She even helped me get more info on labor and delivery with Gestational Diabetes. My husband also felt at ease with her and we really appreciated her coming to our house so we didn't have to make an extra trip out. She even sent us a really sweet card of encouragement and thanks afterward. Thanks so much, Maddy! I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.

Note - I did work here before moving out of Oregon and felt pretty strongly about my job, the…read moreorganization and the role we played in the community both local and on a national level. That being said, my review is not based on my employment but rather my experience as a donor at this location. The staff working here is amazing, truly some of the best blood collection staff I had the pleasure to have assist me when donating. The collection supervisory team is on the ball in furthering training for those working on the collection floor here and really they do a great job juggling the staff, donors and or compliance needs which are far more than you would imagine. In my time donating here over 2018 and 2019, I never had a bad experience with my donation and it's process. The team - each phlebotomist I had take care of my donation did an exceptional job. I have had bad experiences where it feels like they needed to fish for my vein due to me not having enough water that day or being prepared myself for the physical act of donating, not once did I encounter an issue with the collections team at this site. They operate at a high level as a donor and I was blessed to see them do the same thing behind the curtain. The volunteer staff who greet you, check you in and process you through to collections are also AMAZING. All incredibly nice, caring and giving people. They have a great team here, when I am in town again I will book an appointment and donate plasma or platelets again.

I try to give blood as often as possible. HOWEVER, I have been here a few times to donate and the…read morepeople taking the blood do not exude knowledge or ability. One guy actually made it hurt- quite bad- not like I've ever had before. I had a pretty bad bruise for a few weeks. GO GIVE BLOOD and know that it's a brave and amazing gesture- you will save 3 lives!!

My kids are starting week 4 of ISR Swim School and are loving it. I cannot believe how much…read moreprogress they have made! ISR is not your typical children's swim school. The focus is on swim survival, not learning the back stroke. Children from ages 6 months (yes, 6 months!) to 6 years are taught to swim underwater with their eyes open, and float on their backs. You have got to see the videos to believe it. Check out their site http://www.isrswimschool.com My daughters are ages 22 months and 4 years. Their instructor Jens is amazing. He is patient and caring and genuinely cares about your kids. He tailors the lessons to each individual child and works with them to accomplish each goal. I am so happy that I enrolled them in these classes! I think it's one of the best decisions I have made for my kiddos! 5+ stars for ISR!

I enrolled my daughter in ISR when she was 18 months (2009), a bit hesitant since I thought it was…read moretoo early for a child to learn how to swim. But, because we spend a lot of time near water, I thought it would be a good idea to at least try to see if she can float. Her instructor, Aisha was just starting out in Kunia and was very good with children and patient since she's a mother herself. My daughter is now 3 years old, is in an advanced swimming class and loves swimming. The ISR class helped build her confidence not only in water, but in school and other areas of her development. My son is now 18 months and just started ISR again with Aisha. He's a much faster learner and really loves the water. We're already talking about getting a pool in the back yard soon!

I took a two-day class at Yvonne's studio and learned quite a bit. We did a mix of hand building…read moreand throwing on the wheel. Yvonne was so helpful, creative, and supportive. She even supplied a beautiful lunch at her ranch-style setting during the class. A true treat! I recommend this to anyone interested in expanding their pottery knowledge.

Victoria-- you slayed girl!…read more Amazing job. You made my whole salon experience so enjoyable and I absolutely LOVE my braids! Great listener and very easy to get along with. I look forward to my next appointment with you.

Tatiana did a wonderful job on a facial. I would highly recommend getting any service from her!read more

We absolutely love Cascades Academy. We have one child in the lower school and will have another…read moreentering in the fall. The teachers and administration make an incredible effort to get to know the kids and the families at an individual level. I know my child is seen and valued. The individualized attention the kids get based on their needs is remarkable. The educational opportunities, especially the hands-on and outdoor experiences are incredibly valuable, and there is fantastic programming across the arts, sciences, physical education and of course a focus on social-emotional growth as well. We also have a great community among the other families. We couldn't be happier with our experience overall and would highly recommend CACO.

We moved here from California almost two years ago, and I wasn't fully on board with the move until…read morewe toured Cascades Academy. Choosing this school has been one of the best decisions our family has ever made. At the time, our preschool daughter was struggling at a very strict Montessori school. We didn't fully understand why, but she was coming home every day with huge tantrums and clearly wasn't herself. Within just a few weeks at Cascades Academy, everything changed. She started telling us how much she loved school, how her teachers smiled all the time, and how much they genuinely cared about her. For the first time, I truly felt comfortable leaving my child with teachers who value her whole social and emotional well-being--not just academic milestones like writing her name (which she learned too!). We now have two children at Cascades Academy, and we are so grateful to be part of a school where children are genuinely known, loved, and supported. If you want an honest sense of what makes this school special, take a tour or talk with a family or student who is enrolled. They are truly inspiring young people who love learning and clearly thrive in the engaging, supportive environment Cascades Academy creates.

Bearings is amazing. If you want to learn to skate, this is the place to go. If you know how to…read moreskate, and you need a push to learn some new things, this is the place to go. The coaches are GREAT with kids and adults too! I'm 34 years old, just learning to drop in vert. I don't think I could do it without Bearings. Highly recommended.

The coaching staff and environment are excellent. Our kids did a private lesson and learned more in…read moreone hour than hey Jason their own in months. Gabe has a great way with kids in his coaching and is competent to help any level of skateboarder get better.