Cognitive Surplus offers a very cool array of gifts, stationary and kitchenware. I bought two each…read moreof the wine and beer glasses a couple of years ago and after recently discovering I had no cocktail tumbler that would hold a large ice cube, I bought two of their drinking glasses. Love the science themes. In photographing my collection, I noticed that the beer glass molecular formulas are wearing but that's to be expected with use I suppose. Prices are very reasonable.

Wonderful selection of well-crafted, beautiful, thoughtful items. The store is so nicely organized…read moreand the selection is fantastic. I am going to order so many gifts from their online shop! We normally order for shipping but are so happy there's a store location we can visit when we're in the area. Definitely worth a stop!

We had a great experience with this family-owned chair and table rental company for my mom's…read moreCelebration of Life in Bend. They were kind, reliable, and made the entire process easy during a difficult time. Everything was clean, delivered on time, and exactly as promised. We truly appreciated their excellent service, flexibility, and highly recommend them!

We had an event for my son's 25th birthday party. They helped set up and gave great ideas. We knew…read morewhat we wanted and they help bring our vision to life. Very quick to respond and great decor.

What a wonderful time, we had such a blast enjoying the soaking pools! Dini is an amazing host and…read morehas done such wonderful things with the space. From creating their own custom scents for their lotions/ hair care products, to all the plants and small touches, they make the space even better! We look forward to being back soon!

Flux Thermal Lounge is an absolute gem in Bend if you're into hot/cold contrast therapy, recovery,…read moreor just want a relaxing reset. The facility is beautifully designed, clean, and spacious. They offer a main hot tub and cold plunge area, along with two private rental suites--each equipped with its own hot tub and cold plunge setup. The private spaces are perfect whether you're looking for a quiet solo session, bringing a partner, or hosting a small group. Flux is clearly serious about QUALITY. Their filtration, sanitation, and temperature control technology is top tier and it shows--the water is crystal clear, perfectly maintained, and the temperature transitions are smooth and consistent (which is exactly what you want for contrast therapy). The amenities are great as well. The locker room is clean and convenient, and there are multiple showers to rinse before or after your session. They even provide chilled and sparkling drinking water, plus tea, which is a thoughtful touch. On top of everything, the staff is friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions or help you get the most out of your session. And both the music and vibe are super chill. It's an easy facility to love and even easier to recommend! If you're looking for high-quality recovery, stress relief, or just an extremely pleasant and well-executed wellness experience, Flux Thermal Lounge is a standout.

Loved this hotel. Unique rooms, nice staff and great location in Bend! This is a place we will…read morereturn to.

This is such a great addition to Bend. This is a boutique hotel with less than 25 rooms... and the…read moreone I stayed in was absolutely perfect! The level of design and function is incredible with large spaces and tons of amenities. If you have a dog, there's likely no better place to stay. The outdoor area for pets is huge with a ton of great furniture, a couple of fire pits, and it's totally fenced! The lobby bar is also a great experience with an art deco theme that feels like a cozy speakeasy. Ask Clayton to make you a cocktail, and you won't be disappointed. I had a Manhattan that was one of the best I've had in town. And the cacio e pepe popcorn was killer! This is a great spot to come before a show or dinner, or spend the night for an exceptional and elevated experience!

My husband's 80th birthday party went off flawlessly. David was incredibly helpful, attentive to…read moredetail, and a true professional throughout the entire process. I had quite a few specific requests, and he handled every one of them with patience and professionalism. He arrived promptly with all the equipment ready to go, and everything was fully set up before I arrived, which made the day completely stress-free. The slideshow was a huge hit -- everyone loved it. I highly recommend David for any special event.

TLDR: Hiring Star Production DJs was my biggest wedding regret. I wanted to leave my own wedding…read moreearly because I was so embarrassed about the DJ. Spoiler: They don't actually mix music - they just press play on a Spotify playlist/control the volume. It all started with the fact that I couldn't get anyone to talk to me until the week of my wedding. I chased them down a few times leading up, when I finally got connected to Jim aka "JIMBO" about three days before the event. I had some interesting/unique requests (it was a multicultural event, so needed to mix music from 2 different countries) that I wanted to clear by and hear the perspective of a professional DJ/mixer. When speaking to Jim, it felt like he was not listening to my requests or questions. He talked over me and just kept saying "how easy it was going to be." I had to just give in at some point and hope he got the gist of what I needed, but I obviously still had reservations after our call. It turned out I was right to have them. At the wedding, he disrespected my father when he asked for basic things (like, "it's getting to be dinner, please let the guests into the reception space, who are older and need to sit down"), instead Jim only wanted to listen to my mom, who was naturally busy and couldn't always be on deck to answer his questions or give direction. Jim didn't interpret any of our social cues correctly - he cut off the dad/daughter dance after about 30 seconds...even though it was really emotional and clearly we needed more time. (The crowd literally boo'd when he cut us off and my dad was like "not yet!") Jim routinely interrupted our most special and intimate moments, like when my now-husband and I were catching a moment just the two of us "backstage." He just waltzed in and started talking about his wife ... like bro, we're trying to just have a moment here? Also, the equipment he brought was plain faulty. Music stopped playing at multiple points in the evening. Dave, his manager/owner of the company, tried to pass this outage off as a "memorable moment" when my friends jumped in to sing and cover up the awkward pause. As if we had a choice when the music blows out mid chorus. Most of all, I was disappointed that there was no mixing involved--THIS is what a DJ does! Instead, Jim just stood there for 2 hours and pressed play on a Spotify playlist that I made. He didn't have a mixer or a turntable, he didn't do any remixing, dropping, transitioning, or anything else. I could have done what he did -- and charging more than 1,000 dollars for that is just unjustified. Leading up to my event, I spent hours filling out the online form that was provided and purposefully wanted to schedule and intro call way in advance to ensure my bases were covered. I also wanted to know about their mixing capabilities in advance (turns out there were 0 capabilities). And when I asked Jim about where his mixing equipment was the night of the wedding, he basically said, "oh I don't have the software for that, it's too expensive." When I raised this to Dave, he was like "your music requests were fulfilled." Sure man - but I didn't just hire some guy to press play and monitor the volume dial! My 5-year-old cousin could've done that. At the end of the day, it is not just about playing the songs I asked for--that's the literal bare minimum. On top of this, I had to frequently prompt Jim to make announcements about dessert, etc. Very annoying. Again, it just felt like we all had to work veryyy hard to keep the momentum going during the dancing portion of the party, which I was looking forward to. Lots of our guests can vouch that Jim was sub-par. We all started to feel the need to leave my wedding when we had 2 hours still left in the venue! And that's just a damn shame. When I raised all of the above to Dave, he provided 0 recourse. So do yourself a favor and hire someone else.

Makenna and her team are absolutely incredible! She was the reason our wedding day went so…read moresmoothly. Her and her team come with such a bubbly can do anything attitude and adjust to what you need on the fly. She not only was our day of coordinator but really felt supportive from our first meeting with her. she was proactive in asking questions I had not even thought about and built an incredible timeline for us. She was always available if I needed to ask questions. Do yourself a favor, hire her and her team and you will not regret it- they are simply the best!

Great catered dinner in our vacation home! Matthew was so easy to work with. Lots of food options…read moreand veggie/gluten free choices. He was here early to set up and accommodating every step of the way! The food was amazing, all farm fresh, using local seasonal ingredients. I definitely recommend Crafted Life for all your catering needs!

Crafted provided the bar, incredible cocktails and engaged staff for a Cuban culture night we…read morehosted in Bend, OR in mid-September. Living in Cuba for part of the year, I am extremely discerning about the cocktails that come from that island. Crafted not only came up with an impressive menu but executed it perfectly. These were the best Cuban cocktails I have had outside of Cuba, period. Thank you Crafted for your passion and attention to detail. We were so lucky to work with you and look forward to doing so again soon!! Muchas gracias!!

We wanted our wedding to have a romantic feel to it...and I love acoustical guitar…read more Our venue HIGHLY recommended KC and he was fantastic. I emailed him a song I wanted played the day before we met him. He actually learned our song from watching a movie. He played it for us and I got instant goose bumps. We explained the feel of what we wanted for the day and he got it right away. For our cocktail hour he played and sang and really set the mood for the party. Our guests loved him! He is a very talented professional and I highly recommend him for any event!