As an actual student of this studio for years now and have nothing but good things to say about it!…read moreBest adult ballet experience you'll find in GR. Extremely welcoming space!

While I can't speak to the yoga sessions, this studio space proved to be an absolutely lovely space…read moreto my first day-long silent meditation retreat. Tucked back off Northland drive, the entire back wall of the studio has large, wall to wall, windows with a scenic view of the lake. Even with the cold weather, we cracked one of the windows and had the sounds of birds chirping and wind blowing as our backdrop. Expressions of Grace has one of the largest yoga/meditation shops I've seen in the area with a wide selection of books, DVD's, and gifts for both kids and adults. The studio is dedicated to bringing in superior speakers and teachers to learn. They appear to partner with other wellness centers to create a spirit of community and in rich participants commitment to holistic health and wellness.

This is a super nice yoga studio with very professional, welcoming/personable yoga teachers and…read morestaff. I only did their new student deal that's 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $20 and attended about 12 or so intermediate and upper level classes within that period and I was super impressed with all aspects of their operation. Their sister yoga studio, Cascade Yoga Studio, is similarly professional operation. Both of these studios more or less swap teachers and regular clientele and when you sign up with one studio, you also get access to all the classes and facilities of the other, which is a super great value, to say the least. I generally preferred the setting of EoG over CYS, as the yoga space at EoG (tucked away behind Northland Drive) has a very large window wall overlooking Versluis Lake, an artificial/manmade lake, but nonetheless, a very gorgeous scene, teeming with lush flora and wildlife (you can hear the birds and other lovely sounds of nature when the windows are open in the summer). Their bookstore is quite impressive, with a pretty broad selection, containing all of the most important self-help books of the new age genre, as well as the classics of Eastern religion and philosophy, and some modern takes on Buddhism, yoga, etc... and even a decent selection of children's books. They also have a lot of other nice, but expensive nick-nacky things for sale. CYS in Cascade is in the basement level of a physical therapy/rehabilitation complex, so it is similarly "tucked away," but of course, being in a basement, there are no open windows to the natural world like at EoG. In fact, it feels a bit 'cloistered' (for lack of a better word) and the practice space itself is utterly soundless, which all has its own charm and advantage for doing yoga, but me being mildly claustrophobic, I felt somewhat trapped or 'locked up' when practicing there. With that aside, EoG/CYS is doing a very stellar job overall. Between the two studios, they have regular classes of all levels everyday throughout the week. Some of their classes were more full than others, but each and every class I've attended thus far has been challenging and fruitful and every teacher I've had has been on point, professional, and personally engaging. I'm still in the process of browsing around at all the different yoga studios in town in order to find the best fit before i start shelling out any big bucks for a serious membership, but this place is definitely still in the running, and I'm certainly apt to return for some drop-ins or some of the special classes they host. Good stuff.

Tyler, Kaylynn front desk and everyone was just very Welcoming. I like this hotel I will definitely…read morecome back

We had an amazing stay here, the staff was super friendly and very helpful. From the front desk to…read morethe cleaning staff everyone was excellent and very professional.

I've been a member of 8th Day for 7 years and I can't say enough great things about this gym! I…read moreinitially came here on the one month bootcamp trial they offer on the website and I've been coming back ever since. All the coaches are friendly and welcoming and have so much knowledge on fitness at any level. 8th Day Gym is not "just a gym", it's a community of people who care about each other. I have made so many lifelong friends and I couldn't imagine belonging to any other gym.

I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Everyone there is so nice and encouraging. The…read morecoaches explain all the workouts/demonstrate them so you know what to do/properly! Definitely a hard workout but you'll fell great after!

This facility has you feeling like family. Very welcoming atmosphere, everyone is very helpful…read moretoward beginners. The instructors are patient, professional, and insightful. I was very nervous to take the leap and walk through the doors but it is one of the best decisions I have ever made! highly recommend!

AWESOME local theater featuring AMAZING talent at a GREAT convenient location!…read more Thank you for for welcoming me to Grand Rapids DST (extra tear in my eye to Joe) ...it's been a heavy and hard transition from Hollywood and you gave me an opportunity TO BE entertained during my complaints of boredom living here and TO entertain in my wacky 'east meets west' "Love vs. Arranged Marriage" show. Hey you folks living in or visiting Grand Rapids, this venue is a must go if you haven't been already, why? * Inexpensive dates: shows range from only $5-$12 ($15 for special events). * Convenient: located bang downtown, but not near "hard to park" busy downtown and there are bars and restaurants to grab a bite (woof) and drink before and after. * Variety: there are shows almost every single day suited for all audiences from Shakespeare to Second City style improv fans....and if there is not one for you, hell you can put on your own show here! (theater friendly). * Venue: LaughFest and other community-wide festivals have hosted some fantastic shows at DST and if you are a business, you can even host your own classes and workshops here at VERY affordable rates. P.S. It's a non-profit organization so update your Rockstar status by donating whenever you can even $5 to support and keep this local gem going and businesses can become a sponsor and get lots of cross-promotion and free swag. A big waggy tailed WOOF to Dog Story!

this is the exact kind of small blackbox theatre venue an established city needs. It is right…read moredowntown and sports a 70 seat house at full capacity. This place tends to have stand-up and sketch comedy as their go to (every Monday night), however Pigeon Creek Shakespear performs here as part of their tour for every show. As a performer or company coming in for production, they have a decent backstage with a medium-sized changing room and clothing racks for costumes. I also like that it has the capability of a backstage crossing for right or left entry points to the stage. The stage measures roughly 16'WX10'D, and is elevated off the ground around 2' so everyone in the audience at ground level five rows back can get a great seat and see the action onstage. This venue is great to see any performance, providing the performance is worth seeing. The intimacy, acoustics, and friendliness of the staff makes this venue worth checking out for at least a performance or two.

Many thanks to SevaJ for his amazzzzzing catering of our work's Christmas Party! I know Sevaj was…read morevery busy with holiday bookings but he made himself available for our needs. The food was AMAAAZING - both visually and taste! The presentation was beyond beautiful. The flavors was a treat to say the least. Sevaj is now my first go-to whenever I need an event or dinner catered. He's amazing to work with and is so very kind, responsive and works so hard to make sure that your vision comes to life. Thank you Sevaj! (and thank you to your wonderful wife - it was a pleasure to meet her, too!)

When you are sick of chain hotels and don't want to rely on Uber to get you to your evenings…read more entertainment, this is a great stay. I didn't realize the shampoo and conditioner were in the medicine cabinet until after I showered, but it is all good. Couldn't figure out the room fan, but it cooled down once I turned the lights off. There's wifi but no TV, my version of heaven. Breakfast casserole and tulle with peaches, of course, fabulous, too. Thanks!

My fiancé and I stayed here with our dog for a weekend and had a great experience. I understand…read morewhere some of the other reviews are coming from (no house tour, not an extremely bubbly host), but I think that's just Jane's personality. She's very nice, just not a bubbly, Southern hospitality-type person. You're welcome to ask for a tour or anything else you need according to the guest book. Our dog had a BLAST running around their beautiful yard with their Dalmatian puppy Dancer so I highly recommend this place if you're traveling with a sociable dog. The house is also really historic and charming, though it was a little warm for us in late July. Overall we felt more like we were staying at someone's home as a guest than like we were at a hotel, which we really enjoyed. We will be back next year!