DDRC is a rare meditation center that offers profound, authentic teachings of Buddhism in a setting…read moreand fashion that is accessible to those who may be unfamiliar. Thank you very much to all of the teachers and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to give us a space for relaxation and training. The teachers at DDRC are monastics from Asia or trained lay practitioners who are experienced in using English to instruct western students. The design of their retreats are comfortable and forgiving while still providing adequate intensity to challenge and inspire growth. (Note for those familiar with meditation: the Chan school from which DDRC issues relentlessly focuses on meditative methods and the usage of the mind, and less on formal strictures and conventions. If you are familiar with retreats in the Zen style, you will probably adjust to the Chan approach quite quickly.) The facilities, especially the meditation hall, are beautiful and modern. The retreat center is located in the tranquil embrace of nature where one normally hears nothing but birdsong and the sound of flowing water, though it is still easily accessible by car. Highly recommended for both those new to meditation and advanced practitioners looking to go deeper.

I cannot recommend this place enough. I recently attended a 3-day beginner's meditation retreat and…read moreall I can say is that is was clear that they wanted nothing from me; they only wanted to see me grow. The purpose of the retreat was to create an environment that would support everyone in their practice and would encourage mindfulness at all times. The retreat was held in silence, which took some getting used to, but was ultimately very effective in creating the ultimate peaceful environment. Because it was a beginner's retreat, there were some conversations held discussion style with the entire group. The retreat was very affordable, especially for students. I wish I could afford to give them more than I did! The food is PHENOMENAL! With an all vegetarian menu, I overate at every meal because of how delicious and healthy everything was. In fact, when I first arrived, I had a cold. After eating such healthy food all weekend, I left feeling refreshed and cold-free. The retreat was led by Rikki Asher and Nancy Bonardi. They were both warm, happy, and wonderful teachers. They shared their wisdom openly, but also respected and learned from anything that those attending were willing to share. There are many details about what type of programs are available on the website. I am looking forward to trying to find another opportunity to spend time on the beautiful campus. I left feeling loved, peaceful, and inspired. I found a direction to take my practice in and I have felt more patient and compassionate toward the people in my life ever since.

This wellness center is a very peaceful and serene place. You can join one of the scheduled…read moreprograms, or just have your own personal meditation and mindfulness retreats. The place is well kept, clean, and the staff pays attention to details and cares for the guests. Friendly and dedicated staff. The food which can be either vegetarian or vegan, is well made, tastes great, and several dishes to choose from each day. I would recommend this meditation retreat place for anyone looking to recharge their spiritual batteries, as well as find new insights in their spiritual journey.

I had a wonderful stay at Dharmakaya. Its a beautiful facility and campus. The staff was amazing…read moreand super hospitable. I loved the fresh farm to table vegetarian food. I hope to visit again in the not too distant future to check out their interesting yoga, Tibetan Buddhism, and meditation programs and nearby hiking trails. This is such a lovely refuge for rest, relaxation, serenity, contemplation, meditation, learning etc. Thank you!

You are home here. Meditate, center, enjoy the beauty of the monastery and the grounds.read more

Very beautiful and serene palace perfect for quiet walk. Even for a non Buddhist like myself one…read morecan find something to appreciate in this place. We came on a rainy overcast day & not even that can take the beauty from this place. There are religious sculpture lining the entrance, a big buddha on the main hall, free books on buddhism, & vegetarian lunch on the weekends you can have for a minimal price. Love, love this place. Will come back on the fall to bring the rest of my family.

This is a great place to practice yoga! I've attended classes with 5 different teachers and they've…read moreall been wonderful. The space is very relaxing, calming and cozy. I appreciate that they have evening classes most weekdays.

I had my second massage here (with Christina) and as my first one was (though it was with a…read moredifferent person whose name I wish I could remember!) it was exactly what I needed. The energy and vibes and the people are so welcoming, understanding, and as for Christina, she knew exactly what I needed. If you are looking for a massage therapist or other body work guidance, I highly recommend Beacon of Light Wellness!

We have never been in for services, but the exterior and graveyard, which is not a common site in…read morethe US are beautiful and evocative. Hoping to someday be able to attend a service here but our timing in the area has not lined up as of yet. The history of the church is also incredible!

The beautiful architecture of this old church set in the mountains adds a serene highlight to the…read morewinding drive. A pleasant spot to stop for a walking meditation.

Easing back into yoga after health setbacks and grateful for this space. All the teachers are…read morelovely. I appreciate gentle yoga. Very accessible program and welcoming community hub.

I heard good things about the place. Unfortunately I was…read morestood up on a deep tissue massage. Waited over a hr in the lobby for nothing. Complete waste of a beautiful Saturday morning... Hope they improve the communication skills or else it won't matter how good they are.

A beautiful church with a wise and loving pastor. The people are very kind and welcoming.read more

I am newer to the area and was looking for a local parish to join. I had driven past Saint Kateri…read moreand will openly admit that I was drawn to the beauty of the parish, as I am sure so many others are. This is an absolutely beautiful church, and as I sit here now and read through the reviews I notice that almost every review comments on the beauty of the church and it's large parking lot, but one thing I don't see many people commenting on is the welcoming environment of the church and after my recent visit I can see why there are not many comments about this. I went to the parish office and was warmly greeted by the woman who was working in the office. I explained to her that I wanted to register with the parish and that I was interested in having my son baptized there. She said that that was fine, but that the father would like to meet with me. At first I thought that this was a very nice gesture that the father wanted to take time to meet with new parishoners, however this "meeting" turned into what felt like an interview that lasted about half an hour. I walked out of that "meeting" feeling extremely unwelcomed and judged as a Catholic. I have been raised Catholic, I have received all of my sacraments, I went to religious education classes for years, Sunday school, Bible School and now I am beginning my son's journey in the Catholic Church and yet I walked out of there feeling like I am a bad Catholic. I have never in my life been made to feel this way. In that moment I felt like I wanted to walk away from the Catholic Church altogether. I have always been raised believing that the church is a welcoming place, a community, I never imagined that I would come to a church and be "interviewed" and left questioning myself as a Catholic. I can see why so many people are leaving the Catholic Church, because when you are made to feel unwelcomed or judged it is not a community that you want to be a part of. After this incident I made it my quest to not give up on the Catholic Church and luckily I found a church that is not as local as Saint Kateri, but that welcomed my son and myself into their parish with open arms and more importantly no judgements.

Excellent and well trained group of teachers RedTail is a…read morevery warm and welcoming community I would definitely recommend this yoga studio from beginner to advanced, it truly is for everyone

I highly recommend Redtail Yoga! The community and the instructors are incredible! They have…read morelive classes with social distancing and also virtual classes.