My fiancée and I scheduled a 1/2 day tour with James early March of 2017 and it was amazing! James…read morebrought us to two fantastic locations, one of which we would never have discovered without his exceptional knowledge of Central Oregon. The weather was dreary, as to be expected in early March, but James taught us how to use our cameras (I just had an iPhone, but he didn't judge me!) to capture the best possible photos in inclement weather. My fiancée was so impressed with what James taught him, that he cancelled his ski trip the next day to go out and take photos with his new skills. We plan on booking a tour with James every season of the year, for many years to come, and we recommend that you folks do too!

RDD Enterprises installed a BRS parachute in our Cessna-T182T. David, Michelle, Phillip and the…read moreRDD team exceeded our expectations! They clearly explained the process to us on the phone. While the work was being completed, they sent daily progress reports which included photos. They completed the project in less time than they estimated. If you are considering adding a BRS Parachute to your airplane we highly recommend RDD Enterprises.

We booked an appointment with Toni for the Smith Rock tour. We had an excellent time. Toni was…read moreextremely patient and very personable. Although Toni did not use a Nikon herself, her strong photography knowledge was easily transferable to the Nikon D3500 that we were using. We definitely learned a few new things and saw the beautiful sunset at Smith rock. We highly recommend booking a tour with Bend Photo Tours.

I really enjoyed the Crater Lake/Diamond Lake camp-out and Photo Tour. Toni was a great guide and…read morehost. The small group allowed me to get individual attention for my night photography and the critique of my shots were valuable. The post shoot work-flow discussion and assistance was very helpful and tailored to my skill level.

Overall Rating: 10/10 Date of Attendance: 3-DEC-24 to…read more13-DEC-24 I spent two weeks at SAW doing formation, aerobatic, spin recovery, and tailwheel flight training. Flying at SAW was the most exciting flying that I have ever done in my aviation career. The owner Mike, and the other instructors that I flew with had an abundance of knowledge to pass on. Without a doubt this was the most professional flight schools that I have seen/attended. Flight Instruction Quality: Every instruction for the day began and ended with a formal briefing. These briefings weren't over the top, but they did cover the essentials which really made me feel like I was getting the most out of the flight that day. One good example was my first formation flight. The day before we went over a detailed powerpoint that covered FFI and FAST criteria for professional formation flights. All the instructors were very easy to talk to and enjoyed teaching, which I know can be a challenge for other flight schools because most instructors are just trying to accrue hours -- not the case for SAW though. To me, it felt like the instructors cared more about safety and making me a better pilot, and less about money or flight hours. Plane & Equipment: All the equipment was very well taken care of and kept up to date. There was also computer training availability with a VR headset. We used the VR a couple of times to allow me to visualize the aerobatic maneuvers before hopping right into the plane (this helped lower my spendings). Another great tool that maximized my training was filming the entire fight from multiple angles. Mike has cameras set up on the Decathlon and we would review the maneuvers after every flight. When I was there, Mike was also working on implementing an Insta 360 camera that could transition into the VR headset. I found that viewing (360 view) my flight through VR helped me visualize the small errors in my control inputs versus trying to correct them in the air. Feedback: Overall, the instruction was outstanding. It's not often that you come across a school with instructors that have as much combined aviation experience as SAW. I really don't have any negative things to say about them. All flight training is expensive in my opinion, but SAW was very fairly priced for the level of information/training they provide. It's not hard to imagine, but being trained by former fighter pilots enhanced my piloting skills 10 fold. I definitely plan on going back to them in the future. Recommend For: I would highly recommend training at SAW to anyone that is interested. Private pilot and up. Personal one-on-one training that is tailored for all experience levels. If you're a student pilot I might recommend that you get your PPL before receiving any aerobatic/formation training just so you have more of a foundation, but it would never hurt.

If you want your child to have a holistic screen free education, this is the place. There is more…read moreevidence coming out at the harm that screens are doing to children. And AI is a threat to the intelligence of children. This will be our first year at the Wadorf School of Bend. We attended two other Waldorfs previously. The teachers and staff so far have been very nice. The class sizes are small, especially from 5th grade through middle school. Your child will get one on one attention and the best holistic education possible. They are offering 50% off for middle school right now and it's a great time to get in. We tried public school for middle school and regret it. Our son is looking forward to going back to Waldorf! The tuition may seem expensive, but they do have financial assistance. And do whatever you can to get your child into here. 2nd job, skip the fancy vacations or car. Make Waldorf a priority and you will not regret it.

We love this school! Not only does our child have a sweet, kind, and nurturing learning…read moreenvironment, but the parents are also a real community. We can make decisions together as a team about what is best for our children and what they are being taught in the classroom. You get a choice with waldorf and its 100% worth paying for.

A Much Improved Experience…read more I want to update my previous review because Central Oregon Community College has made some real improvements. A while back, I had a frustrating experience with their mailroom my package sat untouched for a week, and communication felt nonexistent. Thankfully, things have changed. Recently, the staff has been far more responsive and helpful. Packages are processed quickly, and it's clear that the team is paying attention and taking their responsibilities seriously. Whatever changes they've made behind the scenes are working, and I appreciate the effort. I'm happy to say COCC has come a long way, and my experience now reflects a much more reliable and well‑run operation.

I just came home from the Dental College and had work done for 20 dollars and the staff and doctors…read morethere are amazing. Highly recommend. I will never go back to Advantage dental or Gentle Dental, they were horrible. I had a tooth pulled and it was the perfect extraction and I have had many.

Our son loves Seven Peaks School and so do we. His teachers have taught him so much in a kind,…read moresafe, and nurturing environment. He really enjoys his "specials" classes like Spanish, art, running club, and music. The staff and faculty have worked hard to make Seven Peaks a family and we are very happy to be a part of it.

What a wonderful educational opportunity in a community with a lot of excellent competition! Seven…read morePeaks is the only preschool-8th grade IB option in our region and the continuity of care, growth, and support provided there is incredible! The potential for academic growth, social-emotional support, and individual nurturing is incredible. There are so many things that make Seven Peaks special!

Red Wagon Preschool has been absolutely wonderful for our family. My son started here when he was…read morethree, and now he's five and heading off to kindergarten. The teachers have created such a kind, nurturing environment where he has truly thrived. He's loved going to preschool here. Over the last two years, I've watched him grow in confidence, make sweet friendships, and learn so much. We'll miss this place so much, but we're so grateful for the loving foundation they've given him. Thanks to their guidance and care, he's more than ready for kindergarten. We're so grateful for everything Red Wagon has done for him!

Red Wagon Preschool has been such a blessing for our family. For the past two years, Miss Kimmy and…read moreher incredible staff have poured so much love, care, and kindness into my daughter. Every single day, I knew she was not only learning and growing but also being truly seen, valued, and cherished. Miss Kimmy has a gift for creating a warm, safe, and joyful environment where children thrive. Her patience, creativity, and genuine passion for teaching are unmatched. The entire staff treats each child like their own, and it shows in the way my daughter has thrived at red wagon