We wanted to do something unique for our date day. Both my husband & I have always wanted to try…read moreglass blowing. So when found Tara's post offering private one-on-one sessions on Coosville I was so excited. The drive to Tara's private studio is beautiful. Our glass blowing session with Tara was informative and fun. We are looking forwarded booking another session with Tara again.

The Glass Forge is amazing. Glassblowing is a magical craft and the artwork that Lee and his team…read moreperform/create at The Glass Forge is exceptional. We visit whenever we're in Southern Oregon and are never disappointed. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of visiting is that this is a working studio. Glass is blown almost every day and it's an engaging activity to watch. Perusing the gallery or watching new items being created is a great way to start to understand what you might like (or imagine broader possibilities than you might have walking in). If you're new to blown glass or merely curious, an entry point is their Orbs - which are amazing upgrades to any Christmas trees. Their amazing range of colors and gorgeous swirled patterns are spellbinding in the way they catch the lights on your tree. And that's only the beginning. If that's not your holiday, they have pumpkins, snowpeople and a range of other entertaining options. Beyond the holiday wares, they have a diversity of glassware ranging from beautiful wine stems and champagne flutes to chunkier highballs, daily tableware and a vast array of other vessels of every shape/size/color/pattern/wow. And then there's the artwork. This is where things get truly impressive. They have an array of vases and bowls in different shape/size/color/pattern/wow and a wider variety of broader glass artwork too diverse to describe here. These make unique, exceptional gifts that to lean into when your recipient deserves something which transcends what you might find in our homogenous world of online shopping. Custom artwork is not inexpensive, but we find the prices very reasonable for the quality of the products offered. Concerned about the treasure you find not making it home in your plane/train/automobile? In addition to being master craftsmen of glassblowing, they are ninja packagers of their wares. We have trusted them to ship our treasures home several times (including this trip) and have never been disappointed. The Glass Forge is an experience. The master craftsmen working there are gifted. Their products are works of art. Visiting is an opportunity not to be missed.

Met up with family in Grants Pass. We decided we want to try glass blowing…read more Cool place, amazing people- great experience. The hardest part was selecting what color glass you wanted. There were a variety of color choices and for me the best part was loads of glass to look at to get a visual idea. We go back and we have Keegan as our instructor. He's amazing. he's very patient super knowledgeable, and parting knowledge while giving instruction. When you select your item to make be aware that some items are former complex and others. One of the members in our group made the paperweight. It was a fascinating process to watch however, it was a lot of work. I did a pumpkin and it turned out so much better than I could've ever imagined. I would definitely come back here again

I have only been here once (dinner on 12/26/25), but the food was so good I'm considering going…read moreback a second time during our 3 night stay at Bandon Dunes! HIGHLY recommend the Minestrone Soup. It was piping hot, super chunky (full of chopped veggies), and a good portion size for the price ($7). Also highly recommend the pizza (I only tried the pepperoni and sausage, but I'm sure they are all good)! Thin crust that was super crispy, it had a good cheese pull, plenty of toppings, and really yummy, tangy red sauce. The Chicken Parmesan entree was good BUT it came out lukewarm (the chicken & the pasta/sauce). The entire dish would have benefited from a few minutes under the broiler. In addition to great food our server Julie was also awesome! She handled some odd requests from me (like no Parmesan cheese on my pizza) and everything came out perfectly! I really appreciate her attention to detail when putting our order in :) the entire staff (inc. the buses and food runners) had good hustle and attention to detail; our table was cleared promptly when we finished a dish, drinks refilled, etc. Just FYI the ambiance in the bar was pretty casual (we went straight to dinner after using the spa at The Lodge). Two big TVs were playing college football. It was dark by the time we got there, so I didn't get to see the view, But it sounds like it's pretty beautiful. I might go back this weekend for breakfast or lunch!

We ate dinner at The Gallery restaurant which had an Italian theme. The place was beautiful with…read moremany tables and outstanding views of the course and ocean. Rayvon was our waiter and he was excellent! His pace was perfect. We asked about favorite meals and we chose 3 of his 3 suggestions and were exceptionally pleased. Chicken parm, chicken piccata and bolognese were so good. Since there were 4 of us and only three suggestions (and I have a rule that no one can order the same thing) I chose the rigatoni pompadour. We shared all of our meals so everyone could have a bite to taste. The homemade pasta was so good. The taste, presentation, and portions were perfect We started with the meatballs and focaccia bread. Again, so good. Four meatballs, 4 pieces of bread, 4 people, perfect starters. We finished with the cookie skillet. Again, Rayvon came through with the suggestion of an extra scoop of ice cream which was exactly what we needed as we split the dessert. Our experience and food was so good it ended up being our fav place.

Amazing and beautiful artwork. 22 different artists, 10 are related, make it a must-see stop if…read moreyou're on Hwy 101. Glass, wood, ceramic, painting, metal, jewelry... All very unique.

It's hard to imagine even finding an outstanding art gallery in this beautiful small Oregon beach…read moretown but Gold Beach has ONE OF THE VERY BEST anywhere! Started by an artistic family of artists from California, this gallery displays the family's finest modern art paintings, coupled with remarkable creations in wood, glass and metal, from a wide array of local and regional artisans. In a strikingly beautiful section of the Oregon Coast, and nestled next to an outstanding restaurant owned by the same family, this gallery is a MUST SEE and VISIT if you're a local or if you're just traveling on 101 along the beautiful Oregon Coast!

Port Orford, OR...Redfish restaurant and Hawthorne Gallery:…read more We learned about this restaurant and the adjacent fine art gallery via the PBS series "All Across Oregon." Vinny raved about both - and he was so right. Great food, great service, pleasant and attentive wait staff, and a relaxing atmosphere at Redfish. And the Hawthorne Gallery is a must-see! Beautiful and beautifully creative art pieces by highly talented, professional artists. A stunning display of unique, highly skilled artistic talents. Breathtaking! Be sure to stop in and enjoy. You'll be happy you did. :)

The food was impeccable!! Service Spot On! Staff was friendly and helpful!! Ambiance always lovely…read moreand appreciated. Highly recommend

Food service ambiance were all great. Nice place to eat. On the water. Nice views…read more We would visit again if we were in that area.

We loved this place! Short wait time, attentive service!…read moreGreat for large groups like ours, there were a lot of tables and booths with ocean views. Decor inside is eccentric and fitting of this place. I had the best wedge salad of my life here! Tater tots were perfect! My family enjoyed everything they had off this menu as well.

A great place to stay. The view is amazing. Centrally located. The management was very thorough and…read morefriendly. Checkout was a breeze

Driving home in a fairly intense storm and needed to find a place to stay fairly quickly. It was…read moreclean quite comfortable. We'll be back

This place is absolutely GORGEOUS! Besides being a large, nice room with a gas fireplace and a…read morelarge, deep, soaking tub, it is beautifully appointed with fabulous artwork (perhaps from their wonderful art gallery in front)! Being such a nice room, it has an absolutely incredible ocean view -- as good as they get! But wait, there's more: EVERYONE, from restaurant staff to the owners, is as nice and helpful/REAL as people get. I LOVE this place, and, BTW, it has the best restaurant on the Oregon Coast downstairs. And, we were there on a very quiet, romantic night. It was fun pretending we could afford it all! Love and thanks to everyone there, Bill and Donna

My wife and I stayed at the Redfish Loft and had a very relaxing time while there…read more It sits atop the Redfish Restaurant and adjacent to the Hawthorne Gallery in Port Orford on the southern Oregon coast. At the time of this writing, it's only a little over a year old. Very upscale looking and classy, with works of art throughout the loft. You'll find a bamboo floor and a large, comfy couch. At your disposal, you have a flat screen television with cable, mini-fridge, coffee maker (fresh coffee, tea, cider, nuts, etc are provided), iPod dock, free Wifi, king-sized bed, gas fireplace, walk-in, stone shower, large soaking tub, and one of the most gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean on the coast. You can have wine and food delivered to the Loft from the restaurant below or go down for a bite. The only downside is that you may find music soaking through the floor of the Loft from the restaurant below. Also, I would have liked a microwave in the room. Port Orford is a small town with an over-priced grocery store (Ray's Foods) and restaurants that tend to open and close at a whim. Nice place for an Oregon coast stay.