Don't understand the lower ratings and don't let them influence you to not coming! Really…read moreappreciate Valley Rock Gym being the only rock climbing gym in the area, and not to mention a decent quality one! The only reason why I say decent is because of the lack of top rope options, but great for bouldering and other exercise options. The prices are unbeatable when compared to any other climbing gym. I've climbed in a few states and the price of the partners membership is just slightly more than the cost of a single member in certain gyms. Facility is always clean. They reset routes often. Staff are friendly and helpful. Even at the busiest moments you can still get on the wall. Haven't tried any of the classes yet so that's my next to try. Overall highly recommend at least a visit!

This place is awesome. I absolutely love climbing and go to the rock boxx frequently and this place…read moreis unfortunately even cooler. The employees don't seem as welcoming but still great. The building is massive upstairs and downstairs, tons of rock wall, workout area, kids area, and almost anything you could ask for in a rock climbing gym. Would 100% recommend this gym.

A great Aikido dojo in Corvallis. I've been training here for about seven years now and find it…read morewonderful. Aikido is a powerful and amazing martial art for personal physical and mental development, mind-body coordination and connection with a background of compassion--and we do it all here in Corvallis. The sensei is excellent at sensing the needs of the students. The balance of mostly body arts with supplemental weapons work brings a variety of practice methods to understand the full breadth of Aikido. I highly recommend!

Jenna is a Superstar! She is very experienced and knowledgeable about many different workout…read moreregimines. Her ab workouts are fire!! I really love that while offering amazingly challenging workouts, she will also jump in and quickly help you modify when needed if you are nursing an injury or ailment! Jenna truly cares and cleary loves for everyone in her classes to get in a great workout! She is such a professional, kind, tough, and caring instructor! Love her and taking classes from her! Did I mention she has traveled across the world to train abroad and hone her skills!? Beginner or advanced, I highly recommend you invest in yourself and your well-being today by getting into one or more of Jenna's classes! Jenna is the BEST!!

Jenna is a GURU and incredibly KIND! She knows her stuff. Her instructions are clear which has…read morealways been difficult for me when it comes to yoga and a huge reason I never took classes. Jenna is just that GOOD. You should run to get in!!!!! She will change your life. LOVE HER

From the planning stages to the day itself, my partner and I loved working with the Corvallis…read moreCommunity Center to host our wedding celebration! We rented the Chandler Ballroom + Kitchen for an afternoon/evening. The Ballroom was spacious, easily seating our ~115 guests, and well-lit, with large, north-facing windows providing ample indirect light. We were pleased that the room came with tables & chairs and with the professional-grade kitchen appliances. The large ovens & refrigerator were perfect for storing and reheating our food. Sarah, the staff member with whom we worked, made the entire process very easy! She was flexible, knowledgeable, and responded quickly to our many questions. She gave us a diagram of the Ballroom's floorplan that she made, which was incredibly helpful, and gave us a tip about looking at Special Occasions in Corvallis for event rental services (tablecloths, tableware, etc). To top it all off, the venue rental was reasonably priced - it was much more affordable than other options in Corvallis & Portland. Thank you very much to the CCC and Sarah for helping make our wedding plans a reality! If we ever need to plan a large gathering in Corvallis in the future, the CCC will be our first choice :)

I've been to Ceramicafe a couple of times with my toddlers (2.5 and 4 years old), and it's become…read moreone of our fave new spots in Corvallis. The space is beautiful, very clean, and well-organized. It kept my kids busy and, surprisingly, calm! The relaxing and warm environment made the experience enjoyable for both them and me. The workers have been incredibly nice and accommodating. It's so great to find a place to relax while my kids are entertained. We will definitely be back often :)

Staff is very friendly and helpful but not overbearing - you can sit and work on your project…read morewithout interruption but they walk you through everything first and are happy to answer any questions you might have. I like the text message notification that lets you know when your items are ready for pick up after firing in the kiln. I've been with my three and a half year old and with my mom and have had enjoyable experiences each time. Will definitely be back and hope to sign up for one of the themed events they offer at some point, too.

I am writing to report serious cleanliness and safety concerns at the spa. Over the past two…read moremonths--while visiting daily--I observed persistent mold around the rim of the spa, on the walk-in support handle, and on the window sills. I have never seen the sauna or hot tub room cleaned during that time. On two occasions I became extremely ill after visits and feared for my health. I asked staff who were cleaning the steam room to address the hot tub area and window sills, but they failed to do so. I also discovered a large clump of pubic hair in the public steam room, which is unacceptable. Despite maintaining my membership and returning sporadically to check for improvements, conditions have only worsened. Additionally, I experienced disrespectful and inappropriate behavior from other patrons while in the sauna: I was mocked, whistled at, and even approached in a way that felt like harassment. I witnessed underage girls making advances toward patrons, which is deeply troubling for a facility that should be safe and peaceful. These issues indicate a pattern of poor cleanliness practices and inadequate supervision. I will be reporting these concerns to the local health department. I urge management to address sanitation practices, staff training, and patron conduct immediately to ensure the facility is safe and welcoming for all guests. Most of the equipment has been poorly maintained and or is broken as well. Its best to be honest so here you go, this place has a sign in the front of the building saying they have the finest spa in the area, not true.

Creepy staff (short guy with mustache super rude)- tries to get you to pay daily fees even when you…read morehave a membership and play dumb. Dated equipment from the 90s. "Spa" area always smells like sh*t, 3 bathrooms for the whole area and you have to walk through actual competitions for teenage volleyball games if you want to get there. Classes are a joke (maybe 2 a week) and only 70+ yr olds there. Way better off going to a different gym

I'm heartbroken I didn't take pictures! We randomly attended "The Creator & Artisan Showcase &…read moreMarketplace Extravaganza" on Dec. 9th after a kind of pathetic internet search for Anything to do for the weekend I could take my fifteen year old along for, and we all LOVED IT. There's not a lot to do that isn't a bar in... Western Oregon honestly, and Conundrum House is solving it. For insanely reasonable prices (that lower even further with membership) you can rent table space for RPGs, gaming time on video games, attend costume events, themed tea parties (with incredible gnosh), enjoy interactive murder mysteries and far more than I'm going to take time to list here. All in a beautiful building full of art and whimsy run by incredible, enthusiastic people. They support local artists, writers, game creators and creatives of all sorts in a way you don't often see in this area. So comfortable it's a bit like going home, and every inch of it was made with the intent to build fun artistic and creative community upward. The owners are amiable, chatty, and proud of what they've accomplished, and they should be. Need something to do outside of the same old drudgery? Get here! Check it out, inquire within, look them up, they deserve the community's support. They opened six months before Covid and managed to survive it, if that doesn't scream worthy business, I don't know what does. It's nested on the second floor so pay attention to the sandwich board on the sidewalk, it's totally worth a short trip up the stairs. I recommend checking this out heavily. Perhaps the most check-outtable place I've ever reviewed. We will definitely return.

My husband and I have so much fun at the Conundrum House! We've played in their live-action…read morerole-play dinner mysteries, in the game room and in team building activities. We are always excited to check out games we haven't tried before and love taking friends with us when we go. We've purchased puzzles and even robots for family gifts. They have single to multi-player available. Their LARP games can play several people to hundreds! When we're in the gameroom it's very convenient that they have snacks, hot and cold beverages ready. They are also so involved in the community. They offer weekly puzzles in the local newspaper, they participate in Buy Local First Corvallis annually and are engaged with the arts and business community downtown and beyond. Check them out today!

Six or seven years ago, I embarked on my yoga journey by way of Bikram, and was hooked. Although my…read morecurrent home studio isn't a Bikram studio, I've had the good fortune of practicing at studios from the East to the West coasts with many excellent instructors and varying degrees of studio amenities. I don't mind a stripped-down space, sweat-perfumed carpet, or a hot room, and was happy on a recent conference visit to discover that the best-looking yoga studio in Corvallis just happened to be a Bikram studio. Classes are offered at standard times during the week (a couple in the morning and a couple at night, with a modified weekend schedule). The room itself is larger than others I've practiced in, with nicely marked lines and plenty of mirror space. The instructor sits elevated, the better to see you! There is a small changing room with a bathroom and (I think) just one shower stall, so efficiency is key before and after class. The instructor was quite friendly on my check-in...but once class started, things switched up a little, in a way that left me with a slightly negative impression (at least of this particular instructor in this particular class). I've always heard stories of Bikram instructors who encourage students to work to the point of pain (not simply discomfort, but actual pain in sensitive places like the lower back, the neck, the knees, and the hamstrings), but I'd been fortunate to never encounter one in all my years of practice. Until now. This instructor shouted to "Lock your knees!" and "Feel the pain!" more times than I can count, and publicly questioned people who were making modifications that their body might have required. As a more experienced yogi, I know that instructors should challenge their students to work hard and push boundaries, so I'm open to tough love (and I did work hard!). But at the same time, as someone who has experienced knee/hamstring/lower back injuries over the years, I've educated myself enough on physiology to know that some asanas are not mindful nor respectful of the body given certain conditions. Not once did I hear any mention, as part of the dialogue, for people to listen to their bodies and modify if needed. That, to me, is problematic as it's a recipe for injury for students who are either new, or worried about defying the barked commands of an instructor, or both. Since I don't know the studio well, the instructor may have been encouraging, in their own way, students they were familiar with. But there were at least two new students in the class, and it concerns me that there wasn't therefore more attention to mindfulness instead of to full expressions of poses. Hopefully this is idiosyncratic to the particular instructor, and not a part of the studio's general ethos, as it's a nice spot and I'm glad to see a Bikram studio thriving in a town that doesn't really have any other hot yoga options. Go, but listen to your body first, and only then listen to the instructor.

Sweat your balls off in a good way…read more I dig this little Bikram yoga joint in Corvallis. As a general newcomer to Bikram's ( I dabbled in hatha in college) I am always a little awkward and sweating an ass ton at Bikram's. Nobody seemed to care in this studio and the instructor was firm yet encouraging in helping me figure out the poses. Best believe I wanted to get my savasana on for like 8 hours after class. I was sore, sore, sore. But did I feel better than everyone else as I hit the cookies for a second round? You betcha. Place smells a little funny. Demographic is blend of hard bodied 20 somethings and lesser caring 50 somethings. It's a fun place to be if you can handle the heat and the kind of militant yoga instruction.