Shasta Abbey is a treasure! They are a welcoming spiritual home to one and all, those new to…read moreBuddhism and those seeking to deepen their practice, offering a variety of retreats year round. It is a place of true peace.

Shasta Abbey is a Buddhist Monastery, specifically Soto Zen. It's open to people interested in…read morestudying Buddhism at introductory or advanced levels. Those new to the Abbey are asked to first attend a weekend beginner's retreat. Then a person can attend advanced retreats or arrange to stay at almost any time of the year. For people who live locally, there are occasional Dharma Talks and other events open to the public. This is a wonderful place to learn more about Zen Buddhism, mindfulness, and meditation -- or simply as a place to escape from the world and reflect for a few days. There are also million dollar views of Mt. Shasta and Black Butte. And I can't say enough about the monks, who are very kind people.

Ken shows his passion for the acupuncture practice by listening to the patient, answering questions…read moreand providing insight on how acupuncture and herbs work. Love the office feel brought about by staff and Ken, makes it easier for someone unfamiliar with acupuncture to settle in, get comfortable and have a great treatment.

Ken Bendat îs an outstanding acupuncturist and Herbalist. He has helped me successfully manage…read moredebilitating migraines, sciatica, anxiety and fibromyalgia. He is super kind, funny, professional and compassionate. Recently, I went into the appointment with super irritated and dry eyes. Ken completely "cured" the issue within minutes !!!! Amazing !!!! I highly recommend his services.

Awesome Historical Community Oriented Church. They reach out to the hungry on Tues. Nights. There…read moreis Montessori School next door.

We always attend this welcoming Methodist Church each year when we drive from Santa Rosa, CA to…read moreAshland for OSF!! We're always welcomed warmly and truly appreciate the sermon's message and the musical offerings.

My family and I are visiting ashland for the week and this church is just down the street from our…read morehotel, Lithia Springs Resort. I kinda knew what to expect from the traditional church building and church service time published on the standard lettered sign out front. First impression was honestly very off-putting; one of the choir members out front in a purple robe (very official, wasn't sure if he was clergy or what with the robe as a first time visitor) taking a drag on a cigarette while greeting people (children!!!!). I've been working through how much of that is my own baggage about smoking - and how much is actually a problem. [Personal conclusion: at least take off the damn robe if you insist on smoking out front!] We took seats in a squeaky wooden pew in the back because my kids are always a variable. They enjoyed the music (words were projected on a screen and offered with a hymnal page number), the choir in the robes, the organ music, and the novelty of being in a more traditional setting. I loved the way the pastor effortlessly explained things without sounding condescending and also he invited EVERYONE to take communion ("all means ALL!") and how even the super old people around us didn't seem phased by my four year old crawling under the pew and even letting out a long fart during a quiet time in the sermon. Thanks old ladies!!! And they have a charming holding hands benediction song at the end of the service that made me feel the deep community of a people tied together with something more than themselves. Overall I'd recommend this church! It's full of a mix of ages, and seemed very open to newcomers without being too overbearing.

Havurah Shir Hadash is the most welcoming synagogue I've ever been to. The depth of Wisdom, Love,…read more& Joy that resides in Havurah Shir Hadash brings me back there every year for High Holy days, all the way from the Bay Area of San Francisco.

A progressive, egalitarian, and welcoming Jewish Rebewal synagogue. We feature a beautiful blend of…read morecommunity, music, and prayer. Check out our website at www.havurahshirhadash.org