Very small gallery. Beautiful artwork installed on exhibit!…read more Take the walk up to the third floor or use the elevator. The staff is friendly and they are more than willing to chat you up. Take in the art as long as needed. They also have a balcony if it is a tad too warm step out and cool off. I'd love to go back and see what the schedule is for rotating or installing new exhibits.

This is a beautiful, engaging, tasteful and inspiring building. Just the lobby(ies) are so nice…read moreand relaxing. We waited for the show to start on the balcony lobby. The wait was a pleasant experience. Obviously, the shows change and since this was the first time we have been here I can only speak for that show and experience. Superb!! The production was "Sound of Music" and it was flawlessly performed. The company obviously has a passion for what they do. The orchestra was moving and at the same time unobtrusive, perfectly lending itself to the storyline and musical portions. Staff was friendly and profession. The refreshments looks delicious, but unfortunately dinner was too close and we weren't hungry. We will definitely be back as opportunity provides us an excuse. :-) NOTE on the production: If you haven't seen "Sound of Music" then you owe it to yourself. What a story of love, patriotism and moral courage! The characters were all convincing in their roles and the main characters had you captivated.

I believe in this program as a whole, but they do discriminate against handicapped children that…read morecan't speak properly. My grandson has tried out for parts with their groups that travel to the schools to perform. He has Apraxia of speech. This is a disconnect between the brain and the muscles of his mouth. He could be given a non speaking part or one that doesn't speak much but they refuse to give him the chance. He has tried out for three years and this last time which was just last week, he cried his little heart out. He said that they think he is stupid because he can't speak right. It is heart breaking for us and for him. He could learn the part in sign language and have it interpreted for the show. It is just not fair!!!

It's hard to write a review for an entire school as it's made of so many parts. The staff, the…read moreteachers, the parents, the students... But, I feel I need to write one as our experience has been so widely varied from teacher to teacher, year to year, child to child. Let me start by saying that this school gives no training to teachers in bullying behavior, interpersonal communication (i.e. how to communicate with students), theology, emotional dysregulation, or any skill that may be a strong basis for better student engagement, true discipleship, and teaching. In addition, to my understanding, most teachers are not required to get regular training or gain CECs. Furthermore, there is essentially little to no documentation of events when a student has a conflict with a teacher. (And my "no documentation" I mean exactly that... no paper trail, no proof. So, if your child is experiencing any unfair treatment by a teacher, as a parent, you need to document it like you were a lawyer preparing for court case). For decades, this school has been touted as a "good" school to send Christian kids. However, it's really the "only" non-denominational Christian school in Missoula that offers sports. And the idea of "good" is subjective at best. There is no objective measurement to which this school is seemingly held. All of this to say... your - or more appropriately, your child's - experience at this school will largely depend on the teacher or teachers your child gets assigned. The teacher holds the total control on the way the classroom is managed (through fear or love), how students are allowed to treat each other, and how your student is percieved to be (through an objective lens or a subjective one). Since there is no training, no "staff check in" and no set objective measurement that teachers are held to upholding, you are at the mercy of the teacher's natural personality, view of children, and skillset they gain outside of the classroom on their own time. You are also at the mercy on how that teacher views their role to their/your students' lives - are they compassionate, calm, trainers (i.e. train them up in the way they should go)? Or are they over-bearing, religious, authority figures that teach children to "submit" to them? Many staff are quite kind. Sweet, engaging, and geniunely care about these kids. Others are cold, worn out, and not interested in kindess at all. Many teachers are wonderful and passionate people who love God, their job, and their students. Others are truly - and I say this with some compassion - emotionally scarred, traumatized, religiously abused people who see their role as one of complete authority ready to pounce on any child who "disobeys" them. There seems to be very little in between. And that is the Russion Roulet game you are playing when you bring your children to this school. For example, some students in elementary get a 13-year plus experienced teacher who has excellent classroom management, positive reinforcement, clear boundaries and goals. For other students in the same grade they will recieve a teacher who is angry, controls students with fear, is never happy, and will blame students for any failure. With this teacher, your child will not recieve any kind training or guidance; only assumptions, accusations, and punishments. All. Year. Long. I have knows of students who begin having anxiety, begin trauma-induced behaviors, and overall dread school because of the in-class environment in Elementary. I have known kids that are bullied by their peers in Middle School but teachers turn a blind eye and explain it away so students go years (with an "s") being bullied here with no intervention from teachers or staff (possibly because they aren't trained to see it? Have no guidelines in their handbook?). I have known of many High Schoolers that are teased in front of the class by their teacher as a "joke", mocked, made and "example of", or genuinely belittled week after week after week with no intervention from upper leadership. In addition, there are Middle School and High School teachers who are notorious to show favoritism (buy them drinks, give them rights to leave class while others can not, etc), threaten kids with their earned privledges in class, or passive aggressively correct students year after year after year. Again, with no intervention, correction, or dismissal from the school despite many students and parents speaking out. All of this to say... run. Run away from this school. It is like a disease that slowly creeps deep into your bones. No "good teacher" can erase the bad. There is NO basis for objective goals reached by teachers or staff behavior. There is no clear documentation for student-teacher conflict that seems to protect the student at all. There is extreme favoritism from many teachers of upper grades and many "overlords" in the lower grades. It's a crap shoot as to what your child will get. A game, as a parent, you shouldn't risk participating in.

Staff is horrible. Been here for five years and they treated me like crap. Definitely not…read morechrist-like whatsoever don't go here

Purchased wine painting from artist Shannon St. Onge, artwork on dispaly at urban roots. Love my…read morepainting. Shannon was so nice to talk too!

Such a nice and welcoming venue for performances and special events! In the heart of downtown…read moreMissoula and walkable to all the downtown businesses, this is a great place! I appreciate all of the community outreach they do and interesting and off beat productions supported! Great venue

This place is awesome! My daughter is taking an after-school art program on Thursdays that runs…read morefor 2.5 hours on early-dismissal days, costs only $12, and is letting her work with an amazing art teacher and art resources. I totally recommend that any parent in Missoula look into this place as a resource for their kids. My daughter loves it and I can't believe how much she's learning or the quality of the work she's bringing home!

Well done museum! Fantastic staff. We were the only ones in the museum for about 2 hours…read more Climbed in and around Miss Montana, and learned a lot! Fun for the whole family. A bargain at only $5! Don't miss this hidden gem!

Really? Have tried to take my son here THREE TIMES, and each time they've been closed despite…read moretheir big bold signs that say "Open 10am - 4pm (in caps) EVERY DAY". Makes it hard to visit when you are closed!! So, you get a review like this. Jeepers.

This week I attended a medicinal herb class at Green Path Herb School in Missoula. I can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about the class, the instructors, and the beautiful humans I met in this course. If you have ever been curious about plants and their uses - this is a great way to learn. I especially appreciated their consistent acknowledgement of native wisdom. Most of what we know regarding plant medicines was learned and transferred by native peoples. Everything you need for healthy skin, digestion, achy joints, and general nutrition is literally at your feet and out your door. So blessed to know these little green beings

Green Path Herb School is truly fantastic. I have had the pleasure of taking their Herbal…read moreFoundations and Herbalist Certificate programs, which were both absolutely amazing. Elaine and John are so passionate, kind, and knowledgeable, each with decades of experience. Their HF program is superb for the beginner or home herbalist wanting to gain more knowledge in the craft, while the HC program is designed perfectly for those wanting to pursue it professionally (or those who simply want to take their knowledge a step further). The instructors that Elaine and John chose for the HC program's classes are all amazing and very thoughtfully selected. This program provides students with a thorough and comprehensive education, and I feel that it's a catapult into clinical herbalism for those who are interested in taking that path. It's also fantastic for those pursuing herbal education, retail, and various other enterprises. The program even includes multiple classes in herbal business skills, so it's great for those with an entrepreneurial spirit (and if not, the program provides valuable knowledge for yourself and loved ones nonetheless). After taking part in these programs, I feel very empowered to pursue herbalism further. I have nothing but positive thoughts about this school and its directors, Elaine and John. I'd recommend them and their programs to anyone even remotely interested in herbs/plants.

The necklaces with your art that I bought at the First Friday Artwalk in Missoula were a hit as…read moregraduation and birthday presents! I love giving art as gifts, especially when I can include a card from the specific artist!