Lora is an amazing dance instructor! My wife and I love our private lessons every week and…read moreabsolutely recommend Lora Michele Dance Studio.

We recently went to a Valentines event with Lora Michele Dance studio at the Dallas event center…read more We had so much fun and Ms. Lora is such a great dancer and teacher. They have dances every week. So much fun!

It's been much too long between visits.... after a day of exploring the Salem area (okay, a day…read morewaiting for the 4:00 Chemeketa opening time) we did a couple of tastings and split a fantastic charcuterie board. We got to visit with the sheep that were trimming the grass in the vineyard, and enjoyed watching the sun go down from the patio. The Chemeketa wine studies center has three programs - managing vineyards, making wine, and hospitality. All three come together beautifully with views of next year's crop, bottles full of previous year's crops, and food prepared and served with aplomb. Check their web site for hours, and for special events. In the past, we've attended alumni events where we got to meet with winemakers who have moved their skills to local businesses.

This is a beautiful location. I had no idea Chemeketa had a wine school. Very cool and makes great…read moresense that Oregon would have a wine school. Beautiful views

A great place and organization to meet new folks, hang out with friends, and become more involved…read morein the community! The lodge also provides affordable event space. Independence Elks lodge has a fantastic, historic location, and even friendlier members. This non-profit, volunteer ran club offers tons of opportunities to suit a wide range of interests: charitable works, community involvement, weekend dinners, family events, dancing, karaoke, comedy shows, game nights, BBQs, special events, you name it. A little club with lots of heart. I highly recommend checking it out!

great dance Saturday night alot of fun good drinks and great laughter among friends...read more

So I was here with my GF over the weekend to attend a wedding…read more You know those Old Spice ad campaign "The man that your man could smell like?" Well this is similar only: The "The yard that your yard could look like" This place is beautiful. It's a fantastic place to have a wedding, a party, or even a small get together. The place is out of this world. I wish I could have a yard like this. The gravel parking lot, the concrete pathways that is boarded by bricks and not a single dandilion in site! They have an area for patrons to dine, dance, and drink. The grass is a great place to mingle with others and there is a fire pit as well. For a time I walked around there I thought this was my yard, but than I get home and see the dandilions and crummy yard and I think, damn.

I had the pleasure of being a guest at Log House Garden and was in awe at the beauty and details of…read morethis extraordinary venue. The facilities, the grounds, the amenities and the flowers - oh my, the flowers are everywhere and spectacular. I heard 2nd of the turnkey price for this place - unbelievably affordable and the owners are so easy and accommodating. I would come back here just to mow their lawn or to read a book - better than any park. Come, breathe it in - it is peace and joy in a venue.

Attended the 25th Anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright "Gordon House" at its current location. It…read morewas built in 1963, (a few years after Frank Lloyd Wright's death) for Conrad and Evelyn Gordon of Wilsonville, OR. The House was saved from being torn down in 2001 by being deconstructed. Then moved 40 miles over to Silverton. We were able to tour the yard, and the 1st and second floors. Each space was unique with angular wood work, colored concrete and light pouring in through wide panes of glass. All typical of FLW architecture, which he referred to as "Usonian". Simple, beautiful and functional. There were cupcakes, coloring activities and a pianist along with specialists answering questions throughout the home. My favorite part was the red kitchen and skylight. Afterwards we went over to the Oregon Garden right next door. It was two great properties to explore on a beautiful day. Highly recommend both!

Architecturally very cool. Customer service wise very poor. I was unable to make the original…read morereservation period and they were unwilling to compromise or be flexible. Duly noted.

I wish Salem had more options for remote workspaces because this office leaves a lot to be desired…read more The pros: It is convenient to reserve time on their website. The downtown location is convenient and has a lot of parking and food options. It is a secure building with strong and fast wifi, plenty of space, and quiet booths for meetings. The cons: It really is quite dirty with a lot of necessities missing. There is rarely soap in the bathroom and toilet paper and paper towels are never in their dispensers... just sat out. There are multiple printers but they're all out of paper. While there are a lot of spaces for working, most do not have outlets. While the drop-in price for CoW isn't bad, it would be nice to see this office cleaned and re-stocked a little more frequently.

Like many, I have been working from home since the start of the pandemic, and with my move to…read moreOregon, the plan was to continue in this vein. My new house is incredibly rural, and upon realizing how laughable satellite internet is, necessity called for a more reliable form. Co.W is about 45 minutes away, but the most cost effective coworking space option, so they easily won. They offer a variety of membership options from offices and dedicated desks, to flex seats where you just settle in any available space. All plans offer some conference room access, use of the printer, and even free beverages and snacks. It's easy to sign up online and you enter via the two available doors using your cell phone, so I'd actually used the space for a good few weeks before I ever met the owner. I did have some questions I sent via email, and he always responded promptly. The interior of Co.W is gorgeous. I don't know what the space used to be, but it's an incredible old building with exposed brick, gorgeous hardwood floor, and even a fireplace! My favorite spot was along a little alcove with a big window and skylight. There is plenty of room with both an upstairs and downstairs space. They have tables where you can stand, or more traditional desks, and the chairs were all quite comfortable. I really enjoyed the culture of Co.W and everyone I met here was so nice and friendly. Working there, I felt like a very cool urban gal with the convenient downtown and just off the highway location. The whole area is very walkable and I enjoyed many lunch breaks wandering the streets and checking out adorable shops or picking up goodies from excellent eateries and bakeries (Hello Little Cannoli!). My reason for discontinuing use of Co.W was through no fault of theirs. After working there for about two months, (a maximum of maybe eight days a month), the city notified me that I would be required to purchase a parking pass. Not only that, but the parking pass only allows parking on the roof of the parking garage. Figuring in the cost of the pass with the price of membership, my cheapest coworking option was suddenly much pricier. Adding in gas, wear and tear on my vehicle and so forth, I eventually moved to Alt in McMinnville. Now, if I lived in Salem, Co.W would have absolutely remained my co-working space of choice. I might have found an alternative means of parking, though!

Wow! Had a chance to see this venue during its grand opening and it's stunning! State of the art…read morekitchen, huge open floor plan, and honestly a great team of staff. Highly recommend for any event!

I've coordinated tons of weddings and this was the first time I'd been to Green Villa…read more This venue has great options. Was able to love wedding from outdoor to indoor when we realized it would be rainy. But even more impressive then the beautiful barn facility was the staff. We had the best bar tenders and food service. They jumped in and helped in all aspects of the evening, loved sitting with them in our few minutes of down time eating dinner in the kitchen conversing. Wonderful girls. Whomever owns this event center needs to really appreciate this staff . It's truly hard to find!! Thumbs up to them!!!!!

Photographed a wedding in early August for my beautiful couple. This was their third venue due to…read moreCOVID and so happy they were able to get this place. Even though the weather was very hot, the ceremony was shaded and was perfect lighting for their wedding. We scheduled time to do golden hour photos and it didn't disappoint in the orchards. For more pictures and to read their blog, visit stunningportraitphotography.com .